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That is about the best review of all. I bought this for my grandchildren and they love it.
Son-in-law wanted tape of the music for a gift. We saw this musical when we were in California and enjoyed it immensely.
Not only are the African lyrics more emphasized, but they added new African songs (Zulu, I think is what language they're singing in), and many new songs that only add to the magic of the show. The song they wrote for Nala is stunning with Headley's strong, rich voice in the melody.So, if you've seen the stage show, buy this soundtrack and relegate the film soundtrack to the shelf. So, whatever you think about the origins of The Lion King, Julie Taymor's Broadway adaptation is a stunning mixture of theater, puppetry, music, and dance. And if you've never heard Heather Headley before (she played the adult Nala), you're in for a real treat. If you haven't seen the stage show, you might love it anyway, though you might be a bit confused to hear songs that weren't in the film. I saw the original Broadway cast in 1998, in the first year of its run, and I was astounded. I was fifteen, and didn't expect much going in (it's hard to please fifteen-year-olds), but it honestly changed my perspective of both musicals and puppetry in regards to edgy, dynamic, mainstream theater.In short, I immediately went out after the show and bought the soundtrack, and I haven't turned back to the film soundtrack since.
There's the carefree happiness of childhood, the terror of growing up, and the peace (and maybe more terror) that comes from the responsibility of adulthood. and I had forgotten how much I loved it.This is quite a visual soundtrack (seriously - if you've seen the movie or the stage musical, you can picture the entire story as it unfolds). That was on the second Lion King album from the movie (came out years ago - I've got it around here somewhere.).
It's basically the story of Hamlet, where the king is murdered by his brother and avenged by his son. The voices are different, some of the lyrics have changed, and there are a few extra songs. I have always liked the cartoon version of this.
My favorite extra is "They Live In You". And you gotta love a song by a flatulent warthog.Hakuna Matata. Though since this is Disney, the body count isn't quite as high as Shakespeare's version, and there's more of a happy ending.
But still.This is obviously different than the movie soundtrack.
elton john and tim ricethe best.thanks for a superb masterpiece.love it.
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