Tapestry of Nations: Super Bowl XXXIV Halftime Show

kcarts · Post by **kcarts** » Feb Mon 08, 2010 5:49 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVBVJNex8co

I honestly don't remember this. A remix, if you will, of the Tapestry of Nations at halftime of the Super Bowl ten years ago.

Post by **acp** » Feb Tue 09, 2010 5:44 am

I've actually got an MP3 of that arrangement of Tapestry of Nations/Reflections of Earth (although it's not the same recording, it's a studio recording). I think it was originally used as a promo CD for the Millennium celebration at WDW.

Interesting to see it performed as a show, though. Good find!

Andy.

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Just spotted this on Wikipedia:

The halftime show was produced by Disney and titled "Tapestry of Nations" after the Epcot parade of the same name. The show, narrated by actor Edward James Olmos, was inspired by Walt Disney World's millennium celebration. It featured a full symphony orchestra; a multi-generational, 80-person choir; and singers Phil Collins, Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, and Zanth Jarvis.

Which explains the use of all the Disney themes and Tapestry puppets

mindflipper · Post by **mindflipper** » Feb Tue 09, 2010 11:56 am

It was also being used to promote the animated movie Tarzan as well, which is why Phil Collins was there. I can't remember what the others were there to promote. But the whole thing as like a giant commercial for Disney films and theme-parks. You pay big bucks to go to the Superbowl and what do you get for a half-time show? One giant Disney commercial! To me, it seems like that Superbowl committee walked away with their pockets lined.

Soarin08 · Post by **Soarin08** » Feb Sun 21, 2010 10:44 pm

Amazing! I don't remember it (any Super Bowl show post-2005, I remember, though. Don't ask on 2005, just look it up...) but nice!

Amy · Post by **Amy** » Mar Fri 12, 2010 3:02 pm

Oh, that is very cool! Not a football fan so don't catch too many halftime shows. Thanks for the link - I love that music

Pluto23 · Post by **Pluto23** » Mar Fri 12, 2010 5:19 pm

I missed this one from my home city. I REALLY miss this parade. It was the best. Sitting on the curb at EPCOT with a beverage in hand watching this parade. It was the best.

Amy · Post by **Amy** » Mar Sat 13, 2010 1:24 am

I always thought it would be so cool to be one of the drummers in this parade - they were awesome!