Billboard chart-topping composers Sonya Belousova & Giona Ostinelli won their first Emmy at the third annual Children’s and Family Emmy Awards for “My Sails Are Set” feat. AURORA. The song comes from the duo’s intricately crafted soundtrack to Netflix’s global phenomenon ONE PIECE, the most successful live-action adaptation of manga worldwide.
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Based on the best-selling Japanese manga series of the same name, ONE PIECE follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy as he explores a fantastical world in an epic search for treasure. Belousova & Ostinelli’s genre-spanning original soundtrack embraces the series’ beloved humorous and adventurous tone as the duo expertly encapsulates ONE PIECE’s sprawling world.
“We’re deeply honored to be part of the ONE PIECE universe – to have the opportunity to build its musical world from the ground up and stretch its boundaries, much like our main character, Luffy, who possesses the unique ability to stretch. The ONE PIECE soundtrack is a genre-bending odyssey, and at its heart is our now Emmy-winning anthem, “My Sails Are Set,” powered by AURORA’s captivating vocals. “My Sails Are Set” is the driving emotional force of Season 1, its theme evolving throughout the entire season before soaring to its most powerful and lyrical rendition in the season finale – the musical climax of the journey. This Emmy win is especially meaningful to us because it serves as the perfect real-world culmination and celebration of that journey, bringing the Season 1 musical soundscape full circle.”
Sonya Belousova & Giona Ostinelli are the sonic architects behind some of the most commercially successful television franchises of recent years, consistently delivering hits that resonate with fans and critics worldwide. As the masterminds behind the legendary “Toss A Coin To Your Witcher,” they have redefined what it means to craft a viral phenomenon. The duo’s groundbreaking work on Netflix’s global hit ONE PIECE earned them an Emmy win for Best Original Song (“My Sails Are Set”), along with two Emmy nominations, including Best Music Direction & Composition, and an IFMCA (International Film Music Critics Association) nomination for Best Original Score for Television. More than composers, Belousova & Ostinelli are world-builders – crafting ONE PIECE’s unique and vibrant musical universe from the ground up.
Previously, the duo made waves with their mega-hit “Toss A Coin To Your Witcher” from the blockbuster series The Witcher. The song soared to No. 1 on Billboard’s Rock Song Sales chart, No. 8 on Billboard’s Hot Rock Songs chart, and broke into The Billboard 200. Its impact extended far beyond chart dominance. “Toss A Coin” became a cultural phenomenon and viral sensation, sparkling endless online tributes and even finding a playful home in Tesla’s software, where drivers can replace the car horn with the song’s iconic chorus.
Belousova & Ostinelli inked a record deal with Sony Music for their long-awaited album A Mighty Heart Beating Like A Drum, featuring Grammy winning artist Serj Tankian (System of a Down), DL (Bad Wolves), heavy metal soprano Tarja (Nightwish), Sophia James, and Marcin.
Upcoming for the duo is the eagerly awaited Red Sonja reboot based on the beloved Marvel comic book icon, promising to bring the pair’s signature epic sound to the legendary She-Devil with a Sword.
