POTC Johnny Refurb

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Ah, a Disney press release ... the height of integrity and factualness.


Sorry, in this case (as with the deleted Haunted Mansion dialogue), I will trust my own extensive personal experience of the ride since 1970. In all that time - till last week - I've never heard a smidgeon of music added back in. So, unless it was removed during the first 3 years...

Yeah, they're fudging - big surprise. Isaac could probably play you the specific bit of music, but, if I remember correctly, the slightly abbreviated "Scare Me" music was replaced with a more complete recording during the PC rehab.

I listened to a ride-thru recording on Window to the Magic dot com to get a better idea of why the new music additions don't work. Well, with the exception of the extended banjo picking, which I think works fine. It has to do with the split-personality of the ride now. Is it jolly fun adventure, or is it moody self-reflection?

Later on, when my brain isn't so hot, I'll try to expound. One thing I can point out, the new music in the Battle scene completely slows the rhythm of the scene, same with Downer Jack at the end. Remember how by adding music to Space Mountain the Imagineers made it seem as if the ride goes faster? In this case they've done the reverse.

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