Weather Systems [Enhanced]

(Mark Guarino, Chicago Daily Herald, 4/3/03)
"...[an] intoxicating album..."

Product Description
Critically acclaimed composer, singer and violinist Andrew Bird quietly soars to new heights with his first Righteous Babe release. This lush, gorgeous collection of 7 original songs, his own adaptation of a Galway Kinnell poem, and a Handsome Family cover showcases Bird's gift for conveying subtle emotional states through music. In addition to his signature violin (which he often plays like a guitar), the virtuoso instrumentalist employs glockenspiel, organ, whistling, and tape loops to set the scene for the intimate, haunting stories he tells through his lyrics. Bowl of Fire bandmates Kevin O'Donnell (drums, percussion, glockenspiel) and Nora O'Connor (vocals, guitar) accompany Bird, and producer Mark Nevers (Lambchop, Will Oldham) crafts a stunning, almost orchestral setting for the recording. Also included on the disc is an 8-minute Quicktime film on the making of the record by director Robert Trondson.

Weather Systems [Enhanced]

Weather Systems,Andrew Bird,Righteous Babe,Adult Alternative Pop/Rock,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop

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Weather Systems [Enhanced]

Average customer rating: A wonder andrew bird is drunk on words when he's not whistling in the tradition of his surname andrew bird is fantastic Simply Captivating Beautiful Music for the Midwest

Weather Systems Andrew Bird Manufacturer: Righteous Babe ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Andrew Bird & the Mysterious Production of Eggs The Swimming Hour Oh! The Grandeur Armchair Apocrypha Thrills ASIN: B00009IB16 Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

1. first song
2. I
3. lull
4. action/adventure
5. >
6. skin
7. weather systems
8. don't be scared
9. <
10. [8 minute quicktime film by Robert Trondsen]

Album Description

Critically acclaimed composer, singer and violinist Andrew Bird quietly soars to new heights with his first Righteous Babe release. This lush, gorgeous collection of 7 original songs, his own adaptation of a Galway Kinnell poem, and a Handsome Family cover showcases Bird's gift for conveying subtle emotional states through music. In addition to his signature violin (which he often plays like a guitar), the virtuoso instrumentalist employs glockenspiel, organ, whistling, and tape loops to set the scene for the intimate, haunting stories he tells through his lyrics. Bowl of Fire bandmates Kevin O'Donnell (drums, percussion, glockenspiel) and Nora O'Connor (vocals, guitar) accompany Bird, and producer Mark Nevers (Lambchop, Will Oldham) crafts a stunning, almost orchestral setting for the recording. Also included on the disc is an 8-minute Quicktime film on the making of the record by director Robert Trondson.

Customer Reviews:

A wonder.......2006-03-29

Sparse and fascinating. The lyrics of the aptly named opening song conjures up images of boys, frogs, fiddles, and cornfields under open skies. The album flows seamlessly from track to track until climaxing in the beautiful Handsome Family cover, "Don't Be Scared." This isn't Bowl of Fire, though Kevin O'Donnel and Nora O'Connor lend their talents. Nor is it folk, rock, pop or anything else you've heard before. The etherial blend of violin, whistle, glockenspiel and vocals is otherworldly, baroque (yet distinctly midwestern, to my ear - a musical Fargo). Turn the lights low, the stereo up, and allow yourself to be absorbed into Bird's strange little world.

andrew bird is drunk on words when he's not whistling in the tradition of his surname.......2005-10-04

(DISCLAIMER: I have a serious soft spot for the male voice, for male singer/songwriters who tap their soul in their words and notes.) In the swoon of an Andrew Bird interview on NPR this spring (2005), I helplessly followed my fingers to the keyboard to order "Weather Systems" and "Mysterious Appearance of Eggs". Then to my doorstep came -- omygod -- lyrics so word-drunk, smart and mysterious, crooned & whispered & belted out in a voice soooooo alluring, accompanied by completely out-of-the-box musical arrangements involving whistling and electric violin... The artwork on the liner notes, particularly in the case of Mysterious Appearance of Eggs, ratchets the irresistability of this singer's work up another couple of notches right off the scale.

andrew bird is fantastic.......2005-09-02

though the mysterious production of eggs is my favorite, andrew bird never fails to impress or please. if youre looking for mellow, but also moving, go for it! you wont be dissapointed!

Simply Captivating.......2005-03-16

A while back I was attending a show in Columbia, Missouri, to see Vic Chesnutt and Andrew Bird was the opener. I had never heard anything like the music that Andrew offered the audience that night. In fact, I was so blown away by Andrew's performance, that I hardly paid attention to Vic! I purchased the Weather Systems CD from Andrew that evening and have been in love with it ever since. There is an ethereal quality to the music on this CD that has to be heard to be appreciated, any words that I would use here to describe it would not do it any justice at all. A stand out, for me, is the third track, "Lull." The lyrics combined with the completely enchanting music speak to the soul. I highly recommend this CD, you will not be disappointed in the quality of Andrew Bird's amazing talent.

Beautiful Music for the Midwest.......2005-02-14

I love this album. At first I didn't really did know why I liked it, but now I do. I live in rural Northwest Illinois and thats where Andrew Bird recorded this album. It paints a really beautiful picture of the midwest. Im not saying that somebody from another location wouldn't like this album, because it is really excelent music, but the reason why I love this album so much is because I feel a common bond with Andrew Bird in living in the same environment.

Average customer rating:

3cd Korea Special Set Andrew Bird Manufacturer: Pastel Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items: Armchair Apocrypha ASIN: B000KIZC2S

Product Description

Korean Exclusive 2 Full Length Album + Bonus Live CD Set. (CD-1/Andrew Bird & the Mysterious Production of Eggs) 01 Untitled 02 Sovay 03 A Nervous Tic Motion of the Head to the Left 04 Fake Palindromes 05 Measuring Cups 06 Banking on a Myth 07 Masterfade 08 Opposite Day 09 Skin Is, My 10 The Naming of Things 11 MX Missiles 12 Untitled 13 Tables and Chairs 14 The Happy Birthday Song 15 First Song (Live) (Bonus Track) 16 Why? (Live) (Bonus Track) 17 Action/Adventure (Live) (Bonus Track) 18 Sovay (Live with My Morning Jacket) (Bonus Track) (CD-2/Weather Systems) 01 First Song 02 I 03 Lull 04 Action/Adventure 05 Untitled 06 Skin 07 Weather Systems 08 Don't Be Scared 09 Untitled (CD-3/Fingerlings 1 & 2 : Live Recordings) 01 Trimmed + Buring 02 Gotholympians 03 Richmond Woman 04 Sweetbreads 05 Headsoak 06 Indiscreet 07 T'n't 08 Skin is, My 09 Masterfade 10 Banking On A Myth 11 MX Missiles 12 Spanish For Monsters 13 Way Out West 14 Depression Pasillo 15 Happy Day

Average customer rating:

Weather Systems/Sovay Ep ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000BU9BK4 Release Date: 2005-11-08

Album Description

An atmospheric, multi-layered sound that's melodic and rhythmic but also moody and delicate. Andrew Bird has a vision that will cause fans of classical music, eccentric Americana and river-pirate country tunes to all sit up a bit in their chairs....A crooner for the young and old, the hip and the square, Mr. Bird is one swinging cat. Fargo. 2005.

Rap Music:

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2. A Live One [Live]
3. All Wood & Stones
4. Always Be
5. Believe
6. Best of the Del Fuegos: Slash Years [Import]
7. Big Science
8. Bill Fay [Original recording remastered]
9. Bop Till You Drop
10. Breakfast In New Orleans, Dinner In Timbuktu

Rap Music

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