Hear the beautiful songs of the lyrebird, long recognized as the "greatest mimic in the world," recorded near Melbourne, Australia, by ornithologist K.C. Halafoff and Peter Bruce. Extensive liner notes discuss the musical value of the lyrebird song, which "actually amounts to an orchestra administered on solo lines."
2 Explanation and Demonstration: Song - Mature Bird
3 Explanation and Demonstration: Song - Young Bird
4 Explanation and Demonstration: Dance Music
5 Explanation and Demonstration: Courting Song
6 Explanation and Demonstration: Message Reception
7 Explanation and Demonstration: Feeding Chatter
8 Analysis: Introduction
9 Analysis: Oil Can Clicks
10 Analysis: Stanza Melody
11 Analysis: Variations in Stanza Melody
12 Analysis: Multiple Calls from One Bird
13 Analysis: Group Singing
14 Analysis: Imitation
15 Analysis: Conclusion
Hear the beautiful songs of the lyrebird, long recognized as the "greatest mimic in the world," recorded near Melbourne, Australia, by ornithologist K.C. Halafoff and Peter Bruce. Extensive liner notes discuss the musical value of the lyrebird song, which "actually amounts to an orchestra administered on solo lines."
