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Why Birds Sing
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Why Birds Sing

Jun 19, 2007
1h 20m
★ 0.0

Overview

Inspired by musician and eco-philosopher David Rothenberg's book of the same title, this documentary explores the intriguing, charming, complex and often conflicting theories on why birds sing like they do and why humans are so attracted to the sound. The film features contributions from musicians including Laurie Anderson, Jarvis Cocker and Beth Orton; enlightening and often startling analysis from some of the world's most eminent birdsong scientists; a literary guide to birdsong in poetry; a bizarre birdsong-themed art 'happening'; the creation of a new musical composition from the Afro-Celt Sound System, entirely made up of manipulated birdsongs; and a strange musical duet at New York's Bronx Aviary, featuring humans and birds.

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Production Companies

BBC

Cast

Jarvis Cocker

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Jarvis Cocker

Laurie Anderson

Herself

Laurie Anderson

Beth Orton

Herself

Beth Orton

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