Andrew Bird Quotes

A collection of quotes by Andrew Bird.

Andrew Bird is a renowned multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter hailing from Chicago, Illinois. Born on July 11, 1973, he grew up surrounded by music and began his musical journey at a young age. Bird is known for his distinctive blend of indie folk, baroque pop, and jazz influences, combined with his exceptional skills on the violin and whistling.

After graduating from Northwestern University with a degree in violin performance, Bird embarked on a solo career and released his debut album, "Music of Hair," in 1996. Over the years, he has built a loyal following with his intricate and poetic songwriting, captivating live performances, and innovative musical arrangements. Bird's albums, such as "The Mysterious Production of Eggs" (2005) and "Break It Yourself" (2012), have received critical acclaim and have contributed to his significant success as an independent artist.

Beyond his solo work, Bird has collaborated with various artists, including Ani DiFranco and Squirrel Nut Zippers, and has contributed to several soundtracks. His mesmerizing live performances often showcase his ability to effortlessly switch between instruments, loop pedals, and his distinctive whistling, creating a symphony of sounds that leave audiences in awe.

Andrew Bird's career has seen him evolve and experiment, constantly pushing the boundaries of his unique musical style. With his soulful vocals, exquisite violin playing, and poetic songwriting, he continues to captivate listeners around the world.

My mom had this romantic notion of her children playing clas

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


I don't want technology to take me so far that I don't have

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

Technology

There's a lot of interesting words, nomenclatures, in scienc

There's a lot of interesting words, nomenclatures, in science.

Andrew Bird

Science

My favorite literature to read is fairly dry history. I like

My favorite literature to read is fairly dry history. I like the framework, and my imagination can do the rest.

Andrew Bird

Imagination

You travel with the hope that something unexpected will happ

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

Hope

I don't write poetry and then strum some chords and then fit

I don't write poetry and then strum some chords and then fit the words on top of the chords.

Andrew Bird

Poetry

What's cool about indie rock is that one band can do effecti

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

Cool

Every time I get up in the morning, melodies occur to me and

Every time I get up in the morning, melodies occur to me and I start trying to shape lyrics to melodies.

Andrew Bird

Morning

Honestly, I didn't have the patience for biology or history

Honestly, I didn't have the patience for biology or history in an academic sense, but I always liked the kind of big questions.

Andrew Bird

Patience