The book intricately weaves together music and sound studies, presenting medieval songs not just as music but as a confluence of text, animal form, and human thought.
Kay positions medieval songs within an anachronic framework, suggesting that modern interpretations can illuminate the complexities of ancient performances and the emotional resonances they produced.
Exploring concepts like 'song as logos and phone', Kay emphasizes the broader implications of song beyond mere performance, touching on metaphysical dimensions and human-animal connections.
The author uses a diverse array of examples, including the siren motif in manuscripts, to illustrate how medieval perceptions of sound engaged with deeper philosophical understandings of existence.
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