Tag: Music

Harps of Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I enjoyed performances of musicians playing harps in Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently. The first one was a very unique instrument called a mandinka harp (kora) which is a 21-string lute-bridge-harp used extensively in West Africa made from a large calabash or bottle gourd. It makes a very pleasing sound. Muscian playing a mandinka harp in … Continue reading "Harps of Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Disney Pic of the Week: People Watching

Posted on by Scott Thomas
This week’s topic is a tricky one. We all love to people watch at Walt Disney World. From the very young to the very old, people are just entertaining as they move about the parks and resorts. As a photographer, one has to take into account a person or persons privacy. Disney property is private … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: People Watching"
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The Music of “Impressions de France”

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
From the first peaceful notes of a lone flute to the concluding triumph of a full symphony orchestra reinforced by pipe organ, "Impressions de France" at Epcot's France pavilion has thrilled generations of visitors as much for its music as for its visual panorama of western Europe's largest and most varied landscape. The 18-minute presentation is the oldest film still running in its original version at Walt Disney World. Displayed across five screens in a 200-degree arc - the normal field of vision of a (very comfortably) seated human - the presentation has played roughly 200,000 times by my calculations since Epcot's opening day on Oct. 1, 1982.
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Farewell to Epcot’s Red, White & Blue Spirit of America

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Spirit of America Fife and Drum Corps performing in front of the American Adventure in Epcot’s World Showcase.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/250s, f/16, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 32mm focal length. Like many Walt Disney World fans, I was surprised at the announcement to replace Off Kilter, Mo’Rockin’, World Showcase Players and the group I choose to highlight … Continue reading "Farewell to Epcot’s Red, White & Blue Spirit of America"
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Bootstrappers in New Orleans Square

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Bootstrappers performing in New Orleans Square.Nikon D700/Tokina 11-16mm, 1/125s, f/5.6, ISO 200, EV 0, 16mm focal length. I found The Bootstrappers, a band of scurvy pirate musicians performing sea chanteys, Disney favorites, and even a song about Captain Jack Sparrow, roaming the streets of New Orleans Square in Disneyland. Blending the music and theme of … Continue reading "Bootstrappers in New Orleans Square"
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Poster Effect on British Revolution

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Last week I posted a quick reference to various In-Camera Color Special Effects available in most point and shoots. We’ll now take a closer look at what the poster effect does to images and it’s origin. Posterization has been a cool darkroom process for decades and decades. I would take a slide which is a … Continue reading "Poster Effect on British Revolution"
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Where Does the Music Come From? (Repeat)

Posted on by Jack Spence
Today’s article was first posted on August 17, 2009. This was a fun blog to research and was well received. If all goes well, next week’s blog will be an original. Thank you for your patience as I get settled into my temporary quarters. Most people pay very little attention to the music being played … Continue reading "Where Does the Music Come From? (Repeat)"
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United Kingdom Guitar Solo in Epcot

Posted on by Scott Thomas
British Revolution band performer doing a guitar solo in the United Kingdom pavilion.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/80s, f/5.6, ISO 500, EV 0, 250mm focal length. The British Revolution play throughout the day in the United Kingdom pavilion at Epcot’s World Showcase. They bring all the energy of British Rock from The Beatles to The Who. Most sets … Continue reading "United Kingdom Guitar Solo in Epcot"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Musical Performances

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Did midnight sadness creep through your window? Head to Disneyland and surround yourself with melodies that will have you dancing like no one is watching. As if you stepped into a movie where people suddenly break into song with rehearsed choreography, bands and singers alike enter from all directions. You simply can’t be blue under … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Musical Performances"
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Disney Pic of the Week: United Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The Unitied Kingdom pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase is home to the Rose & Crown Pub and Yorkshire County Fish Shop restaurants. People can shop for British sporting goods, clothing, ancestry, tea and music. Speaking of music, the Hide Park garden in the back of the pavilion is the new home of the British Revoluion … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: United Kingdom"
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