This one scene was more interesting than pretty much all the rest of Fantasia combined.

I hear ya, JAPR. Another piece of trivia regarding Fantasia, from Wikipedia: "Besides its avant-garde qualities, Fantasia was notable for being the first major film released in stereophonic sound, using a process dubbed 'Fantasound'." You should be able to hear some stereo effects when you listen to this too. Nothing eye-popping, but still impressive given the technology of the day.

I heard that they couldn't play this scene because while playing a preview screening in front of a test audience of hippies on LSD, an astounding 75% of them suffered severe brain hemorrhaging due to the overwhelming sense of joy and astonishment they felt during this scene.

...but that's just the word on the streets.

I'm not gonna lie: When played on the piano, this song makes me cry.

It is just that beautiful, deedub. I wholeheartedly agree.

Back when cartoons used to be real - with hand drawn frames.

Wow. I was about to say that I understood why Disney deleted this scene, because the animation didn't come close to doing this song justice, but then the video got to the whole ripples distorting moonlight part and I was hooked. This is very beautiful.

dear kronosposeidon,

this is saying "sorry this is a private video" for me. not sure if it works for other people or not. hmmm

heres a YT one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcpamvLB2JU

yours truly,
jacobrecker

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