This is the original version of the ride, before they dumbed it down with a happy-go-lucky song in a misguided attempt to turn it into another Small World.
There has never been a ride quite like this one, with such a large cast of fully-articulated animatronics going about their business in such a way as to make each scene feel vibrant and alive, richly detailed settings spanning the globe, and an incomparable musical score perfectly lending itself to the ride's existential conclusion, all of which combine to leave you feeling like you've just returned from your own amazing voyage.
Tokyo DisneySea - Sindbads Seven Voyages (Original Version)BoogaFrito2013-03-12 | ** HD Version now live here: youtu.be/KXul8koLV_s **
This is the original version of the ride, before they dumbed it down with a happy-go-lucky song in a misguided attempt to turn it into another Small World.
There has never been a ride quite like this one, with such a large cast of fully-articulated animatronics going about their business in such a way as to make each scene feel vibrant and alive, richly detailed settings spanning the globe, and an incomparable musical score perfectly lending itself to the ride's existential conclusion, all of which combine to leave you feeling like you've just returned from your own amazing voyage.
A true epic.
Complete Tokyo Disney playlist:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLixm1qKG1oyTL103V48wwmXUyb_PAS21e&feature=view_allTokyo DisneySea - Sindbads Seven Voyages (Original Version) HDBoogaFrito2024-10-07 | This is the original version of Sindbad's Storybook Voyage (from 2005) when it was still dark and mysterious, before it was transformed into a happy-go-lucky, sing-songy romp.Moose Encounter (Denali National Park)BoogaFrito2013-10-05 | From a trip to Alaska in 2004.
(The music was actually playing in the car at the time.)Morocco - The Cats of AgadirBoogaFrito2013-04-21 | DO NOT GO INTO THAT PARK.
From 2008.Morocco - Streets of Casablanca (Part 3)BoogaFrito2013-04-16 | Back to the streets after visiting the Hassan II Mosque.
From 2008.Casablanca - Grande Mosquée Hassan IIBoogaFrito2013-04-16 | The trippiest tour of the spectacular Hassan II Mosque you'll ever see.
From 2008.Morocco - Cats of Casablanca (and Streets Part 2)BoogaFrito2013-04-16 | They are always watching.
From 2008.Morocco - Welcome to CasablancaBoogaFrito2013-04-15 | My mom and I embark on an epic adventure to Morocco. My sister meets us there.
From 2008.Morocco - A Beach in AgadirBoogaFrito2013-04-12 | Early morning on a trip to Morocco.
From 2008.
Music from "The Fountain" by Clint Mansell.Tokyo Disney - The Hotel Miracosta and Disney at NightBoogaFrito2013-03-13 | From a trip with my sister in 2005.
Complete Tokyo Disney playlist:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLixm1qKG1oyTL103V48wwmXUyb_PAS21e&feature=view_allTokyo DisneySEA - Indiana Jones and the Lost River DeltaBoogaFrito2013-03-12 | A look at Tokyo DisneySea's version of "Adventureland," highlighting some of the changes made for the Japanese version of the Indiana Jones ride. From a trip to Tokyo Disney with my sister in 2005.Tokyo DisneySea - Journey to the Center of the Earth & Mysterious IslandBoogaFrito2013-03-12 | A trip to Captain Nemo's mysterious hideout at Tokyo DisneySea. From a trip I took with my sister in 2005.
Complete Tokyo Disney playlist:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLixm1qKG1oyTL103V48wwmXUyb_PAS21e&feature=view_allDisneyland Paris - Train Ride to DisneylandBoogaFrito2012-06-03 | Opening scenes from an epic Disneyland Paris adventure... From 2006.Disneyland Paris - Fantasyland CharactersBoogaFrito2012-06-03 | They have Country Bears in Paris? From 2006.Disneyland Paris - Discoveryland through the FogBoogaFrito2012-06-03 | A hazy future... From 2006.My Nephews Terrifying First Roller Coaster RideBoogaFrito2012-05-05 | My nephew and his dad on Gadget's Go Coaster at Disneyland.ESPN-U UConn Husky Animated LogoBoogaFrito2011-11-08 | ESPN-U's UConn Husky interstitial animation.Disneyland Paris - Liberty and Discovery ArcadesBoogaFrito2011-03-19 | Two covered walkways running behind the shops of Main Street, Disneyland Paris. From 2006.Disneyland Paris - Blue Lagoon RestaurantBoogaFrito2011-03-12 | The restaurant inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in Disneyland Paris. From 2006.Mystery Music Identified! (Disneys California Adventure)BoogaFrito2010-07-31 | Played during the 2010 California Food & Wine festival...
As PeatDyke has pointed out, the music is "Overland Blues" from the Yoshida Brothers.Macau in 60 SecondsBoogaFrito2010-07-05 | A trip to Macau. In 60 seconds.Lockhart Road (Hong Kong)BoogaFrito2010-06-17 | A street in Hong Kong. Music is "Unspoken" by Urchin.Disneyland Paris - Halloween-lo-ween Parade (excerpt)BoogaFrito2010-05-15 | My sister versus a parade on Main Street. From 2006.San Diego Harbor (and the Tower of Terror)BoogaFrito2010-04-24 | My Dad and I take a stroll around San Diego harbor and visit the Hyatt. From 2003. Music by BoogaFrito.Sony V5100 LCD TV Red Flashing IssueBoogaFrito2009-12-05 | UPDATE: Sony has released an update that addresses this problem: http://esupport.sony.com/US
An auto-color balance issue with the Sony V5100 model LCD televisions.
While difficult to capture with a video camera, in this clip the background noticeably shifts colors when the interview subject brings his hands into the frame. In person the color shift is visible across the entire picture.
Clip from the "Colbert Report" on November 16, 2009, with guest Paul Goldberger.Behind the Scenes of California 2003BoogaFrito2009-10-31 | A before-and-after look at some of the special effects used in my California video, from animating still photos to enhancing Disneyland ride footage.San Diego - Dog BeachBoogaFrito2009-10-24 | A journey from downtown San Diego to a magical place where dogs can swim in the ocean, play volleyball, and work on their tans. From 2003. Music by BoogaFrito.Balboa Park Railroad MuseumBoogaFrito2009-10-17 | Tiny trains in San Diego. From 2003. Music by BoogaFrito.Sunrise Over San DiegoBoogaFrito2009-10-11 | The (brief) opening scenes from a video made on a trip to San Diego. From 2003. Music by me.The Haunted Mansion Stretchroom (in 3D)BoogaFrito2009-10-04 | A terrifying 3D stereogram. Cross your eyes to view the video in three horrifying dimensions. If you have trouble getting the effect to work, try this method: http://www.flickr.com/photos/boogafrito/3959065143Disneyland - Haunted Mansion HolidayBoogaFrito2009-09-20 | Death and Christmas: how can you go wrong? From 2003.Disneyland - Star ToursBoogaFrito2009-09-09 | Then something goes wrong...Disneyland - Sailing Ship ColumbiaBoogaFrito2009-09-05 | A deadly trek down the perilous Rivers of America. Now with 50% more Mark Twain narration!Disneyland - Splash MountainBoogaFrito2009-08-27 | Warning: you will get wet.Disneys California Adventure - Mulholland Madness (with Music)BoogaFrito2009-08-23 | What if both DCA's coasters had the same soundtrack...?Haunted Mansion Blast-up Ghost (in 3D)BoogaFrito2009-08-19 | A Magic Eye version of one of Disneyland's Haunted Mansion attic residents...Disneyland - Mr. Toads Wild RideBoogaFrito2009-08-17 | The brighter moments of Disney's Trip to Hell...Disneyland - Roger Rabbits Car Toon SpinBoogaFrito2009-08-11 | Look out, we've been dipped!Disneyland - Autopia!BoogaFrito2009-08-08 | Grown adults having fun at 7 mph... From 2003.