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  • Опубліковано 30 лис 2024

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  • @cschales
    @cschales  7 років тому +46

    from Wikipedia -
    Synopsis:
    Impressions de France is one of the original Epcot park attractions, which has been playing every day since the park opened in 1982. This travelogue type of film attraction offers pavilion guests a tour of the French countryside, major cities, various regions and important structures. Set to a soaring musical score written and arranged by Buddy Baker (composer), the film encompasses the music of classical French composers such as Claude Debussy and Camille Saint-Saëns. The film is the work of director Rick Harper and produced by two-time Academy Award nominee Bob Rogers. The film's aerial views, mixed with closer views, include, among other things, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe, the French Alps, Versailles, scenes from Cannes, Notre Dame de Paris and scenes from Normandy. The movie is presented with a lively classical soundtrack and narrated by Claude Gobet.
    Scene list:
    The cliffs at Étretat in Normandy.
    Gliding through the Marais Poitevin, a swamp area near La Rochelle.
    Château de Chenonceau; in the Loire Valley, then from the gardens.
    Horsemen and hunting dogs cross the Cheverny Forest.
    Aerial shot of Château de Chambord.
    We fly over the red rooftops up to the bell tower of the church in the Vézelay village.
    Vezelay Church interior, with church bells in the background.
    In the horsecart we ride through Riquewihr Village near Germany.
    Moving through the market place in Beuvron-en-Auge, Normandy.
    French pastries.
    Wine harvest at the Monbazillac Vineyard.
    Interior of a Cognac cave.
    The Fountain of Apollo at Versailles.
    The Palace of Versailles Garden.
    The Versailles building and the Hall of Mirrors.
    Flying over Castle Beynac in the Dordogne Valley.
    Man chopping wood with Chateau Montpoupon.
    La Roque - Gageac in the Dordogne Valley (bicyclists).
    Chateau Montpoupon, bicyclists racing toward us.
    Bugatti race cars in Cannes.
    Hot air balloons take off near Chaumont Castle on the Loire river.
    Hot air balloons in front of the cliff city of Rocamadour.
    French Alps in the spring.
    Mountain climbers on rocky peaks in Chamonix. (French Alps)
    Skiers in Chamonix.
    La Rochelle Harbor.
    On board a Brittany fishing boat at sea.
    A rocky beach in Normandy.
    Mont Saint-Michel.
    Interior of Notre-Dame-de-Penhors church in Pouldreuzic, Brittany.
    Wedding reception in full swing at a Brittany farm to traditional Brittany folk music.
    Couple walks along the cliffs of Normandy in Étretat.
    The cliff city of Bonifacio, Corsica.
    Villefranche near Nice.
    Calanque cliffs near Cassis.
    Pier in front of the Carlton Hotel in Cannes.
    Cannes Harbor at twilight.
    Racing along railway tracks in the small Lozère town of Chapeauroux next to the Allier River.
    Gare du Nord (North rail station) in Paris.
    Champs-Élysées at twilight featuring the Arc de Triomphe.
    Seine River in Paris.
    Notre Dame de Paris.
    Through the archways at the Louvre, the Garde Republicaine.
    Eiffel Tower.
    Aerial shot of Étretat Cliffs.
    Aerial shot of the Alps near Chamonix
    Aerial shot of Château de Chambord.
    Aerial shot of French Alps near Mont Blanc.
    Finale - Eiffel Tower.
    Soundtrack:
    Buddy Baker arranged the film score and conducted the London Symphony Orchestra in the recording of the score.
    Here is a listing of the movie's score from official and unofficial sources:
    Scene 1
    "Syrinx" (0:00-0:33)
    by Claude Debussy
    Solo for Flute by Eddie Beckett of the London Symphony Orchestra
    Scenes 2 - 4
    "Aquarium" from The Carnival of the Animals (0:33-1:52)
    by Camille Saint-Saëns
    Scenes 5 - 6
    "Rondeau (Allegro agitato)" from Concerto in C for Harp and Orchestra (1:52-2:52)
    by François-Adrien Boïeldieu
    Scenes 8 - 9
    original music
    by Buddy Baker
    Scene 10
    original music
    by Buddy Baker
    Scenes 11 & 12
    original music
    by Buddy Baker
    Scenes 13 - 15
    original music
    by Buddy Baker
    Scene 16
    "Nuages" from Nocturnes
    by Claude Debussy
    Scene 17
    original music
    by Buddy Baker
    Scenes 18 - 20
    "Ouverture" from Gaîté Parisienne (2:52-3:38)
    by Jacques Offenbach
    original 6 second introduction by Buddy Baker
    Scenes 21 - 22
    "Lever du jour" from Part 3 of Daphnis et Chloé Suite #2
    by Maurice Ravel
    Scenes 23 & 24
    "Clair de Lune" from Suite bergamasque (Orchestral Arrangement) (3:38-4:51)
    by Claude Debussy
    Scene 25
    "Trois Gymnopedies #1" (4:51-5:25)
    by Erik Satie
    orchestrated by Debussy
    Scene 26
    original music
    by Buddy Baker
    Scene 27 & 28
    original music
    by Buddy Baker
    Scene 29
    "Aquarium" from Carnival of the Animals
    by Camille Saint-Saëns
    flute arrangement by Buddy Baker
    Scene 30
    original music
    by Buddy Baker
    Scene 31
    source music (traditional Brittany folk music)
    final bars arranged and adapted by Buddy Baker
    Scene 32
    original music
    by Buddy Baker
    Scenes 33 - 35
    original music
    by Buddy Baker
    Scenes 36 & 37
    original music
    by Buddy Baker
    Scenes 38 - 40
    "Finale" from Carnival of the Animals (5:25-6:25)
    by Camille Saint-Saëns
    Scenes 41 & 42
    original music (6:25-7:07)
    by Buddy Baker
    Scene 42
    "Allegro moderato" from Gaite Parisienne (7:07-7:22)
    by Jacques Offenbach
    Scene 43
    "Fanfare" from La Peri (7:22-7:59)
    by Paul Dukas
    Scene 44 - 49
    "Maestoso - Allegro" from the 2nd movement of Symphony no. 3 (Organ Symphony) (7:59-9:51)
    by Camille Saint-Saëns

    • @PiperWatts
      @PiperWatts 5 років тому +1

      Chris Schales thank you this was really helpful

    • @HieronymousLex
      @HieronymousLex 5 років тому +1

      Thank you so very much for taking the time to film and upload this amazing film. It’s my favorite thing at Disney and I really appreciate being able to watch it here, because I’m not sure how many times Ill be able to go back before it’s gone, if ever.
      Cheers

    • @jamaicaninsidernews7195
      @jamaicaninsidernews7195 3 роки тому

      Oh sweet you seem to know a lot about it 😌🙂

    • @jamaicaninsidernews7195
      @jamaicaninsidernews7195 3 роки тому

      I love the version by camille saint -saens

    • @kasondario3930
      @kasondario3930 3 роки тому

      @Bishop Zion It worked and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy!
      Thanks so much, you saved my account !

  • @olliew3297
    @olliew3297 Рік тому +17

    By far one of the best audio-video shows at Disney, always remember feeling so in awe and immersed in the beauty and time as I watched it when it was already an older attraction

    • @justinkids2082
      @justinkids2082 Рік тому +1

      France as it is meant to be. Compare this to insert whatever recent year of Paris riots, gun, and knife violence. Plus let's just say the unfortunate change of demographics that has occurred.

  • @johnmayberry7430
    @johnmayberry7430 5 років тому +56

    Designed the audio hardware for the pavilion years ago. Glad you've all enjoyed it. Better with the five screens. But this ain't a bad version!

    • @jimmiles9144
      @jimmiles9144 4 роки тому +4

      Mr Mayberry and all the heroes who worked with you I want to say MERCI! I started going there in the mid 80’s while stationed in Orlando in the USNavy. Now in my 50’s It is still my favorite park and favorite part of the park! Thank you a million times.

    • @ichi1957
      @ichi1957 4 роки тому +3

      I love what you did with Impressions de France, it has always been the first Pavillion we visit at WDW and it is by far the best there. The composition of scenery and music gives it such a wonderful quality, ethereal I would say. Every time I watch this at the park or online, it takes me back to France and brings tears to my eyes. Thank you so much.

    • @mhsmit
      @mhsmit 3 роки тому +2

      This has been my favorite attraction since I saw it as an 18 year old. Perhaps it helped turn me into an audiophile. The experience was truly awesome.

    • @AriannaICorreaG
      @AriannaICorreaG 11 місяців тому

      WHATTT THANK YOU SO MUCH THIS IS MY FAV SHOW IN EPCOT

    • @Brandis13
      @Brandis13 10 місяців тому

      I love the music. Such an underrated attraction. Shame they got rid of the curtains a long time ago. It was even more impressive when the curtain first opened to the size of a regular movie screen and then later revealed a huge panoramic screen with the image expanding accordingly.

  • @duchesshenderson4482
    @duchesshenderson4482 2 роки тому +15

    When I worked in the Canadian pavilion at Epcot in 1986/1987 and saw this movie, my obsession with France began! I’ve been to France many times since and it’s fabulous!

  • @nowjustanother
    @nowjustanother 6 років тому +68

    My favorite attraction in EPCOT

    • @joesclafani3488
      @joesclafani3488 6 років тому +8

      Also my favorite. I have seen this in EPCOT/France at least 75 times over the years. A visit to EPCOT without this film is no visit for me. This recreation was very well done.

    • @TroyChewning
      @TroyChewning 6 років тому +1

      This and the Taquerita outside of Mexico..... the best. The soundtrack is incredible

    • @Sammydx1
      @Sammydx1 4 роки тому

      Its gone

    • @vincentmusic09
      @vincentmusic09 3 роки тому +3

      @@Sammydx1 no its not. I was there 48hrs ago and they play it at night

    • @Sammydx1
      @Sammydx1 3 роки тому

      @@vincentmusic09 oh good !

  • @THEtvExPerT
    @THEtvExPerT 6 років тому +76

    I've been to Disney/Epcot more times than I can count and had never seen this film until my most recent trip this spring. I couldn't believe I never knew about it. When I asked the cast members at the entryway about the show before going in they said "it's very old, not as good as the others". Having finally seen it now, yes, I agree, it is old, but it possess a very unique quality lost among attractions today. Also, the music and footage together is simply beautiful. Today, they would use CGI for most of it and wouldn't have the same musical selections. This film/attraction really is a gem. Thanks for the excellent upload!

    • @mikkikas6821
      @mikkikas6821 2 роки тому

      Its been part of the world showcase forever. Going into the World Showcase, first I hit O Canada, then on down to France, passing the large aquarium and restaurant. I can see it all now. Gosh, the memories!!!.

    • @daveskimac
      @daveskimac Рік тому

      My wife and I saw this film in 1978. It inspired my first trip to France in 2011, and many trips to Europe thereafter. It’s a wonderful film!

    • @CynicalBeard
      @CynicalBeard Рік тому +2

      ⁠@@daveskimacThe park opened in 1982

    • @MrSTONEking
      @MrSTONEking 11 місяців тому

      It is a masterpiece.

  • @ludan68
    @ludan68 4 роки тому +8

    It's been 30 years since I saw this movie for the first time...30 years have passed and it still timeless !!!

    • @randolphwilliams2365
      @randolphwilliams2365 3 роки тому

      I visited Epcot shortly after it opened. I had a friend who worked there in the art Department. This movie and soundtrack are still superb. I can't believe it's almost been 40 years.

  • @randolphwilliams2365
    @randolphwilliams2365 3 роки тому +9

    No matter how many times over all these years it's still inspiring.

  • @TroyChewning
    @TroyChewning 6 років тому +15

    Close your eyes and this will still be completely enjoyed

  • @jenniferthomas394
    @jenniferthomas394 Рік тому +3

    brings back so many memories of when I worked at Disney World almost 20 years ago...Going back in Winter and I am excited to see it in person again!

  • @lizl6078
    @lizl6078 Рік тому +2

    I just found this video and am so happy. I have the fondest memories of seeing this video as a child at Epcot and then I ended up getting to live in France in college. What a dream come, true!

  • @HieronymousLex
    @HieronymousLex 5 років тому +48

    I really wish they had the full soundtrack available. Those orchestra arrangements of Clair de lune and gymnopedie are so great. Disney do something

    • @broflo3875
      @broflo3875 3 роки тому +2

      You can literally Shazam the song and download it from UA-cam.

    • @jamestrueblood1990
      @jamestrueblood1990 3 роки тому +1

      Me too I love that beauty and the beast enchanted song

    • @alissabunker928
      @alissabunker928 2 роки тому

      This might work
      m.ua-cam.com/video/QtSIqhNNIPs/v-deo.html

    • @lopaisate
      @lopaisate Рік тому +1

      @@jamestrueblood1990 It’s the Aquarium movement from Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saens

    • @bobbys.7893
      @bobbys.7893 5 місяців тому

      Walt Disney World Official Album 2001. Track 15. Arrangement by Buddy Baker.

  • @scdoty777
    @scdoty777 Рік тому +5

    The magnificent organ music near the end is Saint-Saens's Third Symphony. You might recall it from the movie Babe.

  • @lpadron13
    @lpadron13 2 роки тому +5

    My favorite part of Epcot. Thank you for posting this.

  • @tommurphy6499
    @tommurphy6499 4 роки тому +4

    Grand glorious medieval enchanting ...mesmerizing ....the Golden days of Kings. Vive la France !

  • @robertperez6106
    @robertperez6106 2 роки тому +7

    Thank you for posting this.. it actually had me in happy tears remembering being there as a kid watching this film and the mark it left on me❤️it was also how i discovered the composer Saint-Saen.

  • @mickeymouse7042
    @mickeymouse7042 6 років тому +39

    This is easily the next best thing to actually watching the film in Epcot, in both video and audio. I put it on my home theater screen, crank up the sound, and I feel like I'm back there in the Impressions de France theater again. Thank you for all your hard work at putting together this marvelous re-creation.

  • @notmyrealname6150
    @notmyrealname6150 3 роки тому +5

    This is always a most see everytime I go to Epcot. It's so soothing and relaxing.

  • @larrysfireengine
    @larrysfireengine 5 років тому +15

    Thank you for this simply fantastic and utterly sublime film. It will always be one of my favorite films that I have had the privilege to see in my lifetime.

  • @daytonarama
    @daytonarama 3 роки тому +10

    Great to see this old gem again but it is impossible to capture the thundering pipe organ at the end without the massive sound system Disney installed in this theater. I was blown away by that the first time I saw it....and everytime thereafter. These Epcot attractions were among the first, I think, that used digital soundtracks for the music and they all sounded amazing.

    • @scdoty777
      @scdoty777 Рік тому +1

      Saint - Caens symphony number 3 for the organ

  • @gdelk69
    @gdelk69 Рік тому +2

    Thanks.

  • @carolinehasty9757
    @carolinehasty9757 4 роки тому +6

    this is too relaxing and just gorgeous i love it

  • @Goldies24
    @Goldies24 6 років тому +16

    Well done! Combining HQ audio and video. At 8:10 Oh the majesty of the mountains to Clair de lune - orchestra version ! Life back to a simpler time of good food, wine, flowers, people talking to each other, not poking at their phones.

  • @danielstanley1663
    @danielstanley1663 5 місяців тому +1

    Really loved seeing and eating pastries after the film many years ago…then to the circle vision in OCanada

  • @jimalancook3157
    @jimalancook3157 6 місяців тому +1

    My favorite!!!!!!❤️

  • @bereantrb
    @bereantrb 5 років тому +11

    This is great. So cool they've kept it as-is. I remember seeing this as a kid. Well done compiling the edit.

  • @jamaicaninsidernews7195
    @jamaicaninsidernews7195 3 роки тому +3

    So beautiful I added this to my favorite to listen to ☺️👂.

  • @robertbenefiel2781
    @robertbenefiel2781 Рік тому +1

    So beautiful!!

  • @RB_North
    @RB_North 3 роки тому +4

    What a treat!

  • @sowkguy
    @sowkguy 6 років тому +8

    Oh my goodness this is the best quality video of this movie!!! I have watched this twice and it brings back the best memories. Thank you for posting :-)

  • @nikalseyn
    @nikalseyn 6 років тому +7

    Very well done. Much appreciated.

  • @christyangel8193
    @christyangel8193 4 роки тому +4

    You did an amazing job of capturing this attraction. Thanks for uploading! :)

  • @bandbstephens
    @bandbstephens Рік тому +2

    Hello, friends! I love this beautiful video, thank you for it. Just heard that they are about to eliminate this film at the France pavilion in lieu of a very silly beauty and the Beast sing along. 😳😬 Please email guest services at Walt Disney World if you'd like to see them keep this film. Ty!

    • @gerryevans5899
      @gerryevans5899 Рік тому +1

      Currently the "Beauty and the Beast Sing-a-ling" shows continuously in the theater from 11:00am until at least 6:00pm. "Impressions de France" is only shown in the evening until Park close.
      Sad.

  • @Lemurian.Quartz
    @Lemurian.Quartz 6 років тому +14

    God I wish they'd update the footage for this and turn it into a Soarin' type ride. I always make a point to stop by and watch every time I'm in Epcot. Absolutely stunning.

    • @katiemc66
      @katiemc66 5 років тому +9

      I'm the opposite. I don't EVER want them to update the footage because it is perfection just as it is. This has been one of my favorite parts of Epcot since going there in the early 80's and it never gets old to me.

    • @ichi1957
      @ichi1957 4 роки тому +2

      It doesn't need changing, it is a classic attraction. They could put a film about France in Soarin and I am sure it would be beautiful but this presentation is beautiful as is.

  • @kelpipper2665
    @kelpipper2665 5 років тому +5

    So glad you shared this! This movie is one of my Dad and my favorite things to see in Epcot! Thank you!!!!!!

  • @monisamontoya413
    @monisamontoya413 4 роки тому +2

    I love the film so much i wrote to Disney for the musical background listing. I was surprised that based on the list they sent me I had all of the music in my CD collection but never combined them this way.

  • @darrellbell8913
    @darrellbell8913 4 роки тому +3

    The pipe organ music at 16:10 is not only appropriate for taking the lift of the Eiffel Tower, hearing the shift work of the bass petals is my favorite section of this musical entourage.

  • @NY_Mapper
    @NY_Mapper 6 років тому +2

    love the church bells at 2:52

  • @lg7577
    @lg7577 4 роки тому +3

    This movie is no longer featured at Epcot. Thank you for preserving it.

    • @r.3559
      @r.3559 3 роки тому

      what is showing now? this was the best!

    • @smallsthetimelord4066
      @smallsthetimelord4066 3 роки тому +1

      I was there in January 2021 and they were showing this.

  • @0077delevadova
    @0077delevadova 5 років тому +8

    8:10 this version of Clair de lune is so great! Anyone know the version?

    • @gerryevans5899
      @gerryevans5899 Рік тому

      All the arrangements and Orchestrations in "Impressions de France" were all done by Buddy Baker.

  • @greenmarcosu
    @greenmarcosu 4 роки тому +3

    I think this should stay in Disney forever. The only thing they can do to improve it is somehow remove the black bars between the screens - maybe with digital image AI and other new film techniques.

    • @ichi1957
      @ichi1957 4 роки тому +1

      I hope you mean an additional presentation, not replace this particular one.

  • @lawrencestewart4216
    @lawrencestewart4216 3 роки тому

    16:30 is the song from "Babe"

  • @noahmarine3912
    @noahmarine3912 2 роки тому +1

    I must find the song played at 13:00 i think it is probably just credited as "original music - Buddy Baker" but if anyone can possibly help me refine the search it is much appreciated.

  • @Slickness1980
    @Slickness1980 4 роки тому +2

    Does anyone know the actual buddy baker score in scene 41? The seine river when it starts raining?

  • @veronsacustard6195
    @veronsacustard6195 7 місяців тому

    At 0:37 it’s beauty and the beast prologue music

  • @infamous305
    @infamous305 4 роки тому +2

    0:35 what color will he choose, what color will he choose............aqua?

  • @Chubbs13Illini
    @Chubbs13Illini 6 місяців тому

    Anyone know the song at 14:32?

    • @33matou
      @33matou 3 місяці тому

      C'est une reprise d'une chanson populaire française jouée à l'accordéon 😊

  • @marktroddyn3351
    @marktroddyn3351 6 років тому +3

    My favorite... place to take a nap.

    • @Gfresh844
      @Gfresh844 6 років тому +2

      Oh, we've got a comedian.

    • @marktroddyn3351
      @marktroddyn3351 6 років тому

      Gfresh844 Lol!

    • @notmyrealname6150
      @notmyrealname6150 3 роки тому +1

      A great place to get away from the heat and the crowds.

    • @freddygigliotti7214
      @freddygigliotti7214 3 роки тому +1

      I dont think he meant that in a bad way..i retreat here to rest and get out of the summer heat. A place to close your eyes and enjoy the music! This is actually one of my favorite films!

  • @PiperWatts
    @PiperWatts 5 років тому

    What’s the name of the song at 13:42?

    • @cschales
      @cschales  5 років тому +1

      I believe that's the finale from "Carnival of the Animals"

  • @liran5306
    @liran5306 5 років тому +2

    Quand j’ai fait cette attraction j’ai eu un fou rire tellement elle était clichée 😂

    • @ichi1957
      @ichi1957 4 роки тому +1

      Maybe to you, but it is well loved.

  • @edwardmcivor7731
    @edwardmcivor7731 2 роки тому

    Are you Disney employed?

    • @cschales
      @cschales  2 роки тому

      No, what gave you that impression?

  • @cyphrent298
    @cyphrent298 4 роки тому

    What the heck is the original Disneyland Space Mountain theme doing in a show about France?!

    • @cschales
      @cschales  4 роки тому

      I am not sure what music you're referring to; can you provide a time index please?

    • @gijspiano
      @gijspiano 4 роки тому

      The Space Mountain music is based of ‘Aquarium’ from Les Carnaval des Animeax composed by Camille Saint-Saëns. The Space Mountain version has a 1960s Sci-Fi and surf music sound.

    • @ichi1957
      @ichi1957 4 роки тому

      @@gijspiano You mean Impressions de France music. Space Mountain music is something completely different.

    • @gijspiano
      @gijspiano 4 роки тому

      ichi1957 Impressions de France uses music from French classical composers. “Aquarium” from Saint-Saëns is used in the film.

    • @smallsthetimelord4066
      @smallsthetimelord4066 3 роки тому

      Exactly what I thought when watching this in Epcot.

  • @rickyarnold4380
    @rickyarnold4380 4 роки тому

    C

  • @johnmayberry7430
    @johnmayberry7430 5 років тому

    VI

  • @captainkielbasa5471
    @captainkielbasa5471 Рік тому

    back before it turned into Frankistan

  • @larryg1112
    @larryg1112 Рік тому

    Replaced with a cartoon sing along... :-(