Show's Title:
On Music
Description of Theme:
What are the sounds that come to mind when one thinks of nature? Some may imagine the various sounds of blusterous winds flowing through the air, or the thunderous crash of rapid waterfalls. But probably the most familiar thing that comes to mind is the variety of sounds that come from living beings. Animal sounds have captivated the attention of their human counterparts for ages. What an average person might take for random noise might actually sound like a harmonious concert in the ears of a composer, or might serve as the everyday speech for certain species. This show will explore the various sounds produced by animals in ecological, biological and musical contexts.
Podcasts:
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| On Music Produced by Samy Al Bahra, Jay Barber, and Vinicio Ruiz Estrada;April 21, 2006 Contact: gorillaradio@hotmail.com |
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| Animal Noises in Different Countries: An Interview with Lyuba Tartova, Bulgarian student at GW The group examines how different languages in different countries around the world interpret animal noises. For example, pig noise in the US is “oink oink”, while in Bulgaria it’s “gru-gru.” Reported by Scott Maraldo; duration: 4:56 |
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Marine Mammals and Sound: Interview with Cara Horowitz, Project Attorney from the National Resources Defense Council
The group examines how dolphins and whales use sound in their daily lives to understand the world they live in. Because many marine mammals, especially whales, do not have full use of many of their other senses, they must rely on hearing to survive. Reported by Amanda Chatham; duration: 5:30 |
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| Bird Songs: An Interview with Brian Masino, avid bird watcher The group examines bird songs, particularly why and how birds produce these sounds. Reported by Nikunj Pachisia; duration: 2:36 |
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| Mammal and Ave Sounds The group examines the differences between sounds made by mammals and aves. They describe the sounds made and how they are made, as well as how the different animal groups use them for communication purposes. Reported by Hannah Cary and Kirsten Gilbert; duration: 3:22
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