Tag: Soundtrack
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Michael Giacchino to Score Disney’s Zootopia
Michael Giacchino has scored soundtracks for Pixar, Star Trek, and now… Walt Disney Animation Studios. The award-winning composer is scoring the soundtrack for Disney’s upcoming animated feature Zootopia. “I am really proud to be a part of this film,” said Giacchino. “It’s one of those films with a huge heart and wonderfully realized characters set within…
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Walt Disney Records Announces Star Wars: The Force Awakens Soundtrack by Legendary Composer John Williams
Walt Disney Records has announced that it will be releasing the soundtrack to Star Wars: The Force Awakens on December 18, 2015. This is the same day that the movie will be released. The soundtrack was written by Oscar award winning composer John Williams. Williams also composed the iconic music to the other six Star…
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Ride and Music Mashups – Indiana Jones and Seven Dwarves Mine Train
What if attractions had a different soundtrack? What effect would it have on the ride? Would it be whimsical instead of scary? Would it be scary instead of fun? I decided to pit some ride throughs against a different soundtrack (and one in this post that doesn’t have a soundtrack to start with). What do…
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Ride and Music Mashups – Haunted Mansion and Big Thunder
I’m a huge fan of Disney park music. Listening to soundtracks takes me to the respective rides that I enjoy. I can place exactly where I’m at when I’m listening to certain musical cues. It always makes a ride better than without it. But, what if attractions had a different soundtrack? What effect would it…
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Disney Channel’s “Descendants” Soundtrack Available 7/31
Disney Channel’s Original Movie, Descendants, is set to premiere this summer. With a star studded cast and great story line, what about the music? Well you are in luck! This film is set to have a great soundtrack. According to Disney Playlist, the film’s soundtrack will be released the same day as the film, July…
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‘Inside Out’ Soundtrack Available June 16
Walt Disney Records is to release Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out soundtrack on June 16. Composed by Michael Giacchino, who has work on other films such as Up, Ratatouille and The Incredibles, brings to life the story we see on screen with his musical talent. Giacchino said, “I had a lot of fun writing the music.…
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John Williams' Star Wars: The Force Awakens Score to be Recorded in Los Angeles
For the first six Star Wars films, the scores were recorded at Abbey Road Studios (yea, that place The Beatles liked to record) under the baton of John Williams in London, England. He also wrote these iconic works of music. Star Wars: The Force Awakens will still have John Williams writing the music and conducting…
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Thomas Newman to Score Soundtrack to Steven Speilberg's BRIDGE OF SPIES Starring Tom Hanks
Steven Spielberg has partnered with a different musician than normal for his upcoming film Bridge of Spies. If you have followed Spielberg’s career (or just did a quick search of IMDB), you know that generally John Williams writes the scores to Steven Spielberg’s movies. This time will be different though due to a minor health…
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Disney's 'Cinderella' Soundtrack Now Available
The official soundtrack to Disney’s live-action “Cinderella” is now available. With 33 songs on the soundtrack, you will feel royal as ever. This soundtrack features classic songs such as “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” and “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo,” which were sung by the cast themselves. Patrick Doyle, who as also created music…
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Last Mad T Party – DAPscast – Episode 12
Mr. Daps introduces the last set of the Mad T Party band. On November 30, 2014, the last of Mad T Party played to a huge crowd at Disney California Adventure. This is the recording from that performance. [Tweet “Listen to the Last Mad T Party Band Set Here!”]
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Disneyland in Shanghai & India, Christmas at Disneyland, Mad T Party Ends, and more! – Dapscast – Episode 11
Danie, Annie, and Murray join Mr. Daps for another episode of Dapscast. This installment looks at the holiday festivities at Disneyland Resort with a complete soundtrack of World of Color: Winter Dreams, and news of Fantasmic getting FastPass. Also featured is a discussion about having new Disneylands oversease, and a talk about the end of…
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Review of the Big Hero 6 Soundtrack
Big Hero 6 is quickly arriving. Today, Disney has released the soundtrack to the film and it’s available in digital and cd format. The composer is Henry Jackman, of Wreck It Ralph fame. Along with this composer is Fall Out Boy to deliver an original song for the movie called Immortals. Having not seen the…
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Disneyland Ambassadors, Marvel Movies Civil War, Star Wars Rebels, and More! – DAPscast – Episode 9
Mr. Daps and Murray the Bellhop take a look at a few Disney news items. A listen of the Disneyland Ambassador ceremony is brought in, and soundtracks of the Disneyland Halloween themed attractions: Ghost Galaxy and Haunted Mansion Holiday. They review Star Wars Rebels’ current episodes and bring up some of the Disney news headlines.…
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Disney's "Into the Woods" Soundtrack Out 12/16
The anticipated Disney film, “Into the Woods,” is to hit theaters on Christmas Day. To get you ready for the film, the official soundtrack will be released on December 16. As of now, you can also pre-order the soundtrack through Amazon. This upcoming film is based on several fairy tales that we all have come to…
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Legends of Frontierland, Guardians Review, Last Day of College Band, and Star Wars! – dapscast – Episode 7
For August 2014’s DAPscast, Mr. Daps and Murray the Bellhop cover Legends of Frontierland, Guardians of the Galaxy, looking forward to Star Wars: Rebels and the possibility of Rex from Star Tours appearing. Also in this episode is a few event updates from Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland with Paint the Night. Throughout the episode…
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'Guardians of the Galaxy' Soundtrack Goes No. 1 on Billboard 200
After reviews of Disney’s newest film, Guardians of the Galaxy, came back positive from audiences, the film’s Guardians Of The Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1 soundtrack has hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200. According the Entertainment Weekly, the film grossed $175.9 million in its first ten days of being in theaters. With a soundtrack…
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Disneyland's 59th Anniversary, Guardians, Alice, and College Band! – DAPscast – Episode 6
This episode, which was recorded on July 17, 2014, has Mr. DAPs and Murray talking about Disneyland’s 59th anniversary…or is it the beginning of the 60th? Also discussed is the new Alice in Wonderland, Guardians of the Galaxy, and the 2014 All American College Band. Included in some of the discussions are audio treats.
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Walt Disney Records ‘The Legacy Collection: Mary Poppins’
Soon to hit shelves on August 26, Walt Disney Records presents The Legacy Collection: Mary Poppins. A three disc collection of the wonderful music that brought the story of Mary Poppins to life, can soon be yours. With all the memorable songs from the film, you will even hear music that was not released with the film. In…
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Aladdin Original Broadway Cast Recording Now Available
With much success of the Broadway musical, Aladdin, fans can now purchase the Original Broadway Cast Recording. With music from Tony Award winning Alan Menken and Tim Rice, the musical scores will make you feel like you are in Agrabah. The soundtrack includes the Oscar and Grammy winning song “A Whole New World” and includes…
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Disney’s Frozen Soundtrack – Deluxe Edition – Review by Mr. DAPs
The soundtrack to the latest Disney animated feature film Frozen has been released. With songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez (In Transit, Winnie the Pooh) and Tony Award-winning songwriter Robert Lopez (Avenue Q, The Book of Mormon) and a score by Christophe Beck (Paperman) it is a soundtrack that is destined to be a favorite in the Disney catalog.…
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New Frozen Song “Let It Go” Released
A new music video has been released with Demi Lovato singing Let it Go from the upcoming Disney animated feature Frozen.The song has been posted in YouTube for the world to hear. It is the most recent release by Disney as it ramps up coverage for the Thanksgiving release of Frozen. Let it Go http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGlb71bae_I…
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The Muppet Movie Original Soundtrack Recording
The Muppet Movie: Nearly 35th Anniversary Edition is now available on Blu-Ray Disc for the first time. Moving right along with it is the soundtrack! This album captures the spirit and music from The Muppet Movie and brings it to your computer, car, iPod, or whatever fancy device that is used to listen to music…
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Music Being Made for ‘Mickey and the Magical Map’
When Mickey and the Magical Map opens to the public in May, this new Disneyland show will be accompanied by a soundtrack that is Hollywood quality and recorded at a Hollywood soundstage. Creative Entertainment Executive Producer Doug McIntyre and Music Director Bruce Healey recently offered Disney Parks Blogs readers a … The post Music Being…
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First “Music from Cars Land” then “The Circle Sessions: The Music of Carthay Circle”
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs With the reopening of Disney California Adventure this summer, guests were excited to be able to purchase the “Music from Cars Land” CD. This album was flying off the shelf with the opening this new land. Another new area of Disney California Adventure with interesting music is…