Björk Unveils New "Comet Song" Video for "Moomins" Film

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Björk has co-written a new song with Icelandic poet Sjón for the animated Finnish film Moomins and the Comet Chase, based on the Scandinavian children's book series and TV show. The track, titled "The Comet Song," is coming soon to the iTunes US store, with proceeds from track sales going to support UNICEF's efforts to aid children in Pakistan. You can watch the video for the song now.


    

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Björk, ever the multifaceted artist, has co-written a new song with Icelandic poet Sjón for the new, animated Finnish children's film Moomins and the Comet Chase, based on the children's book series by Tove Jansson and the animated television series from the 1970s. The track, titled "The Comet Song," is coming soon to the iTunes US store, with proceeds from track sales going to support UNICEF's efforts to aid children in Pakistan.

You can watch the video for "The Comet Song" now at bjork.com.

Moomins and the Comet Chase stars the vocal talents of Max von Sydow, Stellan Skarsgård, and his son, True Blood's Alexander Skarsgård. Björk attended the Helsinki premiere of the film with her daughter on August 2.

Check back for more information on the forthcoming iTunes US release of "The Comet Song."

    

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  • Tuesday, August 24, 2010
    Björk Unveils New "Comet Song" Video for "Moomins" Film

    Björk, ever the multifaceted artist, has co-written a new song with Icelandic poet Sjón for the new, animated Finnish children's film Moomins and the Comet Chase, based on the children's book series by Tove Jansson and the animated television series from the 1970s. The track, titled "The Comet Song," is coming soon to the iTunes US store, with proceeds from track sales going to support UNICEF's efforts to aid children in Pakistan.

    You can watch the video for "The Comet Song" now at bjork.com.

    Moomins and the Comet Chase stars the vocal talents of Max von Sydow, Stellan Skarsgård, and his son, True Blood's Alexander Skarsgård. Björk attended the Helsinki premiere of the film with her daughter on August 2.

    Check back for more information on the forthcoming iTunes US release of "The Comet Song."

        

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