Okay so this was an odd piece at first; but because of this unique take on conducted music, I really was drawn to this recording. I really enjoyed this piece. Originating from a Cambodian composer, and performed in Kuala Lumpur, this composition utilizes many techniques to portray a story of a bird that can mimic voices, and is having a blast doing so. The wide instrumentation of traditional Cambodian instruments share a melodic call and response for the beginning portion of the piece. Then the piece livens up as the entire ensemble joins in, each working as a necessary part of the whole song. I couldn’t help but feel happy listening to this because of how involved the listener feels. I found the use of varied and times whistles to mimic bird song to be unique, as well as a broader instrumentation to represent a flying motion effective. Another unique thing to note is the use of a whistle by the conductor, not only to maintain tempo and cueing, but also to actively participate in the “bird song.” Overall, “C asean Consonant in Malaysia” (2016) by Sarika Keo (Cambodia) is a delightful song that I highly recommend you listen to.