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Wikipedia article "'Be Alive'" is a song by American singer and songwriter Beyonc. It was written and produced by Beyonc and Dixson for the 2021 biographical drama film 'King Richard'. It was released on November 12, 2021, through Parkwood Entertainment. The song received critical acclaim and is nominated for several awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Song, and the Academy Award for Best Original Song, becoming Beyonc's first nomination for the latter. The song eventually won a Hollywood Critics Association Award for Best Original Song. Background and production "Be Alive" was recorded by American singer and songwriter Beyonc for the 2021 biographical drama film 'King Richard', which chronicles the story of Richard Williams (Will Smith) as he coaches his daughters, tennis players Venus and Serena Williams. Beyonc decided to write a song for 'King Richard' after attending a screening of the film and becoming inspired by Venus and Serena Williams. Will Smith commented on the song that "the marriage of a movie and a song is a kind of magic that's unmatched in entertainment". Serena explained that "there was no other person who could do this song except for Beyonc" and "there was just no doubt in [Beyonc's] mind that it belonged to her as well". Serena noted how she and Venus have had a similar path to Beyonc in their lives; all three trained since a young age to reach their goals, with both of their parents being highly involved in their careers. Beyonc reached out to Dixson and the two co-wrote the song in a collaborative process. Dixson commented: "Obviously, we all know if Beyonc sings, it's going to be amazing. But I don't think we talk about her ability as a songwriter and a producer enough. I knew she was one of my favorite songwriters, but it was confirmed for me through this process." Release and promotion "Be Alive" plays during 'King Richard''s end credits, which feature archival footage of the real Williams family. The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on September 2, 2021, and is set for release on November 19, 2021. The song was also premiered at the festival, to the surprise of attendees. The song was greeted with cheers from the attendees of the film's premiere at the BFI London Film Festival. On October 21, 2021, the "Official 'Be Alive' Trailer" of 'King Richard' was released, which features a teaser of the song. The teaser of the song was shared by the Williams sisters and Will Smith on social media. Beyonc did not promote the song following its release, making no awards campaign stops. Beyonc later performed the song at the 94th Academy Awards. 'Variety' reported that Beyonc was in talks to broadcast the performance live from the tennis courts in Compton where Venus and Serena practiced as children. The performance was later uploaded on Beyonce's YouTube Channel. Composition The song has inspirational and empowering lyrics and recalls the journey that the Williams sisters have taken throughout their careers. The lyrics include messages on black pride, sisterhood and family, which link to the themes of 'King Richard'. Musically, the song is a powerful ballad with a drum-heavy beat, guitar licks and grizzly bass. Beyonc's vocals are described as "epic", "powerful" and "soaring", and are backed by layered vocal harmonies. Critical reception "Be Alive" received critical acclaim upon release. Jason Lipshutz of 'Billboard' described the release of "Be Alive" as "an event", lauding Beyonc's "singular voice and lush harmonies" and the lyrics which "radiate pride and beauty as a celebration of Black art and culture". 'Variety''s Clayton Davis described the song as a "very uplifting" conclusion to 'King Richard', comparing it to the 2014 song "Glory" from 'Selma', while Jazz Tangcay of the same publication described it as "a soaring ballad that fits like a glove on the movie". Writing for 'Bustle', Hugh McIntyre described the track as "fantastic, modern and original", highlighting its "great composition, one that's solid and empowering in all the right ways". Rachael O'Connor of 'Metro' described the track as "an unmistakable Beyonc anthem", praising her vocal performance and "powerful" lyricism. Writing for the 'Los Angeles Times', Glenn Whipp characterized the song as "an instantly engaging original number" and called it the highlight of the film's premiere. Yohana Desta of 'Vanity Fair' described the "anthemic" song as a "thumping, beautifully harmonized motivational number", while Meryl Prendergast of 'Hot Press' characterized it as a "heart-stopping" and "iconic anthem". "Be Alive" was nominated for Best Original Song at the 94th Academy Awards. Awards and nominations Credits and personnel * Beyonc vocals, songwriting, production * Dixson songwriting, production Stuart White recording, mixing Colin Leonard mastering Charts References Category:Beyonc songs Category:Songs written by Beyonc Category:Songs written for films Category:Song recordings produced by Beyonc Category:2021 singles Category:2021 songs Category:Columbia Records singles
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