

David Rothenberg: Music in the Natural World
Jan 21, 2021
David Rothenberg, musician, philosopher, professor discusses his work recording birdsongs, playing music with birds, and exploring the relationship between music, nature, and technology. They also explore the concept of understanding and the limitations of human comprehension, animals praising, and the significance of humans in the grand universe.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Public Life
04:31 • 4min
Music Beyond Human Perception
08:43 • 20min
Birdsong: Calls vs Songs
28:38 • 8min
Understanding and the Limitations of Human Comprehension
36:48 • 6min
Animals Praising and the Spiritual Quest
42:49 • 7min
Animals Praising God and the Spiritual Aspect of Creating Music
49:21 • 16min
Exploring the Significance of Humans in the Cosmos
01:05:05 • 3min