The Song of the Earth
Synopsis
Is there a connection between animal sounds and the music that humans create? Using a surprising and wide variety of evidence from the animal kingdom -- including the humpback whale, the lyre bird, the siamang gibbon and the great reed warbler -- Sir David Attenborough seeks to prove that the origions of music lie in territory, emotion and sex.
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- Director
- Grant Sonnex
- Screenplay & Story
- David Attenborough, Grant Sonnex
- Original Title
- The Song of the Earth
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
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Grant Sonnex
David Attenborough, Grant Sonnex
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Grant Sonnex
Director
David Attenborough
Writer
Grant Sonnex
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What is The Song of the Earth about?
Is there a connection between animal sounds and the music that humans create? Using a surprising and wide variety of evidence from the animal kingdom -- including the humpback whale, the lyre bird, the siamang gibbon and the great reed warbler -- Sir David Attenborough seeks to prove that the origions of music lie in territory, emotion and sex.
Who directed The Song of the Earth?
The Song of the Earth was directed by Grant Sonnex.
Who stars in The Song of the Earth?
The principal cast of The Song of the Earth includes David Attenborough, Katy Payne.
When was The Song of the Earth released and how long is it?
The Song of the Earth was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 49m.