There's a lot of interesting words, nomenclatures, in science. Andrew Bird interestlotnomenclature Change image and share on social
What's cool about indie rock is that one band can do effectively the same thing as another band, and one band nails it, and the other one doesn't. I like that elusiveness. Andrew Bird bandcooleffectively Change image and share on social
I create little challenges for myself, like, 'Okay, whatever you do in this song, you've got to somehow work in Greek Cypriots,' or something like that. Andrew Bird challengecreatecypriot Change image and share on social
Every time I get up in the morning, melodies occur to me and I start trying to shape lyrics to melodies. Andrew Bird lyricmelodymorning Change image and share on social
My head is full of shifting patterns and polyrhythmic stuff; but I want to use all acoustic instruments and create this kind of tapestry of interlocking lulling parts. Andrew Bird acousticcreatefull Change image and share on social
Well, my main instrument is violin, but I think of myself as a songwriter who happens to play violin. Andrew Bird instrumentmainplay Change image and share on social
I've always found that whatever you say about indie rock, it is the most inclusive genre or title for anything. It doesn't pin you down too much, like other labels would. It's just newer, it has less baggage. I'm happy to be in that category. Andrew Bird baggagecategoryfind share on social
A good espresso to me is a little bit salty; you just become used to a good taste. Anytime I go into a new place and they don't clean their machine properly or the water temperature isn't right, it tastes awful. Andrew Bird anytimeawfulbite share on social
My mom had this romantic notion of her children playing classical music. The idea is you learn it when you're still learning language. It's using the same part of the brain. Andrew Bird brainchildclassical Change image and share on social
In school I was painfully shy. But as soon as I had to get up in front of the class and give a book report, it was alarming - I'd suddenly be very articulate. Andrew Bird alarmarticulatebook Change image and share on social
