Would you listen to a Disney internet radio station?

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#1

The idea came to me when I was listening to some Pixar soundtracks, and I thought, “wow, this would make great music for a radio station. :stuck_out_tongue:”. I searched for a internet radio station for Disney content, but it was a) the official Radio Disney (and they play all that Hannah Montana and other stuff, not just from movies) or b)theme park music.

Would you listen to one? Like, you know, a full program presented live with a DJ, playing Disney movie hits and maybe a dedicated program for soundtracks, play podcasts like Radio Pixar, present Disney news, etc., etc., etc…

#2

I think that’s a really cool idea, Phileas. There are so many Disney fans out there that I think it would appeal to a massive amount of people, and as you’ve shown, there’s nothing out there like it at the moment. It might not be my kind of thing personally, but generally I’m sure something like that would be very successful!

#3

Neat idea! I would definitely listen to a radio station like that. Like lizardgirl said, there are a lot of Disney fans out there so I think a Disney station - one that plays actual music from the movies and not just Hannah Montana and the Jonas Brothers - would get a large following.

#4

As long as it doesn’t have any music from Hannah Montana, the Jo Bros, HSM, and all the other gargabe, I would listen to it.

#5

Amen :stuck_out_tongue: ! I mean, Hanna’s OK, but I’m definitely NOT a fan. I like the Jonas Brothers, but I’m not crazed for their music. And, as for HSM, I love their music (well, most of it…), but if you’re talking a Radio Disney Totally devoted to classic Disney songs, I totally agree. I mean, Disney has kinda become “all about the money.” Or, as Rick Dicker would put it, “Money, money, money, money, we can’t keep doing’ this Bob!..” It would be nice to get back to some more… pure, wholesome music, like they used to make. And I love the idea of listening to Pixar soundtracks. Including Disney/Pixar news is also a great idea. That would be cool to include :wink: . I’d listen to it. That would be a great idea Phileas :slight_smile: !

#6

Yes, I’d go with the idea all the way!

The Classic Disney songs would bring back such memories, and let’s not forget the Pixar music (like my personal favorites, If I Didn’t Have You, Define Dancing and Le Festin) will surely put me in a good mood.

BTW, I once found this video a long time ago when surfing the net. It advertised Disney songs throughout the ages. The video, let me tell you,is AMAZING! Unfortunately, I can’t find it to share it with you guys! I’m sure you’d all enjoy it!

This is what I remember of it, though, just to give you guys a picture of what it was like:

It starts at the earlier generation, with the black-and-white old TVs and the old-fashioned phonographs. A young boy turns off the TV, which just finished a program in which people are singing “M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E” and starts the phonograph, which plays “Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf.”

Then it zooms inside, where there’s this whole dimension of Disney records. Eventually they turn to audiotapes then to CDs. As we are guided through this universe, quite a few quick samples of the Disney music over the years play. From “Someday My Prince Will Come” to “Supercalifragilistiexpialidoscious” to “Under the Sea” to “A Whole New World” to “Circle of Life” to “You’ve Got A Friend in Me” to “Strangers Like Me” to “Why Not” and MANY others (too bad it couldn’t go through all the songs- but it would take too long,even with little samples!).

All the now CDs add up to build this Disney Castle. Zooming in a castle room (similar to how Enchanted began), we see a young boy listening on his iPod to the B5 remix of “Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf” from DisneyMania. Then he stops the song and switches to the oldest version of “M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E”, which was previously heard at the beginning.

I wanna see that video again! Then I could share it with you guys! It’s a fantastic joy to watch!

#7

Wow, I really, really wasn’t expecting so much potential interest. I guess only time will tell on what happens with this concept. Thanks for the feedback guys!

#8

You’re welcome, Phileas :slight_smile: ! It really is a great idea.

#9

Yep. You’re genius, dude! Purely genius.

#10

wannabechef - awwwww… it’s not genius. it’s just fandom. :smiley:

After some tinkering, some planning and a few bucks, I finally present:

I’m planning to start a test broadcast on the end of August, with the launch coinciding with the relaunch of 42 Wallaby Way. If you are interested in the project, please feel free to get into the action.

(The domain isn’t yet propegated to my server, so if you get a parked page, go back in 24-48 hrs)

#11

Awesome, Phileas! I can’t wait for the test broadcast. It’s cool that you are going through with your idea! :smiley:

#12

Hey Phileas! Could you held a countdown or something for the test broadcast? I can’t wait for that! :smiley:

#13

This sounds like fun! :smiley: but just to inform you guys there already is a Disney internet radio show called sorcerer radio. you can find it at http://www.srsounds.com Although, I think I would listen to yours more! :laughing: I can’t wait until it premieres! :smiley:

EDIT: I just thought of this…will you be taking requests or having like a request day? That would be awesome :smiley:. If you need anyone to help out, I would be willing :smiley:.

#14

woody - that’s a station dedicated to music from the WDW theme park, this is a station dedicated to music from the movies. The difference is that MER will be a soundtrack station rather than a themepark music station, and the themepark music station thing is quite saturated, but I haven’t seen any station that plays solely soundtracks. :wink:

And, yes, during the DJ hours I will be taking requests-there will be a form to fill in on the site when it’s lauched, alternatively you can send a message through PP PMs, email, etc.

wannabechef - I’ll do that, when I settle on the test broadcast date. :slight_smile:

#15

oh, my bad :blush: well I’m glad to hear that there will be one for only Disney movie songs then :smiley:.

#16

That’s awesome, Phileas :slight_smile: ! I hope it works out for you. Can we listen to it on the computer, or do you have to download it or something? (Excuse me if I sound like a complete idiot. I know nothing about the tecnical process :unamused: .)

#17

Vi - It’s a live radio station, so all you have to do is click on a link and a webpage will playback the live feed. :slight_smile:
No problems in asking, I guess I didn’t clarify if it was a download or something live. :wink:

#18

will it be 24/7?

#19

Phileas- Thanks :slight_smile: ! I kinda figured it was like that. I just wanted to make sure. Thanks for tolerating my cluelessness :unamused: .

BTW, I like the name you chose :wink: . Very clever.

#20

woody - music will eventually play 24/7, but not DJ’d. I will be DJing for a couple of hours a week. The only time you can request is when I am DJing.

In terms of DJ times, I’m going for Fri/Sat 4-5PM Eastern US, Fri/Sat 11PM-12AM GMT (UK), and 7-8AM AEST Australia, and another session 4-5AM Eastern US / Fri/Sat 11AM-12PM GMT (UK) / 6-8AM AEST Australia. I know that time zones will be a bit of a problem, so if anyone in the UK/US want to DJ for primetime in their location, send me a PM :slight_smile:

Vi - Thanks! And what cluelessness? It’s a perfectly reasonable question :wink: