Originally Posted By Bolna Music tracks at DLP - I was so surprised to hear Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah during the small character parade (I was there during the week when the character train was not performing because it was between festivals). I would guess that most Europeans don't know this song at all since there is no Splash Mountain at DLP and I had never heard of Song of the South. But I really like that song, so it made me happy to hear it played along the parade route!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Bolna, an arrangement of Zip A Dee Doo Da was used in the Wonderful World of Disney Parade and can often be heard in Main Street at Marne La Valee, as well as a piano/cello arrangement in Walt's.
Originally Posted By Bolna I think it is great that they use it there and it seems to have become a very recognisable piece of music for European Disney fans if the Belgian fan site used it in their video. And I would love to hear the piano/cello version at Walt's! I guess I really need to try and listen to music when there the next time. The last time I was too busy to admire the look of the place that I did rather ignore the sound.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Off tangent, my favorite is the piano and cello version of Grim Grinning Ghosts in there, luckily I have that on CD too.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer I love how each of the other parks have a theme all their own. WDW's theme, by Buddy Baker hasn't been used in ages.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Music tracks at DLP - I was so surprised to hear Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah during the small character parade (I was there during the week when the character train was not performing because it was between festivals). I would guess that most Europeans don't know this song at all since there is no Splash Mountain at DLP and I had never heard of Song of the South. << I thought you could buy the video of Song of the South in Europe?
Originally Posted By Bolna <<I thought you could buy the video of Song of the South in Europe?>> I had no idea, but you are right: several copies of the 1991 VHS tape (dubbed into German) are available at Amazon.de, starting at about 6 $ for a second-hand one. But I have no idea whether I know anyone who still has a VHS recorder... Maybe it was more well known in other European countries, but while I have seen lots of Disney films on TV as a kid in the 70s and 80s, I have no memory of having ever seen Song of the South.
Originally Posted By Bolna <<WDW's theme, by Buddy Baker hasn't been used in ages.>> I had no idea WDW had a theme, is there any place online where I can listen to it? Does DLP have a theme as well? I am afraid it might be the Dancin' - A Catchy Rythm song???
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>I had no idea WDW had a theme, is there any place online where I can listen to it?<<< Right after the narration, here: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8S5X4P1Dn0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...5X4P1Dn0</a>
Originally Posted By Bolna <<Right after the narration, here: >> Thanks EPCOT Explorer! I guess the reason why they don't use it much anymore is that it sounds really classy. That video was really great, I watched all four parts of it and now want to get on a time machine to vacation at WDW 1972 (even though I would really miss all the mountains!).
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I had no idea, but you are right: several copies of the 1991 VHS tape (dubbed into German) are available at Amazon.de, starting at about 6 $ for a second-hand one. But I have no idea whether I know anyone who still has a VHS recorder... << If you didn't live so far away you could borrow one of mine. I have several. I still have my reel to reel recorder, and 8 track tape deck too. >> Maybe it was more well known in other European countries, but while I have seen lots of Disney films on TV as a kid in the 70s and 80s, I have no memory of having ever seen Song of the South. << Disney released it in Europe. I wonder if it's available at DLP?
Originally Posted By Bolna <<If you didn't live so far away you could borrow one of mine. I have several. >> Lol, thanks for the offer! I am afraid it wouldn't work though due to NTSC v. PAL issues... But now I figured out that at amazon.uk they sell the English version (don't really want to see it dubbed...) on VHS for a few pounds. I guess I really am going to order a copy and finally find out what this mystery film is all about. Splash Mountain will be a totally new experience!
Originally Posted By MPierce I forgot about those electrical differences. Song of the South was a typical light hearted Disney type movie as best I remember. The concept of animation, and real humans interacting in a movie was amazing to me in my youth. Just don't watch it if you are in a politically correct mood. The film takes place in the South after the Civil War. Evidently it is offensive to some folks. I don't remember it as such, but I'm not black, and I might have been 10 years old when I watched it.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost Well, it did have a lot of stereotypical situations in it by today's standards but considering the time it was filmed it is actually pretty progressive. It very strongly showed a black man that was wise, caring and nurturing whereas the white folk were self involved, insensitive and terribly bigoted. That's probably why it is offensive. Strikes a nerve I think.
Originally Posted By leobloom I vote we kick out Sonny Eclipse and bring back the band that performs at the 6:50 mark in the video that Explorer posted.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>I guess the reason why they don't use it much anymore is that it sounds really classy. <<< The orchestration is dated, yes, but the composition isn't. Beautiful, haunting, piece.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>.That video was really great, I watched all four parts of it and now want to get on a time machine to vacation at WDW 1972 (even though I would really miss all the mountains!).<<< Me too. Though, with all the charm and detail the place had to offer then, I'd do without. Splash is honestly the only one I ride regularly.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Song of the South was a typical light hearted Disney type movie as best I remember. The concept of animation, and real humans interacting in a movie was amazing to me in my youth. Just don't watch it if you are in a politically correct mood. The film takes place in the South after the Civil War. Evidently it is offensive to some folks. I don't remember it as such, but I'm not black, and I might have been 10 years old when I watched it.<<<< I watched it a few years ago... It's not offensive if you know your history and historiography.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>I vote we kick out Sonny Eclipse and bring back the band that performs at the 6:50 mark in the video that Explorer posted.<<<< Don't need to. He's on a hydraulic stage. Just move him out of place.
Originally Posted By Bolna <<I saw it in 3D at DL fifteen years ago. I don't really need to see it in 3D again.>> Oh, I didn't mean it in a negative way, I really liked it.
