Hailing from Bristol in the UK, The Funny Terns is a husband and wife comedy duo who bring a unique blend of humour, activism and folk-infused melodies to their unique creative endeavour. Featuring Natalie Fée, an award-winning environmentalist, and Angus Barr, the artistic director of Publick Transport, this duo combines their talents in an unconventional, yet delightful, synergy.
Natalie Fée is the author of How to Save the World for Free and Do Good, Get Paid while Angus Barr, with an extensive background in theatrical productions, has collaborated with renowned groups like Desperate Men, Gonzo Moose, and Ridiculusmus. Their paths intertwined when Angus Barr, the solo performer of Ukele Banjo Warrior, met Natalie, marking the beginning of both their personal and musical journey.
Now known as The Funny Terns, the duo presents their latest single, titled “Bring Back the Beaver.” Far from a conventional musical release, this tongue-in-cheek charity single serves as a delightful ode to the rewilding movement, using clever wordplay and double entendres to draw attention to the loss of biodiversity in the UK.
Opened by bright ukulele strums, the pair’s split vocals enter to thread storytelling lyricism via joyous melodies. Lyrically recounting the destruction of wildlife and their habitat in the UK, while drawing risqué parallels to cultural changes to female grooming, the song is a superb example of their playful writing.
With a catchy sing-along chorus backed by the gentle patter of percussive claps, “Bring Back the Beaver” is a delightful comedy song that’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face while raising awareness for an important cause. Paired with the single is a music video that sees Natalie and Angus perform the song cut with animated visuals to reflect the context of the song.
“Bring Back the Beaver” delivers a refreshing moment of humour-focused music while allowing listeners to actively contribute to environmental initiatives by supporting the song. It’s a stellar example of this duo’s ability to infuse art with their pursuit of positive change, using laughter as a means to inspire action, one beaver at a time.
Watch the music video for Bring Back the Beaver below
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