He Lives in You (Kunal Sood Tribute): Lebo M. at TEDxSF (7 Billion Well)

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  • Born Lebo Morake, Soweto, South Africa. Soundtrack composer Lebo M. became involved in music at the age of nine as a singer of American R&B and rock standards in his neighbourhood pop band. He was only 12 when his first single was released. "Celebration" was issued by EMI South Africa, although he only received remuneration of $20 despite its local success. Angered and frustrated by the corruption endemic in the apartheid South African music business, he transported himself to neighbouring Lesotho, becoming house singer at the Victoria Hotel there. Among the many guests he entertained during his stay was US ambassador Tim Thashane, who invited him to relocate to America and undertake a scholarship at the Duke Ellington School of Music in Washington. He later attended Los Angeles Community College and performed at talent nights at the Memory Lane nightclub, run by actress Maria Gibbs. He was subsequently introduced to composer Hans Zimmer, then working on The Power Of One. Lebo eventually co-wrote, arranged and produced the soundtrack album accompanying the movie. This led to further commissions, as Lebo added authentic African percussion and township rhythms to movies including Congo, Outbreak, Made In America and Born To Be Wild. Eventually Zimmer asked him to contribute to The Lion King, the globally successful Walt Disney animation feature. The Zimmer/Lebo composition "The Circle Of Life" subsequently won them a 1995 Grammy for best instrumental arrangement with accompanying vocal. Lebo then scored the Broadway stage version of The Lion King, which he has described as his most challenging experience so far. Forced to compose new pieces and chants for the production, he amalgamated the resulting compositions into his debut album for Walt Disney Records, released in 1996. It was quickly followed by a second album for South African label Gallo International. Deeper Meaning revealed a more eclectic side to the artist, incorporating hip-hop, R&B, lush orchestration and traditional African flourishes. He then worked alongside Quincy Jones on the charity tribute album released to coincide with Nelson Mandela's 80th birthday.
    Discography:
    The Lion King: Rhythm Of The Pride Lands (Walt Disney 1996)***, Deeper Meaning (Gallo International 1998)***.
    AV and Video by Jonathan Jackson: repertoireprodu...

Komentáře • 30

  • @kameronhunt1962
    @kameronhunt1962 Před 5 lety +25

    I love how much he gets into the song. So much emotion and the way he reacts to the music makes it known why he will forever be apart of the Lion King.

  • @tonydelat2322
    @tonydelat2322 Před 8 lety +38

    Lebo M's songs written for the lion king are so profound and meaningful. This is my favourite from them :)

    • @Nokind1
      @Nokind1 Před 4 lety

      They have their root in African spirituality.

  • @Leotique
    @Leotique Před 4 lety +11

    Lebo M. and Hans Zimmer made a great soundtrack for The Lion King

  • @beatsmithx1090
    @beatsmithx1090 Před 6 lety +17

    Goosebumps all over at the chorus. Just remembering all those animals marching to pride rock at dawn and morning. So Nostalgic. I love lebos voice

  • @Regrettable-Username
    @Regrettable-Username Před 8 lety +28

    Every time I hear that song or just his voice I get chills. So good.

  • @skullseeker3013
    @skullseeker3013 Před 4 lety +7

    Even with this mic sound , I still have goosebumps

  • @nialew
    @nialew Před 11 lety +15

    He has amazing talent

  • @LightBlazeMC
    @LightBlazeMC Před 6 lety +10

    so unbelievably amazing

  • @kittydreamz86
    @kittydreamz86 Před 4 lety +4

    Legend.

  • @mcmjcmdcm
    @mcmjcmdcm Před 11 lety +7

    I am completely sure that I traced this video not by chnace, but for a conscience reaffirmation. Thanks to both Kumal & Lebo.
    Namaste

  • @Inshaallah419
    @Inshaallah419 Před 4 lety +1

    Lebo M... Awesome

  • @fire_fist_ace1532
    @fire_fist_ace1532 Před 6 lety +3

    Amazing song !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @damianschelling
    @damianschelling Před 11 lety +11

    Musafa lives in simba! \o/

  • @lovelynabadu3959
    @lovelynabadu3959 Před 3 lety +1

    The legend Lebo🙌🏼

  • @Slikon
    @Slikon Před 11 lety +2

    Моя любимая песня.... BRAVO!

  • @barless1376
    @barless1376 Před 3 lety

    C est un phénomène quelle voix la chair de poule

  • @80siix
    @80siix Před 5 lety +1

    W O W ! !

  • @sanyasmak
    @sanyasmak Před 5 lety

    Король вернулся!

  • @Krystela66
    @Krystela66 Před 11 lety +1

    Nice

  • @CleopatraPapadopoulos
    @CleopatraPapadopoulos Před 5 lety +4

    omg its in English! I wanted it to be in African lol

  • @epistemology453
    @epistemology453 Před 7 lety +2

    He fucked it up