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Why Birds Sing: A Journey into the Mystery of Bird Song by David RothenbergBirds of A Feather
The son of Sam said was convinced to kill by a neighbor’s talking dog. Thankfully, collaborating with animals has sometimes led to happier results. Exposure to the musical languages of birds convinced jazz composer David Rothenberg to author a new book and recording, Why Birds Sing: A Journey into the Mystery of Bird Song. Rothenberg traveled the globe, spending years playing against the sounds of bird songs, and marveling at their interactive abilities. He joins us today on the show. Also on the program, the Guarneri String Quartet has entered its fourth decade as a much heralded classical quartet. They are in New York for a series of events to mark their milestone. The Guarneri’s Arnold Steinhardt and Peter Wiley will be in to explain how the quartet has lasted longer than most marriages, and what one can expect at instrumental anniversary parties.
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The Ill Effects of Urban Noise
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Soundcheck received an overwhelming response to our segment on the effects of urban noise. So much so that Arline Bronzaft decided to address the feedback. Listen to the original segment and read Bronzaft's response.
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