A Prehistoric Sound Experience

Get ready for a mind-blowing concert experience that could transport you back to the age of dinosaurs! The groundbreaking art project, Dinosaur Choir, promises to resurrect the sounds of a primordial swamp, using unique instruments inspired by various dinosaurs. But forget about the menacing roars and think more along the lines of enchanting bellows, coos, and chirps akin to today’s birds.

The Science Behind the Sound

While visual reconstructions of dinosaurs are remarkably captivating, capturing their actual sounds poses a significant challenge. The musical renditions aim to mirror the vocalizations that might have harmonized in prehistoric settings, based on scientific insights into how dinosaurs could have communicated.

Meet the Corythosaurus

At the heart of Dinosaur Choir is the Corythosaurus—a late-Cretaceous plant-eater easily identified by its standout crest. Scientists believe it could have used this crest to produce deep, resonant sounds, potentially for attracting mates or warding off danger.

Innovative Instruments Developed

The first-ever instrument fashioned for Dinosaur Choir mimics the intricate chambers and tubes of the Corythosaurus's crest, crafted meticulously from CT scans of fossilized skulls. This innovative creation is a 3D-printed replica that merges modern technology with ancient anatomy, featuring a digital voice box and a speaker.

Interactive Sound Creation

But that’s just the beginning! Users can engage with this remarkable instrument through a cam and mic setup that captures vibrations and lip movements, customizing the sounds that resonate from the crest.

What’s Next for the Choir?

The excitement doesn’t stop with the Corythosaurus. The visionary behind this project, Courtney Brown, is already looking ahead to introduce an ankylosaur next—a heavily armored dinosaur with a surprisingly bird-like vocal apparatus recently studied in detail. Who knows what other mesmerizing sounds await us in the Jurassic symphony?