Playing Music with Animals: Interspecies Communication of Jim Nollman with 300 Turkeys, 12 Wolves and 20 Orcas

Jim Nollman FW06118 / FX 6118

On this one-of-a-kind record, Jim Nollman showcases his experiments with "interspecies communication." Using a variety of instruments and vocalizations, Nollman improvises with turkeys, wolves, and orcas. The interactions are sometimes funny, often surprising, and always fascinating. The liner notes include essays by Nollman on his environmental theories and experiences trying to communicate with animals.
Country(s) United States
Keyword(s) Folk songs--United States; Nature; New Age music; Science
Instrument(s) Flute; Guitar; Shakuhachi; Vihuela; Violoncello; Waterphone

Year of Recording 1982
Record Label Folkways Records
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Artist Jim Nollman ; Design by Ronald Clyne ; Cover photo by Peter Thomas

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101	Froggy-Went-a-Courting (300 Turkeys)	Jim Nollman	3:45
102	Vihuela and Wolf Pack # One	Jim Nollman	2:50
103	Cello and Wolf Pack # One	Jim Nollman	1:28
104	Vihuela-Cello and Pack	Jim Nollman	1:24
105	Voices and Wolves	Jim Nollman	3:30
106	Cello and Wolf Pack # Two	Jim Nollman	2:01
107	Vihuela and Wolf Pack # Two	Jim Nollman	2:03
108	Silent Night (Ahkuhachi and Wolf)	Jim Nollman	2:12
201	Orca Pod Vocalizing	Jim Nollman	1:12
202	The Lesson	Jim Nollman	4:40
203	The Lesson Replayed	Jim Nollman	0:46
204	Orcas and Waterphone	Jim Nollman	2:52
205	Heavy Metal (Guitar/Orca)	Jim Nollman	1:48
206	Orca Reggae	Jim Nollman	1:15
207	Music to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner By (3 Flute Players and 300 Turkeys)	Jim Nollman	6:49

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