Impressions de France - HQ audio and video
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This combines the flicker-free video from • Impressions of France ... with the superb audio from • Impressions de France ... ; without them this would not have been possible, so a huge "thank you!" to the creators of those videos.
My parents and I have made many, many trips to Epcot since it opened, and each time we made it a point to enjoy this film in the French pavilion. I'm happy to dedicate this to them for instilling in me their love for classical music.
Wikipedia's entry on the film - en.wikipedia.o...
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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
Chris Schales thank you this was really helpful
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
Oh sweet you seem to know a lot about it 😌🙂
I love the version by camille saint -saens
@Bishop Zion It worked and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy!
Thanks so much, you saved my account !
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
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.
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!
My favorite attraction in EPCOT
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.
This and the Taquerita outside of Mexico..... the best. The soundtrack is incredible
Its gone
@@Sammydx1 no its not. I was there 48hrs ago and they play it at night
@@vincentmusic09 oh good !
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!
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.
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.
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.
WHATTT THANK YOU SO MUCH THIS IS MY FAV SHOW IN EPCOT
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.
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!
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!!!.
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!
@@daveskimacThe park opened in 1982
It is a masterpiece.
Close your eyes and this will still be completely enjoyed
No matter how many times over all these years it's still inspiring.
The magnificent organ music near the end is Saint-Saens's Third Symphony. You might recall it from the movie Babe.
I really wish they had the full soundtrack available. Those orchestra arrangements of Clair de lune and gymnopedie are so great. Disney do something
You can literally Shazam the song and download it from CZcams.
Me too I love that beauty and the beast enchanted song
This might work
m.czcams.com/video/QtSIqhNNIPs/video.html
@@jamestrueblood1990 It’s the Aquarium movement from Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saens
Walt Disney World Official Album 2001. Track 15. Arrangement by Buddy Baker.
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.
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.
Saint - Caens symphony number 3 for the organ
It's been 30 years since I saw this movie for the first time...30 years have passed and it still timeless !!!
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.
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!
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.
My favorite part of Epcot. Thank you for posting this.
This is always a most see everytime I go to Epcot. It's so soothing and relaxing.
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!
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.
Grand glorious medieval enchanting ...mesmerizing ....the Golden days of Kings. Vive la France !
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.
Really loved seeing and eating pastries after the film many years ago…then to the circle vision in OCanada
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
this is too relaxing and just gorgeous i love it
This is great. So cool they've kept it as-is. I remember seeing this as a kid. Well done compiling the edit.
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 :-)
So glad you shared this! This movie is one of my Dad and my favorite things to see in Epcot! Thank you!!!!!!
My favorite!!!!!!❤️
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.
So beautiful I added this to my favorite to listen to ☺️👂.
You did an amazing job of capturing this attraction. Thanks for uploading! :)
What a treat!
Thanks.
So beautiful!!
Very well done. Much appreciated.
This movie is no longer featured at Epcot. Thank you for preserving it.
what is showing now? this was the best!
I was there in January 2021 and they were showing this.
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.
Such a spectacular finale!
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.
I hope you mean an additional presentation, not replace this particular one.
love the church bells at 2:52
8:10 this version of Clair de lune is so great! Anyone know the version?
All the arrangements and Orchestrations in "Impressions de France" were all done by Buddy Baker.
At 0:37 it’s beauty and the beast prologue music
0:35 what color will he choose, what color will he choose............aqua?
todaaaaaayyyy
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.
Does anyone know the actual buddy baker score in scene 41? The seine river when it starts raining?
It is one of Buddy Baker's original compositions for the film.
He also composed the music for the wedding scene and the scene with the Fishermen
16:30 is the song from "Babe"
My favorite... place to take a nap.
Oh, we've got a comedian.
Gfresh844 Lol!
A great place to get away from the heat and the crowds.
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!
Quand j’ai fait cette attraction j’ai eu un fou rire tellement elle était clichée 😂
Maybe to you, but it is well loved.
Anyone know the song at 14:32?
C'est une reprise d'une chanson populaire française jouée à l'accordéon 😊
What’s the name of the song at 13:42?
I believe that's the finale from "Carnival of the Animals"
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back before it turned into Frankistan
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Are you Disney employed?
No, what gave you that impression?
What the heck is the original Disneyland Space Mountain theme doing in a show about France?!
I am not sure what music you're referring to; can you provide a time index please?
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.
@@gijspiano You mean Impressions de France music. Space Mountain music is something completely different.
ichi1957 Impressions de France uses music from French classical composers. “Aquarium” from Saint-Saëns is used in the film.
Exactly what I thought when watching this in Epcot.
Replaced with a cartoon sing along... :-(