In late 2014, I received an email from one of the founders of RetroDisneyWorld.com asking if I would be okay with a new podcast using a segment of my E82 Overture — "Voices of Tomorrow" " for they're Logo/Theme Music.
However, considering the majority of their topics would not be Epcot centered I suggested it would be far more appropriate to create a new composition that incorporated more of Walt Disney World's history into the mix.
For this arrangement, I felt it was most import to showcase the resort in its early days, without referencing individual attractions. Although significant to the history of Walt Disney World, classic attractions like "The Haunted Mansion", "Pirates of the Caribbean" & "it's a small world" have achieved a certain timelessness and therefore do not convey the anachronistic qualities needed for a Retro Podcast.
Additionally, no references to the Disney-MGM Studios would be included as it is too "young" to have achieved Retro status.
Before work began, I adapted a Graphic Design approach and constructed an audio "mood board" to convey the tone and direction I wanted to express with the logo. The follow is the original 10-minute compilation with my original notes and sources.
I don't think this will make it into the logo however, this might make for a great "overture" for your very first podcast in that listeners will journey to "Retro Disney World" on it's first official airline.
As the first track on the original 1971 Main Entrance Complex (now TTC) this (theoretically) could have been the very first piece of music the guests might have heard on opening day.
The Overture to the "World's" first promotional film in 1972 (release with Snowball Express) and is now believed to be the WDW equivalent of the seminal Disneyland USA film from 1956.
Again, a "rule breaker" but a great piece of 70's Sugar Pop.
Segway into the 80's with this great Intro to the still well known parade.
The Official EPCOT Center fanfare, and a great note to end things on. Plus, I could easily tweak this for the fade into your "Welcome…" announcer.
The finished logo is combination of several themes from the opening of the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT Center respectively interspersed with historical narration.