The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) / Walt Disney Records Audio CD 2019 / 000500874423001

UPC 050087423001

Product Features

• Label: Walt Disney Records
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: Europe
• Released: 2019
• Genre: Rock, Pop, Children's, Stage & Screen
• Style: Soundtrack, Score, Musical

Overview

The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) features the iconic music from the 2019 live-action remake of Disney's beloved classic. With music composed by Hans Zimmer and songs by Elton John and Beyoncé, this album captures the epic grandeur and emotional depth of the film. From the powerful opening Circle of Life to the uplifting Hakuna Matata, the soundtrack includes a mix of memorable musical numbers, heartfelt ballads, and stirring orchestral scores. Performances by artists such as Beyoncé, Donald Glover, and Chiwetel Ejiofor bring new life to beloved tracks, while Zimmer’s score perfectly complements the visual storytelling of the film.

Interesting Facts

• Hans Zimmer’s Score: The renowned composer, Hans Zimmer, who won an Academy Award for his original score for the 1994 animated The Lion King, returned to craft the musical score for the 2019 live-action adaptation.
• Beyoncé’s Contribution: Beyoncé performs Spirit, an original song written for the 2019 version of the film, adding a contemporary yet timeless vibe to the soundtrack.
• Collaborative Effort: The album features contributions from both original voice cast members like Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen, as well as new additions such as Donald Glover and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
• Award-Winning Music: The soundtrack received widespread acclaim and several nominations, including at the Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards, for its unforgettable music and score.

Track Listing

1. Circle of Life / Nants' Ingonyama – Miwa Sugai, Lebo M
2. Life's Not Fair (Score) – Hans Zimmer
3. Rafiki's Fireflies (Score) – Hans Zimmer
4. I Just Can't Wait To Be King – JD McCrary, Shahadi Wright Joseph, John Oliver
5. Elephant Graveyard (Score) – Hans Zimmer
6. Be Prepared (2019) – Chiwetel Ejiofor
7. Stampede (Score) – Hans Zimmer
8. Scar Takes The Throne (Score) – Hans Zimmer
9. Hakuna Matata – Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen, JD McCrary, Donald Glover
10. Simba Is Alive! (Score) – Hans Zimmer
11. The Lion Sleeps Tonight – Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen
12. Can You Feel The Love Tonight – Beyoncé, Donald Glover, Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen
13. Reflections of Mufasa (Score) – Hans Zimmer
14. Spirit – Beyoncé
15. Battle For Pride Rock (Score) – Hans Zimmer
16. Remember (Score) – Hans Zimmer
17. Never Too Late – Elton John
18. He Lives In You – Lebo M
19. Mbube – Lebo M

Key Credits

• Album Soundtrack Producer: Hans Zimmer, Jon Favreau
• Executive In Charge Of Music And Soundtracks: Mitchell Leib
• Music Composed by: Hans Zimmer
• Performed by: Beyoncé, Donald Glover, Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Elton John, Miwa Sugai, Lebo M, and others