Gros Morne - the Bones of the Earth

The Bones of the Earth was commissioned by Parks Canada as visitor interpretation for Gros Morne National Park in in western Newfoundland.

Gros Morne National Park has been called the Galapagos of geology - visitors go to the Galapagos to experience the wonder of biology and the theory of evolution; visitors to Gros Morne experience first-hand the wonder of geology and the theory of plate tectonics. It is the site of one of the world's best illustrations of plate tectonics in action.

Featuring the poetry of Don McKay, traditional Newfoundland music performed by Daniel Payne, Jean Hewson and Christina Smith, and original music and sound design by Paolo Pietropaolo and Chris Brookes based on field recordings made in Gros Morne.

Produced 2010 for Parks Canada

Broadcast version on CBC Radio "Ideas" May 2011

First broadcast: ABC "Classic FM" Dec. 12, 2001.