1. Toccata And Fugue In D Minor - (by Bach)
2. Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
3. Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: Chinese Dance
4. Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: Dance of the Reed Flutes
5. The Nutcracker Suite Op.71A: Arabian Dance
6. Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: Russian Dance
7. Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: Waltz of the Flowers
8. The Sorcerer's Apprentice - Dukas, Paul
9. Rite of Spring - Stravinsky, Igor
10. Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral) Op. 68: I Allegro Ma Non Troppo
11. Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral) Op. 68: II Andante Molto Mosso
12. Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral) Op. 68: III Allegro/IV Allegro/V Allegretto
13. Dance of the Hours
14. A Night on Bald Mountain - Mussorgsky, Modest
15. Ave Maria, Op. 52 No. 6 - Schubert, Franz
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It's hard to believe now that Walt Disney's bold 1940 impressionistic experiment in wedding then-state-of-the-art animation with classical music was a rather resounding failure upon its release. The cliché proves the rule: Fantasia was decades ahead of its time (Disney even launched a "psychedelic"-themed rerelease campaign in the late '60s). It's even harder to fathom that then-Disney management spent over a million dollars in the early '80s replacing the muscular Leopold Stokowski score with a digitally recorded clone, then another undisclosed fortune to digitize Leo and put him back alongside Mickey at the conductor's podium in the '90s! This much-traveled Stokowski score will gain no points for subtlety (a symphonic Shaq attack is more like it), but it was Walt's first--and only!--choice and has never sounded better. --Jerry McCulley
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Walt Disney's Fantasia: Remastered Original Soundtrack Edition
- Audio CD: 0 pages (2001-07-31)
- Publisher: Walt Disney Records
- Label: Walt Disney Records
- Format: Original recording remastered, Soundtrack
- Studio: Walt Disney Records
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 33 reviews
- Sales Rank in Music: #1158
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Summary: Very poor audio quality mars production 2008-12-29
Comment: My family loves "Fantasia," but the poor audio quality of this recording makes it nearly impossible to listen to. Disappointing.
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Summary: Yes, the Sound Quality Sucks 2008-08-26
Comment: Just wanted to chime in with many of the other reviewers and say the sound quality on this CD is absolutely horrible. Seriously, it REALLY sucks. At least after reading these reviews I know why it sucks so much. Buy this only if you're a hardcore classical fan who can pick out and appreciate the supposed wonderful nuances of this particular recording. Otherwise see if you can find the "uninspired" remake from the 80s. That one sounds awesome.
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Summary: Disney's Fantasia 2008-06-10
Comment: This product is wonderful, I gave it to my dad for his birthday and he listens to it all the time. He even plays this music in the classroom for his kids.
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Summary: Brought back memories! 2008-05-22
Comment: Loved the cd. Was a bit scratchy, but reminded me of the many classical records I have. Wonderful addition to my collection!
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Summary: Fantasia is Still Fantastic 2008-05-05
Comment: Let me say up front that I am not an audiophile. Unless something is really good or really bad, it pretty much all sounds the same to me. Additionally, I bought this recording of Fantasia to play on the little nursery CD player in my toddler's room. It does not have the greatest sound quality to begin with, but it suits my purpose, and my three year old can change her own CDs.
WE LOVE FANTASIA. This is the only CD that my daughter will go to sleep to. She listens to it every night. She tells me the stories of the ice skating fairies, the dancing mushrooms, and the swimming fish. She recognizes excerpts from the Nutcracker Suite where ever she hears them. I hear her humming snatches of the various pieces. She also tells me the story of "Magic Mickey" (i.e., The Sorcerer's Apprentice) every night. She recognizes exactly what is going on by the various movements, and has only seen the Fantasia DVD twice. Clearly, she sees the pictures in her head. This is a very special time for us, courtesy of some very special music.
Fantasia also brings back fond memories for me. I can remember seeing the movie with my parents, and later humming the tunes and watching the pictures in MY head. I think Fantasia gave me my love of classical music. It was one of the first cassette tapes that I kept in my car.
This music nurtures the imagination of young and old alike. The sound quality is good enough for me - it sounds perfect to my ears. I give this CD my highest recommendation. It is a grand tradition that can be passed on to younger generations.
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