I posted this on Mog a while back... I figured I would try and start up my "Bestiary Series" here, however I don't think I will limit it strictly to musical interpretations.
The hydrus is an animal that lives in the Nile River. It is the enemy of the crocodile. When it sees a crocodile sleeping with its mouth open, the hydrus first rolls in mud to make itself slippery, then enters the crocodile's mouth and is swallowed. It then eats its way out of the crocodile's belly, killing it.
There are three parts to this beautiful song by David Daniell which you can find on The Great Koonaklaster Speaks: A John Fahey Celebration....
Tripartite journey ... The Belly of the Beast
Crossing the Susquehanna River Bridge
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