- Source: Kiss the Sky (Maren Morris song)
"Kiss the Sky" is a song by American singer Maren Morris from the soundtrack to the 2024 animated film The Wild Robot. It was released as the soundtrack's lead single on August 28, 2024 by Back Lot Music. "Kiss the Sky" was written by Morris, Ali Tamposi, Jordan Johnson, Michael Pollack, Stefan Johnson, and Delacey, and it was produced by The Monsters & Strangerz and Isaiah Tejada. It was met with widespread positive reviews with many music critics praising its inclusion in the film.
Background and composition
According to Tom Breihan of Stereogum the song plays during "a scene of migrating geese." Morris explained to Billboard and Deadline that her own experiences as a mother made her connect with the story and helped her in the making of the songs.
Release and promotion
The song was used in the trailer for The Wild Robot, and was officially released as a single on August 28. Morris was invited to the film premiere at TIFF alongside the voice cast members of the film, where she talked about her involvement in the movie soundtrack, including her two original songs made for the film, "Kiss the Sky" and "Even When I'm Not". Both tracks were included on the The Wild Robot soundtrack album curated by Kris Bowers, which was released on September 27, 2024.
Critical reception
Peter Travers of ABC News recommended the track to his readers, stating that "Kiss the Sky," is "a heart-song for the ages." Tom Breihan of Stereogum also praised the track, dubbing it as "perfectly pleasant", as well noticing some "Mumford-style stadium-folk" influences. He went further reviewing why the song works in the movie saying: "In isolation, it’s just fine, but I can imagine it hitting pretty hard in the context of the movie."
On December 9th, "Kiss the Sky" was nominated in the category Best Original Song at the 2024 Golden Globes Awards, marking Morris's first-ever nomination.