Hans Zimmer, Jade Thirlwall Unveil 'Into the Deep' for Blue Planet III
The BBC's upcoming documentary series, narrated by David Attenborough, features an original song from the legendary composer and former Little Mix star
Hans Zimmer and Jade Thirlwall have collaborated on a song called 'Into the Deep (Seas Cry)' for the BBC's upcoming documentary series Blue Planet III. The song was unveiled on BBC Radio 1, with Thirlwall debuting the track on the Breakfast Show.
The song features Thirlwall's vocals and Zimmer's orchestral builds, and was written to be 'celebratory' of the oceans and the fight to protect them. Thirlwall has said that working on the song was 'one of the best things' she's ever done, and that she was 'buzzing' to be a part of the project.
Blue Planet III, which will be narrated by David Attenborough, is due to air this autumn. The series is the result of about four and a half years of work by the BBC Studios Natural History Unit. Attenborough, who turned 100 earlier this year, will once again bring his iconic voice to the series, which will feature never-before-seen animal behavior, new locations, and new science.
## Why it matters The collaboration between Zimmer and Thirlwall is the latest example of the BBC's efforts to bring top musical talent to its nature programs. The song is intended to inspire audiences to love, understand, and protect the oceans, and is a key part of the series' mission to raise awareness about the importance of marine conservation.
The series is highly anticipated, and the involvement of Zimmer and Thirlwall is expected to generate significant interest. Thirlwall has said that she is a huge fan of Attenborough and the Blue Planet series, and that working on the song was a 'very special' experience. With the series set to premiere later this year, fans of the show and the artists involved will be eagerly awaiting its release.
## Background The BBC's Blue Planet series has a long history of featuring original music from top artists. In the past, the series has collaborated with artists such as Radiohead and Hans Zimmer, who worked together on a song for the second season of the show. This latest collaboration with Thirlwall is the latest example of the series' commitment to bringing together music and nature to inspire and educate audiences.
The passing of George Fenton, a key Blue Planet composer, was announced earlier this year. Fenton had worked on several nature documentaries, including the Blue Planet series, and his contributions to the field of natural history filmmaking will be deeply missed.
