If there is one thing that most audiences of The Lion King can agree on, it’s that it changed the world of movie soundtracks forever. The original, released in 1994, struck a chord with Disney fans all over the world with its African-sounding authenticity mixed with the star-power glory of some of the best musicians and creators in the industry. You can play the first moments of this film’s audio anywhere in the world and watch as familiar ears turn to attention. It’s iconic. And with the likes of Lin-Manuel Miranda behind the latest addition to The Lion King story, the new film, Mufasa: The Lion King, is sure to continue the legacy of extraordinary music when it debuts later this month. Take a sneak peek at some of the new movie’s music and creative process in the video below.
Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.
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