Lion King Broadway CD
The Lion King music is written
by Elton John and Tim Rice with other contributors. The music of the
Broadway show, although familiar to those of us who have seen the movie
many times, is also different. It is more Africanized. Initially this
is a pleasant change. The Circle of Life, which introduces the show, is
very well done. The different rhythms and sounds of the African
Savannah make for a pleasant experience. Many of the songs come through
like in the movie. “I can’t wait to be king,” “Hakunah Matata,” “Can
You See the Love Tonight,” “He Lives in You,” etc. One song is a
disappointment on the C.D. and that is “In the Jungle.” It was so
short, you couldn’t really get into it. My complaint is that by the
end, with the reprise of “Circle of Life” they are trying to do too
much. It turns out to be overwhelming and a jumble of noises and almost
stops being musical.
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