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Helen	Why don't more composers use birdsong? (68* d)	Why don't more composers use birdsong?	09 Apr 18
Hi all, I've been thinking about this for some years, especially when I listen to the birdsong virtuoso of Oz, the grey butcherbird. These birds have an amazing repertoire and I have read that they can pick up on sounds around them, e.g. ringtones on phones, and incorporate them into their songs. Search for videos online for more examples of their songs. I keep wondering why composers of music don't use birdsong more as an inspiration for their music. Top 40 Bird Songs - Australia In fact, I started thinking about it again recently after listening to the tune called The Wagtail , referred to in this Mudcat thread Name this tune I know there are some tunes, which I imagine are based on the birds named e.g. The Lark in the Clear Air, or The Lark Ascending by Vaughan Williams (I haven't ever heard a lark except maybe on TV), but how many more do you know about? Are there more tunes out there that I am just not aware of? Helen

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