



Other than that, it is one of the best of this series and very close to perfect. While ‘The Circle of Life’ is mostly sung in English, the chorus number opens with and is underpinned by a few memorable lines of Zulu. And it perfectly sets the tone for the remarkable African-influenced score for the Disney classic. Hakuna Matata is fine, but Yummy Yummy, W-I-L-D and Jungle Rhythm are forgettable and very unnecessary, at least in my opinion. ‘The Circle of Life’, the opening call in The Lion King, marks the moment the young Simba is held up by Rafiki for all the animals of Pride Rock to see. What makes Circle of Life not quite perfect? The added songs for me. Anybody who loves Jiminy Cricket will find him every bit as likable and as thoughtful, and we are treated to Cliff Edward's immortal rendition of When You Wish Upon a Star from Pinocchio, one of the most inspiring and heart-melting Disney songs of their cannon, not to mention nostalgic. Other highlights are the poignant Part of Your World, the fun and underrated Prince Ali, the jazzy Everybody Wants to be a Cat and Belle, which sets the tone of Beauty and the Beast beautifully. I Can't Wait to be King looks just as vibrant and great fun, but Circle of Life gives me that extra something. Circle of Life starts wonderfully, with one of the best and spirit-rousing beginnings of any Disney movie(my favourite is the one for The Hunchback of Notre Dame) in Circle of Life. This Christmas gave me an opportunity to revisit these sing-along videos, and Circle of Life turned out to be one of my favourites. And The Lion King is my second favourite Disney film after Beauty and the Beast.

The 2019 blockbuster featured the 'Circle of Life' as a musical collaboration of Hans Zimmer, South African composer, Lebo M and lyrics by Elton John and Tim Rice, same as the original.I love Disney, and the Disney Sing-along series. The Lion King: 'Cried As Children, Crying As Adults,' Say Netizens As Mufasa's Death Remains Just As Tragic 25 Years Later He then proceeds to sing loudly starting with the iconic Zulu Chant, when he is interjected by Nathen who helpfully brays at the right moments creating the perfect symphony to the African song, adding to its authenticity. The video starts with the South Carolina man saying, "Gonna get all the animals around me for this one." A horse and donkey are seen in the background. The video posted by Facebook user Travis Kinley on Thursday, features him singing the African Zulu song with helpful background sound inputs from his donkey- Nathen. While fans have been enjoying the nostalgia of Disney's 'Lion King' (1994) in the 2019's 3D extravagant and more authentic version, a unique version of the iconic 'Circle of Life' song has left netizens to wonder - Has Hans Zimmer finally met his match?
