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This show was the first big thing my then boyfriend and I did. We saw the show in Toronto, and he grabbed my hand in awe when the animals came out at the beginning of the show. I was in tears with the majesty of the whole thing. I married him a few years later, but Covid took him from me at the beginning of this year. Watching this performance brings back so many beautiful memories. I am in tears again, thank you
NPR, you'e done so much to ensure we did not lose our love of music performances during the past few years, AND it's SO GOOD to have people back behind the desk. Forever grateful for all the work that goes on here. Thank you!
I love the drummer's little grins throughout this performance. He's like, "I can't believe I get to do this for a living." It's a testament to the brilliance of songwriting that someone like him, who plays the same songs every night, still experiences the joy of these infectious songs sung by unparalleled talent. Thank you, NPR, and yes, whoever booked them to come on. Ah-ho! 🌍
And that’s Juan Carlito Mendoza. He’s one of the top drummers in the world, so the fact that this blows his mind is a testament to the music itself and the art of their performance. They are all phenomenal at their craft.
As a theater/broadway fan/student, I love that Tiny Desk is intentional with including these beautiful theater performances! Salute to the cast and band, of The Lion King! Long live the theater! 🙌🏿🤍
The CHEMISTRY between Simba and Nala!!! The way they are looking at each other at the end of Can You Feel the Love Tonight was amazing. Completely understand why they’re playing together
As a proud South African, it’s always hard to hold back the tears when Tshidi Mannya belts out ‘Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba', but my favourite moment here is when Brandon McCall and Pearl Khwezi perform “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” The chemistry is intense - 7:24
@@LadyParris 'Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba Sithi uhm ingonyama. ‘Nants ingonyama bagithi baba Sithi uhhmm ingonyama Ingonyama Siyo Nqoba Ingonyama Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala’ Here comes a lion, father, Oh yes it’s a lion. ‘Here comes a lion, father, Oh yes it’s a lion. A lion we’re going to conquer, a lion, a lion and a leopard come to this open place.’
BROOOOO im on the airport crying literal tears this is a content we all didnt deserve from NPR who continuously give out heavenly voices but this is beyond heavenly…
The lady singing has aged so well....I remember her from years ago when she first did this with Hans Zimmer when they did the song live❤❤❤❤❤ as I get older this is still my FAVORITE❤❤❤
Their smiles are so infectious. The absolute joy they bring to themselves and others by doing what they love is amazing. Thank you NPR. This is amazing.
I had the chance to work on a project with an Ethiopien/Kenyan team last year and have been in both countries and I can aprove: The smiles are genuine and the y are indeed infectious! All project memberam performed beyond expectations. It was such a pleasure to work there. Never laughed this much!
Who gets goosebumps from acapella? This is insane, sorry, so touching and makes my heart warmer. Thank you already after 30 seconds of the concert. Africa is our origin, for sure!
Lol imagine being so close to your instrument, it comes from inside you. You can get so virtuous with it you can make out words out of it, making musical and lyrical phrases. I believe music to be the most storytelling form of art
Went to see the play and heard “he lives in you” and literally started crying thinking about my Dad I lost last year. It was such a beautiful reminder - those that pass live in us
You can see the awe in the bands faces when she starts singing. If you never been in a room with Afrikans singing live, its a very powerful experience. Its more than talent and passion, we sing loud and expressive for our voices to be heard and for our ancestors who didnt get the chance to. Its more than art, its community and culture all packed into one
I took my three year old to this last weekend and when I watched her wide eyes open during the animal procession, tears ran down my face. It was a dream to show her this and I’m so incredibly grateful.
As someone who cannot afford to see this on Broadway and listen to the Broadway Lion King songs frequently for years, thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing this and uploading this. Can't express how grateful I am! One day I'll be able to listen to them singing the Circle of Life without crying 🥰😭
I've seen it in London (for those living in Europe) and ofc I can't compare cause haven't seen the Broadway one,BUT let me tell you,it was MAGICAL. 😍😍😭✨ Totally worth every single penny!!
Just discovered this concept of "tiny desk concert", and it's the most brilliant idea I have come across in a long time. I have been enjoying every bit of it. It really brings art to life in its simplest and purest expression. Bravo NPR!.
I've been listening to tiny desk with my son since he was 1 days old. Now he's almost 2 and no matter what song is playing he claps afterwards, which is believe he got from tiny desk concerts. I just watched Lion King with him for the first time this week, and now this comes out! He was so stoked to see it. Thank you for these concerts NPR! They have a real impact on people. Please get Raffi on here!
Good job raising your kid to tiny desk concerts. That's gonna be a kid with great taste in music and an open mind to different culture, and the world certianly needs more of that.
As a pregnant woman who 6 years ago lost her grandpa, who was like a second dad I can tell you: They/he lives in you just hits so different.. Cried for the rest of the video. Amazing performance!!!
Well she's been doing it for 25 years so, 5000:25=200 performances average per year. There's around 365 days per year so around 2 out of 3,6 days she performs, makes 4 days per week. Presuming she doesn't have any weeks off. Very impressive, but possible none the less!
I just saw this in Chicago tonight. Baby....Rafiki hit that first note ( show ain't even started yet) And I was crying 😭😂 This show was beautifully executed. The costumes, the singing..... I'm going again! WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!
😂😂😂😂 something that would happen to me. I was boohoo crying during CoCo the music and the colors always get to me and Lion King just downs something to my spirit
That's exactly what happened to me when I saw it, tearing up at the first note, crying during "They Live in You". The puppetry was magical. Such a beautiful show. ❤️
This performance has got to be awesome for these cast members. They don't have to worry about any stage movement or costumes. They can just concentrate on singing and feeling everything.
Ive had the PRIVILEGE to see this show in Ny on broadway and… trully, i burst jnto tears the opening song and kinda stayed in tears, joy and laughter the whole show … the circle of life is MOVING in person and coupled with the huge animal puppets it overwhelms the senses in the best way. Im so happy this tiny desk is now available to everyone!!!!
Same. Im South African and saw it last December in NYC- havent been back home since moving to the States and I just felt so emotional and shed a few tears when they sing the first lines
I advise everybody who has the opportunity to go see it to see it live! I saw it when it first opened and man is it fantastic! And the puppets bring an extra sensory feel to it.
You can see in the way they look at each other that they are so proud and really enjoy working and singing all together ! Their unity is so beautiful to see ! 🤩😍
I’m one minute in and crying like a little baby at how beautiful this is. What an absolute gift. I will listen to this whenever I need to feel myself with wholesome goodness. Thank you all for your gifts. 💙🙏 🦁 superb. Unreal. 😍🙏🤙
Just incredible how robust and beautiful the sound is with just 8 people from the show. No wonder the actual Broadway show with a bigger cast just blows your mind and warms your heart the entire show ❤ thank you sincerely NPR for this absolute treat for the heart, ears, mind and soul!!!
Happy 25th Anniversary Lion King Broadway! I remember the first time I saw this show in the early 2000’s with my mom, grandma, aunt and cousin in San Francisco. It was so amazing, and to this day I’m still listening to the soundtrack! A great childhood memory 🤍
I was sitting in the 6th row from the front of the play and I can't even express the emotions that surfaced with this performance. Gets me every time I hear the music. Beautiful.....absolutely beautiful (gonna go cry now...again)
This musical is EPIC!!! So many tears shed watching this already iconic tiny desk. Thank you to all these amazing artists for sharing their beautiful gifts 🥰🥰🤎🤎🤎
Right on the first note the world awakens, and good childhood memories are brought back! This must be one of the most special acts I've seen! The energy, the harmonies, the smiles, the words, the instruments, my oh my. Thank you Tiny Desk, what a way to kick-off the weekend!
Endless Night is my favorite song of the whole musical, and it’s impossible to surpass Jason Raize, but this man sounded beautiful. He did the song justice. Particularly “I know the sun will rise” part.
The duo for “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” is AMAZING! His voice is so strong and soft at the same time and her high notes are so sweet to the ears ✨ Excellent harmonies ✨
This is a masterpiece of human beings!! One day, someone had the idea to create the lion king, one day someone had the idea to do NPR! It all starts with one idea. Let’s produce more of things like that ❤
When the motherland speaks , I listen. The spirit of this show & the music feels like a love letter from the ancestors. It really endures & never fails to move my soul! Thank you!❤
That opening gave me goosebumps!! I loved the shout outs and the history and as a designer/seamstress, it was so incredible to see the respect they have for their costume designer. I really hope I get to see this show in my lifetime.
The costumes are INCREDIBLE. I hope you one day can see them in person and the incredible show!!! We went on a day trip when I was a senior in high school with my Chorus, but it took like two years of fundraising and we got seats all the way in the back but it was amazing! No matter where you sit in the theatre they make you feel apart of the show.
i broke out crying during the first 25 seconds and haven't stopped. its been about an hour and a half . i'm healing childhood and ancestral wounds. so much love here. so much gratitude and joy. thank you thank you thank you
I was in the 4th grade when my class went to see this movie, and the songs debuted 🥹🥹 I cried then, I cried when I took my kids to see it live, and I'm crying again 🥲 A timeless wonder!
I took my daughter to this production when she was young because she loved the movie, thought we'd see some good puppetry, but from the first note I was spellbound by the singer's and performances, my daughter had to hold my hand cause I kept crying 😂
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Right!❤
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Whoever’s idea this was deserves a raise 🥺❤
For real
Imagine pitching this lol. Give that person a raise for real!
@Not Me A+ for being able to read!
And this amazing team deserves a praise! ❤ never did i imagine hearing a live of Circle of Life 😮 without going to Broadway!
Absolutely
Imagine having a voice so iconic that they literally will not, and can not, ever replace you... that first note gets me every time
She always draws me in with so much power and grace in how she sings that first note!!!
I just love Kaiki
There are many such voices in south Africa thankfully
I cried for 80% of this performance
Why are we crying?! Not a clue. But I am.
Idk why I have tears in my eyes either 😂
😂😂😂😂
From that first note!!!
It was hard driving when I wanted to cry
This is already one of my favourite Tiny Desk Concerts. I'm about 15 seconds in 😂
Same. Actual tears. 🥲
Right 🥹🥰
I hold space with this sentiments😊
Chills ❤
Facts!!
Tshidi has been there since the beginning. She is the only original cast member, and she has been going 25 years strong on that show. She is amazing.
Not true, first Rafiki was Tsidii Le Loka and manz other in-between
@@dmgj_kcnc She has been there since the beginning. 24 years she has been there. Excuse me I was off by a year.
the joy to be doing this after all this time is clearly part of her face
I also recognize her from the original cast of Sarafina! She’s wonderful
10:38 Lindiwe Dlamini has been on the cast for 25 years. She's the one that holds the record actually
The singer for “They Live in You” is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. Voice & Visually ❤
For real, his voice gave me goosebumps and his smile gave me butterflies.
The guy is so gorgeous
Anyone else loving the "I'm bout making my ancestors proud" sweater?
I'm so here for this!
I bet he did!!
It’s corny
@@hermesposer u 🌽
trying to figure out where I can get one
Goosebumps when she started singing at the beginning 😮 so nostalgic and so uplifting at the same time.
Same here :)
Same..lol, totally moves your spirit!✌❤🌞🌊
Seeing this show live the singing was so moving and beautiful it brought tears to me eyes at numerous parts of the show!
Completely agree. Saw the traveling show & the live Animal Kingdom show and this gives same chills and tears of jouful freedom at the same time
Amen
I couldn't stop watching this movie as a little kid.
I can't stop watching this tiny desk as an adult.
This show was the first big thing my then boyfriend and I did. We saw the show in Toronto, and he grabbed my hand in awe when the animals came out at the beginning of the show. I was in tears with the majesty of the whole thing.
I married him a few years later, but Covid took him from me at the beginning of this year. Watching this performance brings back so many beautiful memories. I am in tears again, thank you
I'm so sorry for your loss, Monee. Sending thoughts of care.
So sorry for your loss:(
Sending you so much love.
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I am so sorry for your loss ❤️
NPR, you'e done so much to ensure we did not lose our love of music performances during the past few years, AND it's SO GOOD to have people back behind the desk. Forever grateful for all the work that goes on here. Thank you!
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Right? I am eternally grateful, discovered quite a number of top tier artists through Tiny Desk.
Yes indeed, thank you NPR!! When there were no live concerts NPR brought music into our homes...
Yes, thank you NPR!!!! I grew up listening to your through my dad and AU grad. I will pass it on!
Wow it doesn't matter how many times you hear it, it just never gets old
I love the drummer's little grins throughout this performance. He's like, "I can't believe I get to do this for a living." It's a testament to the brilliance of songwriting that someone like him, who plays the same songs every night, still experiences the joy of these infectious songs sung by unparalleled talent. Thank you, NPR, and yes, whoever booked them to come on. Ah-ho! 🌍
Right! Music is amazing!!
PLus, his behind the scenes stories while filming this were amazing
And that’s Juan Carlito Mendoza. He’s one of the top drummers in the world, so the fact that this blows his mind is a testament to the music itself and the art of their performance. They are all phenomenal at their craft.
I have an absolute ball playing this music. Legendary, great orchestrations and great people to play alongside. Just can't help but smile :)
@@JuanCarlitoMendoza It was so good to see you enjoying yourself so much! Keep it up
The opening chant gives me chills even after 25 years from the first time I heard it. These voices echo love.
Ah! What you said resonates deeply! It turned on a switch in my soul 🎆
It literally makes me cry 🤣
I'm literally 25 and the opening is basically in my DNA at this point lol
00:00 - Circle of Life
3:46 - They Live In You
7:35 - Can You Feel the Love Tonight
10:57 Hakuna Matata
13:25 Endless Night/Shadowland
Perfecto, el trabajo de todos.
Thank you
Hakuna Matata es muy chistoso
Thank you. Because can you feel the love tonight is my favorite
The beginning always make me cry. Like physically bawl. Their voices just touches my soul. Wow
Me too im bawling
I didn't cry all 10,000 times I watched the movie as a kid, but then a local theater showed it a few years ago when I was 30 and I was kind of a mess.
@@csp.9203 Oh God, I feel you. It hits home when you grow older.
Every. Single. Time. ❣️ hits my heart!
Me toooooo....I thought I was the only one🙌
As a theater/broadway fan/student, I love that Tiny Desk is intentional with including these beautiful theater performances! Salute to the cast and band, of The Lion King! Long live the theater! 🙌🏿🤍
Nalas voice - can you feel the love- wow!!! Wow brought me to tears I love the song
It’s my favorite song. She’s amazing
Nala me desobedeciste de vida grandemente has puesto en peligro a Simba
Just missing a kiss @09:45
Love seeing Tshidi Maniye still going strong playing Rafiki. You can tell she LOVES this job , well the whole cast shows great love for this musical.
Yes, she was created for this!! 💜✨
i saw her at a show she was incredible
As a South African, I'm crying real tears * ululates * 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
So proud of these South Africans thank you for raising our flag high.
The sound that humans create is beautiful and great. Every time I hear the Lion King soundtrack, I get goosebumps.
The CHEMISTRY between Simba and Nala!!! The way they are looking at each other at the end of Can You Feel the Love Tonight was amazing. Completely understand why they’re playing together
Right!!
I was just smiling and clapping....soo beautiful
I thought it was awkward. Especially at the end she pulls away.
She literally beams from ear to ear and says wow..... Not sure what you are watching
"I'm bout making my ancestors proud" 🙌🏽
It's a play on words, like pride of lions.
Lol I work at The Lion king, hear this 8 times a week backstage and still am somehow not sick of these songs
I’m in the cast on Broadway and eagerly watched this…😅
I’m coming to see Lion King on Broadway in December and I thought I was already excited - SO PUMPED after this!!!!
@@rachellekut same!!
@@rachellekut I’ve seen them on broadway and it was amazing!! I cried lol
Wait I need a job with the Lion King Production. I have a degree in theatre 🎭
Who ever set this up, you were raised right and we are all proud of you.
Agreeeeed
This is the most beautiful version of “Can you feel the love tonight” I’ve ever heard. Amazing! 🫶🏻👏
As a proud South African, it’s always hard to hold back the tears when Tshidi Mannya belts out ‘Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba', but my favourite moment here is when Brandon McCall and Pearl Khwezi perform “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” The chemistry is intense - 7:24
What does that line mean???
@@LadyParris
'Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba Sithi uhm ingonyama.
‘Nants ingonyama bagithi baba Sithi uhhmm ingonyama Ingonyama Siyo Nqoba Ingonyama Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala’
Here comes a lion, father, Oh yes it’s a lion.
‘Here comes a lion, father, Oh yes it’s a lion. A lion we’re going to conquer, a lion, a lion and a leopard come to this open place.’
Point of correction its Tshidi Mannya not Manye
@@wingingitwithgalinkie7561, thank you. I had gone with NPR's spelling. Silly me.😊
Thanks you
BROOOOO im on the airport crying literal tears this is a content we all didnt deserve from NPR who continuously give out heavenly voices but this is beyond heavenly…
I'm still crying!
no because im trying to understand why im crying?? 😭😂
Me too
Started crying at the first note 😭
Same!!!
That tiny little woman must be carrying a spare set of lungs with her... magnificent
Goosebumps. Every bloody time.
When I went to see the show at the theatre (London, UK), I was in tears within the first 15 seconds! 🤣😭😭
Every single time, I’m covered in goosebumps and then the tears.
Best opener of all time.
I cry EVERY TIME!!!
*To be clear, the movie and movie soundtrack have never made me cry. The musical is just on another level.
Me too!!!! The tears wouldn't stop
So true!! It’s amazing!!
'I'm about making my Ancestors proud' Absolutely LOVEEE that jumper! ✊🏾
Yeah I was on the verge of tears and then I read that and it set me off. What a beautiful powerful vibe they all have
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It's a play on words, as in pride of lions.
Why am I discovering this in 2024??I've been missing out!!!
The lady singing has aged so well....I remember her from years ago when she first did this with Hans Zimmer when they did the song live❤❤❤❤❤ as I get older this is still my FAVORITE❤❤❤
The way Simba (Brandon) was looking at Nala (Pearl) - whew! 😍😍😍
Their smiles are so infectious. The absolute joy they bring to themselves and others by doing what they love is amazing. Thank you NPR. This is amazing.
I had the chance to work on a project with an Ethiopien/Kenyan team last year and have been in both countries and I can aprove: The smiles are genuine and the y are indeed infectious! All project memberam performed beyond expectations. It was such a pleasure to work there. Never laughed this much!
Who gets goosebumps from acapella? This is insane, sorry, so touching and makes my heart warmer. Thank you already after 30 seconds of the concert. Africa is our origin, for sure!
If you love acapella you should listen to Zo! Gospel Choir from Holland...when they sing Totall Praise
Lol imagine being so close to your instrument, it comes from inside you. You can get so virtuous with it you can make out words out of it, making musical and lyrical phrases. I believe music to be the most storytelling form of art
Sitting here sobbing, absolutely magnificent.
Amen
So beautiful I love acapella , plus I enjoy singing and love hearing others sing that can really sing 😊❤
Went to see the play and heard “he lives in you” and literally started crying thinking about my Dad I lost last year. It was such a beautiful reminder - those that pass live in us
My favorite song from the show!
The silent tears I had running down my face during this song. I lost mine 2 years ago. sending love....
My goodness, it was BEAUTIFUL. I’d go back again and again
I understand every word you wrote had the same love for my dad
You can see the awe in the bands faces when she starts singing. If you never been in a room with Afrikans singing live, its a very powerful experience. Its more than talent and passion, we sing loud and expressive for our voices to be heard and for our ancestors who didnt get the chance to. Its more than art, its community and culture all packed into one
I took my three year old to this last weekend and when I watched her wide eyes open during the animal procession, tears ran down my face. It was a dream to show her this and I’m so incredibly grateful.
Can you share which show you took her to? I can’t find anywhere that allows such a young age. Broadway, playhouse, etc. thank you!
0:00 - *Circle of Life* (3:37)
3:47 - *They Live in You* (6:09 / 6:19)
7:34 - *Can You Feel the Love Tonight* (9:48 / 10:03)
10:55 - *Hakuna Matata* (12:08 / 12:15 / 12:39)
13:29 - *Endless Night / Shadowland* (17:11)
17:26 - *Circle of Life (Reprise)* (18:40)
[18:58 - Tiny Desk team]
So beautiful
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Thx:)
I love how the drummer is vibin so hard. It makes me so happy
As someone who cannot afford to see this on Broadway and listen to the Broadway Lion King songs frequently for years, thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing this and uploading this. Can't express how grateful I am! One day I'll be able to listen to them singing the Circle of Life without crying 🥰😭
Tickets are inexpensive in January. You just need to get to NY.
@@danalmont8340 not everyone lives in America.....
I was so lucky to go! I was emotional at the play when the circle of life song came on.
You should go hun! Tickets aren't that expensive
I've seen it in London (for those living in Europe) and ofc I can't compare cause haven't seen the Broadway one,BUT let me tell you,it was MAGICAL. 😍😍😭✨ Totally worth every single penny!!
If this doesn’t give you instant goosebumps I don’t know what will.
It really does. Instant goosebumps
IMMEDIATELY. WHEW. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Add tears 🥹
The news that my child has just been diagnosed with cancer
Mother Africa reigns over all….
🎶🙏🏾❤️
anyone else in uncontrollable tears throughout this performance?? you’ve all outdone yourselves
I love seeing people in their purest element. No pain, no stress, no fear...just good vibes and serenity 😌
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I just saw this show on broadway 2 weeks ago. THE MOST AMAZING SHOW EVER!! I’m at home clapping like y’all can hear me
I needed this! My spirit was low but this beautiful music makes it soar. What a wonderfully talented bunch of musicians and singers.
@La Tortuga 💚 Buena Thank you for the lovely reply💗
As did I!!!!
❤Same.
Same, it confirms that music can breath life into us when we need it the most.
Always tear up when I hear The Lion King is sung live!!!!!
Just discovered this concept of "tiny desk concert", and it's the most brilliant idea I have come across in a long time. I have been enjoying every bit of it. It really brings art to life in its simplest and purest expression. Bravo NPR!.
Please watch mac millers!
the sound engineer of tiny desk is brilliant. I can distinctly hear every sound in the studio,
Running a show for 25 years is insane, I still remember going to see the play as a child and always want to see it again.
Isn't it amazing how music can touch your soul? Tears in my eyes within the first 30 seconds ❤
So beautiful.....
This soundtrack is timeless and always gets me glossy eyes
I've been listening to tiny desk with my son since he was 1 days old. Now he's almost 2 and no matter what song is playing he claps afterwards, which is believe he got from tiny desk concerts. I just watched Lion King with him for the first time this week, and now this comes out! He was so stoked to see it. Thank you for these concerts NPR! They have a real impact on people. Please get Raffi on here!
Yes! Raffi would be great!
Good job raising your kid to tiny desk concerts. That's gonna be a kid with great taste in music and an open mind to different culture, and the world certianly needs more of that.
As a pregnant woman who 6 years ago lost her grandpa, who was like a second dad I can tell you: They/he lives in you just hits so different.. Cried for the rest of the video. Amazing performance!!!
Harmonies are my favourite thing ever. People genuinely enjoying singing together (with harmonies) is literally ecstasy. My heart is so warm
Wait wait wait, can someone please walk me through how she could possibly have done over 5000 performances?! Incredible!
Well she's been doing it for 25 years so, 5000:25=200 performances average per year. There's around 365 days per year so around 2 out of 3,6 days she performs, makes 4 days per week. Presuming she doesn't have any weeks off. Very impressive, but possible none the less!
@@nikkivanzanenBroadway shows are usually 8 performances a week.
A powerhouse!
8 shows a wk for 25yrs
I don't care how many times or how old, hearing my people sing this gives me chills everytime!!! ❤🔥❤
"I'm bout making my ancestors proud" love that
I just saw this in Chicago tonight.
Baby....Rafiki hit that first note ( show ain't even started yet)
And I was crying 😭😂
This show was beautifully executed. The costumes, the singing.....
I'm going again! WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!
😂😂😂😂 something that would happen to me. I was boohoo crying during CoCo the music and the colors always get to me and Lion King just downs something to my spirit
That's exactly what happened to me when I saw it, tearing up at the first note, crying during "They Live in You". The puppetry was magical. Such a beautiful show. ❤️
Same, I was in literal tears from the first note, was an emotional rollercoaster between sheer awe and nostalgia for sure
Me too!!!
It is truly amazing how South Africans can sing in perfect harmony without knowing or having ever song with each other. Truly an anointing from God.
This performance has got to be awesome for these cast members. They don't have to worry about any stage movement or costumes. They can just concentrate on singing and feeling everything.
Ive had the PRIVILEGE to see this show in Ny on broadway and… trully, i burst jnto tears the opening song and kinda stayed in tears, joy and laughter the whole show … the circle of life is MOVING in person and coupled with the huge animal puppets it overwhelms the senses in the best way. Im so happy this tiny desk is now available to everyone!!!!
Are you allowed to stand at the show? I want to go this winter but I know this song brings me to my feet anytime I listen on TH-cam
Same. Im South African and saw it last December in NYC- havent been back home since moving to the States and I just felt so emotional and shed a few tears when they sing the first lines
I advise everybody who has the opportunity to go see it to see it live! I saw it when it first opened and man is it fantastic! And the puppets bring an extra sensory feel to it.
I just love how they all be in character when singing these songs you can see it
You can see in the way they look at each other that they are so proud and really enjoy working and singing all together ! Their unity is so beautiful to see ! 🤩😍
I’m one minute in and crying like a little baby at how beautiful this is. What an absolute gift. I will listen to this whenever I need to feel myself with wholesome goodness. Thank you all for your gifts. 💙🙏 🦁 superb. Unreal. 😍🙏🤙
I’m glad I’m not the only one that just started sobbing 😅❤
As soon as the chant starts, I'm bawling!! Lol
Mee toooooo! So moving! Goes to show how amazing these musicians are! 🤎🖤
Lol this was me too! 😭
Crying every time I hear that woman’s majestic intro to Circle of Life 😍😭🥹🙌🏾
This is the tiny desk we never knew we needed!!!! This is so pure!!! 😊❤
My South African heart is jumping with joy😃 I love this.
you can feel the emotion and passion they have for each song. got me right in the feels 🥲
Just incredible how robust and beautiful the sound is with just 8 people from the show. No wonder the actual Broadway show with a bigger cast just blows your mind and warms your heart the entire show ❤ thank you sincerely NPR for this absolute treat for the heart, ears, mind and soul!!!
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Happy 25th Anniversary Lion King Broadway!
I remember the first time I saw this show in the early 2000’s with my mom, grandma, aunt and cousin in San Francisco. It was so amazing, and to this day I’m still listening to the soundtrack! A great childhood memory 🤍
I was sitting in the 6th row from the front of the play and I can't even express the emotions that surfaced with this performance. Gets me every time I hear the music. Beautiful.....absolutely beautiful (gonna go cry now...again)
This musical is EPIC!!! So many tears shed watching this already iconic tiny desk. Thank you to all these amazing artists for sharing their beautiful gifts 🥰🥰🤎🤎🤎
Still one of my favorite musicals of all time. Their voices give me chills! They're so talented 🥰👏🏻
This is what heaven sounds like ❤
Best part is at 18:32 when the drummer's cymbal is falling over and he catches it. What a legend
Right on the first note the world awakens, and good childhood memories are brought back! This must be one of the most special acts I've seen! The energy, the harmonies, the smiles, the words, the instruments, my oh my. Thank you Tiny Desk, what a way to kick-off the weekend!
Endless Night is my favorite song of the whole musical, and it’s impossible to surpass Jason Raize, but this man sounded beautiful. He did the song justice. Particularly “I know the sun will rise” part.
Yes, Jason was awesome 😢...rip.
I've literally been obsessed with Endless Night lately. Jason was so beautiful and sounded just as beautiful. May he continues to rest peacefully.❤
The Lion King has the BEST opener of any musical in the theatre.
South Africa represent. Shout out my fellow, Nguni/Basotho/Tswana/Khoe.
I smiled the WHOLE time ❤❤
The duo for “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” is AMAZING! His voice is so strong and soft at the same time and her high notes are so sweet to the ears ✨ Excellent harmonies ✨
Their connection is everything. Just beautiful ❤
Yes that was an amazing duo. Blew my mind
Oh MY GOD!!! 25 yrs old and still this is one of my favs movie and soundtrack! *crying*
The feeling was indescribable when I first heard this song back in the 90s…so many memories! Loved the lion king
Shadowland blew me away! It's my favorite instrumental piece from the movie, but hearing it sung is just wow
Me too! I want to find a full length of shadowland. She was amazing
Congratulations on 25 years, Lion King. Such powerful performances. Bravo 🎉
This is a masterpiece of human beings!! One day, someone had the idea to create the lion king, one day someone had the idea to do NPR! It all starts with one idea. Let’s produce more of things like that ❤
That "Endless Night"/"Shadowland" mashup was MASTERFUL. Absolutely gorgeous 🥰
Shadowland was my favorite performance today on Broadway. Pearl gave me goosebumps
When the motherland speaks , I listen. The spirit of this show & the music feels like a love letter from the ancestors. It really endures & never fails to move my soul! Thank you!❤
I cried at the movie during the original release, I cried when I saw the stage production and now this.
This was absolutely beautiful.
That opening gave me goosebumps!! I loved the shout outs and the history and as a designer/seamstress, it was so incredible to see the respect they have for their costume designer. I really hope I get to see this show in my lifetime.
Where are you located? Anywhere near NYC?
@@PeachesYancy 2 hrs away from NYC. Philly.
The costumes are INCREDIBLE. I hope you one day can see them in person and the incredible show!!! We went on a day trip when I was a senior in high school with my Chorus, but it took like two years of fundraising and we got seats all the way in the back but it was amazing! No matter where you sit in the theatre they make you feel apart of the show.
i broke out crying during the first 25 seconds and haven't stopped. its been about an hour and a half . i'm healing childhood and ancestral wounds. so much love here. so much gratitude and joy. thank you thank you thank you
I was in the 4th grade when my class went to see this movie, and the songs debuted 🥹🥹 I cried then, I cried when I took my kids to see it live, and I'm crying again 🥲 A timeless wonder!
Simba and Nala have something burning! Omg
The way they look at each other...something is definitely burning 🔥🔥🔥
Yessssssssss
I took my daughter to this production when she was young because she loved the movie, thought we'd see some good puppetry, but from the first note I was spellbound by the singer's and performances, my daughter had to hold my hand cause I kept crying 😂
she sent chil down my spine and make me goosebumps all over my body with just 1 note