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Dino-Score: The Music of the Jurassic Park Franchise | The Music of Beyond the Gates w/ Caleb Burnett

Welcome to The Jurassic Park Podcast! In episode 290, we hear from Caleb Burnett with another installment of Dino-Score: The Music of the Jurassic Park Franchise. Caleb is back to discuss his work on Beyond the Gates, creating the score for the monthly merch reveal project from Jurassic Outpost, Mattel and Target. Sit back, relax and ENJOY this episode of The Jurassic Park Podcast!

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Today in Fandom History: June 11

Fandom: Movies

June 11, 1982, E.T. was released to theaters. Today is the Stephen Spielberg film’s 40th birthday. It became a beloved classic from it’s release. Helped in no short part by John Williams excellent score and the surprisingly good acting skills of it’s young cast, the flick has become a pop culture paragon, being referenced in everything from to Reece’s Pieces commercials to Friends to Stranger Things early episodes. Certain quotes from it are just famous. For instance “phone home”, “Be good”, and “The ultimate promise”. The movie was awarded four Oscars, five more nominations, four Saturn’s, two Golden Globes, and four young artist awards, three of which were awarded to each individual child star. I actually have a confession to make about this movie. I’m an aspiring film buff who has sought mental refuge in movies from a young age, and I have good knowledge or 80′s movies because they were just better (for reasons I can explain at a later date when I have more time), but I only JUST had my first viewing of ET. As in June 11, 2022, starting at 7:50 p.m. And it was phenomenal. John Williams and Spielberg just ruled 80s cinema, knocking it out of the park every damned time. I also have this fairly odd fascination and love of the movie effects. I love practical effects, puppetry for creatures, and the more simple visuals compared to nowadays showboat-y style (not that I’m not taken away by todays, but sometimes it’s just comforting to look to the basics), and this movie delivered in all regards. Happy 40th E.T. the Extra Terrestrial.

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June 11, 1993, Jurassic Park was released to theaters, and all the dinosaur kids (me) screamed in delight. I was the little kid cooing at the cuteness of the dinosaurs as they ripped into human flesh. They were just scaly little babies! This film would spark a franchise with it’s supposed final film having come out just days ago, but this one is undoubtedly the best. Once again, John William and Steven Spielberg came through as the Lennon and McCartney of the music industry, giving us a beautiful movie with one of the single most enchanting scores I have ever heard. The dinosaurs in the film are just amazing! Just magical enough to impart to you the significance of the ideas in the film without taking you out of the flick itself and rooting it’s concept in science and a plot all taken from Michael Crichton’s novel (which I recommend). I still remember seeing the dinosaurs for the first time and my little childhood dino-obsessed mind being completely blown away. And putting it to William’s score put me, and continues to put me, close to tears upon each rewatch. The movie received three Oscars, two BAFTAs, four Saturn’s, five ACCA’s, and three Young Artists Awards, two of which went to the films two child stars. Happy 29th birthday Jurassic Park.

Today just kicked ass in the movie world. Ferris Bueller was also released this day, but the post was already getting to be too long so I had to cut it.

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What Jurassic Park Taught Me About Personal Finance

*Jurassic Park movie and book spoilers below*

There has always been something thrilling and enticing to me about dinosaurs.

They seem like a fantasy, but they were real-life monsters that actually walked this earth. And, though they are terrifying, there's something attractive about them too. They seem to threaten humanity as the dominant species, even from their extinction — reminding us that we're lucky to have made it this far.

The Jurassic Park franchise, especially the first movie, does an incredible job of capturing this idea and sharing it with its global Hollywood audience.

I've always been a dinosaur junkie. Growing up in the early 1990s, I was too young to catch the theatrical release of Spielberg's Jurassic Park movie. I had my fair share of dinosaur pop-up books and action figures though.

Later, I had full-on kids' dinosaur encyclopedias. In high school, I finally watched all of the Jurassic Park movies (the first 3 that were out, at the time) and I read both of the Michael Crichton books. This inspired a years-long period of Michael Crichton fandom and science fiction consumption.

Now, I write a blog about early retirement. I'm realizing that many of the moments that make the original movie so special also apply to personal finance. Maybe my nerd colors are showing, but I feel a similar sense of intrigue and excitement when it comes to financial planning.

Here's why Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park movie applies to personal finance and means more to me than being just CGI and sharp teeth.

There’s a Sense of Excitement and Possibilities

The opening sequences of both the Jurassic Park book and movie build tension and excitement about the possibility of the dinosaurs. Could scientists really achieve this dino re-boot? And if so, should they? The plot has viewers asking themselves these questions, both in the fictional movie realm and in real life.

When our archaeologist heroes finally arrive at Isla Nublar with dozens of the re-born creatures in full view, it's an iconic scene in cinematic history. Groundbreaking CGI (that still holds up decently well, considering its age) and an extraordinary music score from John Williams solidify the sense of wonder and was truly unprecedented for 1993 viewers. The main theme still gives me goosebumps, even today.

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In the movie, the paleontologists, kids, and businesspeople alike (especially John Hammond) experience moments of joy and awe at the sight of the living dinosaurs. I like that both Crichton and Spielberg showed these people across a spectrum of ages and backgrounds — everyone is in awe of the dinosaurs, at least in some way.

The first time the significance of investing and financial independence “clicks” can feel the same way. The compound growth of your investments is an immensely powerful force. It's awe-inspiring. Financial independence can create simultaneous control and flexibility with your time. And, like the appeal of dinosaurs, personal finance affects everyone.

Over the past millennia, the concept of financial independence or retirement didn't exist until relatively recently. The ability to dictate your own schedule and priorities is a thrilling concept that, like the Jurassic Park movie, is really unprecedented in human history.

Be Skeptical — Bad Guys Take Advantage of Good People

In Jurassic Park, bioengineering company InGen seems to be motivated primarily by corporate greed. InGen has developed a groundbreaking technique that lets them harvest dino DNA and fill in the gaps so they can create healthy dino eggs.

Rather than using this technology exclusively for research or gradual entrepreneurship, the company goes all-in and develops a theme park attraction with about a dozen species (including ferocious carnivores). Any viewer or reader could sense that something was bound to go wrong.

In the book, and many of Crichton's other novels, there's an even stronger tone of warning. Crichton's stories repeatedly suggest that corporations are bound to take major risks to achieve possible profits, even at the expense of human lives and society as a whole. This worldview may sound extreme, but it's certainly a valid concern in today’s technological and business climates.

From early on, Jeff Goldblum's Ian Malcolm was skeptical that the Jurassic Park experiment would go according to plan.

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Similarly, you need to maintain a level of skepticism and awareness when it comes to your investments and financial products.

Many people in the financial services industry are not obligated to act in the individual's best interest. Often, investments and insurance products are sold with huge fees and expenses that seriously reduce the benefit of the product. Customers need to be informed and very careful when making investment and insurance decisions.

You Need to Prepare for the Unpredictable

The Ian Malcolm character is a mathematician and he famously specializes in chaos theory, which the movie references multiple times. Chaos theory “seeks to explain the effect of seemingly insignificant factors. Chaos theory is considered by some to explain chaotic or random occurrences.”

Very small, unpredictable factors can cause ripple effects that lead to significant results.

The Malcolm character acts as the voice of author Michael Crichton — the voice of caution and reason in the face of the greedy, hasty InGen corporation. Through the plot, Malcolm is proven correct as the park's plans unravel and the death count grows.

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Many of chaos theory's implications can be applied to personal finance, too. Seemingly small or isolated events can lead to major changes in your own financial situation or in the global economy. So, it's best to be cautious and be prepared. Be aware of the risk and manage it. Some of the best ways to do this are to increase your financial literacy, diversify your investments, or make the retirement transition more gradual and strategic through semi-retirement.

Don't Go at it Alone

As a bit of a corollary to the chaos theory takeaway, the Jurassic Park movie shows the danger in avoiding or disregarding expert input. None of the scientist consultants in the movie were comfortable with InGen's plans for resurrecting dinos. InGen was blinded by their own greed and John Hammond, specifically, was blinded by his own enthusiasm — even though the movie portrays him as good-natured, in a way.

In the book, Hammond is killed by the dinosaurs and it takes more of a righteous punishment tone, due to his lack of caution in designing and managing the park.

The Jurassic Park heroes (Malcolm, the paleontologists, and the kids) make it out of the park alive, thanks to their sober critical thinking and problem-solving abilities — skills that InGen lacked.

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In the same way, it's incredibly valuable to not approach your finances completely on your own. Seek professional input from a fiduciary advisor, if you have questions. Engage with the personal finance blogging community to encourage you on your journey towards financial independence. If you have savvy friends or family members, ask for their advice too when you're not sure how to move forward. You will develop your own sense of what advice is right and wrong. You'll be encouraged, and you'll realize that if a financial product seems too good to be true, it probably is.

It's Not About Dinosaurs (or a Big Bank Account)

The Jurassic Park movie masquerades as a prehistoric thriller, full of monsters and sci-fi-induced adrenaline. But really, as Crichton intended it, it was a cautionary tale. Jurassic Park is about the evils and selfishness of big business, the imperfections of humanity, and a lack of understanding and respect for other life and for the earth's history.

Likewise, personal finance isn't just about running up a high score in your retirement account. Progressing towards financial independence is about higher values that it can unlock — controlling your own future, self-actualization, flexibility, and creating a life that's in line with your own values and goals.

Maybe I'm just a dinosaur and money nerd, but I love seeing the parallels between these two topics. There's something beautiful that the Crichton books, the original film, and the financial independence movements all share — humble reminders of the best and worst of what we can be as humans.

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Dino-Score: The Music of the Jurassic Park Franchise | Jurassic World Dominion's Score w/ Caleb Burnett

Welcome to The Jurassic Park Podcast! In episode 282, we present Dino-Score: The Music of the Jurassic Franchise with Caleb Burnett. We discuss the released teases of Jurassic World Dominion’s score, along with the images revealed on social media from the recording session. Sit back, relax and ENJOY this episode of The Jurassic Park Podcast!

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Dino-Score: The Music of the Jurassic Park Franchise | Theme Park Background Music w/ Caleb Burnett

Welcome to The Jurassic Park Podcast! In episode 295, We discuss some recent news surrounding The Lost World novel and Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous Season 4. Also, Caleb Burnett returns for another edition of Dino-Score: The Music of the Jurassic Park Franchise! We join up to discuss Theme park background music from Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Hollywood. Sit back, relax and ENJOY this episode of The Jurassic Park Podcast!

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The Music of Jurassic Park! Introducing Two New Segments with Caleb Burnett | Episode 209

Welcome to The Jurassic Park Podcast! In episode 209, we head out into our catch all Site B segment with Brad and Caleb Burnett to introduce a brand new segment or two all pertaining to the music of the Jurassic franchise! It’s been a long time coming, but we are finally covering the music as in depth as we can. You’ll have to stay tuned to the end of the segment in this episode to hear the two new segments we will be producing! Sit back, relax and ENJOY this episode of The Jurassic Park Podcast!

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REVIEW: Jurassic World Live Tour from Feld Entertainment!

Note: We were invited by Feld Entertainment to preview Jurassic World Live Tour ahead of the debut in Columbus, Ohio.

As a Jurassic fan, it’s not often that we get to discuss new canonical material, but now that Jurassic World Live Tour has been seen before fans, we can now add it to the list. Canon is the key here. So much of the excitement surrounding this show for the superfans is the amount of world building potential, the characters added to the universe and the implications for the future of the franchise. We can safely say that this show excels on so many fronts and is a welcome addition to the Jurassic universe (five films, plus The Evolution of Claire novel). The directors of this show, Dan Shipton and Ross Nicholson, whom we’ve spoken with extensively, have done the work necessary to make this a show for a wide audience, but also, a show the superfans can appreciate.

Jurassic World Live Tour sinks its claws with the introduction of the main characters - Dr. Kate Walker and the Troodon (dinosaur), Jeanie. The Jurassic franchise, especially of late with the Jurassic World series of films, excels by balancing human and dinosaur character elements. Jurassic World Live Tour borrows that formula by introducing us to the rough and tumble scientist, Dr. Kate Walker, the Jurassic World employee devoted to studying the emotional state of dinosaurs. Dr. Kate and her team work with Jeanie due to her intellectual capacity, something the Velociraptors have embodied since day one of this franchise. Troodons are considered to be one of the smartest dinosaurs, so that makes Jeanie the perfect candidate for the program Dr. Kate enacts to study intellect and emotional states in the dinosaurs. Following Dr. Kate Walker and Jeanie throughout this story can be narrowed down to these three words - caring, emotional and adventurous. These two are the hook you need to be invested in the storyline.

It needs to be screamed from the top row of the arena that this show works as well as it does due to the casting of Madison Embrey as Dr. Kate Walker and of course the performers who maneuver and operate Jeanie. Without the level of believability that these actors bring to their roles, we would never buy that relationship between human and dinosaur. Jessica Ferris, the casting director, and the casting team did wonders connecting these roles to the people who filled the shoes. 

Outside of the two leads, there is a wide cast of characters stretching from loyal ACU members, to doting scientists and doe-eyed interns, all of which play integral roles in the show. The supporting cast is wonderful. Yes, some introductions are over the top - I’m looking at you Chad - but that doesn’t demean the performances by any means. This is a live show. You can expect the actors to project and overemphasize their performance in a room where they need to reach each and every audience member. So, while some introductions may seem exaggerated, the characters are endearing. It’s easy to make a connection to each one through comedy, sentimentality and integration into the overall story. 

Just like any other Jurassic tale, we have a set of villains in this story that share a few connections with other characters from the franchise. You have the brains behind the science, Dr. Bordoff and you have the heavy, Kurt Reed. Kurt is the mustache twirling evildoer behind the scenes name-dropping characters from past films, setting himself firmly within the cast of characters. Mr. Reed runs the operation that sees a swarm of mercenaries battling with Dr. Kate Walker and company throughout the entirety of the show. Some of the best action comes from moments of despair forced by the villains. A big commendation to the stunt crew on Jurassic World Live Tour, as they brought every aspect necessary to make this show explosive. There is never a dull moment when you have to choose which action to focus your attention on. At any one time, you’ll see fight sequences, dino battles, vehicle stunts and trust me, more. You’ll want to see everything else in store for this ensemble on the area floor. 

As mentioned in the opening, Jurassic World Live Tour does wonders for the ravaging Jurassic fanbase out there. Throughout the show, character references, dropped hints and incredible set pieces help to world build the Jurassic franchise. We visit places we never expected and we are able to connect dots we’ve only speculated about in the past. It really is a dream for those who embrace this story and set it alongside the stories we already know and love. At no time did the show feel disconnected from the ongoing story, nor did it have any canon breaking moments. Frank Marshall viewed the show a few days before our screening and ensured the canon is intact. This story works perfectly as a follow up to Jurassic World and certainly takes on some of the more outlandish threads from that film. At times it can feel like a cartoon version of a Jurassic story, but it honestly makes it all the more fun. Yes, the show has moments of heavy handed dialogue, but the performers sell it 100%. Some characters are more cartoony than others, but they’ve certainly earned their characteristics by never sacrificing their role for the sake of a plot point or joke. Despite some feeling more real than others, the writing works well to ground each of these characters together in the same world, working together. 

One way to keep this story “Jurassic” is to include the music we’ve come to know and love. Throughout Jurassic World Live Tour, you’ll hear music from up and down the franchise in new and interesting ways. It was extremely fun to hear the scores we’ve been listening to for ages orchestrated in a completely new way. Each element they brought from previous film scores fit the instances they were used and really highlighted the exact action you were seeing on the show floor. Not only were some cues pulled directly from their scores, new cues were created by composer Tim Williams to complete the story. Hopefully we’ll be able to at least hear these cues in full some day, as they were glorious. 

How have we gotten this far and barely talked about the dinosaurs? This show has seen a ton of comparison to Walking With Dinosaurs, rightfully so, as both shows present dinosaurs in their full scale. We’ve also seen the obvious comparison to the works of Jurassic World: The Exhibition and Universal Studios Parks & Resorts. Unlike many of those options, Jurassic World Live Tour brings to life the full CG renders of a Jurassic dinosaur to the stage, right before our eyes. This is most prevalent when discussing the massive Tyrannosaurus Rex animatronic. This is no generic Rex. You get to see the exact model of the Rex you know and love from Jurassic Park, Jurassic World and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. It’s a beauty to behold. At times the animatronics can be a bit rigid, but the session we viewed was early on, before debuting to the public. For instance, the opening scene is supposed to give you that sense of awe and wonder, like the films, but instead, you noticed the rigidity of the creature. Later on in the show, that same creature was beautiful, so it’s very dependent on the moment. Despite feeling a little mechanical, at no time did it take away from the excellence of the experience. It’s a feat to get these machines operating in the first place. Again, they notified us the animatronics would be a bit rigid, as the show was working out the kinks. 

Besides giant mechanical beasts, human performers are also part of the dinosaur team as Dinoteers. Dinoteers don the dino-suits, complete with mechanical heads, necks, arms and more, bringing to life many of the smaller dinosaurs throughout the show. With these suits, you can see the dinosaur legs and the human actor’s legs roaming around the stage. For some, this is a deal breaker, but the style of suit used here helps the performer excel in bringing that dinosaur to life. Each and every Dinoteer brought these dinosaurs to life in a way that felt real and emotional. After testing out the rigs during the media day, this is no easy task. The dinosaurs are extremely difficult to master and that speaks volumes to the team behind the scenes and the performers hard work. The bond between different dinosaurs and dinosaurs with humans was elegant, intense and thrilling. 

Jurassic World Live Tour gives Jurassic fans something valuable to think upon in between films. This is not just some run of the mill stunt show; for the Jurassic franchise, this is expertly crafted to be as important an element as any of the film. It’s exciting to see a company like Feld Entertainment treat the Jurassic franchise with the respect it deserves, and truly give fans of the movie series one of the best stories since the late nineties. NBC Universal should be proud of this partnership with Feld Entertainment, because they have done it right - they’ve made the fans happy.

Final image by Brad Jost, All others by Feld Entertainment.

Written by: Brad Jost