Raptor Violin? Hadro Cello? Triserachord? Fat Rex? These are real instruments crafted out of fossils, bones, and traditional string instruments. How better to bring the sound of dinosaurs into the 21st century? In this episode we continue our look into innovative composition in our conversation with composers Kara Talve and Anže Rozman. They, working alongside Hans Zimmer at the Bleeding Fingers Music Composers Collective, had the unique challenge of creating music to underscore Apple TV+’s Prehistoric Planet. Kara and Anže join Christine to talk about the incredible innovation and imagination behind the music.

Topics include:

-Designing instruments out of fossils and bones

-Improvisation and Composition when you’re not sure what your instrument will sound like

-Inspiration and Growth that comes from Collaboration

-Bleeding Fingers and the benefits of a composer collective

-The workload of a full-time composer

-Advice to aspiring composers