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Composer Jeremy Zuckerman on Scoring Avatar's Steampunk Jazz | Braving the Elements S4 Ep4 | Avatar

Composer Jeremy Zuckerman on Scoring Avatar's Steampunk Jazz | Braving the Elements S4 Ep4 | Avatar


Note: As of posting, this episode is currently restricted in the U.K. and Ireland, however, the audio version can be listened to here.

Award-winning composer and Avatarverse legend Jeremy Zuckerman returns to the Avatar: Braving the Elements podcast and joins Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) to break down his sonic approach to The Legend of Korra, especially the eerie tension of Book One’s Equalist uprising. Jeremy joins Janet and Dante to discuss Episode 3, “The Revelation,” where Korra uncovers the terrifying rise of Amon, chi-blockers, and steampunk-inspired resistance fighters. The team examines how the show’s 1920s jazz influences and rhythmic experimentation contributed to Korra’s distinctive musical identity, from moody horns to haunting motifs. Additionally, they revisit the Avatar live concert, the legacy of chi-blocking from Ty Lee to the Equalists, and why limitations in the score made Korra’s world sound more raw, real, and revolutionary in this brand-new episode.

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 – Introductions
01:09 – Meet Jeremy Zuckerman
02:25 – Avatar Concert & Dee Bradley Baker
04:15 – New Soundtrack Announcement!
05:41 – Dante’s Avatar Concert Experience
07:32 – Discovering the Sound of Korra
09:59 – Unique Instruments & Musicians
13:00 – Favorite Episode Soundtracks
15:00 – “Wang Fire’s Whimsical Moustaches”
16:37 – Jeremy’s Shinobi-Style Recap
17:46 – The Revelation
19:47 – Amon and Chi Blockers
21:32 – Clip Reaction: Korra & Mako Track Bolin
23:31 – Dante and Gambling
25:56 – Lightningbending & Gangsters
27:12 – Triads in Gangs and Music
29:46 – Clip Reaction: Amon’s Rally
31:44 – What’s Good About Amon?
34:01 – Villains in LOK vs. ATLA
35:55 – Clip Reaction: Korra Reacts to Amon
37:10 – Amon’s Power
38:01 – Did Dante Predict Correctly?
39:07 – Bolin Busking
40:17 – Iroh’s Tea Time
42:39 – Most Valuable Bending / Nonbending
45:30 – Dante’s NEXT Predictions
46:35 – Goodbyes

Enter the amazing world of Avatar through the official companion podcast, Avatar: Braving the Elements from Nickelodeon. Join hosts Janet Varney (the voice of “Korra”) and Dante Basco (the voice of “Prince Zuko”) each week as they re-watch every episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra then break down key themes, notable battles, and behind-the-scenes trivia you can’t get anywhere else. Special guests from cast members to producers join them to explore elements of the Avatarverse, including the origins of the story and how Avatar was brought to life.

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