George Wilkins (composer)
| George Wilkins | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Film score, contemporary classical music |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, arranger, producer |
George Wilkins is an American amusement park, film, and television soundtrack composer who has created several noteworthy scores and songs for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
Career
Wilkins got his start in the music industry as a backup vocalist and vocal arranger for Patti Page during the 1950s.[1] In the 1960s, he also co-founded the vocal group the Doodletown Pipers.[2] By this time, Wilkins broke out as a composer for film and television with his work on the Rankin/Bass productions of Return to Oz (1964) and The Wacky World of Mother Goose (1967).[3][4]
In 1979, Wilkins joined The Walt Disney Company as a protégé to composer Buddy Baker.[1] Throughout his time at Disney, Wilkins acted as both a "Composer in Residence " at Walt Disney Productions as well as the Director of Music for Walt Disney Imagineering.[3][5]
Credits
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Return to Oz | TV Movie, additional music |
| 1967 | The Wacky World of Mother Goose | Film[4] |
| 1982 | Living with the Land | |
| 1983 | Horizons | |
| 1984 | All Because Man Wanted to Fly | Short film shown prior to Circle-Vision 360° |
| 1986 | The Living Seas | Co-written with Russell Brower.[6] |
| 1986 | Country Bear Vacation Hoedown | |
| 1986-1987 | The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin | TV Series |
| 1989 | Goofy About Health | Short film presented at the Wonders of Life pavilion |
| 1994 | Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin | |
| 1994 | Food Rocks | |
| 1995 | Sonny Eclipse | An audio-animatronic music show located at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe in Walt Disney World. Wilkins co-wrote the music with Kal David.[7] |
| 1998 | The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) | |
| 1998 | It's Tough to Be a Bug! | |
| 1999 | Test Track | |
| 2001 | California Screamin' | |
| 2001 | Superstar Limo |
References
- 1 2 Tuckey, Tammy (February 25, 2016). "Interview with George Wilkins, Disney Theme Park Composer". Podbean. The Tiara Talk Show. Archived from the original on September 3, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
- ↑ "The Doodletown Pipers". Progress Bulletin. Pomona, California. August 3, 1969. p. 101. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
- 1 2 "George Wilkins". Paso Digital Film Festival. Archived from the original on November 22, 2008. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
- 1 2 Ehrbar, Greg (August 30, 2016). "The Rankin/Bass (and Paul Coker, Jr.) "Wacky World of Mother Goose" (1965)". Cartoon Research. Archived from the original on September 3, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
- ↑ Veness, Susan; Veness, Simon (April 15, 2012). The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World Planner: A Complete Organizer, Journal, and Keepsake for Your Unforgettable Vacation. Avon, Massachusetts: Adams Media. p. 3. ISBN 1440528101.
- ↑ Brigante, Ricky (September 30, 2012). "Fascinating facets of Epcot’s 30th anniversary explored by D23 in Walt Disney World fan celebration". Inside the Magic. Archived from the original on October 3, 2012. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
- ↑ Mongello, Lou (September 6, 2011). "Kal David (Sonny Eclipse) Interview and Walt Disney World Fact or Fiction". WDWRadio. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved September 4, 2016.