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Song of the Earth with David Attenborough
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Human music takes a wide variety of forms, from a church choir to the dulcet tones of a violin. While animal song tends to be about bonding, defending territory, and attracting mates, human music is often written to stir the emotions at events such as weddings, funerals, and religious ceremonies.