4 Things to Know About "A Very Cellular Song"
It is a 13-minute composition by Mike Heron. The song muses on life, love, and amoebas.
It incorporates a Bahamian spiritual called “I Bid You Goodnight.” This adds a layer of traditional music to the experimental piece.
The song is an ode to cellular biology. Its lyrics and structure reflect a fascination with microscopic life.
It is a single, continuous track. There are no breaks or separate movements within the 13-minute runtime.