Dancing With The Cranes
In the 1400's the common crane became extinct in Britain. They had all been eaten. Then, with habitat reduction and moor drainage, there was no where for the cranes to live. Apart from a significant area of wetlands in Somerset.
Between 2010 and 2014, 93 cranes were hand reared and then released on to the Somerset levels. There are now 48 breeding pairs in Britain, most of which are on the Somerset levels. I am fortunate to be able to wake to the sound of these cranes most days, and to watch them on the moors behind my house.
It's not often we are given a second chance!! Lets not mess this up.
My thanks as always goes to the inspiration that is Mel Reeves.
As mentioned on the other site, I absolutely love this Julie. It’s fantastic in every way x
Hi Julie. What a gorgeous song. Love the renaissance feel to it, the performance and music are spot on. Very clever video as well. Loved it.
Thank you Rebecca and Graham. We really appreciate your comments.
As I’ve already said on FB, a great song, beautifully arranged and performed, totally meets the brief, and a fantastic animation. And it gets a vote from me!
Really lovely!
Thanks Paul and Alma, I really appreciate your comment. ?
This is seriously good in every aspect, Julie. Long after this monthly challenge is gone, people need to keep hearing and seeing this. Your passion for the cranes & your music shines through. Xx
Awwwwww thanks Suzanne, what lovely feedback. We really appreciate it. xx
Beautiful tune and singing! I like the little guitar instrumental. How did you create the video?
Thank you Tracy. I made the video by painting all the parts and backdrops and used stop frame animation to put it together.
Absolutely fabulous in both music and the whole production Julie!
Thanks Cath ??
Absolutely lovely Julie – so atmospheric and a wonderful theme.
Thank you Alan 🙂
This is lovely – it reminds me of some ethereal theme tune to a series
Well that last comment made no sense.
What I meant to say – it evokes for me some ethereal theme tune to a TV series from the 70s. Not that it reminds me of any one, but it just has that vibe.
Thanks David. I didn’t watch much TV apart from Scoobie Doo in the 70’s. ???