{"id":48099,"date":"2026-08-21T23:06:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T03:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=48099"},"modified":"2026-08-21T23:06:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T03:06:14","slug":"soundwaves-lion-original-series-soundtrack-featuring-music-by-hans-zimmer-from-hollywood-records","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=48099","title":{"rendered":"Soundwaves: Lion Original Series Soundtrack Featuring Music by Hans Zimmer from Hollywood Records"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hollywood Records in conjunction with \"\"<\/a>National Geographic announce the release today of LION\u2014Original Series Soundtrack featuring music by legendary Academy Award\u00ae-winning composer Hans Zimmer who leads the score, alongside Emmy-winning and GRAMMY\u00ae- and BAFTA-nominated Bleeding Fingers Music\u2019s Niccol\u00f2 Pacella and George Hutson Warren, with additional vocals from the Nairobi Chamber Chorus. Produced by Bleeding Fingers\u2019 Russell Emanuel, the thrilling score incorporates soaring orchestra, propulsive percussion and Maasai singers that strikingly  augment the emotional real-life drama.  Lion debuted on National Geographic August 19 and is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFrom the beginning, we wanted the score for LION to feel as though it emerged from the landscape and the lives at the heart of the story. Our score is built upon a foundation of sounds that we captured in Kenya, spanning from field recordings of Maasai singers and the natural ambience of the Mara to local instruments, the voices of the Nairobi Chamber Chorus, and even a \u2018Lion bass\u2019 created from the sound of a lion\u2019s roar. As Kio\u2019s journey unfolds from a vulnerable cub to a powerful king, the score evolves with him, with his theme growing from something intimate and gentle into something broader and more powerful, supported by the voices of his brotherhood and the emotional presence of his mother. It was an extraordinary privilege to contribute to a story so deeply rooted in place, and to create a musical language that reflects both the intimacy of Kio\u2019s family and the epic scale of his journey.\u201d – Hans Zimmer, Niccol\u00f2 Pacella and George Hutson Warren<\/p>\n

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LION, an emotional, real-life drama that chronicles the remarkable four-year journey of a tiny lion cub named Kio as he becomes a king. LION is executive produced by Disney Legend and \u201cThe Lion King\u201d live-action director Jon Favreau and BBC Studios Natural History Unit\u2019s Creative director Mike Gunton (\u201cPlanet Earth II,\u201d \u201cDynasties\u201d).<\/p>\n

Track Listing<\/p>\n

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  1. Main Theme<\/li>\n
  2. Kio\u2019s Adventure<\/li>\n
  3. Out of the Den<\/li>\n
  4. Paradise<\/li>\n
  5. Buffalo Hunt<\/li>\n
  6. Winter\u2019s Death<\/li>\n
  7. A New Dawn<\/li>\n
  8. Summer Hunts Alone<\/li>\n
  9. First Kill<\/li>\n
  10. Father Son Bonding<\/li>\n
  11. Curious Kio<\/li>\n
  12. An Uncertain Future<\/li>\n
  13. Mother & Son Reunited<\/li>\n
  14. The Youngest Brother<\/li>\n
  15. Hyenas<\/li>\n
  16. The Rains Come<\/li>\n
  17. Band of Brothers<\/li>\n
  18. Banishing the Brotherhood<\/li>\n
  19. Summer\u2019s Choice<\/li>\n
  20. For the Sake of Kio<\/li>\n
  21. Chapter 3<\/li>\n
  22. Lost<\/li>\n
  23. Mischief<\/li>\n
  24. Hunting Lessons<\/li>\n
  25. Warthog Hunt<\/li>\n
  26. Entering the Marsh<\/li>\n
  27. Meeting the Females<\/li>\n
  28. Feline Flirting<\/li>\n
  29. Marsh Pride Males<\/li>\n
  30. Kio Alone<\/li>\n
  31. Showdown<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    ABOUT HANS ZIMMER<\/p>\n

    Hans Zimmer has scored more than 500 projects across all mediums, which combined grossed over $30 billion at the worldwide box office. He has been honored with two Academy Awards\u00ae, three Golden Globes\u00ae, five Grammys\u00ae, an American Music Award, seven Emmy \u00ae nominations and a Tony\u00ae nomination. <\/p>\n

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    Zimmer\u2019s career highlights include Dune: Part One, Dune: Part Two, Interstellar, Top Gun: Maverick, No Time to Die, Gladiator, The Thin Red Line, As Good as It Gets, Rain Man, The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, Thelma & Louise, The Last Samurai, 12 Years a Slave, Blade Runner 2049 (co-scored with Benjamin Wallfisch) and Dunkirk. He also scored David Attenborough\u2019s Prehistoric Planet and Joseph Kosinski\u2019s F1, the highest-grossing sports film of all time, which earned him a Golden Globe\u00ae nomination. Upcoming, Zimmer will score the third part in Denis Villeneuve\u2019s Dune franchise, releasing December 18, and HBO\u2019s Harry Potter series, releasing December 25.<\/p>\n

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    His concert film Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert was released in cinemas worldwide in 2025. It features live performances of Zimmer’s most revered compositions, as well as conversations with his closest collaborators, including Billie Eilish, Sir Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Finneas, Jerry Bruckheimer, Johnny Marr, Pharrell Williams, Tanya Lapointe, Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet and Zendaya.  <\/p>\n

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    Beyond his award-winning compositions, Zimmer is a remarkably successful touring artist. He recently concluded the North American and European legs of his \u201cHans Zimmer Live\u201d tours and will bring the show to Asia and Australia this fall. He has also performed in the Middle East, including two consecutive nights at Dubai\u2019s renowned Coca-Cola Arena, as well as at Formula 1\u2019s Singapore Grand Prix.<\/p>\n

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    ABOUT NICCOL\u00d2 PACELLA<\/p>\n

    Niccol\u00f2 Pacella is an Italian composer who has established himself as a talented musician across visual arts and interactive media. Blending synthesis with the sounds of the orchestra, his style varies from intimate string arrangements and oneiric, dreamlike textures to powerful cinematic orchestrations.<\/p>\n

    As part of the Emmy\u00ae-winning and BAFTA\u00ae-nominated composer collective Bleeding Fingers Music, Niccol\u00f2 has contributed to a wide range of projects, including The Simpsons, Apple TV+\u2019s Prehistoric Planet (Primetime Emmy\u00ae-nominated) and Baz Luhrmann\u2019s Faraway Downs. Other credits include Minecraft Live (2024, 2025), Journey to You (Hallmark), The Americas (NBC), BBC\u2019s Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator and My Norwegian Holiday for Hallmark.<\/p>\n

    Niccol\u00f2 graduated from Berklee College of Music, where he was awarded the prestigious Georges Delerue Memorial Scholarship\u2014the highest honor granted by the Film Scoring Department. Before relocating to the U.S., Niccol\u00f2 refined his craft at Rome\u2019s iconic Forum Studios.<\/p>\n

    ABOUT GEORGE HUTSON WARREN<\/p>\n

    George Hutson Warren is a Los Angeles\u2013based, classically trained composer for film and media and an in-house composer at the Emmy\u00ae-winning, BAFTA\u00ae-nominated collective, Bleeding Fingers Music. His work blends modern and classical influences, often pairing unconventional synthetic textures with traditional orchestral ensembles.<\/p>\n

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    George\u2019s recent credits include Our Oceans (additional music, Netflix), Solar Opposites (additional music, Hulu\/Fox), Mafia Mamma (additional music, Hulu), The Regime (orchestration, HBO\/Max) and Shardlake (orchestration, Disney+).<\/p>\n

    Previously, George worked closely with Golden Globe-nominated composer Alex Heffes as an additional music writer and orchestrator. He holds a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Piano Performance from the Eastman School of Music and a Master\u2019s degree in Music Theory and Composition – Screen Scoring from NYU Steinhardt School of Music.<\/p>\n

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    ABOUT DISNEY MUSIC GROUP<\/p>\n

    Disney Music Group (DMG) spearheads The Walt Disney Company\u2019s global music ventures, encompassing recorded music, publishing, and live concerts. As the home of iconic labels like Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records, DMG boasts an extensive portfolio that includes soundtracks from some of the most beloved franchises in entertainment\u2014Disney, Walt Disney Animation, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Pixar, Searchlight Pictures, 20th Century Studios, and Disney+.<\/p>\n

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    A trailblazer in the industry, DMG releases award-winning and chart-topping albums, including the Grammy\u00ae-winning Encanto, the Oscar\u00ae-winning Frozen, and the fan-favorite Guardians of the Galaxy mixtapes. Its rich legacy extends to celebrated compositions from The Mandalorian, iconic scores like Soul (Oscar\u00ae and Grammy\u00ae winner), Black Panther, Coco, and Moana, as well as hit video games such as Spider-Man 2, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (Grammy\u00ae winner), and Star Wars Outlaws.<\/p>\n

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    Recent releases include Camp Rock 3, Toy Story 5, Moana Live Action and Moana: Voices Across the Ocean executive produced by Dwayne Johnson, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Zootopia 2, Moana 2, Mufasa: The Lion King, Lilo & Stitch, alongside television soundtracks for Sh\u014dgun, Only Murders in the Building, Zombies, Descendants and Camp Rock franchises. Looking ahead, DMG is set to unveil highly anticipated soundtracks for Behemoth!, Avengers: Doomsday, Hexed, Wild Horse Nine, Whalefall and LION, as well as video games such as Marvel’s Wolverine.<\/p>\n

    With a catalog spanning over eight decades, DMG\u2019s music has become a cornerstone of global pop culture. From timeless classics like Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, and Mary Poppins to modern epics such as Avatar and The Lion King, DMG\u2019s repertoire continues to define cinematic music history.<\/p>\n

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    Through Disney Concerts, DMG enchants audiences worldwide, producing and licensing thousands of live performances such as Descendants\/Zombies\/Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Tour, William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet Film in Concert, Star Wars in Concert, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Disney on Classic, Pixar in Concert, Waiting to Exhale, and Marvel\u2019s Infinity Saga. These spectacular productions celebrate the music that has shaped storytelling for generations.<\/p>\n

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    DMG also leads in music innovation and discovery with curated playlists, its dedicated SiriusXM station (Channel 133), and the Disney Music Emporium (www.disneymusicemporium.com), an online hub for exclusive vinyl and collector\u2019s editions.<\/p>\n

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    Beyond soundtracks, DMG represents a dynamic roster of artists and songwriters, including Queen (in the U.S. and Canada), Andy Grammer, Sofia Carson, TINI, almost monday, Freya Skye, Joywave, little image, Adrian Lyles, Hudson Stone, Dewain Whitmore, Tony Ferrari, Lenii, Paris Carney, Rose Tan, and others.<\/p>\n

    Setting the gold standard in music and entertainment, Disney Music Group remains at the heart of the soundtrack to our lives, inspiring and connecting audiences across generations.<\/p>\n

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    ABOUT NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CONTENT<\/p>\n

    Representing one of the largest brands on social media with over 800 million followers and over one billion impressions each month, National Geographic Content\u2019s award-winning and critically acclaimed storytelling inspires fans of all ages to connect with, explore and care about the world through factual storytelling. National Geographic Content, part of a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and the National Geographic Society, reaches up to 402 million households in at least 170 countries and 30 languages across the global National Geographic channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat GeoWILD, Nat Geo MUNDO), National Geographic Documentary Films, and streaming services Disney+ and Hulu, in addition to being a global digital, social and print publisher. Its diverse content includes Oscar\u00ae and BAFTA Award-winning film \u201cFree Solo\u201d; Oscar-nominated films \u201cSugarcane, \u201d \u201cFire of Love,\u201d \u201cBobi Wine: The People\u2019s President\u201d and \u201cThe Cave\u201d; Emmy\u00ae Award-winning franchises “Race Against Time”and \u201cSecrets of\u201d; Emmy Award-winning series \u201cAnimals Up Close\u201d and \u201cTrafficked with Mariana van Zeller\u201d; and Emmy-nominated series “A Real Bug’s Life” and \u201cTucci in Italy, \u201d in addition to multiple National Magazine Awards, Pulitzer Prize finalists and Webby wins.<\/p>\n

    Visit nationalgeographic.com<\/a> and natgeotv.com<\/a> as or explore Instagram<\/a>, Threads<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, TikTok<\/a>, and Reddit<\/a>.
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