Let me start off by saying that in order to write the sentiment that you did…the one I’m replying to…you’d naturally have to be (and clearly are) highly intelligent, with an exquisite taste in music, poetry, theology , physics and philosophy etc… However, if I may offer a dissenting opinion RE: these lyrics being the basis of a religion…. What I would say is that, the research he is basing this is myopically focused in regards to how he extrapolates it out, from micro to macro; and using the transitive property between science and the human condition… however, this is also what creates the juxtaposition that makes this song so wonderfully, quirky and personal…. despite the seemingly clinical nature of its source material…. I supposed what I mean is that, often time, we look to concepts/constructs like science, to provide either the answers were looking for, or the excuses to not challenge ourselves appropriately to find those answers…
What a violin solo!! :O He is grade A musician. People can create electronic stuff and make hardcore grunge or rap their heads off, but none of it is as refined and graceful as Mr. Bird's music. There's nothing like a good old fashioned multi instrumentalist. Where did all the classical instruments go anyways? They're so versatile and lovely. Not to mention his whistling is mighty dreamy.
Wow. I saw Andrew Bird live last night. I can't believe how amazing he is live. Was not disappointed at all. Such a great show, even though it poured rain the entire night
He's keeping busy, yeah, he's bleeding stones With his machinations and his palindromes It was anything but hear the voice Anything but hear the voice It was anything but hear the voice that says that we're all basically alone Poor Professor Pynchon had only good intentions when he Put his Bunsen burners all away And turning to a playground in a Petri dish Where single cells would swing their fists at anything that looks like easy prey In this nature show that rages every day It was then he heard his intuition say We were all basically alone And despite what all his studies had shown That what's mistaken for closeness is just a case of mitosis And why do some show no mercy while others are painfully shy? Tell me doctor, can you quantify? He just wants to know the reason why The reason why Why do they congregate in groups of four, Scatter like a billion spores and let the wind just carry them away? How can kids be so mean? Our famous doctor tried to glean as he went home at the end of the day In this nature show that rages every day It was then he heard his intuition say We were all basically alone Despite what all his studies had shown That what's mistaken for closeness is just a case of mitosis Sure fatal doses of malcontent through osmosis
absolutely incredible. I've watched this several times today and it blows me away each time. It's just a shame that on the albums his stuff is so hit and miss. One song is genius, the next one is boring and forgettable. Oh well, they can't all be Tom Waits.
i get what you're saying when it comes to his latest stuff, but earlier albums like the mysterious production of eggs, were as chalk full of character as anyone's, just like waits
props to the recording engineer, this sounds damn near like it was a live studio recording, i especially LOVE the way the bass sounds in this
It's one of few songs I can never stop listening to. This is as good a song as you'd ever see from any of the greats.
An underrated musical and lyrical genius
oh well, hopefully he'll become overrated someday.
@@TSpike73 it's really hard to overrate him imo. You gotta make a religion of him to overrate
Underrated by whom?
Let me start off by saying that in order to write the sentiment that you did…the one I’m replying to…you’d naturally have to be (and clearly are) highly intelligent, with an exquisite taste in music, poetry, theology , physics and philosophy etc… However, if I may offer a dissenting opinion RE: these lyrics being the basis of a religion…. What I would say is that, the research he is basing this is myopically focused in regards to how he extrapolates it out, from micro to macro; and using the transitive property between science and the human condition… however, this is also what creates the juxtaposition that makes this song so wonderfully, quirky and personal…. despite the seemingly clinical nature of its source material…. I supposed what I mean is that, often time, we look to concepts/constructs like science, to provide either the answers were looking for, or the excuses to not challenge ourselves appropriately to find those answers…
He should really put some bells on his head because that's how badly his head wants to make music.
Its rare when you get someone with such amazing thought, and its so worth it when you do. True genius
He is so talented!
Incredible
Wow he's much better live!
Anyone else find the tempo and pitch change of the loop at the end spectacular?
I love this man...I mean his voice ahahhahah
Grand, absolutely...
Incredible song. amazing music. The guy is genius
Fuckin' BONKERS'!!!!,.......LOVE the way that dude puts a song together'
Im digging this
Imagine what that guy can do with just one more arm.
i always come back to this video
Idem!
sama
same )
me too
What a violin solo!! :O
He is grade A musician. People can create electronic stuff and make hardcore grunge or rap their heads off, but none of it is as refined and graceful as Mr. Bird's music. There's nothing like a good old fashioned multi instrumentalist. Where did all the classical instruments go anyways? They're so versatile and lovely. Not to mention his whistling is mighty dreamy.
what a talant :)
I wanna have little Bird babies with him!!!
we were all basically alone
...despite what all the studies have shown
@@CrustyWhiteBread what we’ve mistaken for closeness is just a case of mitosis :(
how's tinder
Wow. I saw Andrew Bird live last night. I can't believe how amazing he is live. Was not disappointed at all. Such a great show, even though it poured rain the entire night
This is what I show ppl to introduce him to them. I find that ppl who are serious musicians are the one's who really stand in awe of this man.
I think he is a contender.
oooooooooooohhhhh goooooooooood
wow:)
Do you realize he's playing the violin like a guitar?
yes
10 people were busy bleeding stones instead of listening to the genius that is Andrew Bird.
Brilliant fingers
god i love him. he is so amazingly talented and alluring.
sorry to say this but FUCK i love this number i can hear it eny time ..
pease out denmark
Since everyone else has already remarked what a talented handsome man Bird is, the hair of his bassist/now guitarist is amazing : D
is that dosh?? oh and when did slayer start playing bass for him? jk jk
He's keeping busy, yeah, he's bleeding stones
With his machinations and his palindromes
It was anything but hear the voice
Anything but hear the voice
It was anything but hear the voice that says that we're all basically alone
Poor Professor Pynchon had only good intentions when he
Put his Bunsen burners all away
And turning to a playground in a Petri dish
Where single cells would swing their fists at anything that looks like easy prey
In this nature show that rages every day
It was then he heard his intuition say
We were all basically alone
And despite what all his studies had shown
That what's mistaken for closeness is just a case of mitosis
And why do some show no mercy while others are painfully shy?
Tell me doctor, can you quantify?
He just wants to know the reason why
The reason why
Why do they congregate in groups of four,
Scatter like a billion spores and let the wind just carry them away?
How can kids be so mean?
Our famous doctor tried to glean as he went home at the end of the day
In this nature show that rages every day
It was then he heard his intuition say
We were all basically alone
Despite what all his studies had shown
That what's mistaken for closeness is just a case of mitosis
Sure fatal doses of malcontent through osmosis
Love the music, but love it more to see one enjoys so much. Same here, Andrew!
@IsraelBelo911 :) congrats and same here man this is awesome
I seem to find myself always going back to this particular performance of this song. So, so wonderful!
Draco Malfoy playing drums with miniature brooms?
were is is it from ;)
pease out from denmark
We were all basically alone!! I like that this is different, but I prefer the studio version
He has such control over his whistle-range; he has mastered the art of whistlery.
Sad I can't play this to someone who I know would have loved it xx
eargasm we have together
nice stumble
it's crazy how much all these musicians have to be counting to be so on. it's almost flawless. so glad i stumbled upon this guy.
absolutely incredible. I've watched this several times today and it blows me away each time. It's just a shame that on the albums his stuff is so hit and miss. One song is genius, the next one is boring and forgettable. Oh well, they can't all be Tom Waits.
i get what you're saying when it comes to his latest stuff, but earlier albums like the mysterious production of eggs, were as chalk full of character as anyone's, just like waits
***** +1 for Mysterious Production of Eggs
Richard Geraghty who is Tom Waits?
Music isn't objective. I totally disagree with your opinion. Opinion is the keyword. You should remember that when writing music critiques
Win stumble
6 people had their monitors upside down.
this guy deserves a FREAKING MEDAL!
Genius level
Are you fucking kidding me????????????????!!!!!!!!??????
We are all alone. Love you all but can’t know anyone
i melted a little
It's a technique known as Pizzicato.
Talk about playing it cool. Lol. This guy's great!
te amo
A champion for sure. Lol.
Andrew Bird is an instrumental prodigy.
Awesome. nice job Andrew. thanks KFOG.
Que maravilla, esto es una obra maestra. "Masterpiece".
this song rocks
way better than on his cd
That man is just too awesome
Andrew is an elegant man.
he feels it, i would love to jam with this guy
The best!!!!!!!!!!
macht süchtig!!!
love it - great job dude!
People ask me why I don't rate Xavier Rudd, Jack Johnson and Goyte. It's because Andrew Bird exists.
I want to like this video...but more so do I want to have a like button on him I could click
Genius.
Excellent as always
I just find out this dude exist in my world! I FUCKING LOVE HIS MUSIC!!!! Feith in musicians, restored!
incredible the antithesis of everything thats wrong with the music industry
fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhhh
Ah, se o Andrew Bird voasse pro meu lado! We definitely wouldn't be basically alone.
this is really nice
so so good!
So, so talented..
Absolute legend.
Thinking of playing a game of "Make You Whistle" with A. Bird.
Oniric...
6 people would rather be listening to lady gaga =(
He has a black belt in whistle-smithery.
Andrew Bird is a genius
His guitar is so beautiful. It's had a lot of love!
What an impressive man. (:
beautiful!
I miss this andrew bird. When Martin Dosh was his drummer