As a lifelong Disney enthusiast who has grown up with the original Lion King soundtrack blasting from my boombox, I can hardly contain my excitement for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s latest work on Mufasa: The Lion King. His dedication to crafting an all-bangers album that pays homage to the legacy of the original while pushing the boundaries of storytelling is nothing short of breathtaking.
Lin-Manuel Miranda spoke candidly about composing seven tunes for “Mufasa: The Lion King,” an eagerly anticipated prequel to the cherished Disney animated original.
The Grammy-winning artist stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he discussed his upcoming stint in Broadway’s All In: Comedy About Love, recent concept album Warriors and Mufasa, among other things.
Miranda shared with the late-night show host that she was working on both a concept album and the soundtrack for a Disney film at the same time, and occasionally, these projects intersected.
Whenever Mufasa would swear, I found myself saying, ‘That’s not quite it,'” he explained. In truth, working on the project called Mufasa was a game-changer for me because I knew I was venturing into the realm of The Lion King. That initial album is like one that has only hit tracks; there’s no need to skip any of them.
As a dedicated gamer, let me tell you this: “I remembered that the original movie ‘The Lion King’ only has five main songs. ‘Circle of Life,’ ‘I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,’ ‘Be Prepared,’ ‘Hakuna Matata,’ and ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight?’ I approached each one in the game ‘Mufasa’ with the mindset of, ‘This is an album that doesn’t skip tracks.’
When composing music for the prequel of “Hamilton”, its creator mentioned that he no longer needed to listen to the album of “The Lion King” as it has become deeply embedded in people’s consciousness. Moreover, he expressed his enthusiasm about collaborating with LEBO M, the South African musician and composer who was involved in the original film.
When Jimmy Fallon inquired about his preference between cheerful tunes and ballads, he clarified that for the character Mufasa, he composed an authentic, heartfelt ballad.
As a fan of Disney characters I’ve penned, I’ve consistently found them to be strong, self-reliant heroines who don’t require male companionship. Yet, there was one time when I felt compelled to craft something unique, akin to a heartfelt ballad.
Mufasa: The Lion King hits theaters Dec. 20.
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2024-12-04 00:24