The Music of Pixar Live! coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios this summer

[Kevin_W]

Controversial opinion: most of the Pixar scores just aren't that good.

Yes, there are some wonderful exceptions to that rule (mostly the Giacchino ones, like Ratatouille and Up), but they're largely forgettable. Avoiding any of the songs with lyrics, can you hum the score to Toy Story? How about Monsters, Inc? Or Cars, maybe? They do a serviceable job in the background of their respective films, but just aren't especially impressive on their own

We saw the Columbus symphony orchestra perform the Pixar in concert last weekend. Going in, I had the same thought (I'd happily take Menken over either of the Newmans). Even though most of the themes are not as memorable (Up and Incredibles, for me) they still fit the movies very well. Combined with the montage clips on the screen t was still a really enjoyable concert

 

[kevlightyear]

Controversial opinion: most of the Pixar scores just aren't that good.
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They do a serviceable job in the background of their respective films, but just aren't especially impressive on their own

I will humbly disagree. If you actually listen to them separately from the movies, they are quite beautiful. Just because they aren't catchy does mean they aren't worth listening to. Try "Define Dancing" from Wall-E or "The Cleaner" from Toy Story 2. Lots of great stuff to listen to.

 

[motox7]

I could totally see a Star Wars version of this, like the one that used to tour, if this Pixar one is successful and liked by the masses.

 

[OliveMcFly]

I was hoping this was something that wouldn't be limited. Just another reason to plan a trip...darn!

 

[azox]

This could be really cool if done right.

If it's anything like the Pixar live in concert show that I saw in Boston a few years ago, it will be great. The orchestra would play the music and they had projections for portions of the movies. They played a ton of great music and talked about the different styles in between the songs. I was just happy to hear them play "The cleaner" from Toy Story 2 live and monsters inc . Hopefully they will keep this longer than just the summer.

 

[brb1006]

I wonder if they are going to play "The Cleaner" song from Toy Story 2?

 

[Sped2424]

MORE OF THIS DISNEY

 

[ToTBellHop]

MORE OF THIS DISNEY

Agreed. This is a wonderful idea. I hope it is still going in August. They are being unclear.

 

[Sped2424]

Agreed. This is a wonderful idea. I hope it is still going in August. They are being unclear.

My guess is they need to see how popular it is before laying out definite end dates.

 

[DisneyFan 2000]

Fingers crossed they extend this offering for the off-season.
Sounds like a terrific idea, and is exactly the type of offerings DHS could use.

 

[Sans Souci]

I would love to see this; especially since it is a live orchestra.

 

[Dads 2 Boys]

Clearly a directive from the Bobs to sell more Pixar merch in the parks. Also crams more shows worth of IP into Disney's Hollywood IP Dumping Ground. Cash grab for vendors in the arena. Compensating for lack of other attractions.

Am I missing anything?

Yup....That u will find a negative in anything? Just sayin

 

[SteamboatJoe]

I will humbly disagree. If you actually listen to them separately from the movies, they are quite beautiful. Just because they aren't catchy does mean they aren't worth listening to. Try "Define Dancing" from Wall-E or "The Cleaner" from Toy Story 2. Lots of great stuff to listen to.

Define Dancing is amazing. I liked it so much I included it in the instrumental playlist for my wedding reception dinner a couple of years ago.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Very pleased that it's a live orchestra, but I'm not really sure what to expect here. If it's music with a handful of characters dancing around on stage, that's all well and good but I without any narrative it's liable to miss the mark with the masses.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Very pleased that it's a live orchestra, but I'm not really sure what to expect here. If it's music with a handful of characters dancing around on stage, that's all well and good but I without any narrative it's liable to miss the mark with the masses.

I imagine it's a truncated version of the very cool traveling show. Maybe Bob can get us the traveling Game of Thrones music show in summer of 2018.

 

[Kman101]

Agreed. This is a wonderful idea. I hope it is still going in August. They are being unclear.

I'm really looking forward to this as well! What a neat idea!

 

[TabulaRasa]

Agreed. This is a wonderful idea. I hope it is still going in August. They are being unclear.

I also have my fingers crossed hard for August.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

Sounds cool. There's some good soundtracks from Pixar movies.

 

[jmmc]

It's nice to see, with so many attractions closed or being built, they are at least trying to add more to the park.

 

[Shaner56]

It's a shame this isn't permanent, it has some real potential.