Andrew Bird: How Solitude and Burnout Shaped an Acclaimed and Singular Musical Sound
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Singer/songwriter and violinist Andrew Bird’s singular live performances -- a blend of Americana, indie folk, and jazz -- have been captivating audiences for 20 years. He tells Guy how his signature style started emerging during several seasons spent by himself in an Illinois barn, demonstrates his violin-looping technique in real time, and discusses how a moment of crisis in his family led him to rethink how he writes songs.
Links from the Show
01. Andrew’s Ted Talk on his approach to looping
02. Andrew's live KEXP performance
03. Andrew’s song “Puma”
04. Video for Andrew’s song “Lone Didion”
05. Tiny Desk Concert with Andrew and Iron and Wine
06. Andrew on his recent collaboration with Phoebe Bridgers
