Bonobo, alongside jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington and EDM producer Floating Points, collaborated with renowned anime director ShinichirÅ Watanabe on his latest series, Lazarus. Known for integrating music into the essence of his works, Watanabe sought input from these artists, valuing their distinct sounds to craft the seriesâ ambitious soundscape. Bonobo discussed his initial contact with Watanabe and his creative process, underscoring how he was inspired by detailed character breakdowns that informed his musical contributions, highlighting the immersive universe of Lazarus.
"It was actually a couple of years ago, he reached out to me. I think we were just mutually fans of each other's work... he would love me to contribute some music to it."
"I think this would have been early 2023 when he reached out. Yeah, it was just a conceptual thing. He sent me this PDF with the breakdown of all the characters..."
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