Classical Music

jbohn · Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 4:47 am Post subject: Classical Music

A lot of people's early exposure to classical music is through Disney Parks & Films. Any of you have a specific classical piece that you were introduced to through Disney that has become a personal favorite?

WDWFan · Pilot Joined: Mar 01, 2006 Posts: 10863

I can not say any particular piece was exposed to me through Disney, but I will admit to finding a lot of enjoyment in some of the tracks from Fantasia.

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Impressions De France was my first exposure to a medley at 6 years old....Now whenever I hear one of the pieces used in Buddy Baker's arrangement, I related it to Impressions De France's score.

Others will equate certain pieces to the Pig Movie "Babe".
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jahosifatz · Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 1:17 pm Post subject:

Best. Score. Ever.

Claude Debussy's Claire de Lune is exquisite. Played it for a percussion performance in college.

Erik Satie's "Gymnopedie (sic) #1-3" (the skiing section) gives me tears.

Camilie Saint Saens "Aquarium" from Carnival of Animals (opening piece) is by far the best piece of classical music ever.

Classical music is my favorite type of music. If anyone is interested I can tell you each of the pieces and where to find them in entirety. However, most are obviously different recordings than Impressions de France.

jbohn · Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 1:37 pm Post subject:

I agree about Saint Saens's "Aquarium" from "Carnival of Animals". Its use in the France film is one of the most effective uses of Classical music in the parks.

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blinkereye123 · Airplane Inspector Joined: Aug 10, 2007 Posts: 142

Hi again. I tried to reply to this topic before but got cut off, (my error I guess), anyway
when it comes to classical music, this is something I'll owe Disney forever.

1) William Tell Overture: Rossini. From "The Band Concert"

2) 1812 Overture: Tchaikovsky. From "Romeo and Juliet"(Silly Symphony)

3) Grand Canyon Suite: Groefe, (I think). From DLRR.

4) Anything from "Fantasia". With the possible exception of "Rite of Spring" by Stravinsky.
(I know it's supposed to be a dance piece, which may be the problem.)

5) Anything from "Fantasia 2000".

Speecial mention: Flight of the Bumblebee: Rimsky-Korsakov. Actually the 'jazzed up'
version from "Make Mine Music" ---which was supposed to be the
next "Fanatasia" anyway Wink

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Anyway, when it comes to the classics, I know what I like. Peace.

Figmentathm · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:50 am Post subject:

Ah! The joy of recognition. Just think. When you say music to today's generation they think Snoop Dog and Likun Park. The more they put that stuff on the radio, the more I load my CD changer or listen to talk radio. Time to get Sirius.
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kmiller15211 · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:51 am Post subject:

Like WDWFan, Night on Bald Mountain from Fantasia left a big impression on me as a kid. It's a wonder how many children are turned onto (or at least made aware of) classical music because of that film.

jbohn · Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:00 am Post subject:

I've always thought that the "Night on Bald Mountain" Sequence leading to the "Ave Maria" was the best part of Fantasia, though I also went through a "Rite of Spring" phase (still love the music, not so much in the Fantasia version) and right now my favorite segment is the Tchaikovsky.

jahosifatz · Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:59 am Post subject:

All good, but really the Disney arrangements of the artists in Impressions de France really get me going.

WDWFan · Pilot Joined: Mar 01, 2006 Posts: 10863

fireurgunz · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 4:16 pm Post subject:

Claire de Lun from Impressions of France

Rite of Spring from Fantasia

Rapsody in Blue from Fantasia 2000

and pretty much everything from International Gateway!

I love Disney THEME PARK MUSIC!!! PERIOD!!!
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mdegrand · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:40 pm Post subject:

Is Rhapsody In Blue in there? I love that music! That was composed by George Gershwin...he was American, right? If so, than I'm not sure why his music would be featured in Impressions.

sarah91182 · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 5:06 am Post subject: