~ The Song of the Whale ~
Posted by msterilinn on Aug 18, 2007
Did you know whales sing to each other? Humpback whales sing as a form of communication, ranging over thousands of miles of ocean. Singing is part of their Community and Social System. They will travel thousands of miles as a group, singing to each other as they go. Their songs last as long as 30 minutes and it is told that they embellish, just like Jazz musicians, to see who can improvise better than the other whales. Now that is totally cool!Male humpbacks sing to establish hierarchy as well as for navigating. Even more fascinating is the belief that whales sing as a part of their courting ritual, not to mention their competitive behaviour during mating challenges. How amazing and beautiful is that? These are beautiful and wonderful creatures… fascinating to observe and to listen to.Would you like to enjoy the Symphony of the Sea? Take a few moments and allow these amazing creatures to take you on a fantastic Journey through song…
Songs of the WhaleHawaii has several species of whales and large dolphins that make their home here, including the melon-headed, false killer and pilot whales.
Whale Watching in the Sanctuary
Sail Hawaii has some cool Trivia
As I was searching for more information about whales one of my favorite sea creatures, I decided to find out more about the sonar testing in Hawaii. It is commonly known that whales and dolphins communicate through sound waves. It stands to reason that testing of this kind may be quite stressful, harmful and even lethal to the whales and dolphins. Mid-frequency sonar used during training exercises can emit continuous sound well above 235 decibels—an intensity roughly comparable to a rocket blastoff, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a conservation nonprofit group.
This would be a tragedy of horrific proportions, and I would encourage people to get involved in protecting our fellow creatures in the world beneath the Seas.
From the mouth of babes… Tell me Why?
Posted by msterilinn on Aug 16, 2007
When I ran across this video, the song and Declan’s voice, touched my heart and gave me goosebumps. There is not much to say, just listen to the song and it speaks for itself. I would also recommend listening to this young wonders other music, as he truly sings like an Angel and is extemely talented…
Lyrics for “Tell Me Why” by Declan Galbraith
In my dream children sing a song of love for every boy and girl
The sky is blue and fields are green and laughter is the language of the world
Then I wake and all I see is a world full of people in need
Tell me why (why) does it have to be like this?
Tell me why (why) is there something I have missed?
Tell me why (why) cos I don’t understand.
When so many need somebody we don’t give a helping hand.
Tell me why?
Everyday I ask myself what will I have to do to be a man?
Do I have to stand and fight to prove to everybody who I am?
Is that what my life is for to waste in a world full of war?
Tell me why (why) does it have to be like this?
Tell me why (why) is there something I have missed?
Tell me why (why) cos I don’t understand.
When so many need somebody we don’t give a helping hand.
Tell me why?
(children) tell me why? (declan) tell me why?
(children) tell me why? (declan) tell me why?
(together) just tell me why, why, why?
Tell me why (why) does it have to be like this?
Tell me why (why) is there something I have missed?
Tell me why (why) cos I don’t understand.
When so many need somebody we don’t give a helping hand.
Tell me why (why,why,does the tiger run)
Tell me why (why why do we shoot the gun)
Tell me why (why,why do we never learn)
Can someone tell us why we let the forest burn?
(why,why do we say we care)
Tell me why (why,why do we stand and stare)
Tell me why (why,why do the dolphins cry)
Can some one tell us why we let the ocean die ?
(why,why if we’re all the same)
tell me why (why,why do we pass the blame)
tell me why (why,why does it never end)
can some one tell us why we cannot just be friends?
