Comments on: Kate Bush pens end credits song: “Lyra”

By: Lyra news spreads… |

Lyra news spreads… | — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:57:55 +0000

[...] witty write-up was published by Empire Magazine. Philip Pullman fansites have been buzzing, see here and here. Perhaps the most revealing article comes from theOxford Mail. It confirms that Kate [...]

By: Liath

Liath — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:31:57 +0000

I read PP’s trilogy this week. Have bought Kate Bush albums as issued since the 1980’s. I’d hardly describe Kate Bush as a fan of his writing! I suppose you could describe any man as a “Fan” of Jack Kerouac … but you’d be equally, enthusiatically, mistaken.

If their work is in synch, great. His trilogy is a lot more readable than, say, Harry Potter, but just as whimsical as Kate Bush’s take on the classics.

And the commercial powers that be have struck a deal? Wow. Maybe I should buy a television … what an awesome authority has spoken! I don’t think so. Why not enjoy each artist on their own merits?

By: Carl

Carl — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 01:43:21 +0000

I just saw “The Golden Compass” and loved the look of the film, especially the neo-retro/alternate universe Europeanesque “architecture” and art direction. I am one of those audience members that usually stays until the end of the film credits, but as soon as that stupid song came on when the credits started to roll I just had to leave. It almost ruined the whole movie for me. It was so bad I almost ran out of the theater. Sorry famous singer, I’m glad you have other fans- but I thought the song was so bad it was laughable.

By: Aldrich & Annamae

Aldrich & Annamae — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 11:50:44 +0000

Oh Lyra… You’re such a great brave lady… I think in your level of your stardom right is just right in the same level as Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson. Just keep it up on your next “The Golden Compass” movie 2. We are your greatest fan

By: kate

kate — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 04:49:54 +0000

I agree with ed, the song was awful and droning! I walked away laughing at how ridiculous it sounded. How many times can someone rhyme “her” with “her”.

Two worlds collide around herrrrrrrr, the truth lies deep inside herrrrrrrrrr, Lyyyyyyyyyyra, Lyyyyyyyyyyra, and the stars look down upon herrrrrrrrr, this darkness settles on herrrrrrrrrr, Lyyyyyyyra, Lyyyyyyyra

Come on!

By: Eric Swenson

Eric Swenson — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 04:10:01 +0000

I just saw the movie tonight,and was touched by the movie. When the ending credits came and Kate Bush was singing,it topped it off for me.I’ve always been a fan of Kate Bush,(being 38 y/o)and had to find out more- I waited through most of the credits(very long),but must have missed the mention of her earlier on-
Yeah to Kate Bush- nice choice!

By: ed

ed — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:18:30 +0000

This is quite possibly the worst credits song I’ve ever encountered! Please God stop the whiny, painful and plaintive noise! Not only is the film a subset of the book made for kids at christmas to rake in as much money as possible, Kate Bush has now put the icing on the awfully made cake! Who wants to crack Kate on the head with a Lyra doll which will no doubt be made?! Me I tell you, me and I’ll be shouting Lyyyyyyyraaaaaaaaaaaaa, Lyyyyyraaaaaaaaaa while I do it!! Rah!

By: MXV

MXV — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:19:32 +0000

Just came home from the movie and I just have got to get the song. Kate Bush really caught my attention as the end credits rolled. Amazing amazing.

By: sal

sal — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:31:20 +0000

i for one won’t be watching this movie, loved the books, amazing writer..but sold out to hollywood!! Rubbish name for a start. Asriel should be older! and no doubt they have completely lost the whole point of the books.. anyone who sees it without reading the books first will get a completely different view of the story………

By: loopy

loopy — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:25:25 +0000

I totally agree with lad!!!!!!!!!