In the Deep
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"In the Deep" is a 2003 song written and performed by actress-singer Kathleen York
, credited to her performing name Bird York. The song gained fame from its use in the critically acclaimed film Crash
; it also appeared on her album The Velvet Hour
. In 2006, the song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song
. York performed the song at the 78th Academy Award ceremony on March 5, 2006.
There was some question as to the song's eligibility, as it had appeared in the film The Civilization of Maxwell Bright
as well as The Velvet Hour, both of which were released before Crash. However, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
determined that the song had been commissioned in 2001 or 2002 by Crash director Paul Haggis
for use in the film, prior to its other uses; thus it was eligible.http://theenvelope.latimes.com/news/env-fi-crash2mar02,0,1633584.story This was likely a precedent for 2007 Best Original Song winner "Falling Slowly
", which was also used in other media before the film it was commissioned for, Once
, was released.
In March, Bird York appeared on the 12th Billboard
chart of the year, with In the Deep peaking at the 64th position, and 29th in digital downloads. The song fell from the chart in its second week of resurgence.
The song was featured in an episode of House, "Autopsy", and in an episode of CSI: NY
, "Stealing Home".
The song was used as the background music in the trailer for the programme 'Ocean Giants', the first episode of which screened on BBC 1 in the UK on Sunday 14th August.
Kathleen York
Kathleen "Bird" York is an actress, screenwriter and Oscar nominated songwriter-recording artist.As a screenwriter, York has written projects for John Wells Warner Brothers, Sony, Paramount and has just completed a one hour pilot for Fox Television Studios...
, credited to her performing name Bird York. The song gained fame from its use in the critically acclaimed film Crash
Crash (2004 film)
Crash is a 2004 American drama film co-written, produced, and directed by Paul Haggis. The film is about racial and social tensions in Los Angeles, California. A self-described "passion piece" for Haggis, Crash was inspired by a real life incident in which his Porsche was carjacked outside a video...
; it also appeared on her album The Velvet Hour
The Velvet Hour
The Velvet Hour is a 2003 album by Bird York. It features the song "In the Deep" from the film Crash. Producers on this record include Michael Becker, Bird York, Thom Russo and Larry Klein. It also includes songs heard on CSI: NY, House, Seven Pounds, Everwood, the John Cusack-produced feature...
. In 2006, the song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song
Academy Award for Best Original Song
The Academy Award for Best Original Song is one of the awards given annually to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . It is presented to the songwriters who have composed the best original song written specifically for a film...
. York performed the song at the 78th Academy Award ceremony on March 5, 2006.
There was some question as to the song's eligibility, as it had appeared in the film The Civilization of Maxwell Bright
The Civilization of Maxwell Bright
The Civilization of Maxwell Bright is a 2005 romance film starring Patrick Warburton, Marie Matiko, Eric Roberts, Leland Crooke and Jennifer Tilly that has seen success on the arthouse movie circuit. It has won awards at the WorldFest Houston, New York VisionFest, Florida Film Festival, Boulder...
as well as The Velvet Hour, both of which were released before Crash. However, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a professional honorary organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of motion pictures...
determined that the song had been commissioned in 2001 or 2002 by Crash director Paul Haggis
Paul Haggis
Paul Edward Haggis is a Canadian screenwriter, producer, and director. He spent his early career producing and directing various American and Canadian television network series.-Early life and education:...
for use in the film, prior to its other uses; thus it was eligible.http://theenvelope.latimes.com/news/env-fi-crash2mar02,0,1633584.story This was likely a precedent for 2007 Best Original Song winner "Falling Slowly
Falling Slowly
"Falling Slowly" is a song written and performed by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, as well as by Hansard's band, The Frames. It appeared in their 2007 film Once, from which it won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 80th Academy Awards....
", which was also used in other media before the film it was commissioned for, Once
Once (film)
Once is a 2006 Irish musical film written and directed by John Carney. Set in Dublin, this naturalistic drama stars musicians Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová as musicians...
, was released.
In March, Bird York appeared on the 12th Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
chart of the year, with In the Deep peaking at the 64th position, and 29th in digital downloads. The song fell from the chart in its second week of resurgence.
The song was featured in an episode of House, "Autopsy", and in an episode of CSI: NY
CSI: NY
CSI: NY is an American police procedural television series that premiered on September 22, 2004, on CBS. The show follows the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers as they unveil the circumstances behind mysterious and unusual deaths as well as other crimes...
, "Stealing Home".
The song was used as the background music in the trailer for the programme 'Ocean Giants', the first episode of which screened on BBC 1 in the UK on Sunday 14th August.