In 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' the quote 'My name is Max. My world is fire and blood' opens the film. While the score is famous for drums and guitars, Junkie XL used a massive gong to represent the 'silence' and 'emptiness' of the wasteland. By striking the gong and then digitally reversing or slowing down the sound, he created a shimmering, metallic atmosphere that felt both beautiful and dead. The gong's massive resonance mirrored the vast, uncaring desert. This choice showed how a traditional percussion instrument can be digitally manipulated to define the atmosphere of a modern movie legend, making the sparse, survival-focused dialogue feel more weighty and impactful.