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 Read Quote
Every time I get up in the morning, melodies occur to me and I start trying to shape lyrics to melodies. Andrew Bird Read Quote
Playing the violin and singing and whistling are just three different ways of making sound. Andrew Bird Read Quote
I guess I’m attracted to more archaic words because they can be imbued with more meaning, because their definition is elusive. Andrew Bird Read Quote
There was a fascinating handmade poster scene in Chicago in the ’90s, and I became friends with many of the artists; the posters were often more impressive than the bands. Andrew Bird Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
The first notes I still play when I start a sound check are classical. Those are my roots. Andrew Bird Read Quote
