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The Lion King (1994)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Pics For Lion King 3 Poster. (n.d.). Retrieved January 26, 2015, from http://pixshark.com/lion-king-3-poster.htm
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Title of the film:
The Lion King Year released: 1994 Story based off of: The movie was influenced by the biblical tales of Joseph and Moses and the Shakespearean play Hamlet. The film was produced during a period known as the Disney Renaissance. Important people involved in making the film:
Money made: Earnings of over US $987 million worldwide as of 2011 Awards: The Lion King garnered two Academy Awards for its achievement in music and the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – in both Musical and or Comedy. The film has influenced many adaptions such as the broadway musical the Lion King and also sequels. Extra information: It is the 32nd animated feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series. |
The lion king summary
The king of all lions, Mufasa has a baby called Simba. This greatly angers Mufasa's brother Scar, who would have been next in line to the throne. Scar plots to kill Simba and Mufasa, and leads them to a gorge. There Mufasa is killed by a herd of Wildebeest, and Simba is led to believe by Scar that he is responsible for his death. Simba then runs away, and Scar becomes king of the pridelands. After several years, in which time Simba has grown up, he returns with the help of some new friends to the pridelands, where he has a final battle with Scar and wins back the pridelands."(anonymous, N/A) |
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"Be Prepared"
Lion King Be Prepared 1080p HD. (n.d.). Retrieved January 27, 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkU23m6yX04
Analysis
Analysis
- Instruments - African percussion (bongos,, drums), tambourine, triangle, timpani, tuba, trumpet, accordion , wooden xylophone, violins
- Chorus is used to show the Hyenas
- Singer - Jeremey Arron
- Constant rhythm kept by drums
- What is happening in the scene - Scar is telling his hyena minions his plans on how he will become king by killing the now king. He states the lines be prepared to emphasize the point of an apocalypse coming upon the desert *although in the end it does not happen.
- What the song is about - This song is about how Scar is explaining to the Hyenas how he will be king but the only way to do so is to kill Mufasa.
- Notable lines - Be prepared, No, fool! We're going to kill him and Simba, too
- Lines - 51 lines
- A song sang by the villain of the story
"Circle of life"
The Lion King - Circle of Life. (n.d.). Retrieved January 27, 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwSKkKrUzUk
Analysis
Analysis
- Instruments - Timpani, guitar, different types of drums, organ, cymbals, flute, triangle
- Vocal chorus used in the background. Very evident (an important aspect)
- Possibly used a synthesizer to create the sounds.
- No speech (dialogue) in between the
- What is happening in the scene - Simba is born and all the animals in the kingdom are celebrating. They are celebrating the birth of the prince. This is similar to the feudal system practiced in the medieval times .
- Music by Elton John - a famous song writer
- What is the song about -
- Notable lines- It's the Circle of Life and it moves us all,Through despair and hope. Through faith and love, Till we find our place On the path unwinding In the Circle,The Circle of Life
"Hakuna Matata"
The Lion King - Hakuna Matata (HD). (n.d.). Retrieved January 27, 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB5ceAruYrI
Analysis
Analysis
- Instruments - guitar, timpani, guitar, piano, harp, trumpet, chorus, contralto saxophone, electric guitar, keyboard, drum set
- Many dialogues in-between the song
- Calm song
- Medium tempoa
- What is happening in the scene - Simba is getting to know pumba and they invite him to come live with them. They eat bugs and have fun in the water fountain living life to the fullest. During the song Simba grows up and becomes a full adult transitioning to the next point in his life.
- What is the song about - The song is about not worrying too much and to live life to the fullest no mater what people thought of you.
- Notable lines- Hakuna Matata (A catchy set of words that is easy to remember, this makes the song get stuck into people heads easily.
Musical style popular at the time
"Like the sixties, the 1990's was a decade of extremes with under-produced, anti-establishment grunge bands and gangster rappers enjoying just as much success as the overly produced and studio manufactured pop groups. The decade was ruled by powerful singers with Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, and Whitney Houston topping the charts. Many artists' personal problems including drug abuse and rap feuds overshadowed a lot of the talent during the decade as well, with the death of many popular musicians due to drug overdose and the murders of rappers like Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur."(unknown, 2004)
"Popular Genres: Grunge, Alternative/College Rock, Technotronic, Hip-Hop, Gangster Rap, Bubblegum Pop, Boy Bands/Girl Groups, Pop-Punk, Metal, Ska, Contemporary R&B, Country-Pop, Britpop, New Jack Swing, Singer-Songwriter, Hard Rock, Happy Rock" (unknown, 2004)
"Popular Genres: Grunge, Alternative/College Rock, Technotronic, Hip-Hop, Gangster Rap, Bubblegum Pop, Boy Bands/Girl Groups, Pop-Punk, Metal, Ska, Contemporary R&B, Country-Pop, Britpop, New Jack Swing, Singer-Songwriter, Hard Rock, Happy Rock" (unknown, 2004)
Top 10 Decade Defining Musical Acts: 1990s. (n.d.). Retrieved February 11, 2015, from http://youtu.be/VtPfbXI4nfg
Was the music style popular present?
Based off of the three songs I investigated the music style that was popular then is not present in the songs played throughout the movie. Although there is an increase in the variety of the types of instruments used.
Significance/role of the music
Famous musical Writers
Elton John. (n.d.). Retrieved February 11, 2015, from http://www.eltonjohn.com/music/the-lion-king/
Possibly the definitive moments of classic Disney animated films are when the characters burst into song and that is certainly the case with The Lion King. The skittish Simba trilling I Just Can’t Wait To Be King, Timon and Pumba’s joyous Hakuna Matata, the awe-inspiring grandeur of Circle of Life, and of course the romantic Can You Feel The Love Tonight — all these melodies were composed by Elton John." (officialcommunity, 2012-1015)
"In 1991, Tim Rice was signed by Disney to write the lyrics for The Lion King, and they asked him who he would recommend to write the music. As he said later, “Elton was my first choice… I didn’t think they could get him, to be honest, but they did.” Together the pair wrote the soundtrack for the Disney film and, to this day, ]
Circle of Life has turned out to be the anthem of the film. It is a song that reminds us of the invaluable part that everyone, from tiny ant to mighty lion, plays in the greater scheme. Recently Elton has included in the set list for his Las Vegas show The Million Dollar Piano, where scenes from the film project across the enormous stage at The Colosseum with dramatic flair and intensity."(officialcommunity, 2012-2015)
In the Film the Lion King the musician that contributed to creating the songs was Elton John. Elton John is known for his, often people may not know what he does but have heard of his name before. This creates a significance and makes more people curious to see what kind of music he has created. This contributes in marketing. This different to Disney's traditional and or original way of thinking. Disney wanted to stay away from the fame to individualize but slowly as the industry changed so did these rules and thought.
Circle of Life has turned out to be the anthem of the film. It is a song that reminds us of the invaluable part that everyone, from tiny ant to mighty lion, plays in the greater scheme. Recently Elton has included in the set list for his Las Vegas show The Million Dollar Piano, where scenes from the film project across the enormous stage at The Colosseum with dramatic flair and intensity."(officialcommunity, 2012-2015)
In the Film the Lion King the musician that contributed to creating the songs was Elton John. Elton John is known for his, often people may not know what he does but have heard of his name before. This creates a significance and makes more people curious to see what kind of music he has created. This contributes in marketing. This different to Disney's traditional and or original way of thinking. Disney wanted to stay away from the fame to individualize but slowly as the industry changed so did these rules and thought.