Music Behind the Magic
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Legendary Composer Bruce Broughton Returns to Discuss Soarin' Across America
If you’ve been paying attention, you may have noticed that there is a LOT going on around the Disney parks. There are re-imaginings and updates to existing rides, and lots of news coming out about…
The Magic of Live Disney Musical Entertainment with Michael Mastroianni
On the podcast, we talk a lot about the emotional power that Disney music is able to convey, and most of the time, we experience that power passively—on a screen or through our headphones. But the…
A Conversation with Pixar Creative Veteran James Ford Murphy and the Music of "Lava"
This year commemorates the 40th anniversary of Pixar. Pixar was officially founded as an independent company on February 3, 1986, when Steve Jobs purchased the Computer Graphics Division from…
Haim Mazar and the Music of Disney's Versa
The amazing thing about Disney movies is how they are able to make us feel so many emotions through the use of unparalleled storytelling. With some clever or poignant dialogue, incredible voice…
Composer Tyler Koontz and Creating Disney Parks Music Around the World
When we visit the Disney parks, there is always music around to guide us. There is the background music in each land that sets the theme, and the attraction music that helps narrate the story of the…
The Top 10 Pixar Songs with Tim Foster
With all of the Disney news that has come out in the past few months, it might have gone a bit under the radar that Pixar recently celebrated its 40th anniversary as a company. And Pixar in…
The Psychology of Disney Music with John Powell
We all know how Disney music makes us feel, but there is another, underlying question—why does it make us feel this way? Today we are joined by John Powell, who has written two books on the…
A Conversation with Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award Winner Marc Shaiman
As we celebrate the 50th episode of the podcast, what better way to celebrate than with an incredible, legendary guest. Marc Shaiman, who has composed music for everything from Hairspray to City…
Disney Preview 2026: Music in the Movies, TV Shows, and the Parks
Happy New Year! 2026 is shaping up to be a very eventful year for Disney, with lots of huge movies, new and returning TV shows, and theme park updates. Join me as I preview all these incredible…
A Conversation with Simon Franglen, Composer of Avatar: Fire and Ash
The Avatar films have changed the way we experience the movies. They have been groundbreaking in almost every way--technologically, narratively, and sonically—not only transporting us to a new world,…
Tim Foster, "Spaceship Earth: The Definitive History," AND Disney Holiday Music!
Of all the iconic attractions at the Disney parks around the world, one of—if not the—most recognizable is Spaceship Earth at Epcot. A marvel of both engineering and imagineering, the attraction…
J.B. Kaufman and "Worlds to Conquer: The Art and Making of Walt Disney's Fantasia"
When you think of all the iconic imagery associated with Disney, lots of things immediately come to mind—Cinderella Castle, Tinkerbell, Spaceship Earth…and Mickey’s Sorcerer’s hat from The Sorcerer’s…
Celebrating Disney Legends with Jamie Hecker
Baseball has its Hall of Fame. So does Rock and Roll music. Hollywood has a Walk of Fame, and there are numerous other Halls, Walls, and Walks that recognize contributions to everything from sports an…
Todd James Pierce and Making Mary Poppins
One of the most beloved and cherished Disney movies is the classic Mary Poppins. It has amazed and delighted audiences for 61 years through its technical innovation, incredible set pieces, and of…
A Conversation with John Musker: Movies and Music from the Disney Renaissance to the Revival
Disney, as we know it today, was shaped by the success and legacy of The Little Mermaid, which ushered in the Disney Renaissance, marrying Broadway musical sensibilities with character driven stories…
Zain Effendi and the Music of Test Track
One of the most popular attractions in Walt Disney World is Test Track in EPCOT. It has just reopened after a lengthy reimagining with a new storyline, and new music. Today we are very lucky to be…
Musician, Composer, and Producer Tim Heintz and Creating Disney's Nighttime Spectaculars
For many of us, there is nothing quite like experiencing a Disney nighttime parade or fireworks spectacular at the parks. The magic, the wonder, and the emotions that those shows evoke are near and…
Composer, Arranger, and Orchestrator Dave Metzger and His Work on Iconic Disney Music
When you think about the music that we hear in Disney films, it’s easy to say, Oh, Alan Menken wrote that song, or Hanz Zimmer composed that score. And of course, those legendary songwriters and…
Disney Music Festival Recap and Review
Recently, I was very fortunate to have been able to experience the Disney Music Festival in Disneyland Paris. It is the first event of its kind, and it did an incredible job of capturing the power…
Composer and Conductor Mark Watters and Bringing Disney Music to Life
Disney music takes so many different forms—movie music, TV compositions, concerts, video games, live entertainment…and the list goes on. Today we are fortunate to be joined by Mark Watters, a…
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