Bug music : how insects gave us rhythm and noise /
Rothenberg, David,1962-author.
In listening to cicadas, as well as other humming, clicking, and thrumming insects, Rothenberg considers 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. He explores insect influences in classical and modern music, plays his saxophone with crickets and other insects, and confers with researchers and scientists nationwide, making a passionate case for the interconnectedness of species.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-253) and index.
In listening to cicadas, as well as other humming, clicking, and thrumming insects, Rothenberg considers 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. He explores insect influences in classical and modern music, plays his saxophone with crickets and other insects, and confers with researchers and scientists nationwide, making a passionate case for the interconnectedness of species.
The seventeen year pitch -- Mr. Fung's cricket orchestra -- What makes them dance? -- Listen outside the ear -- From El grillo to das techno -- Throat-singing with the katydids of Glynwood -- Sax and cicadas -- The opposite of terrorism.
Sound production by insects.
Insect sounds.
Nature sounds.
Nature in music.