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Michael Iceberg
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jamesinorlando
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Was this supposed to be any kind of pun on Michael Eisner?
yeti
Well-Known Member
Probably, and I can see why. Was this perhaps before Sonny Eclipse or something?
jamesinorlando
Banned
Sonny Eclipse is simply fantastic! Wonder how long his performance loop is? Because every time i eat there i can't recall hearing the same thing twice.
If only all live performers were as entertaining as him!
If only all live performers were as entertaining as him!
metscool
Active Member
That is so funny and I wish the samething.
darthjohnny
Active Member
Yeah! Sonny Eclipse is cool! 
napnet
Active Member
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Iceberg said he hasn't done it since the 1980s... i see they have a link that has videos of him
AboveAverageJoe
New Member
I saw Michael Iceberg perform at the Magic Kingdom back in the day. I have the album (actual 33 RPM record album) Iceberg Does It Live. It was recorded during his 100th week at the Magic Kingdom. Very innovative for its time. He had a lot of sample sounds like dogs barking, cows, etc. He had a synth that sounded like an actual guitar, not synthesized. He works in a few Disney tunes during his performance (MSEP theme and It's A Small World).
jamesinorlando
Banned
So would he just perform at lunch time or would be sell out proper evening shows? How often would he perform? Just interested in how he worked.
Is Cosmic Ray's the same bulding and layout as the previous place there?
Is Cosmic Ray's the same bulding and layout as the previous place there?
got2lovedisney
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I remember seeing his performances while sitting and having lunch. I'm sure my Dad has pictures at his house. Very cool and high-tech for that time.
mrtoad
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Michael Iceberg and his Iceberg machine are one of the things of the past WDW that I miss most. The Tomorrowland Terrace was packed when he played. I remember going to see him all the time as a kid in the 1970s and my parent and us 3 kids would have to stand around waiting for a table to open. After grabbing a table you often had to then wait for additional chairs.
Sonny is a sad, sad, sad replacement. I can't stand the guy. Michael Iceberg was fantastic. I highly recommend going to his website and purchase the CD Iceberg Does it Live. It was recorded at the Tomorrowland Terrace for his 100th week playing there in 1979. It was amazing what he could do with his Iceberg Machine.
When I ordered he had a delay and sent me a nice hand written note and a copy of some new music he was working on called Friday Night Fever. Nice guy and great performer.
Sonny is a sad, sad, sad replacement. I can't stand the guy. Michael Iceberg was fantastic. I highly recommend going to his website and purchase the CD Iceberg Does it Live. It was recorded at the Tomorrowland Terrace for his 100th week playing there in 1979. It was amazing what he could do with his Iceberg Machine.
When I ordered he had a delay and sent me a nice hand written note and a copy of some new music he was working on called Friday Night Fever. Nice guy and great performer.
Foolish Mortal
Well-Known Member
I believe it's just over 25 minutes.
mrtoad
Well-Known Member
If my memory is correct he would play on certain days and a few times that day. There were dinner and lunch shows. He also played the opening of Epcot though I did not get to go to that sadly.
The stage if I remember correctly was a little off more to the right if you are facing Sonny now. The stage would rise out of the floor, as well as being cool there was no other real way to have him get to stage anyway as he would have to walk through the place as the stage was against an exterior wall.
His stye is very Rick Wakeman like though I like Michael better.
Madison
New Member
The full Sonny Eclipse loop is about 26 minutes long, I believe.
Edit: Though I see someone beat me to it.
mrtoad
Well-Known Member
If you go to this site about midway down is a link to a video clip of him playing at Disneyland.
http://www.disneynut.com/iceberg/index.htm
[EDIT] Just wanted to mention, you might want to grab a snack first. It is a 30 minute clip.
http://www.disneynut.com/iceberg/index.htm
[EDIT] Just wanted to mention, you might want to grab a snack first. It is a 30 minute clip.
Used2BePluto
New Member
Not unless he could see in to the future. Iceberg played way before Eisner was a glimmer in Disney Productions' eye. Whenever he played at MK, I made a point to get my parents, neighbors, friend's parents, etc (preety much anyone who would take me) to the park. He was amazing back then, but did not know he was still around. Will have to google him later.
Mark
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