Published 20:40 IST, July 28th 2019

Circle of Life: US man's video with donkey singing the 'Lion King' song a big hit, netizens wowed by the unique version

While fans have been enjoying the nostalgia of Disney's 'Lion King' (1994) in the 2019's 3D extravagant and more authentic version, a unique version of the iconic 'Circle of Life' song has left netizens to wonder - Has Hans Zimmer finally met his match?

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While fans have been enjoying stalgia of Disney's 'Lion King' (1994) in 2019's 3D extravagant and more auntic version, a unique version of iconic 'Circle of Life' song has left netizens to wonder - Has Hans Zimmer finally met his match?

video posted by Facebook user Travis Kinley on Thursday, features him singing African Zulu song with helpful background sound inputs from his donkey- Nan. video starts with South Carolina man saying, "Gonna get all animals around me for this one." A horse and donkey are seen in background.

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He n proceeds to sing loudly starting with iconic Zulu Chant, when he is interjected by Nan who helpfully brays at right moments creating perfect symphony to African song, ding to its aunticity.

Here is scintillating performance:

 

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Lion King: 'Cried As Children, Crying As ults,' Say Netizens As Mufasa's Death Remains Just As Tragic 25 Years Later

2019 blockbuster featured 'Circle of Life' as a musical collaboration of Hans Zimmer, South African composer, Lebo M and lyrics by Elton John and Tim Rice, same as original.

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video which has garnered more than 13,000 likes and 40,000 shares has many netizens praising Nan's 'singing' skills:

 

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‘Lion King’ composer and icon Hans Zimmer finds circle of life, makes a big reveal

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Lion King (2019):

“ Lion King” this weekend roared into 4,725 rth American aters, where it grossed a stunning $185 million, according to studio estimates on July 21. Although reviews were mixed for Jon Favreau’s remake of 1994 animated film, audiences still turned out in droves to hear A-list voice cast, from Beyoncé to Donald Glover, and see invative techlogy that me film possible.

Many viewers have claimed to be that though y were overwhelmed to see Simba, Pumba, and ors recreate 90's magic, y were equally pain-stricken to re-live Mufasa's death all over again.

20:25 IST, July 28th 2019