In the spring of 2013 the cicadas in the North Eastern United States emerged from their seventeen year cycle - the longest gestation period of any animal. In listening to cicadas, as well as other humming, clicking, and thrumming insects, Bug Music is the first book to consider the radical notion that we humans got our idea of rhythm, synchronization, and dance from the world of insect sounds that surrounded our species over the millions of years over which we evolved. Completing the trilogy he began with Why Birds Sing and Thousand Mile Song, David Rothenberg explores a unique part of our relationship with nature and sound - the music of insects that has provided a soundtrack for humanity throughout the history of our species.

About the Author
David Rothenberg is a writer, musician, and philosopher, most interested in how humanity is connected with the natural world. He has explored this connection in music and words, in recordings, books, lectures and performances.


Book Information
ISBN 9781250045058
Author David Rothenberg
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint St Martin's Press
Publisher St Martin's Press
Weight(grams) 378g
Dimensions(mm) 208mm * 139mm * 19mm