via frankocean.tumblr.comMusic / NewsFrank Ocean’s new song ‘Moon River’ is a reinterpretation of a 60s classicThe R&B star has been watching Breakfast at Tiffany’sShareLink copied ✔️February 15, 2018MusicNewsTextSelim Bulut Last month, Frank Ocean posted an image on Tumblr of a man wearing a hat bearing the words, “If you liked 2017, you’ll love… 2018”. Fans interpreted this message as a hint that Ocean would be releasing new music this year. Turns out, they were right – the R&B star has posted a new song on YouTube, “Moon River”. “Moon River” is Ocean’s reinterpretation of a 1961 ballad, penned by the legendary Henry Mancini and performed by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. His version is sparse, consisting of little more than guitar, vocals, and atmospheric effects. Although technically uploaded to YouTube on February 15, its artwork – bearing the numbers ‘2/14’ – suggests it’s a late Valentine’s Day gift from the singer. Listen below. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORERap music isn’t dead – it’s evolvingThe Moment: 6 times musicians made their own filmsThe North FaceThe North Face joins forces with Loyle Carner for Red Box LiveBerlin: Is the party finally over?Alt-pop yearner Sarah Kinsley shares her internet obsessionsListen to Slushy Noobz’ loverboy playlist5 times Charli xcx soundtracked the big screenLondon rapper Ledbyher is the outlier of UK UgDanny L Harle: ‘You can’t overestimate the power of your own club night’Pop music isn’t fun anymoreSonic warfare: How musicians are using ‘noise protests’ against ICEJudeline is the past, present and future of Spanish music Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy