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Author Roland Betancourt Levers New Insights in "Disneyland and the Rise of Automation"

In the new book Disneyland and the Rise of Automation: How Technology Created the Happiest Place on Earth, scholar Dr. Roland Betancourt deconstructs how Walt’s original family park served as a foundational space for automation during a time when humans increasingly relied on technology for many of their needs and desires. This well-researched title from Princeton University Press explores how many of Disneyland’s foundational attractions have relied on sophisticated technologies to make modern mechanical magic. Dr. Betancourt is Chancellors’ Professor in the Department of Art History at the University of California, Irvine. On this episode we discuss the book’s development and content.  Learn more about the book on the Princeton University Press website [https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691255873/disneyland-and-the-rise-of-automation?srsltid=AfmBOopFSTPjqCuhqqsGmgzlu2eOR-zxTdrvaXTmzmYaaQr9fq7H5-Kr]. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Bluesky @drnachman [https://bsky.app/profile/drnachman.bsky.social] and Instagram @drnachman [https://www.instagram.com/drnachman/], subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com [notablydisney@gmail.com]  New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first Tuesday of each month.

Composer Mark Isham Discusses "Eight Below" Turning 20 Years and His Accomplished Career

Legendary composer Mark Isham has, for decades, provided some of the most dynamic film scores of our time with his distinct style that has drawn on many styles, including jazz and electronic music. His association with Disney dates back to 1983 with Never Cry Wolf and he has since crafted a number of scores for the Mouse House, from ABC’s long-running and critically-acclaimed Once Upon a Time series to movies like Miracle, Togo, and Invincible. The Emmy and Grammy award-winning composer holds an Academy Award nomination for A River Runs Through It and a Golden Globe nomination for Nell. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Eight Below, a stirring score that is a focal points for today’s conversation, in which he chats with host Brett Nachman about his career trajectory, composing process, and many of his beloved projects. Learn more about Mark's work on his website: MarkIshamMusic.com [https://isham.com]. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Bluesky @drnachman [https://bsky.app/profile/drnachman.bsky.social] and Instagram @drnachman [https://www.instagram.com/drnachman/], subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com [notablydisney@gmail.com]  New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first Tuesday of each month.

Composer Cyrus Reynolds Builds a Powerful Score for "Disneyland Handcrafted"

Recently debuting on Disney+ the documentary Disneyland Handcrafted spectacularly shows the development of Walt’s original family park in compelling fashion by storied filmmaker Leslie Iwerks. Layered into this amazing documentary is the music of composer Cyrus Reynolds, who crafts compelling and epic orchestrations that evoke rich emotion out of its listeners. On this episode of Notably Disney Cyrus talks about his background and music that is featured in Disneyland Handcrafted, as well as the release of his new album! Check out Cyrus' work at CyrusReynoldsMusic.com [https://www.cyrusreynoldsmusic.com] and his new album entitled Provenance of Dreaming. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Bluesky @drnachman [https://bsky.app/profile/drnachman.bsky.social] and Instagram @drnachman [https://www.instagram.com/drnachman/], subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com [notablydisney@gmail.com]  New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first Tuesday of each month.

Author Stephen Hall Dispenses Knowledge in "A Spoonful of Sugar: The Story of the Upjohn Pharmacy in Disneyland"

In the earliest days of Disneyland, guests could visit a replica of a pharmacy on Main Street, replete with artifacts and exhibits. In the new book A Spoonful of Sugar: The Story of the Upjohn Pharmacy in Disneyland author and historian Stephen Hall pours out lots of new knowledge about how the Upjohn Pharmacy worked with Disney to create this special spot in the Happiest Place on Earth. It’s an intricate and insightful new title from The Old Mill Press. Listen in to find out how this pharmacy replica in Disneyland provided fun finds and facts about pharmacy life to millions of Guests. Purchase a copy of A Spoonful of Sugar from The Old Mill Press [https://theoldmillpress.com/product/a-spoonful-of-sugar-the-story-of-the-upjohn-pharmacy-in-disneyland/] or wherever you find books. Check out more about The Coit Museum of Pharmacy & Health Sciences [https://museum.pharmacy.arizona.edu] at the University of Arizona to check out the Upjohn Pharmacy collection in person! Feel free to reach out to Brett via Bluesky @drnachman [https://bsky.app/profile/drnachman.bsky.social] and Instagram @drnachman [https://www.instagram.com/drnachman/], subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com [notablydisney@gmail.com]  New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first Tuesday of each month.

Deconstructing "Tron" Music with Jonathan Goodman

For some movies, the music is as much of a character as the figures we see on screen. In the case of the three installments of Tron, the score represents one of the most core elements. Whether Wendy Carlos’ work in the original 1982 film, Daft Punk’s and Joseph Trapanese’s contributions for Tron: Legacy, or what we heard from Nine Inch Nails for Tron: Ares, each is a product of their time and also has an amazing ability to envelop us. Today on Notably Disney host Brett Nachman brings on Jonathan Goodman of the Music Behind the Magic podcast to talk about the Tron scores! Check out the Music Behind the Magic podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about the podcast on its website [https://www.musicbehindthemagic.com]. Follow Jonathan on Instagram (@musicbehindthemagic [https://www.instagram.com/musicbehindthemagic/]) and join the Music Behind the Magic community on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/musicbehindthemagic/]. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Bluesky @drnachman [https://bsky.app/profile/drnachman.bsky.social] and Instagram @drnachman [https://www.instagram.com/drnachman/], subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com [notablydisney@gmail.com]  New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first Tuesday of each month.