Monday, March 08, 2021

Gladiator - Hans Zimmer & Lisa Gerrard - Now We Are Free ( Juba's Mix )




This was how the "Now We Are Free" track was supposed to sound.

When Hans and Lisa originally wrote the score for Gladiator, they wrote and performed a different end title track feel.  It is the same name as the one used in the end credits, but there are some major differences.  

Lisa Gerrard sings the song in a lower tone and rolls certain words.  I think there is more passion in this version of her singing than the other one.  This version has more African drums, strings, and chants.  

This version of the track is more of a celebration and not a sober take on a man's death. I prefer this version.

I am 95% certain that is composer Lebo M. in the last two minutes.  Lebo does the lead in the Call and Response in most of the tracks.  You can hear his distinct voice The Lion King, Congo, and Tears of the Sun.  However, he’s not listened in the credits.  He’s worked with Zimmer for a long time on other tracks.  Why is he not listed? 

By the way, this track is over 20 years old.

Take a listen for Lebo M. in Tears of the Sun. It's clearly him in the above track.




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