The Bird Song

This update of a Folksong first published in a book called ‘Songs from the Hills of Vermont’ in 1919, has everything you would expect from a folksong, but it is supported by a wonderfully sparse piano part that really helps to put the narrative at the forefront.

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Credits

Music by:
Nico Muhly
Text by:
Anon. Taken from 'The Bird's Counting Song' from 'The Songs of the Hills of Vermont'

Performance track

Singers:
National Youth Choir of Great Britan Girls' Youth Choir
Conductor:
Rachel Staunton
Accompanist:
Dan Moriyama

Backing track

Piano Backing Tracks:
Nathan Williamson

Song Details

Genre:
Folksong
Tempo:
Moving Crotchet = 96
Time Signature:
4/4 and 3/2
Key Signature:
G Minor
Tonality:
Minor
Range:
D4 - F5
Piano Supporting Melody:
No