Electrical Water Pageant music

Big Disney Fan · 07-25-2007, 01:27 PM

Does anyone know what the music was for the Electrical Water Pageant? I do know that in the early days that it was the music that would be used in the original Disneyland Electrical Parade of '72. And I also know of the present day music, which includes several songs from The Little Mermaid. But what I want to know is, what was the music of the Electrical Water Pageant in the 1980s?

I'm not asking for downloads of the music, just what the music is.

Piglet · 07-25-2007, 03:05 PM

What is "The Electrical Water Pageant"?

Big Disney Fan · 07-25-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Piglet

What is "The Electrical Water Pageant"?

It's a show that was a precursor for the Electrical Parade. The Electrical Water Pageant is a nightly display that makes its circuit around Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake for the Magic Kingdom area resorts.

The pageant consists of two strings of seven barges, each carrying a 25-foot-tall screen of lights. The pageant features King Triton and creatures from under the sea -- turtles, whales, seahorses, even a sea monster! -- in an aquatic parade set to Disney and other music.

And the finale of the pageant is an inspirational salute to America, with Flags and Stars set to a patriotic musical medley of God Bless America, Yankee Doodle, and You're a Grand Old Flag.

Now, do you understand?

tomserwin · 07-25-2007, 06:16 PM

Shouldn't electricity and water never be mixed, ever? The "The Electrical Water Pageant" sounds dangerous...

Seriously though, that sounds neat.

Big Disney Fan · 07-25-2007, 06:25 PM

I guess no one has ever heard of it.

Piglet · 07-25-2007, 07:48 PM

Thanks for explaining, I had never heard of it but it sounds beautiful!

Big Disney Fan · 07-26-2007, 10:16 AM

Here, let me help you make it easier for you to answer my above question:

The music of the Electrical Water Pageant is much different today. The current music wasn't always like this. The current music is directed by Steve Skorija and arranged by Michael Atwell. Here's the current soundtrack, depending on the parts depicted:

INTRO: Fanfare/Daughters of Triton (from The Little Mermaid)
DRAGON: The Dragon (by Michael Atwell)/Boo Bop BopBop Bop ((I Love You, Too) from Pete's Dragon)
WHALE: A Whale of a Tale (from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea)
TURTLE: The Turtle (by Michael Atwell)
OCTOPUS: Poor Unfortunate Souls (from The Little Mermaid)
DOLPHINS: The Dolphin (by Michael Atwell)
DINOSAUR: Walk the Dinosaur (by the band Was (Not Was))
ALLIGATOR: Never Smile At a Crocodile (from Peter Pan)
KING NEPTUNE: Fanfare/Daughters of Triton and Under the Sea (from The Little Mermaid)
PATRIOTIC FINALE: You're a Grand Old Flag, Yankee Doodle and America the Beautiful
TRAVELING MUSIC: Jig (from The Little Mermaid)

As you can see, much of the present day music has been revised; much of it now from The Little Mermaid. But it wasn't always like this, though. I know for a fact that in the early days, it's music was the exact same music that would later be used in the original Disneyland Electrical Parade of '72. But between that time and this one, especially during the 1980s, the music was different. Does anyone know what it is? All I know is the patriotic songs heard in the finale and the music used to accompany King Neptune during this time was the "Water Music" piece by Handel. Does anyone else know anything else?

Major Disney Freak · 07-27-2007, 05:49 PM

I think I saw a video on YouTube of the show that used the original music. I'll have to go back and find it.

Big Disney Fan · 07-29-2007, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Major Disney Freak

I think I saw a video on YouTube of the show that used the original music. I'll have to go back and find it.

What I want to know is what those songs that played there are. All I got was the one accompanying King Neptune. The music for that one sounds like Handel's "Water Suite" or something like that.

There are several videos of the show on YouTube, with all music versions. The third one is the original music, which is of the music later used in the original Disneyland Electrical Parade of '72.

SONICSATAMJAMER · 10-15-2008, 03:42 PM

<----------(look at my avatar. that's the ELECTRICAL WATER PAGEANT) I have seen it!

Chris · 10-17-2008, 10:08 AM

I suggest checking out www.magicmusic.net and posting your topic there. They are the "real experts" (Randy Thornton, producer at WD Records even posts there on a regular basis) and can probably help you.

-Chris

SONICSATAMJAMER · 10-21-2008, 02:28 PM

I have the EWP music from 198?-21995

SONICSATAMJAMER · 11-03-2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SONICSATAMJAMER

I have the EWP music from 198?-21995

Error it's 1980-1995

SONICSATAMJAMER · 11-03-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Major Disney Freak

I think I saw a video on YouTube of the show that used the original music. I'll have to go back and find it.

I just got there and your accoucnt is closed.

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Big Disney Fan Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,153 My Mood:	Here, let me help you make it easier for you to answer my above question: The music of the Electrical Water Pageant is much different today. The current music wasn't always like this. The current music is directed by Steve Skorija and arranged by Michael Atwell. Here's the current soundtrack, depending on the parts depicted: INTRO: Fanfare/Daughters of Triton (from The Little Mermaid) DRAGON: The Dragon (by Michael Atwell)/Boo Bop BopBop Bop ((I Love You, Too) from Pete's Dragon) WHALE: A Whale of a Tale (from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea) TURTLE: The Turtle (by Michael Atwell) OCTOPUS: Poor Unfortunate Souls (from The Little Mermaid) DOLPHINS: The Dolphin (by Michael Atwell) DINOSAUR: Walk the Dinosaur (by the band Was (Not Was)) ALLIGATOR: Never Smile At a Crocodile (from Peter Pan) KING NEPTUNE: Fanfare/Daughters of Triton and Under the Sea (from The Little Mermaid) PATRIOTIC FINALE: You're a Grand Old Flag, Yankee Doodle and America the Beautiful TRAVELING MUSIC: Jig (from The Little Mermaid) As you can see, much of the present day music has been revised; much of it now from The Little Mermaid. But it wasn't always like this, though. I know for a fact that in the early days, it's music was the exact same music that would later be used in the original Disneyland Electrical Parade of '72. But between that time and this one, especially during the 1980s, the music was different. Does anyone know what it is? All I know is the patriotic songs heard in the finale and the music used to accompany King Neptune during this time was the "Water Music" piece by Handel. Does anyone else know anything else? __________________ "Walt Disney's . Each week, as you enter this timeless land, one of these many worlds will open to you: Frontierland, tall tales and true from the legendary past; Tomorrowland, promise of things to come; Adventureland, the wonder world of nature's own realm; Fantasyland, the happiest kingdom of them all." - Disneyland TV show intro

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