Starship824
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I hope they release the whole soundtrack, and I mean the whole soundtrack, not just the new original Songs
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News EPCOT's Harmonious to be replaced with new nighttime spectacular Luminous
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trainplane3
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Like I've been saying since the debut night, it's not perfect but it actually feels good to watch. It's busy but less busy since there aren't screens to divert attention. The pavilions interacting with the show unlike Harmonious (ok maybe they did, just not very well) is so nice, maybe even nicer then RoE in spots.
I guess it does play most of its cards but the one party trick at the end is so great in person. I was expecting something but when it happened, there was a collective "oh sh...oot". I think its safe to say Eric knew what the show needed and he probably deserves a lot of the credit. It also says they knew they needed to get it right on the first go too.
This is the best we'll get for now but maybe if enough people sing "Beating of our Hearts" as they exit the park, it'll convince them to go full original for the next version? The hardware is golden for this show so I'd be fine with using it for years to come, maybe with a few minor adjustments? It's so solid and such a wide show in person. I'd still like a globe back in the show regardless, heck a globe with the new party trick combo.
I'm very content and can finally stop telling people to watch Spaceship Earth from the entrance plaza and leave when the fireworks start. The park has something that feels like a true fireworks spectacular again.
TheEPCOTHistorian
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Eric understands that there needs to be a pleasing rhythm to the shells bursting, which I feel is nearly constantly overlooked.
If you watch this show in person, the noise and vibration from the blasts weave into the soundtrack, accentuating the emotion of the music. If this harmony is overlooked, you just get pretty colors with music, as we've seen before.
Eric's careful timing blends every component of the show together in a deeply connected and emotional package, pushing the boundaries of stimulus overload without going over.
Vinnie Mac
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Yeah it scared me during See the Light lol. Such a powerful show moment
Just a heads-up to anyone planing to see the show. EPCOT is not making it easy to get a good viewing spot. World Showcase Plaza view is blocked off by the Joyful stage. Italy, Germany, and France have on most nights had private events blocking off all or part of those areas to day guests. Norway is full of stroller parking for Frozen.
Squishy
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hatbloxghost
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Does anyone have a link to at least some of the preshow songs, at least the drum circle?
TheEPCOTHistorian
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AFAIK, no recordings exist. Mine should be edited this week, drum circle included.
Disney Analyst
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There's also some very clever use of different shells / colors to simulate the duet, two different people, coming together.
Disone
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Agree. And this is terrible.
Vinnie Mac
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I truly don't mind the IP because it reminds me HEA in the sense that the IP that is included is thoughtful and serves an actual purpose in the development of the storyline.
I will say though with 100% original music this show would go from a A- to an A+
With less narration this would be near-perfect. The visuals convey plenty. Sometimes less is more. B-
A substantial improvement over Harm.
A substantial improvement over Harm.
THEMEPARKPIONEER
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I don’t see why they put those barges to waste, they should use them for a fountain/ visual show somewhere else but power them up to move. Put them in the seven seas lagoon or Disney Springs. If they could drive and be self sufficient they have themselves a self contained stage set for any stand alone show without pyro.
ToTBellHop
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It’s literally in people…The Meaning of that Word that I know, doesn't involve People.......
Scroll down on this page for the pre show track list
Disone
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This is well done. Well enough I have now decided to just stay home and watch it at 9:30pm as opposed to actually going there. Although this negates my favorite part. Hanging out in world celebration at night.
I think this area is actually nicer than night time at Pandora but it's a cold night in Central Florida so a warm house and still a 9:30pm luminous is on the docket!!!! Thank you @wdwmagic .
networkpro
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Scroll down on this page for the pre show track list
Thank you Steve! I've only watched it from around Norway so far.
hpyhnt 1000
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Now the 4 uplights for Walt aren’t working? Add them to list of lighting issues I guess. And the bench is still missing its bottom framing, as noted a couple days ago.
Not a great look for the newly opened area.
TheEPCOTHistorian
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So tonight I noticed that multiple points in the show have a steady beating heart in the background, even just the quiet narration.
Disone
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Pic was taken at 10:50pm. I think they shut off after photo pass left but could not swear to it. Or maybe they decided it takes a better picture without them?