Everydog Has His Day
Zookeeper Podcast #4
Share a dog's dream in this live action and stop-motion short film. The soundtrack is "Gnossienne #1" by Erik Satie, performed by the Switch Zoo Animal Orchestra.
The lead instrument is a blend of a kestrel falcon and gibbon monkey, punctuated with a reedy goose bark. The snare drum is a composite of burning firewood, a shrike and a crackle of thunder. A lion snarl, a cougar snarl and a wildcat snarl blend to mimic a bass drum. The breathy, screeching trumpet-like three note refrain that ends each verse is a gibbon monkey.
Two Works by Erik Satie
This performance of Erik Satie's "Gymnopedie #1" and "Gnossienne #3" is created entirely from animal voices, with photos by renowned nature photographer Ansel Adams.
The performers are: Blackbird, Calf, Cats, Mourning Dove, Frog, Mosquito, Nightingale, Tawny Owl, Pigeon, Rooster, Sea Lion, Swan, and Wolf. The animal performance was arranged by Guy Spataford, who also created the video.
Click here to hear the performance | Click here to hear the individual animals
Fur Elise
The sounds of a loon, two owls, cat, wood stork and cuckoo are the sole musical instruments in this furry arrangement of the classic, "Fur Elise," composed by Ludwig van Beethoven.
Dance of the Sugar Plum Furry
The Switch Zoo Animal Orchestra presents a unique holiday concert as they chirp, squawk and bleat “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” in this musical Christmas card.
The classic from Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite" is performed entirely by animals, who are identified on the screen during their first appearance.
The Sounds of Switch Zoo
The animals in Switch Zoo have a lot to say (and sing). Using this interactive map, you can hear sounds from many locations in the zoo.
Sound Match Game
For more fun with animal sounds... Can you recognize the animals from the sounds they make?
Click
here to play the Sound Match Game
and find out!
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