The Lion King: Circle of Life by LEBO M. - LIVE at the HAVASI Symphonic Concert Show in Budapest

An amazing live performance of The Lion King title song by the legendary LEBO M. and more than 100 artists of the HAVASI Symphonic Concert Show.
For more than 20 years, the magical story of Symba has captured the hearts of millions of children and adults. In 2014 Lebo M., the co-composer and performer of The Lion King and HAVASI Symphonic revived the immersive opening song, Circle of Life. This unique performance conjured up the exotic world of the savanna featuring a huge symphony orchestra, choir, rock drums, African singers, world music soloists and the dancers of ExperiDance.
The show attracted 46,000 visitors in a single weekend and this special performance with Lebo M. remains an unforgettable memory for the audience of the Budapest Arena in Hungary. It was also performed at the Sala Polivalenta in Romania and the Wiener Stadthalle in Austria.
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Music: Circle of Life (The Lion King)
Composed by: Elton John, Time Rice, Lebo M.
Performed by: LEBO M. & HAVASI Symphonic
Featuring:
Dohnanyi Symphony Orchestra Budafok
Conductor: Peter Pejtsik
Choreography: Sandor Roman
Dancers: ExperiDance Production
Producer and Creative Director: Csaba Marjai
Film Director: Laszlo Krisko
D.O.P.: Zoltan Csincsi, Zsolt Laszlo H.S.C.
Editor: Peter Graf
Sound Engineer: Gabor Juhos
Music Production Director: Miklos Lukacs

[@nkyryry]

I hope this guy realizes he’s the voice of the greatest opening in cinematic history.

[@AB-ix7ed]

Super Viral Sick Vids for real! His voice is something else!

[@whoistayah5899]

Super Viral Sick Vids he’s still on show business in South Africa 🇿🇦

[@dumang1704]

His name is Lebo M

[@marcuswilliams360]

Super Viral Sick Vids no cap

[@SeanTaylor21Mia]

Repeat that again. IN HISTORY

[@loul2195]

90's kids, please stand to sing your national anthem.

[@tinazahn]

yes that should be the national anthem for everyone and broadcast every day

[@mr.fatman.]

stolen comment but still true

[@burgbass]

No

[@BenishaMcFerrin]

•QuackZilla• never...conceived in 1989, born in 1990 lol

[@leonorcarvalho9349]

YES

[@johnsenoliva25]

Who’s still watching in 2024? Can’t get enough of this masterpiece!

[@wine151]

Me

[@euphrasiekigega3697]

Me, hello

[@davidmkwizu25]

Here..

[@matman32]

Same❤

[@user-vf6ol4fe1c]

Ja ❤ i płacze jak tego słucham i na to patrzę ❤

[@tompriestley4505]

I’m a 40 year old grown man and this gets me everytime. Such a beautiful song in what is now sadly not a beautiful world

[@LeinRomero]

im 35

[@EduardoMonteirodeAndrade]

Me too

[@santiagoservin3423]

Another 40 here. Still come back to this video every time I need a boost

[@josephjones9107]

I'm 30 and I jam out to this daily 😊

[@user-rq8uy7ne7e]

Мне 27 и наш мир все так же прекрасен ❤

[@taskintomal9848]

This Should be the Earths Theme song!!

[@ronnelsscb]

Taskin Tomal United Nations’ International Anthem 💖

[@wasongabeatrice]

TOTALLY!!!!!

[@maylapaty]

You're so right! Perfect!!!

[@elaminmochichi7767]

@@ronnelsscb no

[@oluwalonimiowoyemi6003]

ye it's ring tone if like other planet calls

[@LeoJr_]

This guy don't understand how many people love him just from saying naaaaa siibenyaaaaa! 😁🙏

[@russeltwistzz4582]

What does it mean?

[@ixninner539]

@@russeltwistzz4582 Its mean stay away or else Simba will grab your ass from his Sharpen teeths....

[@kyledrake7848]

Russel Twistzz it means “there comes a lion”

[@thomasburr8055]

@Russel Twistzz This specific Zulu phrase (which actually roughly is in English “Nants ingonyama bagithi baba) translates to “Behold, here is a future king”

[@preciousmunchiesfoodchanda6763]

Leo his the writer from most of the African themed song in lion king and other movies

[@kanchanawimalarathne713]

No matter what problem you are in, just listen to this masterpiece. It will fade away the bad feelings and keep you fresh

[@ayandambatha1859]

It speaks to the soul!

[@16Luly1979]

I agree !

[@thetanobonano]

yes it does@@ayandambatha1859

[@oaklandmade007]

AMEN 🙏🏿 you should see the smile on my face right now 🤗🤗

[@rashidlancer7471]

This song feels like it should be the first words you hear and understand when you attain conciousness as a kid. It exudes such a high level of spirituality and wisdom.

[@clementkote7668]

❤❤❤❤❤💯

[@Ali-mj2gm]

How interesting, as I’ve always felt like these were it for me and my earliest memories

[@Rifat]

This is the most epic beginning of a movie in this century 👏

[@IanMcKinney83]

Absolutely.

[@ndatiagapitus7607]

I have told people this many times. Especially the animated version, the beauty and care it was animated. The love, friendship and excitement you feel.

[@ryu-ken]

This is the GOAT of all GOATS and it's not even close

[@Ruthboy92]

its not from this century

[@halfoperator2959]

I'd say this the most epic beginning of a movie at the moment

[@goalieking3378]

25 years later, this song still gets to me!!

[@bridgiee1220]

just gets to you, right?

[@evangelinedouros254]

It gets to all of us because we grew up with this song and the new generation of kids will definitely get used to this once they see the lion king original movie and the new movie coming out July 19

[@lennox7209]

Yes certainly.

[@ogundahunsiikeoluwaposimi3232]

Guyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@shannonsutherland2450]

Crazy how it sounds superbly better than the studio version

[@philippedefossez3421]

The happily crying woman in the audience at 3:53 has no idea how truly human and beautiful she shows herself to be.

[@gabrielanaya677]

When you see your childhood live on stage 😢

[@ajp8260]

For me, there’s something so primal and universal about the Zulu language and harmonies ✌🏻 😭

[@craicdealer420]

My son was born to this song, didn't even plan it, as he was coming into the earth this song came on the radio, always brings on happy tears when I hear it.

[@dermotconnectedplanetfound5184]

I hope someone was there to pick him up and hold him in the air like Simba

[@craicdealer420]

@@dermotconnectedplanetfound5184 haha...me!!! 😆😆😆😆 I still do it

[@1DarkBlossom]

What an epic entrance ❤️

[@ecologic616]

I dont think there is anything that could get you more pumped about life than this song being the first thing you hear when you're born lol like YESSS IM READYYYY!!!!! 😂 Good story though, thanks for sharing!! 👍

[@marsuonparas]

What an amazing start for your son. :') To add to the circle of life feeling, this song was playing on the radio when I picked up my mum's things from the hospital right after she had passed. She adored Elton John.

[@mr.mindfactory]

The chills are still real. Who's still watching in 2023?

[@mirelealberice1006]

Eu aqui amigo, coisa linda essa voz, interpretação magnífica!

[@jeremyzaretski2793]

Indeed.

[@lawabidingbaddie9595]

Just watched the Broadway cast singing on an airplane. 😂

[@carlosvampre]

... Eu !!!

[@stellawil]

🙋🏽‍♀️

[@gpeddino]

His voice sounds ancestral. As if it existed since the beginning of time. Amazing.

[@Kadams1997]

That’s a great way of putting it. It feels deep and wise.

[@simphiwemankazana5006]

He is Zulu my tribe. Proud ukuba umZulu

[@maggymwas4688]

No way to put it. Your words captured all of it 😍 "in the beginning of time" that's so true

[@webmastervds]

Hah that's such an interesting way of putting it - yeah :")

[@iamkhaleesi9103]

He sounds real African

[@fionaneale3784]

This has got to be one of the most perfect performances of any piece, EVER.

[@emilyschumacker8353]

Absolutely agree. I've seen the play/musical and many other renditions. I've never seen or heard something as perfect and beautiful as this performance!!

[@belabelableck3604]

Whatever inspired him to compose this song is not ordinary. The cries of the ancestors echo through this music.

[@irvingdelahoz9390]

This was composed by Elton John and the lyrics written by Tim Rice. I don't know if Lebo M was the interpreter only singing wise.

[@gennadicole7102]

@@irvingdelahoz9390he’s singing in Zulu, I’m sure they didn’t create those parts.

[@hildraywitherspoon4043]

@@gennadicole7102 thank you I was about to jump on this person smh its like we can't have nothing smh

[@iayyam]

Typical traditional South African music style modernized a bit.

[@iayyam]

​@@hildraywitherspoon4043no need, what's ours is ours ...

[@joshuasheffer3256]

Mufasa couldn't have said it better: Everything on Earth exists together in a delicate balance. We must respect that balance. We are all connected in the great Circle of Life.

[@obaaasoraning2290]

Thank you 🙏

[@barrackoningu3210]

Iwish we would realise the power of humanity

[@SulliMike23]

And T’Challa also put it just as good in the mid-credits scene of Black Panther.

[@bLacKliSt3D911]

*Mufasa’s voice* The circle jerk is now complete, Simba

[@vergellicerio8919]

In other words. You are connected to my stomach

[@puneeth1443]

This song should be the Earth's anthem ❤️

[@ygstraightout2780]

Yes because we are all africans

[@adly__]

Indeed. The first humans were apparently found in Africa

[@swcosmos1]

Amen, my Friend

[@ThePalatineHill]

i mean, it basically is regardless of what others think

[@sdsd88]

You are right! Absolutely perfect for that! :)

[@andrewchristensen6828]

It’s February 2024 and I’m back here STILL getting goosebumps from this while smiling ear to ear

[@CharlieMornigstar-mt7pt]

Yes❤

[@grammarnaut]

I'm 38. This song still gives me chills, and makes me cry. It's pure emotion, innocence, understanding. It's a time where, all your anxiety, and stress wasn't at a all time high. No worries. Just happiness. It's a literally the equivalent, of a grandparent/parent hug. Saying, "It's o.k. You're o.k. Everything will be fine.".

[@SuN_2804]

Almost 35 here!!!! I cried through this..the chills is crazy! We’d all lose our collective sh*t if we experienced this in person 😂

[@Freemarkets1236]

Same age as you and I feel the same. This song just feels like a theme for our generation.

[@1saamor897]

disney changed. its not as fun anymore. especially after Strange world

[@giangthan1611]

I'm 33 and I cried when first hear the intro. The chills is no joke 😂

[@nastolniyvadim]

Amen.

[@princepeterwolf]

There it is: the sound of childhood

[@kristopheraguilar4983]

So true i grew up with it did u

[@hotheadtink]

True facts right there

[@franklynfreeman1484]

Yessssss. That's the correct word I'm searching for.

[@jarand90]

Love

[@user-hv9wh5vv6p]

So true🙏

[@aliciatolentino3230]

"We may speak different languages, but music is a language we all understand".

[@aliciatolentino3230]

Hi guys

[@maotisjan]

I like that though

[@mariadelrosariocruzcolina3839]

Totalmente cierto, como no emocionarse con una melodía tan hermosa como esta, la música es lo que une al mundo ♥️🙏

[@RC-sniper.77]

Totally agree with you :) 🇿🇦

[@cecileesteban9263]

Je suis d'accord avec vous🙂👍 From France

[@zarkopetkov7372]

2023 STILL BEST SONG CREATED!!!!! HISTORY ! ! ! LEGENDARY ! ! !

[@filippoznic]

That intro made me happy when I was 10 years old. It's giving me nostalgic chills now that I'm 30. And it will probably give me chills and teary eyes when I'm 70 and re-watching it. 🖤

[@zarmngullie3328]

May God bless you

[@Parakeetwilds]

This is one of the best version of the 'Circle of Life' out there. Who's watching this in 2020!

[@joycesimba8353]

Here

[@mihirsangale8839]

Me too man

[@judasai4827]

Yes

[@arbytv5139]

I AM!!!!!

[@cadenweathers7449]

Here

[@MeiZu0606]

Sounds like an ancient calling for all souls of the world!!

[@quentintaylor6880]

Your probably right

[@davidnmadu5801]

Unity

[@marloscott1016]

I agree 👍

[@virgomad]

Very true

[@Lukas-kd8ko]

I felt the same

[@carl5192]

This should be Earths national anthem.

[@NoriMori1992]

A lot of times when people perform live they don't sound as good. Even when they sound good, they don't sound _as_ good. This guy, a whole two decades after the fact, sounds just as flawless and powerful as he did in the movie, maybe even better. Incredible.

[@kebabsvein1]

That girl crying was my immidiate reaction. SAW the movie in the theater in 1994

[@ajay_constantine]

@Unbiased Opinion I was just born!

[@rbshaun6261]

I cried when Mufasa died. 😭

[@turner094]

I was 5 then, sweet nostalgia. 😚😚😇😇🦁🦁

[@oblongfan1]

Yeah goosebumps. I was only 8 but you could feel it no matter what age

[@stonedbeaver]

Same here. Saw it in the cinema 1994 (was 10 years old) and I cried. I watched it again a couple of hours ago and the tears came several times. It's one of very few movies that have that effect on me.

[@makabongwethango6674]

🇿🇦South Africa is proud of this legend

[@KingOfAfrica90]

True 🇿🇦

[@madushanikodithuwakku1496]

Im not african only reson i love your contry is this

[@Random_news999]

We proud of S.A because of him also

[@mattyxmessiah]

All Africa is proud of my friend

[@mphomakhanya9165]

I'm super proud of Ntate LeboM

[@rabiamzubair]

I'm literally shaking right now. This has to be one of the most magical performances I've seen and to witness it live... I can't even begin to imagine what would've happened to me had I been there!

[@toddsimpson9164]

The camera shows the audience's reactions, including one woman with tears in her eyes. I know I would be a mess if I was there :)

[@christrout9902]

Bro i hopped an edible an hour ago and I’m watching this shit at 3am while bawling my eyes out

[@crystalpiscitelli720]

I recently lost my shitz su dog on February 20th 2024 he was my little soldier he fought through kindney desease. I was there right by his side through all of his battles . In the end old age took him. I always play this song for him😢❤love my fur baby always

[@cinarseyfullah]

i m not crying, i got childhood in my eye

[@voidkingggc4975]

Love it, me too.

[@lilywanjiku2182]

😂😂😂

[@NatachaTea]

Me too 😂

[@laineykat]

❤️

[@Irnerio21]

@@laineykat genius!😃😃😃

[@stewiegriffin4118]

That scene when Simba’s dad dies still haunts and saddens me even 20 years later 😢

[@ChatfieldSlideShow]

Stewie Griffin Same. My dad died when I was 6. And i have a passion for African music. The 2 worlds combined. It was more then my soul could contain when I first saw it.

[@stewiegriffin4118]

Lapeer On 🔥 My sympathies about your dad but it does show that music can heal and bring people together as well ❤️

[@atiqah2204]

Stewie Griffin same here 😭

[@austin2k994]

I'm 18

[@NyleveEiramLofasm]

This is how I learn of Betrayal. That scene alone

[@Patrick-hs7fp]

I'm a 35 year old male and every time i hear this song i'm moved to tears. Maybe it's the memories to my childhood, maybe it's the meaning of the song which i now understand more, maybe it's the energy this song gives off, maybe it's everything together. Some people laugh at me when they see me do it as a man, but this song just goes right trough me and i can't really help it. This song is just epic.

[@yandrygonzalez9252]

You and me both. 😢

[@RealDocJames]

Yup! Same

[@user-lx3oi6xy2e]

Watched the lion king a few years ago on a comedown after a big sesh, tears in my eyes for the nostalgia

[@SpaceDetergentAM]

No matter how many times I hear this song, it still brings tears to my eyes.

[@valoredramack9117]

As a Black American who has never been to Africa, something about the opening of this song makes me tear up every time. He has such a powerful and ancestral voice. But it's not just the voice of Africa, it's the voice of Humanity, his voice touches people from every corner of the globe because we all came from the same place at some point.

[@lusandamgudu8845]

My brother, you have never left Africa. We hold you in our hearts. We grew up hearing your voices. Tupac, DMX, Mary J. Blige. Lebo M is as much a South African as he is a New Yorker. His voice contains the message of both your ancestors and mine 💚

[@summerbreeze198]

Hmm i thought it was me alone. The intro makes me cry everytime too. The whole song i Feel it my soul. the voice of my ancestors. African Caribbean 🙏🙏👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@andrewc.2952]

I can understand that, your soul understands the words. When I hear traditional music from my ancestry, the same thing happens. It's like your brain lights up.

[@lesptitsbouts3230]

I’m white and from France and I totally agree with you.

[@Bradjcooper]

This is coming from a white aussie this still puts a tear to my eyes and i have this saved in its own playlist so i can find it easy

[@demontiming3234]

If he’s not singing at my funeral I’m not going.

[@hijack69]

Would you like him to dance on your funeral too?

[@irenedontoh9692]

Oh. Hahahahaha

[@wildworld4871]

Loool

[@laineykat]

💗

[@marloscott1016]

Right l'm with you

[@andifp4755]

I can’t listen to this without tears strolling down my face, it’s truly beautiful ❤

[@ZoranLjubicic-po9pg]

I think there are more of us...

[@franck1284]

@@ZoranLjubicic-po9pg Sur !!!! Millions....

[@iykeelumelu7825]

You're not alone.😊

[@taylorcooper7637]

Yessss!

[@aliyahfrazer9100]

I thought it was just me

[@mikeespinoza1082]

His voice brings tears to my eyes.. I can’t wait to see my child eyes when they hear this for the first time…..

[@ahmedbilgrami1]

We are the generation who watched first look of this movie back in 90's , that was the time when everything is so simple and beautifull when our best hero was lion king

[@Leodog92]

AMEN!

[@jorntrivino1064]

Agree

[@GladRags]

I was 6 years old and I was as blown away as a 6 year old can be. I still get shivers down my spine.

[@user-st8px6nf5z]

agree

[@israwturagasau4268]

Ahmed Bilgrami im totally with u on this i want my firstborn to see this movie

[@simonmonoa2561]

Immediately after I die I want to hear his voice welcoming me.

[@laineykat]

💗

[@rhondagaddy3233]

I felt that!!

[@christopherjohnson3523]

That would be epic

[@georgems831]

OMG you spoke to my soul!

[@MrSamialbeik]

Total awesome comment.

[@danielwhite1670]

I was a boy when I saw The Lion King, still gives me goosebumps at 35 today.

[@Gr3GisVideos]

I'm 40 yes old now and I still feel like kid watching this . Huge nostalgia

[@emmanuelnartey9834]

I can’t believe I’m watching this for the first time in 2020. One of the greatest voices of all time.

[@christinelusose1638]

Me too, I've heard the song many many times but I've never watched any performance of it till now. What a great performance!

[@user-ow5ny4sf3t]

I LOVE IT AND IM WHITE AND GREEK

[@libemotsanglao6822]

Me too

[@sunnychris2616]

Me too

[@kaygirly19]

Me too and what a great feeling...I shed several tears..that was beautiful.

[@omarislas6029]

The Lion King has to be Disney's greatest accomplishment Hands down! !!!!

[@dtrix10kc]

Omar Islas The Lion King is an absolute masterpiece and a work of art.

[@rebirth1300]

Omar Islas no argument

[@pabloasd8922]

too bad they stole kimba the white lion

[@ocantu1987]

greatest disney movie of all time for sure

[@jamesspeaker854]

Its Africa bruh. Everything great about this world has some ties to Africa.

[@WaynesAquariumAddiction]

Absolutely incredible. May we all stand and solute this man.

[@saragutierrez8595]

Puedo asegurar que esta canción, tiene una magia profunda qué te libera todos tus sentimientos depurando las tristezas y los malos momentos que tiene tu vida❤❤❤❤

[@aaronafricadesud1503]

He actually won a Grammy for this song.

[@samlava3026]

He should've won more.

[@aaronafricadesud1503]

@@samlava3026 Definitely

[@lautaroperdomo]

@@samlava3026 yea

[@buffysummers2521]

as he should

[@sarakeith2246]

Really? Awesome Blossom!

[@yayyay2194]

To the younger generation... you will never know how great this time was !! All 90s and Disney Kids !!! Represent with Pride. This will forever be ours !!

[@jdhdh1357]

so true ...!

[@fruity3693]

;-; 2006...

[@yourneighborhoodwierdo8349]

early 2000s kids too. all 90s and 2000s kids grew up on this

[@annepearn4545]

I watched both of the versions in theatre upon release. It was great

[@st3v3nk3]

In the movie theatre. almost 4 old year me.. Look the silver canvas with big round eyes in stunned awesomeness. When the sun start rise.. And the music kicked in..

[@covidkiller420]

Brings tears to my eyes. Especially right now entering yet another new phase in life. End of an era, start of a new one

[@ElleDiablo]

It's how it sounds like the movie opening live for me🥺

[@franciscobraga9311]

It is impossible not to shiver. That voice would make me think of our ancestral land, of our humanity, how we missed the opportunity to be a better human being during our time on this planet.

[@skipads9790]

💖

[@gwenchavis2279]

Yes..it was the chance of a Life Time 🙏🏿!!!

[@gg-houstonrealtor4377]

Oh my 😢 ❤️

[@Ms8Sincere]

Yes Sir!

[@sierramarshall9473]

What a powerful message!!!! 🤲🤝🌍🌎🌏

[@michellepanana865]

it's 2024 and it still gives me chills. Wow thank you for all the likes! 🙂

[@Robert20256]

Yeah, it should be played at the dawn of each day 🥹

[@michellepanana865]

@@Robert20256 I totally agree.

[@Robert20256]

@@michellepanana865 amazing how it brings so much memories

[@michellepanana865]

@@Robert20256 totally and I love it 🙂

[@sophside9931]

Yes!!! Me toooo

[@Fred_Nickles]

This was the first movie I ever went to as a young kid, and my grandfather took me. No way to listen without crying. I miss him, but it is the Circle of Life 🧡 Love You Pop

[@xolanikabelo5450]

A grown man just wept the tears of gratitude. I just had youtube playing in the background and this song just surprised me... Love it!

[@TavaresTaylor]

HE SOUNDS EXACTLY LIKE THE TRACK that’s how you know someone can sing no help needed

[@christianraphael3521]

He's the actual singer from the original Lion King

[@TavaresTaylor]

Christian Raphael I know . Not everyone sounds like their track and use pro tools..

[@whoyoucallinpinhead3523]

@@TavaresTaylor True

[@SuperCraft1999]

@@TavaresTaylor well pro tools was most likely used in the version presented on the film. Here however its only a lot of reverb, what a tremendous voice this guy has. I've honestly seen very few people that can sing like this on the internet.

[@TavaresTaylor]

Tom Sinnema .........🤨this sounds better than the 1994 vhs version. I hate people who think they know everything but don’t say anything... that’s literally irrelevant because I’m talking about his live voice NOT the track. If he can preform the track and sound the exact same easily why did you rebut me🤨

[@trayonnabarnes7007]

No one can mimic his voice! This is him! The voice of lion king 🙌😭❤ So proud to be of African descent!

[@ladycheyne5607]

Black Americans have mumble rappers with face tattoos that they uphold. Please don't shun us all🥺 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hlaback]

I'm a descendant of enslaved Africans in Cuba and Puerto Rico. My grandmother practiced Santeria, a religion of African practices mixed with the Spanish Catholic religion that they were forced to partake in. When they were alone, they practiced their own beliefs (voodoo). It developed into Santeria over time. Im way off topic but seeing Africa in the way that it should be shown, the real beauty of the continent. It also reminds me of my childhood. Even then I was mesmerized by the beauty.

[@bossnoelmotovlog5739]

I can, actually

[@DiabolicalAngel]

Yes!!! Same

[@phantomderoper2392]

Wow, that goes through my skin, a huge voice, fantastic

[@simonsurovlogs2205]

the opening of the song is so powerful it says all about the story and the lands of Africa grande and powerfull.

[@aritra_ghosh]

Aaaahhh it still brings a tear in my eye🥲

[@magpiesextreme123]

Lebo M owns this song. That opening call to the Circle of Life is one of the most iconic movie openings of all time

[@benlisi2540]

Nobody but nobody can sing this song like Elton John LIBO He’s very good he’s not Elton John

[@sickofficial7314]

True

[@Ludianne24]

@@benlisi2540 Are you crazy?? How can this deep African moving voice of Lebo M ever be topped by Elton John???

[@benlisi2540]

@@Ludianne24 Don’t get me wrong lebos voice is amazing I just like Elton John just my opinion

[@Ludianne24]

@@benlisi2540 Ah okay, I'm happy to hear you find, besides Elton John, Lebo M. also amazing! But you prefer Elton John. And you've also got the right to your opinion, as everybody does. I clearly don't agree with you, but that's okay, and I just got too much in my feelings by the way you stated your opinion. My apologies!

[@jflack6]

3:53 me too, girl. Remembering that childhood Love to ALL

[@sharonhuxford5873]

Same!!

[@imanuelvany5763]

Same....

[@theautistic.teacher]

Same

[@Karen-ig6bp]

What an honour to listen to you Lebo M. Pure mastery! You are highly appreciated and honored for this.

[@nogutsnoxpg7946]

Anyone Else get Goosebumps Listening to this Amazing Song We grew up listening and Watching the Lion King

[@kikie3771]

This song should be played on ALL radio stations around the World at the crack of dawn every single day to inspire us all to be the best we can be each day!

[@jax7715]

Omg I truly LOVE your comment!!! 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sarahjohnson3174]

I concur

[@castlestrong2174]

That’s exactly what I’m saying. I wish to be played between Russia and Ukraine also.

[@hopemanncube4538]

Kkkk so hilarious and true at the same time

[@wesolson9748]

I agree this song should be played at crack of dawn

[@NoldorianElf]

Tears of joy. Africa the cradle of humanity. Don't we all feel the same rythm?

[@ronnelsscb]

NoldorianElf I agree. It makes sense why we’re all touched, though. We’re all from Africa. :))

[@Tatiana-zi7by]

Few things in life get me as emotional as that beginning.

[@innapozdnyakova9608]

я плачу,спасибо за детство,вся мощь нашей планеты в этой песне и нежность одновременно

[@sumared]

This gives me chills every single time. It's simply amazing.

[@kotomiakino]

Stephanie Reneé DeRamu

[@renesoto-pintor2916]

Same here.

[@RealSteff]

Stephanie Reneé DeRamus. i totally agree to that. it's magical

[@sara-me3so]

my other fav circle of life is by Michael barbera. chills...

[@deefranklin3546]

Those African singers give me chills everything time, the group from Brisbane are the best that I've heard sing this song.

[@naylortk2468]

Proud to be an African🌍❤

[@bunmiadebola3410]

Me too

[@KingOfAfrica90]

Me three

[@patriciamacuacua479]

Me too

[@samuel7909]

Me too 🇧🇮🌍❤

[@oliviamanhica2795]

🤲🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@fulanodetal7993]

I'm 48 years old and I can't hold back the tears every time I hear this version of Circle of Life in this video

[@olgasaenzc]

If humans are capable to create such Beauty, we are capable of creating Peace. Thank you for this breathtaking example of humans leading and organizing to give us all this Love.

[@queentadortv6083]

Am I the only one that everytime I hear this song, I am into tears. The chanting always give me chill. IT'S MAY 27, 2020.

[@peterallott2388]

War in bath watching this with my glass of red wine Silk g tears from my eyes

[@queentadortv6083]

@@peterallott2388 chilling to my spine is legit everytime.

[@marilynvanhoy6837]

Same here 🙋

[@kantharos1]

Hey, im watching this June 21, 2020. love the Lion king songs including this by Lebo.

[@yoliwithlove5f508]

You are definitely not alone. This song moves my spirit every time. The beauty that I see through this song leaves me speechless

[@bluwolf098]

I'm actually crying, this reminds me of my childhood. Where everything was much simpler and almost no violence was happening in the world. I wish we could have that right now.

[@thhhhms]

No violence? That is some truly ignorant shit you're spouting

[@Whitewolf1827]

Im 34 and i still come back to this every month or so

[@niiodartey5380]

I was born in 1995 and grew up watching lion king as a kid. Cant wait to have kids and watch it together with them

[@Bondmanproductions]

That opening call always sends chills down my spine

[@59771006]

As soon as you hear Lebo M's call at the beginning of "The Lion King" you know you're not in Kansas anymore you're in Africa.

[@Marcos95MDM]

TheBondman007 me too, OMG! It goes deep in my soul 😢😢😢😢

[@akshmehta4238]

When the earth was being created this was the theme song.

[@rosean374]

Had to be✌🏼

[@catchingpipsfx8332]

Bs 😂

[@shrinarain4312]

@@catchingpipsfx8332 Shut up

[@MemeTale]

Also Baba Yetu

[@coburnbatman]

When the BIG drum hits and the very end…..omg. It’s powerful and so strong to the heart

[@JaneKellie-uh3mo]

Omgosh, I have goose-bumps. Just Pure Amazing Performance 👏 👏👏..✌️ & Happy New Year 2024 - from 🇬🇧. ❤.

[@phindilekhwela7063]

Proudly Zulu as my language 🤗😍 and so Proudly South African 😍❤️❤️💃💃💃

[@centuragb]

I thought that the language he was singing was Xhosa, am I mistaken?

[@senzofanele3276]

@@centuragb it is Zulu

[@neomakena3047]

I’m a pedi

[@khoufiarrobbani3638]

Hello, could you translate the begining words when he said that

[@jasmineharrison7822]

Phindile Khwela I have ancestors who are Zulus Even if I’m an American I’m proud to have African ancestry in my family line

[@donray93]

That just choked me up. My childhood and here I am 26 with my own kids now.

[@kevinwu7994]

You said is what i am gonna to say the same with tears, how time flies...Damn

[@moviereviews541]

I'm 40 something now and I remember hearing this for the first time in 94 at the theater and this brings memories back as well 😊 loved it from the first time I heard it all those years ago.

[@moviereviews541]

@Amin Samnani it was Definitely something like we hadn't heard from Disney before and as you said, it was absolutely amazing!

[@moviereviews541]

@Amin Samnani I agree. And speaking of walkmans, I still have one LOL I like to play all my old cassettes on them. I got my Alice In Chains, and a few other cassette tapes that survived my teen years. Everytime I listen to them I think the same thing as what you said, simple times, great music, and how life was fun and great back then.

[@pamelaredmond-wadden4364]

Are we not so so blessed for this man’s gifts. I know what it is to not be allowed to speak... to live in silence. I wish to jump up with exquisite joy I’ve never known. Ty so very much for sharing your gift. I can now listen to it every morn as I awake. Live my life with love and still try to find the missing one’s unfound

[@foresterenricoreplan2688]

Intergenerational... 2024 and beyond... Best and phenomenonal symphonic Orchestra Philippines 🎉🎉

[@raidelcarbonell5145]

OMG.. this took my soul out. I don't know what is it about it..its so pure and so familiar to all of us 90's generation

[@dylanself9133]

If this performance doesn’t give you chills, idk what will.. People who disliked this clearly don’t have a soul, absolutely gives me chills. Definitely one of my favorite childhood soundtrack songs of all time.

[@schizzzyjones9966]

I’m right there with you bro 🤙🏼 gets you in your feels for sure! And those who dislike this, trust me, they just don’t Know!

[@BrunoLRck]

I'm 30 years, crying like a baby.

[@kgunitkeese17]

It didn’t just give me chills, it made me cry!

[@chopz2024]

@@BrunoLRck p

[@JamailvanWestering]

The people that disliked this are Scar the Hyena’s and the banished lionesses

[@59771006]

As soon as you hear Lebo M's call at the beginning of "The Lion King" you know you're not in Kansas anymore you're in Africa.

[@59771006]

lewis johnson I meant Africa in general.

[@prozie286]

Yep. As raw as the Circle of Life can get

[@ghislaineb9633]

Douglas Roth

[@Gos2]

hahahahaha

[@StoicSurvivor99]

since when did lion king become avatar lol.

[@ImGazu]

This dude's voice/intro is a staple in so many people's childhoods nowadays. The second you hear it it unlocks something deep within you.

[@heidisolodkowski4768]

This "dude" is Lebohang Morake from South Africa. Known as Lebo M, he is a South African producer and composer, known for his songwriting and vocal work on the soundtracks to films such as The Lion King, The Power of One and Outbreak and numerous stage productions. He was recommended to Disney by Hans Zimmer, the composer of both adaptations of The Lion King, and formed and conducted the African choir that sang for the films. He is a big name in the international music arenas, and I'm surprised so few know this.

[@carlodimaandal]

If you are of a certain age - if you were a child when this masterpiece was unleashed to the world, this hits especially different.

[@Kevinsihotang519]

Damn his voice (at the beginning) still sounds the same with the original (1993-1994) .

[@reabebe2804]

Kevin Sihotang correct!!unlike me i change alot 😂

[@SiiNTi]

He only sang the beginning part but the rest of the song was sung by Carmen twillie

[@chloe41120]

^ It is.

[@sweetsacredsword]

That might be because he is the original singer =)

[@JohnDoe-sz1uq]

Thumbasher yes it is

[@joeib85]

I was only 9 years old at the time Lion King came out. I'm 31 now and still the best movie. Every time The opening starts, my childhood comes back and I forget I'm 31.

[@erkaschannel1801]

same bro one of the masterpieces that human created

[@yusofpauzi3158]

Hahaha me to.... 32 right now... still got goosebum😂😂😂😂

[@chloethelab]

I was only 3 years old when The Lion King came out I'm now 27 still the best movie ever. First movie my dad ever bought for us on LaserDisc because in our house at the time we hated VHS with a passion. Same feelings when that opening starts. I'm was watching the Lion King on Blu-Ray on Thanksgiving with my young cousins we actually watched The Lion King and the Lion King 2 and they loved it. I told them the Disney Renaissance Era was the best time of my life and still is.

[@florenceedogiawerie4352]

So true...every time I watch the lion king I forget am 42

[@qboycorvi]

Joey Arevalo Same bro. Couldn't have said it better.

[@randymcvey3873]

If any art man has ever created deserves to live beyond us, to represent the best of our species in the depths of time, it’s this. So moving and beautiful.

[@leffebus]

2023 and still one of the greatest songs ever. Love it!

[@mayehboss9591]

After so many years this still makes me cry

[@johnkttraining]

Why do you cry lol

[@BernardoMattosBattifora]

John KT because every time we listen to this song we conect with our child memories

[@mungu.7635]

John KT it's too beautiful

[@guswan3311]

John KT LOL because she havent feel how they live in savanna

[@dtrix10kc]

John KT Because it's a part of our youth and it's beautiful.

[@warning9285]

I finally get to see the face of the man who made my childhood awesome. May he live forever!

[@paulcochez1284]

Wow when i heard his voice the first seconds.... Magical !!

[@lindalittleton5680]

I’m in tears!!! I can’t explain it but this song makes me emotional and happy at the same time! This is a master piece!!

[@shamf9672]

How many ppl are here just cus this is good asf?😍😍😍

[@VirgilDavis]

Most recognizable voice in the history of any song opening. You can't help but to feel good when you hear it. Long Live Lebo! 3:52 is what music can do to a soul.

[@XnicoleDRX]

Omg yes

[@michaeldejulia-4617]

This is a soul cleansing moment

[@melaniewalgenbach2079]

What is his Name, please?

[@brunnomenxa]

​@@melaniewalgenbach2079, It's in the title, the name is Lebo M.

[@heidisolodkowski4768]

This "dude" is Lebohang Morake from South Africa. Also known as Lebo M, he is a South African producer and composer, known for his songwriting and vocal work on the soundtracks to films such as The Lion King, The Power of One and Outbreak and numerous stage productions. He was recommended to Disney by Hans Zimmer, the composer of both adaptations of The Lion King, and formed and conducted the African choir that sang for the films. He is a big name in the international music arenas, and I'm truly surprised that so few people know this.

[@storiestotell]

2024 we still here. Forever song

[@darkknight9198]

This song will forever be part of my life! Born in 1988 The Lion King is quintessential '90s nostalgia