David Attenborough. The King of Documentaries. On a two disc set of seven special single episode documentaries there is one titled, “The Song of the Earth”. Regrettably, or perhaps just surprisingly, it was the last episode of the compilation that I opted to view.
When I first switched it on, my first thought was, “Well I’m sure it will provide a new insight and perspective into whatever angle or topic he has chosen to expound”. As it turns out, it now stands as one of David’s works which has left the most intimate impression on me.
In Attenborough’s trademark style, he parallels the efforts of humans and animals in life, sex and status. What is unique is that this is a brief foray into the world of music, a topic which many of us have strong interest and opinions. And he delves not only inot how these uses of sound have evolved, but also why and to wh
at purpose. Who else could so aptly parallel sources of sound, from the Skylark and Humpback Whale to Handel and Hendrix?
All I can possibly conclude is that is an absolute must see. For me, one of the high points is a conclusion drawn by David with the help of a leading Cambridge Scholar that music could have actually been one the definitve driving forces in the evolution of the mind of the Homo Sapien in becoming it the most intelligent creature on the planet.
And as David himself concludes;
When I first switched it on, my first thought was, “Well I’m sure it will provide a new insight and perspective into whatever angle or topic he has chosen to expound”. As it turns out, it now stands as one of David’s works which has left the most intimate impression on me.In Attenborough’s trademark style, he parallels the efforts of humans and animals in life, sex and status. What is unique is that this is a brief foray into the world of music, a topic which many of us have strong interest and opinions. And he delves not only inot how these uses of sound have evolved, but also why and to wh
at purpose. Who else could so aptly parallel sources of sound, from the Skylark and Humpback Whale to Handel and Hendrix?All I can possibly conclude is that is an absolute must see. For me, one of the high points is a conclusion drawn by David with the help of a leading Cambridge Scholar that music could have actually been one the definitve driving forces in the evolution of the mind of the Homo Sapien in becoming it the most intelligent creature on the planet.
And as David himself concludes;
“so now, when I listen to a Pop Concert or play the piano, hear bird song, or drop in on the sound world of the whale, with these insights into what human music and animal music share, I shall be listening with new and open ears.”
Thankyou again, David. So shall I.
Thankyou again, David. So shall I.
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