Musician Turns Bird Calls Into Heavy Metal Breakdowns

Comedic musician Tom McGovern, who previously recorded a modified version of “Jack and Diane”, quite skillfully turned various bird calls into stripped-down heavy-metal breakdowns, mimicking each with his guitar. McGovern used bird footage shot by wildlife photographer Navarre Marshall.

Turning bird calls into breakdowns

Drummer El Estepario Siberiano incorporated his own breakdowns into McGovern’s mix.

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Lori Dorn
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