The Arrival of the Birds is a single by the English instrumental band The Cinematic Orchestra, featured on the soundtrack of the movie The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos. This song, composed by The Cinematic Orchestra's members Jason Swinscoe, Dominic Smith and Tom Chant, expresses the sense of spiritual and awe-inspiring wonder felt by the viewer as the flamingos gather in their thousands on the lakes of the Masai Mara, Kenya.
The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos is a documentary about the birth of a million flamingos in the east African Great Rift Valley, directed by Matthew Aeberhard and Leander Ward, released in 2008. The film, paired with this song, captivates the audience with its magic, its beauty and its intrepid spirit. It is an amazing journey through the unknown, unveiling the extraordinary story of the pink flamingos.
The Arrival of the Birds is the perfect soundtrack to the movie, with its hypnotic and delicate music. Its ethereal beauty comes to life and progresses alongside the flamingos' journey in the film. Its hauntingly beautiful melody makes the experience all the more captivating and highly emotive.
If you haven't seen it yet, it's definitely worth checking out. You can watch the movie or just listen to the song here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-LKVPDobHg