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The story of Darwin’s “Tremendous Journey” on the Beagle and what happened afterwards. "This is the original version of the Mister Darwin song written in 2004. If you'd like to download the special version of the song written for Kew's Great Plant Hunt, please search on the site for "Botanical Mister Darwin". Thank you!"

Four Billion Years

A moving plea for humans to take care of Earth and its life-forms.

Taxonomy

A waltz-time mnemonic for the taxonomic divisions - Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.

Mutate

Applauds the achievements of mutation, evolution's driving force.

Living Light

Scintillating piano arpeggios accompany a word-picture of life forms that glow with their own light.

Hedgehog

A chilly hibernation theme melts into a warm melody, evoking the hedgehog's awakening to the spring sunshine.

Queen Bee

Stripy monarch’s determination to found a new hive expressed in a stirring chorus worthy of Motown.

Botanical Mr Darwin

This is the special botanical version of the song Mister Darwin, written for Kew's Great Plant Hunt. If you'd like to download the original version of the song, written in 2004, please go to page one of Songs section. Thank you!"

Lake

Evocative tale of cichlid fish evolving into hundreds of different species in Africa’s great lakes as water levels change over time.

Swallow

Moody migration tango leading to a relaxed swallow’s song as it flies from Africa to Britain.

Great Plant Hunt

All 19 plant species from Kew’s Project celebrated in song.

93 Million Miles Away

A pacy race through the story of our closest star.

Moon

An atmospheric evocation of the Moon's desolation.

Eras

A frenetic whirl through the Pre-Cambrian, Palaeozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic geological eras.

Planets

An introduction and round detailing the structure of the whole Solar System.

Stargazing

Elegiac and deeply-felt response to the beauty of the night-time heavens.

Black Hole

Bluesy introduction to the scariest inhabitants of the universe.

Straight Lines

Does light really only ever travel in straight lines?

Bacteria

A celebration of Earth's oldest and most successful life form.

Selfish Gene

The software code within us all, sings of it's dreams and aspirations.

Flying Creatures

Swooping, flying, gliding, soaring song of the creatures that take to the air.

Christmas Cheer

A jolly song for the festive season.

Reptiles

They ruled the earth for millions of years - but then what happened?

Food Chain

What eats what eats what eats what?

Video Search Results

Mister Darwin Introduction

David introduces his song about the story of Darwin's voyage on the Beagle and of the men who anticipated his great theory. This sample video can be viewed and downloaded free of charge.

Mister Darwin Singalong

David and Stephanie perform the entire song. This sample video can be viewed and downloaded free of charge.

Mister Darwin Tutor

David and Stephanie teach the song, phrase by phrase. This sample video can be viewed and downloaded free of charge.

Four Billion Years Introduction

David introduces his song, which is a moving plea for humans to take care of Earth and its life-forms. Free to watch. Downloadable version included in the Portfolio.

Four Billion Years Singalong

David and Stephanie perform the song. Full version free to watch if you are registered with Singtastic. Downloadable version included in the Portfolio.

Four Billion Years Tutor

David and Stephanie teach the song, phrase by phrase. Available only as a downloadable part of the Portfolio.

Taxonomy Introduction

David introduces his song, which is a waltz-time mnemonic for the taxonomic divisions - Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species. Free to watch. Downloadable version included in the Portfolio.

Taxonomy Singalong

David and Stephanie perform the song. Downloadable version included in the Portfolio.

Taxonomy Tutor

David and Stephanie teach the song, phrase by phrase. Available only as a downloadable part of the Portfolio.

Mutate Introduction

David introduces his song, which applauds the achievements of mutation, evolution's driving force.

Mutate Singalong

David and Stephanie perform the song. Full version free to watch if you are registered with Singtastic. Downloadable version included in the Portfolio.

Mutate Tutor

David and Stephanie teach the song, phrase by phrase. Available only as a downloadable part of the Portfolio.

Living Light Introduction

David introduces his song, where scintillating piano arpeggios accompany a word-picture of life forms that glow with their own light.

Living Light Singalong

David and Stephanie perform the song. Full version free to watch if you are registered with Singtastic. Downloadable version included in the Portfolio.

Living Light Tutor

David and Stephanie teach the song, phrase by phrase. Available only as a downloadable part of the Portfolio.

Eras Intro

David introduces the song with clever use of a Metronome.

Eras Singalong

A frenetic whirl through the Pre-Cambrian, Palaeozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic geological eras.

Eras Tutor

The tutor video for Eras.

Hedgehog Introduction

David introduces his song, where the chilly hibernation theme melts into a warm melody, evoking the hedgehog's awakening to the spring sunshine.

Hedgehog Singalong

David and Stephanie perform the song. Full version free to watch if you are registered with Singtastic. Downloadable version included in the Portfolio.

Hedgehog Tutor

David and Stephanie teach the song, phrase by phrase. Available only as a downloadable part of the Portfolio.

Queen Bee Intro

The intro video for Queen Bee

Queen Bee Singalong

The singalong video for Queen Bee

Queen Bee Tutor

David and Stephanie teach the song, phrase by phrase. Available only as a downloadable part of the Portfolio.

Botanical Mr Darwin Intro

The intro video for Botanical Mr Darwin

Botanical Mr Darwin Singalong

The singalong video for Botanical Mr Darwin