Lebo M - One By One

[@mjjmedia12]

This has some of the most detailed and creative 2D animation in any Disney short ever. It's preposterous that it's not on Disney+ I want to see this in 4K

[@ClydeolaBrandyDudley]

Three words: THIS....IS....BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@ClydeolaBrandyDudley]

+davyon johnson Yes it does!

[@ClydeolaBrandyDudley]

There is a Broadway show of the Lion King that real actor portray Simba, Mufasa, and the others!

[@poppyraima5342]

+davyon johnson There actually aren't any humans in _The Lion King_ movie universe. This short film has nothing to do with that story, save for the fact that Lebo M. was the driving musical force behind both projects. The song "One by One" is on the official soundtrack for _The Lion King_ but it isn't played in the actual movie, although it is in the live musical. A crossover of some sort would be beautiful indeed though.

[@ClydeolaBrandyDudley]

+Poppy Raima Also, this song appears on the Rhythm of the Pridelands album too.

[@poppyraima5342]

davyon johnson From what I've heard about the DVD release, the creators said that there aren't any visible signs of human culture because they "wanted to keep the setting timeless" to paraphrase it. The kids in the video posted here are not part of nor stated to be elements of _The Lion King_ universe; it's a short film that might've been on a _The Lion king_ DVD release, but other than that, there definitely are no humans or human characters seen onscreen during any of the movies. There is a Broadway show where the lions are played by humans, and Lebo M.'s "One by One" is a song that is performed during the musical, since he wrote it as a spinoff song that was never used in the original film. (Would've been nice to see, though.)

[@damionlocke5002]

I remember watching this when I was in my very early teens, and it made me cry. I watched and admired the television and my ears nearly exploded with such an array of fantastic melody, it literally drew me to tears. Not only because it is absolutely stunning and artistic in every way, shape or form. Not because of it's remarkable beauty in it's simplicity. But because of the message that many miss in it. Those children have nothing...they grow up on nothing, they live on nothing. The one time they have a chance to have an unbelievable amount of fun and joy in the simplest event such as kite flying, and they still have the dignity to let their kites go. To give freedom to something that had given them so much happiness. I look around me today as I am nearing twenty three years old, and I'm ashamed of my generation. So much greed and disrespect. I wish we could give the things we dont appreciate to those who would, and learn to respect and appreciate the things we never needed in the first place.

[@sjm36460]

So beautifully expressed Damion, I too feel the emotion and elation over this simple act. It touches a chord in all us that tap into it and resonates with joy as we too run with these children to the top of that hill and escape for a moment all the ugliness in this world!

[@EraOfADifferentMan]

Damion Locke And the movie being that mature gives a new light to appreciation. I rediscovered the video after seeing it years ago and I STILL shed a tear or two at the end. You are on point...to resemble the shanties of Swaziland and Desotho, to make something from nothing, to work together for the success of it and to let it go to shared with the world...something of extraordinary from their little village...I AM EMOTIONAL because of what I see in my daily life doesn't represent giving. If it starts with me, it should change.

[@Mistfall254]

Damion Locke I wish you could help the body of Christ recognize this and rehome things that just sit idle.

[@kristineschinella4614]

Damion Locke i

[@tildag.9809]

please what is the name of this movie

[@LovatoLover22]

I haven't watched this short in years i remember when i would watch this on my lion king 2 2 disc DVD back in the day and just bring it too my Grand parents house just brings back memories and nostalgia 😍

[@Billie4Mozzarella]

I felt such joy watching this. This needs to go viral.

[@rebeccamarrs2227]

Yes it does

[@171QA]

They could've easily placed this in the Fantasia 2000 segment and people wouldn't complain I think. ^-^

[@NBStudi0s]

171QA yeah instead of that damn Sorcerer's Apprentice

[@NBStudi0s]

infinityrose92 well fair enough but still if you were going to make a damn third movie and them being the Giants they are can definitely do that third movie

[@NBStudi0s]

infinityrose92 well that's awful a medium that can express so much emotion and replaced with 3D animation just for money is just screwed up

[@jswatch9270]

@@NBStudi0s hey I like it and it's called the best segment in fantasia that they brought it in fantasia 2000

[@PixarShark]

This was made about the time the Florida animation studio shut down. :( And it looked for sure that 2D animation was dead. This and The Little Matchgirl were meant to be prt of a more world-music themed Fantasia project that got cancelled in that mess. BUT, since then we have gotten a lot more into experimental animation blending 2D and 3D so here's hoping for another Fantasia down the line to celebrate that. ❤️

[@Spik-w2c]

Everytime, emphasis on everytime, I listen and watch this song/video, I cry my eyes out. I still have yet to figure out why... Something in this song, in Lebo M's voice, in the children's voice and lyrics (granted I don't understand the language fully) connects me to a deep part of myself and it's always a high emotional moment.

[@jamespboykin]

I am with you... I'm a grown man and couldn't figure it out....until I looked up the lyrics!

[@siribaimusic]

When they sing this in the Lion King in Broadway to open the 2nd act the entire cast is around in the audience and balconies in traditional dress waving flags and banners and it is SO powerful and joyous, had no idea this animation and recording existed. 😭

[@horseyfacetheglorious]

Those “flags” are meant to resemble birds

[@emilyglass5313]

I saw that show and this song with the puppetry and having the cast members among the audience...it was just so powerful! Lebo M's vocals are really awesome, especially in this short.

[@TheArtisticGirl1]

If it wasnt for Hans Zimmer bringing Lebo to America for the Lion King, i dont think that score would have been as great as it was. Best decision ever Hans!

[@PapaLobo94]

TheArtisticGirl1 Amen to that 🙏🏻

[@skateboardstudioinc578]

Definitely wouldn’t have worked with out lebo

[@zaharaproductions]

Oh please. Stop your divisive nature please.

[@mikeyburns4200]

I know Lebo M. did this song, but how should I describe him?

[@MugWitch]

This came as an extra bonus from the special edition release of The Lion King 2 on dvd. It was meant to be a part of Fantasia 2006 but that project was canceled.

[@theamazingandtalentedblake8296]

Madi Hodges who knows maybe someone might redo the project

[@Lolakitten78]

@@theamazingandtalentedblake8296 I could imagine Disney Doing another Fantasia.

[@SEEALE]

This deserves to be so much bigger then it is! Doesn’t get the credit it deserves! It’s literally a forgotten gem😭💯✨ This is what it sounds like walking into the gates of Heaven💫

[@lukegrant8648]

Charles Raass - YES 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯. I love this song

[@dixie31623]

Don't you just love it when a piece like this makes you want to jump for joy and cry at the same time. Cought me off guard that Disney would have the balls to show a shanty town. This makes up for the Princess and the Frog. Beautifull music, touching story.

[@livingwithautism3789]

Don’t you just love it when a piece like this makes you want to jump for joy and cry at the same time. Cought me off guard

[@dilhyaross8244]

HOW...am I just now seeing this?! So beautiful. I already can't not cry when I hear the original soundtrack and B'Way versions. Now there's no hope.

[@JadenVonBat]

Is there nothing animation CAN'T make so visually stunning?

[@davidw.2791]

Jaden Von Bat It's like the DC Comic's Green Lanterns: The only limits are their imaginations. ;)

[@theamazingandtalentedblake8296]

Sometimes I think animation’s kind of better then live action in certain ways

[@WillShakes423]

This needs more attention than it already has. We need to make more people aware of this before it fades into oblivion forever.

[@Pirate0Queen]

I want a whole feature length movie of these kids.

[@Dronkey64]

Sunny Burn yeah! me too!

[@skateboardstudioinc578]

Agreed

[@mikeyburns4200]

Question: I know Lebo M. did this song, but how should I describe him?

[@kevinsaviro2708]

Disney needs to make a movie about African people. The only Disney movies set in Africa are Tarzan (a movie about Europeans lost in the jungle) and the Lion King (a movie about animals). Give us an African movie about African people DISNEY!

[@mikeyburns4200]

@@kevinsaviro2708, that’d be nice.

[@keganroberts1194]

This is included in The Lion King 2 Special Edition on disc 2.

[@NBStudi0s]

Kegan Roberts I know I watched this when I was younger

[@jamesfields4722]

Oooh, I remember

[@NBStudi0s]

James Fields yeah good times

[@piotrsegal9528]

Only in The US, as far as I know.

[@angusng816]

Just like how Luxo Jr. was on the Toy Story 2 DVD.

[@NaijaGal35]

Came here immediately after watching the singing cast sing in an airport. Heard this song, and swore I've heard it before. So glad I found it again. I'm in tears.

[@EclipseHedgehog]

the colors, the animation and music, so beautiful. disney, you kick ass. lebo m, you kick ass. ;)

[@thomashuffman3237]

If there was an African village that lived close to the Pride Lands, this would definitely fit the bill.

[@camdencoblentz3245]

I don't understand why this wasn't included in the Disney Short Films Collection set.

[@michellcastillo8046]

Yesssss

[@shelleygoodman2612]

Yeah, the movie "Paper planes" should have been "Paper kites" or "Let's fly a kite" and this should have been a bonus feature "Short - one by one"

[@Lolakitten78]

It is on the Lion King 2 dvd

[@Endgame1979]

Every time I watch this video, and I mean EVERY TIME, it brings tears to my eyes....completely uncontrollable feeling sweeps over me. I've listened to this song and watched this video countless times over the past 3 years or so and the feeling never changes.

[@solitary-reign]

I love the color palate they chose for the field scene. Beautiful video, beautiful song.

[@LoboBrasileiro1]

What makes this masterpiece so striking, beautiful and inspiring is the use of Earthy Colors to tell a story of Wind. The contrast of it with the cooler and darker colors from the beginning to display despair, desolation and dank transitioning to the vibrant and bright colors to show joy, jubilation and juventude. (Kickass alliteration, huh?) The air of creativity with the kids is probably the most wonderful aspect of the short. Imaginative. It's even hits closer to home seeing black kids like me because I was the same way growing up. I'm almost 30 and am almost moved to tears everytime I see this. There is a reason why my favorite Animator, Hayao Miyazaki, praised this short over others.

[@equusheart3344]

I wish I could find more music by Lebo M. Such a gifted genius.

[@zerohour2099]

This Brings Back So Many Memories, Makes Me With Wish To Travel Back To The Past and Relive My Early Childhood.

[@70sghost22]

Ahh brings back to much nostalgia from watching lion king 2 on DVD😭😭😭 and I thought it was pretty sad at first when I was kid but now looking at thie its truely beautiful and wish it would be a movie

[@arielcalais9051]

I've cried the exact same moment in this short EVERY single time I watch it. . . .it doesn't get old. ..

[@Dronkey64]

Aww when I saw them release the kites it made me sad as a kid... 😢 but now I realized it's a message of "SOME DAY". they will be saved from poverty and hunger. 😇🤗

[@talalovesyou]

I accidentally stumbled upon this video and just realized that I have seen this short film when I was a child! Now when I see it, I finally see the meaning behind this story. I’m crying!!! 😭😭😭

[@ToonJoey34]

I regret not watching this before today

[@intitonatiuh]

I think this emotional video refers to the end of South African Apartheid using metaphors, going from a dark gray to a bright multicolor, going from sadness to joy and going from oppressive hegemony to a full recognition of human diversity; let's not forget that Desmond Tutu declared South Africa "the country of the rainbow". The feather at the beginning is reminiscent of both the colorful geometry of the Ndebele people and the current South African flag.

[@jswatch9270]

Imagine Simba and Nala made a cameo in this short film that would be great

[@albertmunoz3215]

If Disney made a full length movie about South Africans, I bet it'll be twice as magical and wonderful than this master piece, all Disney and it's admires have to do is "dig a little dapper" ;)

[@thesilentsiren]

Yeah its called lion king lmao

[@IamMissPronounced]

@@thesilentsiren a movie about animals hardly represents the humanity of a country

[@thesilentsiren]

Ignorant comment but okay lmao

[@philasofi]

Kelsey Curles how was that ignorant? They’ve made plenty of European fairy tale films and animal films as well/ sorry the lion king might be nice but it does barely any justice to the people in the CONTINENT of Africa.

[@skateboardstudioinc578]

A movie in South Africa 🇿🇦 would be a interesting movie

[@MissJazzDaFunk]

I dream of someday reviving the Fantasia series... Because I believe it is the most beautiful, meaningful and modest pieces of animation in history... At least me. -3 Fantasia forever.

[@Lolakitten78]

I love your art

[@Jackie-McCann]

I'm STILL crying from JUST watching "The Little Match Girl"! This IS NOT helping dry my tears... But this is making cry the SAME REASON "The Little Match Girl" made me cry... It's so BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! *bawls*

[@maaobaa]

I rememba thisssss!!! it was on the special edition Lion King 2 DVD- Love it!!

[@WesternWhiteWolf]

Argh, I always cry when I see this! It's just so gorgeous, and makes me think of children in Africa. This song gives me a lot of hope for many things.

[@ZeeAttaCk316]

after listenin to the music and watchin this awesome animation, it really touched my heart and soul

[@rebeccamarrs2227]

Same here

[@DrNanite]

Beautiful. Where has this been all my life?

[@CrimsonKobi]

This song and video really are stunning. I've watched it so many times before but this time i really was moved to tears.

[@briesummers2156]

Give all children a future!

[@m00nyin82]

Brie Summers We wish can, but the problem is that America are too stupid to see the effects.

[@Crusader-Ramos45]

M00N YIN that or the world is full of technology addicts. So much technology, so little care for nature!

[@prixe12]

@@Crusader-Ramos45 He said on his technological device

[@RachelDeRosier010894]

The Lion King + Fantasia + Let's Go Fly a Kite = *AWESOME.*

[@jamesfields4722]

This song is from Mary Poppins

[@ilovelegos2000]

I remember watching this on the lion King 2 DVD when I was 7. Now I'm 20. I still appreciate it

[@CrystalKyuubi]

This video is beautiful. It's stuff like this that always gets me a bit. As fantastic as technology is, with as much as it lets us do, it's also ruined us in ways. Watching people - especially children - so happy in such simplicity makes it almost painful to realize the ways we entertain ourselves now. All they needed was a little imagination and each other. I wish I could see more like this in real life.

[@carixnumber15]

A true piece of Africa and how much people there need hope to get by. Atleast hope to help them want to countinue on in theses times. God help those who need it most.

[@ArtlyssaG]

Idk why this short is slept on, it’s literally gorgeous and so wholesome.

[@molls2512]

I found this video a few years ago and occasionally come back to it. Every time, I cry like a baby. Every. Time.

[@yuhauuhatuudaalyuhauuhathe2163]

Thanks for sharing this!! ALYUHAUUHA THE HEAVENLY FATHER cover you always!!!

[@NJ_Dsneybuf]

Once _Lorenzo_ comes to Blu-Ray this August, _One By One_ will become the only one of the four released _Fantasia World_ shorts still unavailable in HD. Does it sound fair of me to wish for _Black Panther_ to include it? (Although, Marvel Studios acts so cheap with bonus features, I'd feel rather surprised if this wish actually came true.)

[@stheteller7470]

One By One, Destino, The prince and the Pauper, and many other disney short films, the latter being one that came before a movie in theaters, are still not in hd widely available. destino's only release ever was the blu ray for fantasia 2000, and that's hard to find.

[@NJ_Dsneybuf]

_The Prince and the Pauper_ predates _Fantasia World_ (and indeed, relies much more heavily on dialogue than a _Fantasia_ short does), and _Destino_ at least received some sort of HD release. When Disney included _One By One_ on the Blu-Ray of _The Lion King II: Simba's Pride_, it remained in standard definition, making an HD version of that even harder to find than one of _Destino_.

[@NJ_Dsneybuf]

Rewatching this short after reading some of Black Panther's comics, I think Wakandan children could create more advanced kites than those.

[@doralima7108]

Que isso minha infância gente! Sempre tentei procurar esse curta e essa música, nunca achava até descobrir que era do Rei Leão. Obrigada Lebo M !

[@ScopeGuardPony]

I remember the first time I saw this. I was.. stunned, in awe. But then when it he screamed out "Zobona bayabaleka" I lost it and burst into tears.

[@marnistone6153]

This gets the goosebumps rising every time.

[@darkmarioman9436]

2:25 BEAT DROPPED[like if u love nature]

[@kailashkalkotwar]

This song is gonna be my ring tone.

[@Aslan1444]

I think the whole world should see this video and recognize its beautiful message.

[@Kcook6]

if you love something let it go. This is truly a work of art.

[@duckbee5543]

I remember being little and going tot be local theatre with my preschool group to see this musical. I barely remembered any details except for this song. Thank god for Google or I would probably never have found where this memory was linked to.

[@patrickfurtsdo8952]

i hope this does go viral.

[@remasterproductions2599]

Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika (God bless Africa.)

[@ryankibet7086]

This song. Those words.... Black lives matters

[@birdsandpoohs]

This music are coming back and it is my favorite is hearing African music and it will play again in Buffalo, BY and just wait

[@carryljerome7894]

My favorite Disney short 👏🏾

[@tara-anngibson9207]

I love this so much. The voices are so beautiful.

[@bella-nikataste7115]

i love it *-* there´s feeling, love and hope inside it ♥

[@ScopeGuardPony]

Oh no, it's Lebo. :D I've listened to Lebo for years, and this is Lebo.

[@mikalg.7562]

If I allowed it this video would make me cry every single time lol. So Beautiful. I really wish there was a purchasable audio of this version of One by One.

[@dearmalika]

This is wonderful, Never see this cartoon before!Thanks for posting!

[@DaniJade026]

Proudly South African. like Lebo M, Africa is a land of hope and possibility but yet unfortunately like every country we have corrupt politicians who exploit the land as well as the people, we as South Africans have the ability and have on occasions united as a nation but we are always torn apart by racial and class lines,i didn't grow up in the apartheid regime, but one thing i do know is the ANC are no better at the moment,corrupt and tainted,they do not deserve to lead our beautiful country

[@peka67pk]

This song makes me smile.

[@Shintath]

Lebo M. needs to make more Lion King music! To this day it is still the most fantastic soundtrack you can ever listen to!

[@MantisSage]

Wow, where has this been all this time? it's beautiful!

[@jonathancruz5932]

I wanted to visit Africa already. After COVID-19 dies out

[@bleukev]

:/

[@bryanfoseid8700]

Me too

[@misspinkpunkykat]

Wish Disney would make this into a full length movie. Hand drawn. Woudln't even need dialoug. They could just get some African singers together and have something along the lines of Fantasia.

[@ML-nb3ct]

That would be AMAZING!

[@pryorangel22]

I have this on DVD yaay Thank you african heritage.

[@Luxenya]

"Good thing there's no fall damage in this game!" This is stunning. Such a powerful meaningful short video.

[@MoMoneyMann]

I recently dug up the Disney album release of "Rhythm of the Pride Lands" cd that I've had for some years - someone gave it to my mother (or maybe she bought it somewhere, I don't know, but she loves music also), and I confiscated it a long time ago. The production of the cd is awesome!

[@ScopeGuardPony]

Oh yes, and I'm one of his biggest fans. I actually saw him when I visited the Broadway show back in '99. He walked right infront of me and at the time I was thinking "That guy looked familiar.." A friend who was a ticket taker said later that Lebo was indeed there, coming to pick up Nandi. I was all "Well darn."

[@deuceswyld]

I dunno what it is about this music, but it just kinda speaks to me. It's so simple anyone could sing it...so I just do. Gorgeous.

[@brettforsyth4842]

I've seen a clip from this when I was little, I never expected to find it again!

[@mr.silascruz1351]

Disney may as well give a chance to make a third Fantasia like Musicana and Fantasia 2006! The idea was so great! The problem is Disney, itself, seem to be afraid of the idea don't make sucess. If this short is very beautiful, how don't be beautiful a Fantasia movie with musics and culture of countries like Brazil, China, Xinjiang, Germany, Middle East, USA, Peru, Italy, Mexico and Africa?

[@guesta9822]

Needs to be on Disney plus

[@DragonGyrl96]

this just shows how easy it is to light the whole world when you start with just one little spark.

[@sphinxakashaa]

absolutely amazing!!

[@tyexoxo3507]

cant believe this doesn't have 1 million views yet

[@moonchild10210]

such vivid colors and beautiful song!

[@masteroftheassassins]

I get goosebumps every time I watch this

[@Kingpinal646]

Beautiful, just beautiful!

[@jordanbriskin238]

The pieces of conceptual art seen in the end credits remind me strongly of the developmental sketches that Tyrus Wong made for *BAMBI.*

[@applecheeks21]

I really love this short. Lebo M is amazing. I really enjoy his chanting ^^ Thumbs up if you agree!

[@HugsAreGifts]

This truely is one of the most beautiful and creative video's I have ever seen!!!! :)

[@dante8077]

This short was created for Fantasia 2006 that featured music from all around the world before Disney cancelled it. This is one of the four shorts that remain of this project.

[@TheSquonk]

I really wish this version of the song was on a cd. I LOVE the other version, but I'm dying for this one.

[@toopwettyluli]

wow that lifted my spirits sivela kude shuwa we have come far

[@piercetheromans]

I've been looking for this damn short movie forever! -______-

[@werewolfbabe11]

i wish they'd make a movie with these characters! such a wonderful short!!

[@AtarahDerek]

Such a beautifully animated short. This is the sole reason I want the Simba's Pride DVD.

[@ElNingyou]

I want to see a movie about these kids. It looks like it would be a lot of fun.

[@jasobres]

This was supposed to be a part of a third continuation of _Fantasia,_ along with a few other shorts, mainly _Lorenzo,_ _Destino,_ and _Little Matchgirl._ Sadly, the film never got off the ground, and we ended up with these separate shorts.

[@martythetickler]

This short is 13 years old and I'm only seeing it NOW??? I have been denied this magic for too long.