For the high-octane legend 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' composer Junkie XL (Tom Holkenborg) wanted a score that sounded like 'modern tribalism.' He utilized the didgeridoo, the ancient Australian wind instrument, but with a twist. He distorted the sound and mixed it with heavy heavy-metal percussion and synthesizers. The didgeridoo’s low-frequency drone provided the 'growl' of the wasteland and the roar of the engines. By using an instrument native to the film's filming location (and the original setting's lore), the score grounded the futuristic madness in ancient tradition. In a movie filled with legendary vehicles and stunts, the didgeridoo acted as a sonic anchor, reminding the audience of the primal, survivalist nature of the story. It showed how a traditional instrument can be reinvented for a modern action legend.