'The Lion King' soundtrack and the magic of Beyonce
5 years, 5 months ago

'The Lion King' soundtrack and the magic of Beyonce

The Hindu  

While the remake of The Lion King has reported great initial success in the theatres, its music makes for an interesting case study. The tunes ‘Circle Of Life’, ‘Hakuna Matata’, ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight?’ and ‘I Just Can't Wait To Be King’ remained popular much after the film's release, thanks to huge sales of the DVD. For instance, South African singer Lindiwe Mkhize sings ‘Circle Of Life’ in place of American vocalist Carmen Twillie. To add something new, the 2019 soundtrack contains ‘Spirit’, a soulful number by Beyonce, and ‘Never Too Late’, featuring Elton John himself. Containing interludes mentioning Simba, Nala and other characters, the album contains new songs inspired by The Lion King.

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Seth Rogen recalls he was 'humiliated' in failed attempt to meet Beyonce: ‘Was hit so hard by her security guard'
3 years, 7 months ago

Seth Rogen recalls he was 'humiliated' in failed attempt to meet Beyonce: ‘Was hit so hard by her security guard'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Seth Rogen recently spoke about his attempt at meeting singer Beyonce, which was not successful. Beyonce and Seth Rogen lent their voices to Disney's 2019 live-action adaptation of The Lion King. The two-time Golden Globe nominee recalled feeling "humiliated" after a run-in with Beyonce's bodyguard during a failed encounter with the pop icon at a previous Grammy Awards. in …

Beyoncé To Drop Visual Album, 'Black Is King,' On Disney+ In July
4 years, 6 months ago

Beyoncé To Drop Visual Album, 'Black Is King,' On Disney+ In July

NPR  

Beyoncé To Drop Visual Album, 'Black Is King,' On Disney+ In July Enlarge this image toggle caption Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP A new visual album written, directed and executive produced by Beyoncé is on its way. The album is based on the music of The Lion King: The Gift, the Beyoncé-curated soundtrack album for the Lion King animated …

Elton John criticises music of Jon Favreau's The Lion King: 'Magic and joy of original 1994 soundtrack is lost'
5 years, 2 months ago

Elton John criticises music of Jon Favreau's The Lion King: 'Magic and joy of original 1994 soundtrack is lost'

Firstpost  

Elton John says the new version of The Lion King was a “huge disappointment”, owing to its lackluster music. Three months after the release of Jon Favreau’s live-action version of Disney’s The Lion King, Sir Elton John has shared his opinion on the music of the new film. In an interview with British GQ, John says the music of Favreau’s …

The Lion King: The Gift review — Beyoncé's album celebrates African culture, makes a big political statement
5 years, 5 months ago

The Lion King: The Gift review — Beyoncé's album celebrates African culture, makes a big political statement

Firstpost  

The Lion King: The Gift is a companion album to the 2019 film, executive produced by Beyoncé, the voice of Nala in the film. After James Earl Jones’ brief monologue, the album opens with ‘Bigger’, a meditation on self-love and never once believing that one’s place in the world is insignificant. Beyoncé joins Pharell and Cameroonian singer Salatiel in the …

Review: Beyonce’s musical genius propels ambitious ‘The Lion King: The Gift’ soundtrack
5 years, 5 months ago

Review: Beyonce’s musical genius propels ambitious ‘The Lion King: The Gift’ soundtrack

LA Times  

No one takes possession of a cultural space like Beyoncé. Released Friday, just as the coolly reviewed film hit theaters, “The Lion King: The Gift” features new songs by Beyoncé along with a handful of other hip-hop and R&B acts, including her husband, Jay-Z; her “Lion King” costar Donald Glover ; and Kendrick Lamar, whose 2018 “Black Panther” album was …

Beyoncé’s Lion King Album Is the Event the Movie Wishes It Could Be
5 years, 5 months ago

Beyoncé’s Lion King Album Is the Event the Movie Wishes It Could Be

Slate  

Every well-meaning effort to make The Lion King “more African” over the years has had to contend with the fact that, at its root, the franchise is about as African as a party of Trump children on safari, although infinitely more pleasant. So now she’s also released a tie-in album of new songs that aren’t in the movie itself, titled …

The Lion King: Beyoncé's music video for 'Spirit', featuring daughter Blue Ivy, is a tribute to Africa
5 years, 5 months ago

The Lion King: Beyoncé's music video for 'Spirit', featuring daughter Blue Ivy, is a tribute to Africa

Firstpost  

Beyoncé’s ‘Spirit’ is a part of her album The Lion King: The Gift, which will be out on 19 July. Beyoncé followed up the release of her song ‘Spirit’ from The Lion King : The Gift album with a music video. Watch TONIGHT at 8pmET on @ABCNetwork https://t.co/mfhnDwVq7G pic.twitter.com/bd884lHSy9 — Good Morning America July 16, 2019 The Lion King: The …

Beyoncé releases new song 'Spirit' ahead of Lion King-inspired album
5 years, 6 months ago

Beyoncé releases new song 'Spirit' ahead of Lion King-inspired album

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Written by Beyoncé and Labrinth and featured in a …

The Lion King: Beyoncé drops new original song 'Spirit' from Disney live-action remake
5 years, 6 months ago

The Lion King: Beyoncé drops new original song 'Spirit' from Disney live-action remake

Firstpost  

‘Spirit’s tune comes at a pivotal moment for Nala, the character voiced by Beyoncé, in The Lion King Beyoncé dropped new original song from Disney’s live-action The Lion King. It’s part of an album called The Lion King: The Gift that Beyoncé is executive producing and performing on along with other artists. The collection is a companion to the main …

‘The Lion King’ premiere: Even Donald Glover gushed over Beyoncé
5 years, 6 months ago

‘The Lion King’ premiere: Even Donald Glover gushed over Beyoncé

LA Times  

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, left, and Donald Glover pose at the “Lion King” world premiere on Tuesday. Blue Ivy Carter, left, and Beyonce Knowles-Carter attend the world premiere of Disney’s “The Lion King” at the Dolby Theatre. — Donald Glover The directors of the 1994 original version of “The Lion King,” Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, attended Tuesday’s premiere. “I think people …

The Lion King: Elton John writes new song for Disney remake while Chiwetel Ejiofor revives 'Be Prepared'
5 years, 6 months ago

The Lion King: Elton John writes new song for Disney remake while Chiwetel Ejiofor revives 'Be Prepared'

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The soundtrack for Disney’s upcoming Lion King remake has been unveiled, …

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