The Lyrebird: A Documentary Study of Its Song

The Lyrebird: A Documentary Study of Its Song

produced by K. C. Halafoff, 1902-1969 (Folkways Records, 1966), 40 mins

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Field of Interest
World Music
Description

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."

Content Type
Non-music sound recording
Duration
40 mins
Format
Audio
Sub Genre
Sounds, Science & Nature
Label
Folkways Records
Producer
K. C. Halafoff, 1902-1969
Release Date
1966
Subject
World Music, Music & Performing Arts, Australia and the Pacific Islands, Australia e Ilhas do Pacífico, Australia e Islas del Pacífico, Australia
Keywords and Translated Subjects
Australia e Ilhas do Pacífico, Australia e Islas del Pacífico

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