I guess I'm attracted to more archaic words because they can be imbued with more meaning, because their definition is elusive. Andrew Bird archaicattractdefinition Change image and share on social
You travel with the hope that something unexpected will happen. It has to do with enjoying being lost and figuring it out and the satisfaction. I always get a little disappointed when I know too well where I'm going, or when I've lived in a place so long that there's no chance I could possibly get lost. Andrew Bird chancedisappointenjoy share on social
Guitars are kind of just, you know, sexy, especially old vintage ones. Andrew Bird guitarkindsexy Change image and share on social
The idea of writing songs because you're depressed and you need to communicate it somehow, that isn't really true for me. Andrew Bird communicatedepressidea Change image and share on social
The first notes I still play when I start a sound check are classical. Those are my roots. Andrew Bird checkclassicalnote Change image and share on social
I don't want technology to take me so far that I don't have to use my brain anymore. It's like GPS taking over and losing your internal compass. It's always got to be tactile, still organic. Andrew Bird anymorebraincompass Change image and share on social
There is something comforting about going into a practice room, putting your sheet music on a stand and playing Bach over and over again. Andrew Bird bachcomfortmusic Change image and share on social
I've done my share of busking, and it's fun until it isn't. There are musicians in the subways that will make you cry, they're so good. Andrew Bird buskcryfun Change image and share on social
I write a lot more when I'm happy, because you're hopeful, you're motivated. Andrew Bird happyhopefullot Change image and share on social
The way I work, I'm not a confessional singer-songwriter. Andrew Bird confessionalsingersongwriter Change image and share on social