Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for discussion of the July 16 article: Reliving Fond Memories at <a href="News-ID200160.asp" target="_blank">http://LaughingPlace.com/News-ID200160.asp</a>.
Originally Posted By Mary Poppins It's so true that part of the Disney magic can be attributed to music. A couple of years ago I ate in the French Quarter while being entertained by a live band. There's nothing like live music and the interaction between artists and audience. Thanks for reminding me of that, Dave.
Originally Posted By usmclass Ah! Music in the park again!! That would be worth the price of an annual pass in itself. My mom and dad loved the big bands, and my brother loved the young rockers. Now that I am an "adult" of an age equaling the park, I would happily pop in, grab a bite, and sit in the sumer night air to enjoy some live music too! I think the Finians ( I looked them up on the web) would be GREAT over in frontierland or critter country! I would also love to see some "pickin' and a grinnin'" over there! And once I finsihed that, maybe catch a couple of rides and GO SHOPPING!! (DISNEY CORP! ARE YOU LISTENING??!!!) There is joy to be had from tradition....and profit to be made as well. I hope they embrace this concept.
Originally Posted By FaMulan A note on The Fenians, I know for a fact that four of the five guys are first generation American from Irish parents. The Guitarist, Mandolin Player, Bassist and Drummer are those. The woodwind player, as it were, I'm not sure of as he's the youngest member of the band, and I'm not sure of his heritage. Pacific Wharf has the luxury of booking a wide variety of bands. They've had latin music, to rock n roll cover bands play there. <a href="http://www.thefenians.com" target="_blank">http://www.thefenians.com</a>
Originally Posted By pammywood The live music in the Disney parks has always been one of my favorite parts. I love to listen to the Dixieland music in New Orleans Square, my favorite land. Or what bout the calypso band in Adventure land? And who can forget Rod Miller in the Coke Corner. Grab a big ice cream cone and plant youself at a table...it's just so enjoyable. Sometimes you don't even need the rides, you can just go and relax, listen to good music and people watch. Those are honestly some of my favorite pastimes in the parks. Thanks for the article!!
Originally Posted By cheezman20 I've told this story here awhile ago, but I like it so I'm going to tell it again. I took Jen (my gf at the time) to DL for her birthday, New Year's, and the following three days. It was the day after New Year's and DL had this great "calm after the storm" feeling. Perfect weather, happy people, room to breathe... it was the picture perfect example of how great DL can be. This was going to be our relaxing day where we dress up in (comfortable) formal wear and watch shows all day, and we were going to start it off with lunch at the Blue Bayou (had to have the monte cristo). Well, after our lunch at the Blue Bayou we were feeling fat and happy and strolled around New Orleans Square (our favorite place). As we walked down the alley between Pirates and Blue Bayou we heard a saxophonist playing, and, both Jen and I being saxophonists, we stopped to listen. The acoustics were great in the alley and enhanced the music and the mood. After he was done with the song we talked with him about his saxophone for a bit and then he asked if we had a request. Jen asked if he knew "The Way You Look Tonight" and he said "Of course..." and started playing. Jen told me she wanted to dance, and, at the time, I was kinda shy dancing in public (i'm a good dancer, but i don't like too much attention). She pointed out that there was no one else in the alley so I took her in my arms, I closed my eyes, and we let the soft echo of the music take over. I think the saxophonist was enjoying the moment, because he played through the song twice. Perfect moment, perfectly magical. When the music stopped we kissed then pulled away to see we were surrounded by people. I guess they thought we were pretty good, because they burst into applause. I was so dizzy with emotion that I didn't care that there was about fifteen to twenty people in our audience, and we both bowed, and thanked them and the saxophonist for giving us the moment. I think I was blushing for the rest of the day. Though our relationship didn't work out, we are still good friends and see each other all the time. Sometimes we'll look through the DL pictures and the pictures of us dressed up on our way to the Blue Bayou and reminisce about how fun the trip was. How great New Year's was. How we went on POTC and Haunted Mansion twenty times. Of course, our defining "Disney" memory will always be the two of us, the saxophonist, and the music.
Originally Posted By CanadianMinnieMouse That is such a nice story. Thanks for sharing, it's the perfect example of how nice DL can be.
Originally Posted By roberts1398 Excellent article! It brought back many memories for me... I remember my folks being so excited to go into Disneyland one night (may have even been my first trip) to see Buddy Rich on the drums at Carnation. And I so remember sitting at the Tomorrowland Terrace with my sister, dreamy eyed teenagers, munching on Moon Burgers and watching the rock bands performing on the stage... Oh to be a teenager again... Great Reliving Fond Memories... as usual!
Originally Posted By JenniBarra Thanks for a great article, Dave! I agree that music and Disney just go together. cheezman, thanks for sharing that terrific story!
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Originally Posted By Mos Def The thing about the music is I would never listen to that type outside Disneyland, and even in Disneyland I rarely stop to listen, but what I do like is hearing it in the background and knowing something is going on.
