Song of Freedom

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[MRWALLBURGH]

Song of Freedom is the name given to a hymn-like piece of music sung by the Ood, in particular after their liberation from captivity. It is unknown whether this is the title used by the Ood themselves (DW: Planet of the Ood).

[MRWALLBURGH]

Composed by Murray Gold, "Song for Freedom" is heard several times during Series 4. It is first heard during Planet of the Ood.

In Journey's End a full orchestral version with non-English choir vocals was heard during the sequence in which the Tenth Doctor and his companions use the TARDIS to restore the Earth to its original location. While the first version is heard by the characters, this version does not appear to be heard by them, and as such is not considered "in-universe".

[MRWALLBURGH]

Both versions of "Song of Freedom" are included in the Series 4 soundtrack CD issued in late 2008; the Planet of the Ood version as part of a medley entitled "Songs of Captivity and Freedom", and the Journey's End version on its own. In his liner notes Gold indicates that the arrangement used for Journey's End was influenced by the famous John Lennon recording "Give Peace a Chance."

[TheDoctorDonna103849]

This song is about hope. Hope for the future. About truth, about justice, about how special it is to be alive. In short, this song is about all the doctor is and ever will be, so long as there are whovians like us.

[GraceUnderPressure1]

To quote 'Nan', what a load of old SHITE our national anthem is, I vote it be changed to Song of Freedom :D

[PaulusCunctator]

Can anyone else hear the drums?

[chubbytubby246]

I also like the latin translation for this: when amongst humans, we should be humane. I like the fact that that seems to be the doctor's message to the dalecks sung by the ood.

[chubbytubby246]

I loved the part when they lead earth back across the galaxy and this song started playing...like it gave you hope for the future of humankind, and that all the planets were free from the clutches of the dalecks. It also gave me a reminder of the fact that the ood are still singing for the doctor and of course, the late great companion Donna Noble as an expression of their gratitude, and I felt like it was humanity's turn to do the same.

[narwhal17]

@TheSamAylward I didn't even notice that, but no, he wasn't in the episode. I don't think it was on purpose, but if it was, they were probably thinking more of the heartbeat of a Timelord in a celebratory way, rather than the drums in his head in a cryptic kind of way.

[legolover2781]

I put this song on my ipod touch. It is now an iphone.

[TheSamAylward]

Why does this have a strong sense of the Master's rhythm, the heart beat of a time lord..? Am I the only one to notice or is it intentional? Ii can't remember whether that master was even involved in this episode. I don't think he was...

[OdysseuskingofPersia]

this should definately be in every series

[OdysseuskingofPersia]

They used ths on radio 2 as a tribute to Elizabeth Sladen (Sarah Jane Smith)

[TheDWPeople29]

Love this song. Helps me remember the good times of Doctor Who!!