Seven Things You Didn't Know About Sissel
Discover Sissel's hidden talents and achievements, from her Titanic soundtrack fame to Grammy nominations and Olympic performances.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
1. She Was the Singer Heard Throughout the 1997 Blockbuster Film, TitanicWhen people think of the singer from the filmTitanic, they immediately think of Celine Dion singing “My Heart Will Go On,” the main theme song of the film. But the soundtrack by James Horner is filled with orchestrated pieces supported by Sissel’s beautiful arias. Horner auditioned 25 to 30 singers before choosing Sissel, whose aria took center stage during one of the most iconic movie scenes of all time—the “I’m flying!” scene. Sissel’s voice echoes throughout the scene as the film’s main characters stand on the bow of the ship while the sun sets, shortly before disaster strikes.
The albumTitanic: Music from the Motion Picture sold over 30 million copies worldwide and became the highest-selling orchestral film score in history.
Watch a Titanic interview clip with Sissel (starting at 3:03)