SirNim
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Magic Journeys, my #1 ranked song at 97.5 points! :lol:I might have missed your posts saying which one that is, but please share.
:lookaroun
Magic Journeys, my #1 ranked song at 97.5 points! :lol:I might have missed your posts saying which one that is, but please share.
:lol:Join the club. :lol:
see below
I might have missed your posts saying which one that is, but please share.
Yeah...It's just weird. I never go into it.That is the one song that I had my Dad skip everytime he'd put the old EPCOT Center 33 on the turntable. Just never liked it. I can never decide if it was the actual song, or the memory of the movie (that I didn't care for) that tied it together in my distaste for it.
:lol:
coughDestinycough :lookaroun
I downloaded a copy from Mousebits a while back.With the talk of Magic Journeys, anyone have a link to the actual film?
I once found the audio, but it's not complete with the odd movie itself.
It may be in Martin's three part Fantasyland tribute as well.I downloaded a copy from Mousebits a while back.
The more I think about it...that might be how I got it! :lol:It may be in Martin's three part Fantasyland tribute as well.
ahh. Good song. Thanks for sharing.Magic Journeys, my #1 ranked song at 97.5 points! :lol:
:lookaroun
ahhh. Ummmm. yeh.:lol:
coughDestinycough :lookaroun
Welcome to the countdown! In this thread, you will see revealed the Top 25 Walt Disney World Attraction Songs of All Time, as judged by a panel of wdwmagic members.
Over the past few weeks, a list of 51 songs has been assembled, reviewed and scored by a panel, which consists of 25 wdwmagic members. The results have been compiled together and the 51 songs ranked according to their scores. Over the next few days, the top 25 will be revealed in this thread.
Eligibility
To be eligible for these rankings, each song entry had to be:
1. A song with music and lyrics. Songs that are part of a larger score were eligible, but were judged only on the song portion. Songs with lyrics that are not language words but rather contain separate, distinct, phonetic “sound words” were eligible. Compositions with non-distinct, non-phonetic vocalizations were not eligible. Instrumentals (no words) were not eligible[/I].
2. A song incorporated in a past or present Walt Disney World Attraction (the term “attraction” loosely referring to pretty much anything on WDW property). Songs that originated in other Disney Parks, or the NY World’s Fair, and eventually made their way to a Walt Disney World attraction were eligible. Songs that originated in a Disney Film or Stage show, and eventually made their way to a Walt Disney World attraction were not eligible.
Scores
The 51 songs were judged on each of the 4 following categories:
1. Composition
How well does the song stands own its own compositionally, in relation to the quality of the lyrics, melody and underlying music?
2. Memorability
How does the song appeal in catchiness, hum-ability, and immediate and lasting impression on the audience?
3. Timelessness
Is it, or will it in the future be relevant, fresh and appealing, or is it dated and only successful as a product of its time? Did it, or will it in the future outlive its attraction in people’s minds and hearts because of its appeal?
4. Spirit
How well does it support, embody, if not drive the spirit and theme of the attraction with which it is associated? Does it further embody the Disney spirit? And does it further embody loftier, positive ideals?
A total of 100 points was possible in each category for each song. The 4 scores for each song were averaged to give each song a composite score of 1-100. The composite scores from all the panelists were averaged (high & low thrown out) to determine the final score and rankings.
The numerical scale that was used is as follows:
90-100 = Legendary
80-89 = Exceptional
70-79 = Very Good
60-69 = Good
50-59 = Average
40-49 = Mediocre
20-39 = Weak
0-19 = Poor
I would like to give sincere thanks to the following wdwmagic members who generously agreed to participate in this project, and seriously gave this a lot of time and thought:
Buried 20KLeague, DisneyMusician2, dxwwf3, EPCOT Explorer, EpcotServo, Expo_Seeker40, Fun2BFree, hpyhnt 1000, jakeman, Jasonflz, jmaxwell007, krankenstein, Lee, marni1971, Master Yoda, mcjaco, nibblesandbits, One Lil Spark, Philharmagician, RSoxNo1, SirGoofy, SirNim, Vernonpush and yankspy.
After the results are revealed, I will hold a second round of voting, if enough are interested. Please PM me if you are interested in submitting scores.
Please note: In the lists, all composer credits are to the best of my research.
Enjoy the countdown, everybody! Feel free to comment on the songs, agree, disagree, and share your thoughts along the way. And now, here we go …
I have to strongly disagree with some of those tunes.
And I find it an utter travesty that the song to "Soarin'" isn't on there. As Gob Bluth would say, "Come on!!!"
#11 – “Spectromagic” 85.607
Composed by: John Debney (Parade Theme, Magic Kingdom)
#12 – “Wishes” 84.978
Composed by: Gregory Smith (Show Theme, Magic Kingdom)
#13 – “Promise” 83.917
Composed by: Gavin Greenaway (Illuminations: Reflections of Earth / Millenium Celebration, Epcot)
#14 – “Tapestry of Nations” 83.848
Composed by: Gavin Greenaway (Parade Theme, Epcot)
#15 – “Fantasmic!” 82.643
Composed by: Bruce Healey (Show Theme, Disney-MGM Studios)
Next post: #8-10. 7/16/09 AM
#8 – “Tiki Tiki Tiki Room” 88.804
Composed by: Richard and Robert Sherman (Enchanted Tiki Room, Magic Kingdom)
#9 – “New Horizons” 87.955
Composed by: George E. Wilkins (Horizons, Epcot)
#10 – “Tomorrow’s Child” 86.739
Composed by: Peter Stougaard and Ron Avadia (Spaceship Earth, Epcot)
Next post: #5-7. 7/16/09 PM
#5 – “Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” 90.043
Composed by: Richard and Robert Sherman (Carousel of Progress, Magic Kingdom)
#6 – “Golden Dream” 89.565
Composed by: Randy Bright, Lynn Hart and Robert Moline (American Adventure, Epcot)
#7 – “We Go On” 89.011
Composed by: Gavin Greenaway (Illuminations: Reflections of Earth / Millenium Celebration, Epcot)
Next post #3-4, 7/17/09 8:00 AM ET. #1-2 12:00 Noon ET.
#3 – “Grim Grinning Ghosts” 91.554
Composed by: Xavier Atencio and Buddy Baker (Haunted Mansion, Magic Kingdom)
#4 – “It’s a Small World After All” 91.370
Composed by: Richard and Robert Sherman (It’s a Small World, Magic Kingdom)
Next post: #1-2, 12:00 Noon ET
Well IMHO GGG beats out IASW simply because it lacks the annoying factor.
I had IASW at number 1. I honestly don't know how anyone could not have it there.
I love One Little Spark, but I think if you asked a random set of visitors to the parks, most of them would not think of One Little Spark as memorable.
Matt "I'm kind of miffed at how this turned out" Jacobs
#1 – “Yo Ho, Yo Ho” 93.761
Composed by: Xavier Atencio and George Bruns (Pirates of the Caribbean, Magic Kingdom)
#2 – “One Little Spark” 92.946
Composed by: Richard and Robert Sherman (Journey into Imagination, Epcot)
Before I counted any votes, I was expecting One Little Spark to win. I felt like It’s a Small World should win. And I was secretly wanted Golden Dream to win.
So when Yo Ho came out on top, I was definitely surprised – but pleasantly so. The more I think about it, though, the happier I am with that song as the winner. I think it really nails every category.
SINCEREST THANKS again to the panelists. I hope everyone has enjoyed this as much as I have.
I have to strongly disagree with some of those tunes.
And I find it an utter travesty that the song to "Soarin'" isn't on there. As Gob Bluth would say, "Come on!!!"
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