Review by Steve Leggett
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While it is hard to argue with the ecology lesson behind 'Circle of Life' or the impossibly infectious rumba of 'Hakuna Matata,' the true heart of the original soundtrack release of Disney's The Lion King was the 17 minutes it included of Hans Zimmer's inspiring and majestic score, divided into four brief segments ('This Land,' '...to Die For,' 'Under the Stars,' and 'King of Pride Rock'). Unfortunately, this special edition reissue of the album does not add any additional portions of the score, opting for an unreleased song, 'The Morning Report' (sung by Jeff Bennett, James Earl Jones, and Evan Saucedo) and yet another remix of Elton John's 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight,' this time with added percussion. These two additions are nothing special, and certainly not enough to merit buying The Lion King soundtrack a second time. Disney missed an opportunity here.
In 1994, The Lion King served as one of Disney's crowning achievements. Based on Shakespeare's Hamlet and some Bible stories, the movie enjoys a degree of timelessness perfectly capturing the spirit of the late-1980s and early-1990s Disney animated musical era films. The Legacy Collection: The Lion King is the first installment of the The Legacy Collection. It is a two-disc soundtrack featuring the songs from The Lion King, 30 minutes of previously unreleased score, and liner notes by Don Hahn and Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer.
Title/Composer | Performer | Time | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
The Lion King | ||||
1 | 03:59 | |||
2 | 02:07 | |||
3 | Lebo M. / Hans Zimmer | 03:01 | ||
4 | 03:50 | |||
5 | 02:51 | |||
6 | 04:48 | |||
7 | 02:15 | |||
8 | 03:39 | |||
9 | 00:48 | |||
10 | 03:21 | |||
11 | 03:27 | |||
12 | 01:38 | |||
13 | 00:29 | |||
14 | 04:07 | |||
15 | 01:08 | |||
16 | 02:47 | |||
17 | 04:11 | |||
18 | 02:52 | |||
19 | Lebo M. / Hans Zimmer | 07:48 | ||
20 | 02:45 | |||
21 | Lebo M. / Hans Zimmer | 11:45 |
Title/Composer | Performer | Time | ||
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The Lion King | ||||
1 | 01:36 | |||
2 | 03:05 | |||
3 | 03:04 | |||
4 | 02:16 | |||
5 | 03:22 | |||
6 | 03:26 | |||
7 | 02:28 | |||
8 | Lebo M. / Hans Zimmer | 11:42 | ||
9 | 04:02 | |||
10 | 04:51 | |||
11 | 03:36 | |||
12 | 04:03 | |||
13 |
The Lion King Movie Collection
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Press Release: Walt Disney Records' newly created line of collectible CDs, Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection, will celebrate the anniversaries of Disney's most cherished and classic properties that have been enchanting audiences for generations. Through 2015, Walt Disney Records will celebrate 12 anniversaries including 'Pinocchio' (75th), 'Fantasia' (75th), 'Cinderella' (65th), 'Lady and the Tramp' (60th), 'Sleeping Beauty' (55th), 'Mary Poppins' (50th), 'The Lion King' (20th) and 'Toy Story' (20th), among others.
To honor these musical landmarks, Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection will feature the beloved original soundtracks, plus valuable documentary content that tells the story behind the music. Each album will feature newly created artwork from Lorelay Bove, a visual development artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios ('Tangled,' 'Winnie the Pooh,' 'Wreck-It Ralph'). The illustrations, inspired by the original properties, will celebrate Disney's rich heritage and create a unified look for the entire collection.
The first release in the series is The Lion King, a two-disc set featuring the original motion picture soundtrack, 30 minutes of previously unreleased score, plus liner notes by Don Hahn (producer) and Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer. Track list follows:
Disc One
01. “Circle of Life/Nants’ Ingonyama” Performed by Carmen Twillie, African Vocals Performed by Lebo M
02. “Didn’t Your Mother Tell You Not to Play With Your Food” Score
03. “We Are All Connected” Score
04. “Hyenas in the Pride Land” Score
05. “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” Performed by Jason Weaver with Rowan Atkinson and Laura Williams
06. “Elephant Graveyard” Score
07. “I Was Just Trying to Be Brave” Score
08. “Be Prepared” Performed by Jeremy Irons with Whoopi Goldberg, Cheech Marin and Jim Cummings
09. “Simba, It’s to Die For” Score
10. “Stampede” Score
11. “Mufasa Dies” Score
12. “If You Ever Come Back We’ll Kill You” Score
13. “Bowling for Buzzards” Score
14. “Hakuna Matata“ Performed by Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella with Jason Weaver and Joseph Williams
15. “We Gotta Bone to Pick With You” Score
16. “Kings of the Past” Score
17. “Nala, Is It Really You?” Score
18. “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” Performed by Joseph Williams and Sally Dworsky with Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella and Kristle Edwards
19. “Remember Who You Are” Score
20. “This Is My Home“ Score
21. “The Rightful King” Score
Disc Two
01. “The Morning Report” Performed by James Earl Jones, Jeff Bennett and Evan Saucedo
02. “Warthog Rhapsody” Performed by Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella
03. “We Are All Connected” Score Demo
04. “I Was Just Trying to Be Brave” Score Demo
05. “Stampede” Score Demo
06. “Mufasa Dies” Score Demo
07. “This Is My Home” Score Demo
08. “The Rightful King” Score Demo
09. “Circle of Life” Instrumental Demo
10. “Circle of Life” Performed by Elton John
11. “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” Performed by Elton John
12. “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” (End Title) Performed by Elton John
Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will get a chance to hear some of the music before it’s released during the D23 Disney Fanniversary Celebration roadshow, which will tour the country later this year, and D23 Members have the opportunity to purchase the complete collection with a special set of exclusive lithographs at a special price.
The release schedule for Walt Disney The Legacy Collection follows:
The Legacy Collection 2014:
The Lion King 20th 6/24/14
Mary Poppins 50th 8/26/14
Sleeping Beauty 55th 10/7/14
The Little Mermaid 25th 11/17/14
The Legacy Collection 2015:
Fantasia 75th 1/3/15
Pinocchio 75th 2/3/15
Toy Story 20th 3/17/15
Disneyland 60th 4/7/15
Lady and the Tramp 60th 5/12/15
Pocahontas 20th 6/23/15
Aristocats 45th 8/14/15*
Cinderella 65th 8/14/15*
*First to Market at D23
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To honor these musical landmarks, Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection will feature the beloved original soundtracks, plus valuable documentary content that tells the story behind the music. Each album will feature newly created artwork from Lorelay Bove, a visual development artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios ('Tangled,' 'Winnie the Pooh,' 'Wreck-It Ralph'). The illustrations, inspired by the original properties, will celebrate Disney's rich heritage and create a unified look for the entire collection.
The first release in the series is The Lion King, a two-disc set featuring the original motion picture soundtrack, 30 minutes of previously unreleased score, plus liner notes by Don Hahn (producer) and Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer. Track list follows:
Disc One
01. “Circle of Life/Nants’ Ingonyama” Performed by Carmen Twillie, African Vocals Performed by Lebo M
02. “Didn’t Your Mother Tell You Not to Play With Your Food” Score
03. “We Are All Connected” Score
04. “Hyenas in the Pride Land” Score
05. “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” Performed by Jason Weaver with Rowan Atkinson and Laura Williams
06. “Elephant Graveyard” Score
07. “I Was Just Trying to Be Brave” Score
08. “Be Prepared” Performed by Jeremy Irons with Whoopi Goldberg, Cheech Marin and Jim Cummings
09. “Simba, It’s to Die For” Score
10. “Stampede” Score
11. “Mufasa Dies” Score
12. “If You Ever Come Back We’ll Kill You” Score
13. “Bowling for Buzzards” Score
14. “Hakuna Matata“ Performed by Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella with Jason Weaver and Joseph Williams
15. “We Gotta Bone to Pick With You” Score
16. “Kings of the Past” Score
17. “Nala, Is It Really You?” Score
18. “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” Performed by Joseph Williams and Sally Dworsky with Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella and Kristle Edwards
19. “Remember Who You Are” Score
20. “This Is My Home“ Score
21. “The Rightful King” Score
Disc Two
01. “The Morning Report” Performed by James Earl Jones, Jeff Bennett and Evan Saucedo
02. “Warthog Rhapsody” Performed by Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella
03. “We Are All Connected” Score Demo
04. “I Was Just Trying to Be Brave” Score Demo
05. “Stampede” Score Demo
06. “Mufasa Dies” Score Demo
07. “This Is My Home” Score Demo
08. “The Rightful King” Score Demo
09. “Circle of Life” Instrumental Demo
10. “Circle of Life” Performed by Elton John
11. “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” Performed by Elton John
12. “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” (End Title) Performed by Elton John
Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will get a chance to hear some of the music before it’s released during the D23 Disney Fanniversary Celebration roadshow, which will tour the country later this year, and D23 Members have the opportunity to purchase the complete collection with a special set of exclusive lithographs at a special price.
The release schedule for Walt Disney The Legacy Collection follows:
The Legacy Collection 2014:
The Lion King 20th 6/24/14
Mary Poppins 50th 8/26/14
Sleeping Beauty 55th 10/7/14
The Little Mermaid 25th 11/17/14
The Legacy Collection 2015:
Fantasia 75th 1/3/15
Pinocchio 75th 2/3/15
Toy Story 20th 3/17/15
Disneyland 60th 4/7/15
Lady and the Tramp 60th 5/12/15
Pocahontas 20th 6/23/15
Aristocats 45th 8/14/15*
Cinderella 65th 8/14/15*
*First to Market at D23
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