Oogway ascends

Oogway Ascends is a musical composition featured in the animated movie "Kung Fu Panda," released in 2008. The song is written in the key of E major and was composed by German film composer Hans Zimmer. It is performed by the Hollywood Studio Symphony and features solo cello played by Martin Tillman. The song plays during a pivotal scene in the film where the wise and ancient turtle, Master Oogway, ascends to the heavens. A trivia about this piece is that it has become one of the most recognizable themes from the Kung Fu Panda franchise. The melody is characterized by its serene and emotive qualities, starting with a graceful cello solo that gradually builds into a sweeping orchestral arrangement, evoking a sense of transcendence and spiritual enlightenment.