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Andrew Bird. You Haven't Heard Him? You Should.

zimfanzimfan Registered User regular
edited March 2009 in Social Entropy++
This Guy: andrewbird.jpg

Makes awesome music.

Like this : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQxIdnA9EQo&NR=1

and This: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRk2iHkOcNE&feature=channel

some of his songs will make you laugh, others will have you quiet while you listen to him sculpt a mood for you.

You guys should check him out.

http://www.last.fm/music/Andrew+Bird

My Favorite Album of his:
http://www.last.fm/music/Andrew+Bird/The+Mysterious+Production+of+Eggs

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    AlpineAlpine Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    I have Fake Palindromes on my iPod and have no idea how it got there

    Listening now

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    FandyienFandyien But Otto, what about us? Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Looks pretentious

    I am going to continue listening to the doors

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    humblehumble Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    beavs will be here soon

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    zimfanzimfan Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Koshian wrote: »
    I don't know anything about andrew bird, but his song on dark was the night is kind of boring

    Which song is it?

    edit: it's a cover, The Giant of Illinois was written by The Handsome Family, says Wikipedia

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    ButtersButters A glass of some milks Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Fandyien wrote: »
    Looks pretentious

    I am going to continue listening to the doors

    Man what do you know 'bout being a doors fan?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xillqqt0Y0

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    zimfanzimfan Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Koshian wrote: »
    zimfan wrote: »
    Koshian wrote: »
    I don't know anything about andrew bird, but his song on dark was the night is kind of boring

    Which song is it?

    giant of illinois

    yeah that's not his, he's covering it

    just try listening to The Mysterious Production of Eggs of you're interested

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    CristovalCristoval Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Alpine wrote:
    I have Fake Palindromes on my iPod and have no idea how it got there

    How odd, I have the same situation with my iPod.

    It is a good song though so I don't mind when it comes up. This Bird fellow is alright in my books!

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    zimfanzimfan Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Koshian wrote: »
    zimfan wrote: »
    Koshian wrote: »
    zimfan wrote: »
    Koshian wrote: »
    I don't know anything about andrew bird, but his song on dark was the night is kind of boring

    Which song is it?

    giant of illinois

    yeah that's not his, he's covering it

    just try listening to The Mysterious Production of Eggs of you're interested

    I only have room for one folksy, soft-spoken indie musician in my library

    Alright, but mine has room for both Mr. Stevens and Bird

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    StarfuckStarfuck Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited March 2009
    I really like Armchair Apro something or other. Plasticities is an awesome song. Noble Beast is pretty cool, much more, hmm, how should I put this, "eclectic" I guess. Something I can put on while I work I suppose, but not something I would prefer to hear on my morning drive to work.

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    Raijin QuickfootRaijin Quickfoot I'm your Huckleberry YOU'RE NO DAISYRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited March 2009
    Andrew Bird is indeed quite excellent.

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    TheOneWhoStoodUpTheOneWhoStoodUp Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    I quite enjoy him. Haven't heard anything from Noble Beast yet, though. Any good? So far we've got one vote for "Yehhhhhh...." from Starfuck.

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    That's pretty far out, man!
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    The GeekThe Geek Oh-Two Crew, Omeganaut Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited March 2009
    Why is there a black tuba coming out of his pants?

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    Centipede DamascusCentipede Damascus Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    okay, I'm downloading his latest two albums

    man, I love Zune Pass

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    MonkeyfeetMonkeyfeet Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    why do you guys constantly have to remind me that pushing daisies is canceled?

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    FAQFAQ Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    The Geek wrote: »
    Why is there a black tuba coming out of his pants?

    ;)

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    Centipede DamascusCentipede Damascus Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Monkeyfeet wrote: »
    why do you guys constantly have to remind me that pushing daisies is canceled?

    It's okay, man. You need a hug? I got a hug for you.

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    MonkeyfeetMonkeyfeet Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Centipede Damascus wrote: »
    Monkeyfeet wrote: »
    why do you guys constantly have to remind me that pushing daisies is canceled?

    It's okay, man. You need a hug? I got a hug for you.

    I haven't been able to laugh or smile since I heard the news

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    RankenphileRankenphile Passersby were amazed by the unusually large amounts of blood.Registered User, Moderator mod
    edited March 2009
    Brandon Bird and Brad Bird are far better birds

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    beavotronbeavotron Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    humble wrote: »
    beavs will be here soon

    i heard andrew bird and i came as fast as i could!
    99% of my best pieces of art were done while listening to the mysterious production of eggs including the owl boy one and the fox and rabbit (owl boy is off frame in my sig, but fox and rabbit is right in the middle)

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    Andrew RyanAndrew Ryan Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Rankenphile wrote: »
    Brandon Bird and Brad Bird are far better birds

    and I'm a better Andrew

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    Baroque And RollBaroque And Roll Every spark of friendship and love Will die without a homeRegistered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Koshian wrote: »
    zimfan wrote: »
    Koshian wrote: »
    zimfan wrote: »
    Koshian wrote: »
    I don't know anything about andrew bird, but his song on dark was the night is kind of boring

    Which song is it?

    giant of illinois

    yeah that's not his, he's covering it

    just try listening to The Mysterious Production of Eggs of you're interested

    I only have room for one folksy, soft-spoken indie musician in my library

    How do you feel about Bon Iver, Koshian?

    And the new Cursive album, if you're into them.

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    beavotronbeavotron Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Baroque And Roll wrote: »
    Koshian wrote: »
    zimfan wrote: »
    Koshian wrote: »
    zimfan wrote: »
    Koshian wrote: »
    I don't know anything about andrew bird, but his song on dark was the night is kind of boring

    Which song is it?

    giant of illinois

    yeah that's not his, he's covering it

    just try listening to The Mysterious Production of Eggs of you're interested

    I only have room for one folksy, soft-spoken indie musician in my library

    How do you feel about Bon Iver, Koshian?

    And the new Cursive album, if you're into them.

    bon iver?
    uh oh here comes humble

    actually i introduced him to bon iver, andrew bird and the national
    and he introduced me to being a gangsta

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    zimfanzimfan Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    TheOneWhoStoodUp wrote: »
    I quite enjoy him. Haven't heard anything from Noble Beast yet, though. Any good? So far we've got one vote for "Yehhhhhh...." from Starfuck.

    couldn't tell you, haven't heard it

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    JohnHamJohnHam Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    I am still dealing with this rock-hard Grizzly Bear boner, guys.

    It's been worth it so far.

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    Rampant EntityRampant Entity Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Hey, you guys should listen to Benoît Pioulard.

    He's all sorts of awesome.

    Listen:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8gFQJQG7a4

    Edit: Also, holy shit. I just noticed he looks a hell of a lot like Cillian Murphy in this video.

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    JasocoJasoco Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    I've only heard two songs of his. Both I got from my brother a long time ago and only discovered recently.

    Actually, I only discovered one recently. Heretics. I love that song. The second song I discovered after hearing of him. That song was the first one posted. Fake Palindromes. And I know that video has nothing to do with the song and the song has nothing to do with the show, but forever and ever from now until the end of time I am going to associate Andrew Bird with Pushing Daisies.

    I haven't listened to the rest of his stuff though I have it all. My brother gave me the whole lot. It's sitting on my HD waiting to be played. But so is a lot of other unlistened to music. So he'll wait his turn. But thanks to this thread I'll bump him up in the queue.

    When I'm done with my current Röyksopp obsession. Which will be in a few months after Junior is out and gone. But then again when Senior comes out I'll be pulled right back in.

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    humblehumble Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    beavotron wrote: »
    Baroque And Roll wrote: »
    Koshian wrote: »
    zimfan wrote: »
    Koshian wrote: »
    zimfan wrote: »
    Koshian wrote: »
    I don't know anything about andrew bird, but his song on dark was the night is kind of boring

    Which song is it?

    giant of illinois

    yeah that's not his, he's covering it

    just try listening to The Mysterious Production of Eggs of you're interested

    I only have room for one folksy, soft-spoken indie musician in my library

    How do you feel about Bon Iver, Koshian?

    And the new Cursive album, if you're into them.

    bon iver?
    uh oh here comes humble

    actually i introduced him to bon iver, andrew bird and the national
    and he introduced me to being a gangsta

    bon iver is the shit

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    MonoxideMonoxide Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited March 2009
    Andrew Bird played Fitz & Dizzyspells off of Noble Beast on Letterman a few weeks ago and really impressed the shit out of Dave and most of the audience. I only have Noble Beast and Armchair Apocrypha, but they're great albums front to back.

    I was hoping to go see him at the Chicago Theater as I've heard great things about his live show, but there are so many bands playing in the next two weeks that I don't know if I'll be able to fit it in

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JXT3D7vZWg&fmt=18

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    Baroque And RollBaroque And Roll Every spark of friendship and love Will die without a homeRegistered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Koshian wrote: »
    Baroque And Roll wrote: »
    Koshian wrote: »
    zimfan wrote: »
    Koshian wrote: »
    zimfan wrote: »
    Koshian wrote: »
    I don't know anything about andrew bird, but his song on dark was the night is kind of boring

    Which song is it?

    giant of illinois

    yeah that's not his, he's covering it

    just try listening to The Mysterious Production of Eggs of you're interested

    I only have room for one folksy, soft-spoken indie musician in my library

    How do you feel about Bon Iver, Koshian?

    And the new Cursive album, if you're into them.

    haven't really listened to bon iver

    how is he(they?)

    and I actually didn't know didn't know cursive had a new album out, thanks!

    Bon Iver is pretty damn fantastic.

    And the new Cursive album, Mama, I'm Swollen is fantastic. I love it. Opens with 'In The Now', which is a great hook. It's a lot more accessible than Happy Hollow. It's got more tracks that are great by themselves. And the last track, 'What Have I Done?', sorta reminds me of the way The Ugly Organ ends. It's got that same feel. Great, great album all around. Highly recommend it.

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    MonoxideMonoxide Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited March 2009
    I liked the new Cursive too

    I wonder if they still have the vinyl set for sale, the packaging was really nice

    edit: they do!

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    http://store.saddle-creek.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SCOS&Product_Code=LBJ-132-1&Category_Code=New_Featured_Items

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    ScudoScudo Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    I love Andrew Bird and I'm seeing him this summer

    8-)

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    zimfanzimfan Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Scudo wrote: »
    I love Andrew Bird and I'm seeing him this summer

    8-)

    I'm seeing him in a few days in Dallas

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    RaneadosRaneados police apologist you shouldn't have been there, obviouslyRegistered User regular
    edited March 2009
    I do not like this Bird fellow

    convince me

    the songs in the OP have not convinced me

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    Baroque And RollBaroque And Roll Every spark of friendship and love Will die without a homeRegistered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Monoxide wrote: »
    I liked the new Cursive too

    I wonder if they still have the vinyl set for sale, the packaging was really nice

    edit: they do!

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    http://store.saddle-creek.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SCOS&Product_Code=LBJ-132-1&Category_Code=New_Featured_Items

    This reminds me. I was pleasantly surprised to find a copy of the deluxe release of the Arcade Fire's Neon Bible at Best Buy last week. I was pretty happy, because I didn't even see any deluxe editions around here when the album first came out.

    Finally got my damn flip-books.

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    RaneadosRaneados police apologist you shouldn't have been there, obviouslyRegistered User regular
    edited March 2009
    to qualify my previous statement

    the second song in that video is very forgettable

    the first is ALMOST good. something about it I just can't put my finger on is wrong

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    Dinosaur DetectiveDinosaur Detective Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    how do you feel about this one?
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKkffzm6L7o

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    MonoxideMonoxide Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited March 2009
    Raneados wrote: »
    to qualify my previous statement

    the second song in that video is very forgettable

    the first is ALMOST good. something about it I just can't put my finger on is wrong

    watch the live performance I linked a few posts up

    if you aren't into it maybe you just don't like Andrew Bird

    this one is also pretty accessible

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktxy7ikUKjM&feature=related

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    RaneadosRaneados police apologist you shouldn't have been there, obviouslyRegistered User regular
    edited March 2009
    it feels like there's something missing from the songs

    perhaps this is one of those things that is not for me

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    Clint EastwoodClint Eastwood My baby's in there someplace She crawled right inRegistered User regular
    edited March 2009
    i'm going to listen to arctic monkeys instead

    up yours, thread! haha!

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    RaneadosRaneados police apologist you shouldn't have been there, obviouslyRegistered User regular
    edited March 2009
    the songs are just

    off

    they're not in synch with how they sound, if that makes any sense

    so far the palindrome song has been the best

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