Inaudible song is 'top of the pups'

A song that is completely inaudible to humans has become such a top-selling hit in New Zealand it is about to be released globally.

"A Very Silent Night", said to have been recorded at such a high sound frequency that it can be heard only by dogs, was issued as a CD by the Royal New Zealand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals just before Christmas to raise funds.

To the surprise of everyone in the music industry, the novelty production quickly rocketed to become number one in the charts - or "top of the pups” as it was dubbed.




It has sold 6,000 CDs, a considerable achievement in the tiny New Zealand market, at £1.50 each.

Now distributors in the United States and Australia are vying for the rights to international sales, the society has announced.

Although dog owners sit through several minutes of silence while the disc spins on the CD player, the dogs they own are reported to wag their tails, prick up their ears, and even dance in delight at the recording.