EPCOT New Park Entrance coming to Epcot

[Mickeynerd17]

I like the full orchestral sound. A reinterpretation of the type of melodies and moods of the old BGM but without the 80's synthesized sound which was, to me, too shrill and grating and had no depth nor heft.

I'm sure the 50th and 40th celebrations will be shuffling the playlist.

What's needed for the nostalgia feels is a re-orchestrated tunes of the past. Just like DHS used big band orchestration for Disney songs, a fuller orchestral orchestration of old favorites needs to be done without gimmicky beeps and bloops and theramins and slide whistle. But... COVID for now.

Hey, Tomorrowland, are you listening?

I actually liked that synth sound and wish they used more of it, but hey, everyone has their tastes.

 

[FigmentsBrightIdeas]

I like the full orchestral sound. A reinterpretation of the type of melodies and moods of the old BGM

What's needed for the nostalgia feels is a re-orchestrated tunes of the past, a fuller orchestral orchestration of old favorites needs to be done

Agreed with this! Now honestly, I had no issue with the synthesized music of the 80s & 90s, but I definitely think we could use more of those iconic EPCOT themes we know & love reorchestrated to sound more grand & “cinematic”, particularly when it comes to the main entrance. I say keep some of that classic 80s/90s sound for the actual pavilions themselves. Maybe just slightly reorchestrated/remastered or re-recorded to have higher fidelity sound.

 

[wedenterprises]

I like it, fresh and evolved.

 

[mikejs78]

But... COVID for now.

Something I hadn't thought of... Maybe The lack of an original orchestra recording is a casualty of COVID. Will be interesting to see if they start adding some more original and orchestral arrangements of classic Epcot songs once restrictions are lifted and, you know, you can get a whole orchestra together again.

 

[michmousefan]

Didn’t they pay someone to compose a truly wonderful new theme for the park and showcased it at D23 2019??!!!!!!! Where is that? Confused.

Entirely possible they are saving the new Pinar Toprak Epcot music for 1) somewhere else in the park, 2) for later when more of the central spine is finished and open or 3) some combo of both. But I expect it will be used eventually.

 

[TTA94]

You know if this was all original we’d be upset we can’t have it and would be desperate for Disney to release it lol.

 

[TTA94]

To bad some of these songs were not going to be used in Harmonious. That’s the kind of Epic tone I was wishing for in Harmonious. But we all know what direction they are going in and it’s not the new entrance bgm.

 

[brb1006]

Unfortunately, from what we can tell, the new Entrance BGM is composed entirely of preexisting material. Which I find to be ridiculous.

There better be a World Celebration loop that actually reflects the park it represents. You know, with themes from the attractions......

Then again, the Wonder Of Life area music used preexisting material.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Here's a YouTube playlist of the songs identified (note that Brasier is actually Nero, a Shazam mistake that points to a ripped off recording of Nero).

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoQr8Vhq4tpTF-cGpA5lFJ7FM0f4Ipfsn

 

[Prototype82]

Are they not using the Epcot experience and Mission Space Logos on the flags or am I missing them?

While it's the same 6 on both sides, I could see totally see half of them get switched out once Guardians, Play, and Water are completed. (Adding: It's also worth noting that they didn't use the original pavilion colors, but the current "Neighborhood" colors - I think its very likely we will see these icons and colors below on each flagpole in the future) In the mean time, symmetry makes sense)

 

[liko]

Here's a YouTube playlist of the songs identified (note that Brasier is actually Nero, a Shazam mistake that points to a ripped off recording of Nero).

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoQr8Vhq4tpTF-cGpA5lFJ7FM0f4Ipfsn

Are these in the order they play at the park? Thanks for putting this together!

 

[Horizons1]

While it's the same 6 on both sides, I could see totally see half of them switched get switched out once Guardians, Play, and Water are completed.
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I’m still not clear on some these logos and which pavilion they represent.

Are you all really that surprised by the new loop being what it is? Disney couldn’t even get the soundtrack to EPCOT forever right. Did anyone really think they’d suddenly do right this time?

 

[denyuntilcaught]

While it's the same 6 on both sides, I could see totally see half of them switched get switched out once Guardians, Play, and Water are completed.
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That was my thinking. These flags are easily replaceable I'd imagine.

 

[Prototype82]

I’m still not clear on some these logos and which pavilion they represent.

Are you all really that surprised by the new loop being what it is? Disney couldn’t even get the soundtrack to EPCOT forever right. Did anyone really think they’d suddenly do right this time?

(From left to right)

1. World Showcase
2. The Land
3. Journey of Water
4. The Seas with Nemo
5. Odyssey / Epcot Experience Center
6. Spaceship Earth
7. World Celebration Centerpiece
8. Imagination!
9. Test Track
10. Play!
11. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
12. Mission: SPACE

 

[MisterPenguin]

I’m still not clear on some these logos and which pavilion they represent.

Are you all really that surprised by the new loop being what it is? Disney couldn’t even get the soundtrack to EPCOT forever right. Did anyone really think they’d suddenly do right this time?

As mentioned several times already, DHS gets praise for its new entrance BGM loop.

And several have already said that they like this new BGM for Epcot.

So... your claim that Disney got it wrong, is just your opinion made to sound like it's a fact.

 

[PhilharMagician]

Zooming in on the photo, I can see we are on a panel thats yellow with a streak of orange running through it.

Yeah we have a few tiles on 403 which is the same colors.

 

[IMDREW]

Ive been listening to the new loop for a while now and I actually do like it. Parts of it did really move me like only Epcot ever could. The feeling of a hopeful and bright future. Something the whole world needs right about now.

Makes me wish this was the way they’d go for Harmonious. Disney films songs are so out of tune for this park

 

[dreday3]

Ive been listening to the new loop for a while now and I actually do like it. Parts of it did really move me like only Epcot ever could. The feeling of a hopeful and bright future. Something the whole world needs right about now.

Makes me wish this was the way they’d go for Harmonious. Disney films songs are so out of tune for this park

I agree. It's very hopeful and uplifting. Makes one look forward to the future, almost like a new beginning. I am also moved by parts of it.
I get that it's not original music to Epcot, but it's still a beautiful piece of music, even though it was pieced together. Feels right in tune with the (past/present/future?) spirit of Epcot.

 

[aladdin2007]

This is also blaring in world showcase, and I mean blaring!!...I guess they think that somehow distracts people from noticing all the junk in the lagoon... Its nice music on its own but its really starting to not feel like a Disney park anymore, it sounds like seaworld.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Anyone know where this song is from ? Shazam doesn't. It's the only one people can't identify on the 'Net.