Richard Bellis is the man behind the scores for so many popular Disney theme park attractions, from Dinosaur and Star Tours to Alien Encounter and the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. He’s an Emmy Award-winning composer whose work for The Walt Disney Company spans across decades and parks all around the world, including Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disneyland. On this episode of Notably Disney he talks about his career, compositions, and creativity, from the iconic Star Tours chimes to the subtle cues in Indiana Jones Adventure.
Learn more about Richard Bellis' music on his personal website and listen to some examples of his work on his YouTube channel.
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