In the real world, violins are not supposed to be cool. In the Andrew Bird world, however, the instrument is totally ballin’. Mr. Bird is a violin virtuoso born into a society of indie-folk, and so his music takes on a whole new element. Half the excitement is seeing him play live – he loops the violin several times, sings, switches to guitar, loops more violin, and then, unleashes a face-melting violin solo. Ay caramba! In addition to making refreshing/contemplative music Andrew Bird is the best whistler of the century. Out-whistle this man. I dare you.
Andrew Bird - Imitosisc
Andrew Bird - A Nervous Tic Motion to the Left
Andrew Bird - Heretics