Why Birds Sing

Inspired by musician and ecophilosopher David Rothenbergs 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 worlds most eminent birdsong scientists a literary guide to birdsong in poetry a bizarre birdsongthemed art happening the creation of a new musical composition from the AfroCelt Sound System entirely made up of manipulated birdsongs and a strange musical duet at New Yorks Bronx Aviary featuring humans and birds