Episode 203 | Prehistoric Planet 2 with Anže Rozman and Kara Talve

Get ready for a riveting ride in this week's podcast episode as we delve into the mesmerizing world of original music. Hosts Christian and Jason are joined by two master composers who are also part of the remarkable music collective, Bleeding Fingers Music. Hold on to your headphones, because these composers, Kara Talve and Anže Rozman, aren't just any ordinary talents – they're the musical maestros mentored by none other than the legendary Hans Zimmer himself!

Listen to Kara and Anže discuss their inspiring symphony (no pun intended) of passion for music and film composition. Prepare to be get a little jealous as they recount the incredible privilege of being under the tutelage of Hans Zimmer. But brace yourselves for more than just a walk past memory lane; They experimented with musical instruments never invented before on their latest masterpiece, Pre-Historic Planet II.

But wait, there's a plot twist! The second half of the episode takes an unexpected turn with Christian's overdue update. Picture this: a double screening extravaganza in the vibrant setting of Ormond Beach, Florida, coupled with a serendipitous encounter with new friend, Michelle.

Then, get ready to time-travel as Christian recounts her captivating journey to Fort Campbell, KY. She unearthed treasures hidden deep within the WWII archives at the Pratt Museum that will breathe life into the "Heroes of Carentan" project. Feel the surge of excitement as Christian and Zach Callaghan craft this narrative masterpiece over the upcoming weeks.

Tune in now to experience the crescendo of creativity, mentorship, musical marvels, unexpected encounters, and the forging of epic historical tales.

Timecodes:

• Introduction of our guests. 0:00
  • Prehistoric Planet is available on Apple TV.
  • Some of the credits are incredible, including BBC's "The Universe, and the Planets" and IMAX feature "The Great Bear Rainforest" (co-composed with Hans Zimmer), and the opening title music for "Frozen Planet II."
  • Kara Talve has worked on Prehistoric Planet alongside Hans Zimmer and is principal composer on "The Simpsons."
  
  
• Kara and Anže’s background. 4:15
• Creative process for prehistoric music. 12:50
  • The creative process for the Prehistoric Planet series and how it was different from the rest of the series.
  • The idea of making instruments out of fossil materials.
  • The last instrument built for season two is the "Tricera-tone," built out of a metal triceratops fossil replica with a double bass neck.
  
  
• Nominated for an Emmy. 16:59
  • Kara talks about being nominated for an Emmy and how she was shocked and honored to be nominated by her peers.
  • Kara recommends "The Staircase" on Netflix which is about the murder trial of Michael Peterson in the mid 2000s.
  • Anze recommends "Ancient Apocalypse" on Netflix which is a docu-series about the theory of civilizations during the Ice Age.
  
  
• Advice. 20:55
  • Anze’s advice on how to make a career in Los Angeles, and why passion is the most important thing to note in any field.
  • Kara's last parting word of advice: Be personable.
  
  
• Documentary First company update. 24:55
  • Company update, “The Girl Who Wore Freedom” screening in Ormond Beach, Florida at a museum.
  
  
• Fort Campbell, Kentucky. 30:19
  • Christian went to Fort Campbell, Kentucky to do more research at the Pratt museum and met her new hero, Pat Seeling, who is the historian at the Pratt Museum.
  • A motherload of information useful for Doc First's next project , including a book from one of the heroes of the movie.
  • DocuView Déjà Vu Recommendation from Christian is “The Changing Hollywood Landscape” podcast.
  
  
• Key takeaways from the strike. 35:35
  • Companies like Disney, Amazon and Apple are not in the business of entertainment. They are in the business of advertising and selling things, solely focusing on continuing to make money.
  • Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's new production company, Equity Filmmaking, is trying to see if there is a new model.
  • The movie Oppenheimer is a must-see in theatres.
  
  

DocuView Déjà Vu Recommendations

Kara Talve: The Staircase 2004, Netflix, IMDB Link:

The Staircase (TV Mini Series 2004–2018) ⭐ 7.8 | Documentary, Crime, Drama

Anze Rozman: Ancient Apocalypse, 2002, Netflix, IMDB Link:

Ancient Apocalypse (TV Series 2022– ) ⭐ 7.3 | Documentary, History, Sci-Fi

Christian: A podcast on Fresh Air at NPR, with Terry Gross and Lucas Shaw of Bloomberg called “The Changing Hollywood Landscape”

The Changing Hollywood Landscape : Fresh Air