Cast and Crew of Why Birds Sing

Cast of
Why Birds Sing

About Why Birds Sing

  • Released on June 19, 2007

Inspired by musician and eco-philosopher David Rothenberg's book of the same title, this documentary explores the intriguing, charming, complex and often conflicting theories on why birds sing like they do and why humans are so attracted to the sound. The film features contributions from musicians including Laurie Anderson, Jarvis Cocker and Beth Orton; enlightening and often startling analysis from some of the world's most eminent birdsong scientists; a literary guide to birdsong in poetry; a bizarre birdsong-themed art 'happening'; the creation of a new musical composition from the Afro-Celt Sound System, entirely made up of manipulated birdsongs; and a strange musical duet at New York's Bronx Aviary, featuring humans and birds.

Full Cast of Why Birds Sing

Jarvis Cocker
plays Himself

Jarvis Cocker as Himself

Jarvis Branson Cocker is an English musician and radio presenter. As the founder, frontman, lyricist, and sole consis...

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Laurie Anderson
plays Herself

Beth Orton
plays Herself


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