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Bug music : how insects gave us rhythm and noise

by David Rothenberg

This work explores the theory that human rhythm, synchronisation and dance originated from insect sounds. Combining scientific research with musical collaboration, it examines insect influences on music and argues for the interconnectedness of species.

Accession 7458 ISBN 9781250005212 Publisher St. Martin's Press
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In listening to cicadas, as well as other humming, clicking, and thrumming insects, Bug Music is the first book to consider the radical notion that we humans got our idea of rhythm, synchronization, and dance from the world of insect sounds that surrounded our species over the millions of years over which we evolved. Completing the trilogy he began with Why Birds Sing and Thousand Mile Song, David Rothenberg explores a unique part of our relationship with nature and sound—the music of insects that has provided a soundtrack for humanity throughout the history of our species. Bug Music continues Rothenberg’s in-depth research and spirited writing on the relationship between human and animal music. --Goodreads

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