UNIVERSE OF ENERGY
LINER NOTES
1. UNIVERSE OF ENERGY (ENTRANCE PLAZA)
The last of seven groundbreaking compositions created for EPCOT Center’s Entrance Plaza. The Universe of Energy is
interpreted as a March. Referencing the primeval diorama, the unusually arranged electronic-based bridge is both
dark and appropriately dramatic before reprising the triumphantly joyous medleys of the march that not only ends the
song but also serves as the finale to EPCOT Center’s Overture.
UNIVERSE OF ENERGY
2. PRESENTED BY EXXON
A tiger’s footsteps create electronic ripples of light before jumping towards the screen, his eyes flashing into stars that
become the double XX’s of Exxon’s logo revealing a 3D Universe of Energy title emanating from a pulsing Supernova
and climaxing with the first rotation of the enormous kinetic mosaic.
3. KINETIC MOSAIC
An introduction to the elemental forms of energy and historical applications, its minimalistic electronic instrumentation dynamically sets the mood for a seriously fascinating journey that awaits us just ahead.
4. ENERGY, YOU MAKE THE WORLD GO ‘ROUND
As the song states, “Listen and you’ll hear the heartbeat of a Universe teeming with force”. The inspiringly and
emotionally poetic anthem of the pavilion that expressed the hope for new solutions to the energy problems of our
world.
5. ENERGY CREATION STORY
Revealing the creation of fossil fuels, the strange otherworldly tones of its music perfectly underscores the “dark and
mysterious past” depicted in the largest animated film ever produced.
6. ENERGY ENTR’ACTE
Welcoming us back from the violent and chaotic primeval era is the sleek and minimalistic Energy Information Center.
More than understated, this soft and relaxing musical interlude is the backdrop for an informative summary of the
topics soon to be discussed during “the next part of our show.”
7. ENERGY INFORMATION CENTER
The Problems, Challenges, and Potential Solutions to solve the perpetual Energy Crisis that we still face more than 40 years later. “Buddy” Baker’s score is appropriately rich and dynamic and surprisingly beautiful considering its serious
subject matter.
8. UNIVERSE OF ENERGY (SHOW MIX)
The Space Shuttle expends enormous amounts of energy rocketing off the planet. Its roaring motors signal the return
to Theater One that (through the use of mirrors) has been transformed into a colossal CircleVision Theater featuring
glowing abstractions of all the concepts covered during the show. The exuberantly energetic song is an optimistic
message celebrating the possibility of harnessing the entire universe of energy.
9. ENERGY EXIT MEDLEY
Our 65 Million Year Journey has come to an end. As we leave the Traveling Theater, The Universe of Energy’s theme
songs are reprised as an upbeat medley that is of an almost indefinable genre that has elements of jazz, R&B, and
Big Band.
ELLEN’S ENERGY CRISIS
10. CRISIS ATMOSPHERE
The Themes of Bruce Broughton as reinterpreted by Russell Brower. In 1996, the Dinosaur motif was expanded to the
pavilion’s exterior. Furthermore, the pavilion’s new Background Music (BGM) features an ever-present undercurrent of
primeval animal sounds foreshadowing the events inside.
11. TRAVELING THEATER
As Ellen falls asleep, we are invited into her dream on our traveling theater cars with a dramatically stirring
interpretation of the Ellen’s Energy Crisis Theme.
12. ENERGY ADVENTURE MEDLEY
The dawn of the universe to the prehistoric era and back to our time, this music-centered medley encapsulates the
journey through all the methods and potentials of unlocking the secrets to unlimited energy for tomorrow.
13. CRISIS OVERTURE
With its joyous and powerful orchestra the main theme and exit music for our journey leaves us with a sense of
optimism for a future where we WILL harness the entire Universe of Energy.
