Andrew Bird - Why? - Live at the Guthrie Theatre

[jamajamabass]

My god, does he spill his heart out on this song.

[Talaburtastic]

I hate to break it to you people, but he's married.

[Sailortrance]

Meh. Talented, but not really acessible. Not bad, really- but not the sort of thing that would get mainstream popularity.

[realogre32]

@Sailortrance and thats why its so good

[cseikaly18]

@Sailortrance you suck.

[Sailortrance]

@cseikaly18 Not going to get into a flame- war- I just expressed my opinion- and politely, I might add. There's no need to be hateful.

[cseikaly18]

@Sailortrance you still suck tho.

[Sailortrance]

@cseikaly18 Alright. Have a nice day : 3

[nitramodralag]

@Sailortrance

Well that's good news! What goes mainstream is what is pleasing the majority. And the majority, as you probably know, sucks ass.

[msgreeneyes161]

Why doesn't this video have millions of views?? It should D:

[tbush2020]

I traveled from Chicago to London to see Peter Gabriel as a fan of 20 years...there are no words to describe that...nothing being said...I'm pretty sure if the situation presented itself I would buy the same ticket for Andrew Bird after being introduced to him through Starbucks (of all places) just 2 years ago. A true artist. Before you know it, you know it...thank you AB

[cifilorp]

When I clicked into the video and saw Andrew, I got this whole David Tennant look-a-like shock.

[blueseattle19]

my mind is blown

[4gsl]

Guy seems to attract women and pervs alike. I just love his genius and talent. His music is simply phenomenal!

[shqiponja91]

no need to sleep with him. hearing him alive would be enough for an orgasm.

he is so amazing

[ProfessorKeeling]

12 dislikes- Why?

[FromThanatosToSol]

This is one of the few artists that is just so much better live.

[Bobman4671]

Incredible.

[DeathInSpace805]

holy.... shit....!

[beninatorskater]

He can play guitar on the violin better than I can play guitar on my guitar.

[kristineinga]

@beninatorskater That literally isn't saying much at all. He is a musical genius, of course he can play any instrument better than you.

[yoodda]

Thats gotta be so freeing

[cuppalentilsoop]

Live Bird is amazing... I would totally kill to totally sleep with him... :)

[mpatrellfazio]

saw him live...just mind blowing.

[mpatrellfazio]

saw him live...just mind blowing.

[jimmg93]

Thumbs up if you like to listen to this version more then 3 times a week!

[TheMcKracken93]

@ 5:12 The harmony with the violin... I could have cried.

[BarrelCullen]

what cd is this song on?

[manx1324]

@BarrelCullen the swimming hour

[TheCompleteGuitarist]

OMFG

[Vanhaley]

What is up with this crowd?! Give it up for Andrew Bird. He's a musical genius.

[realogre32]

i lesbians this song



[23shepherd]

My wife likes his face.

[AgentNay]

Those notes at 3:45 - no words

[manzilla86]

I saw him in the summer of 2008 at Millenium Park in downtown Chicago in the Jay Pritzker Auditorium. It was surreal. That's about all I can say about it.

[kungpow100]

the applause for this song was the worst part of the video. they were clapping like he just sang jingle bells

[followXtheXdot]

This is sex in song form. 

[SlipstreamHover]

@followXtheXdot

Agreed. This guy is a phenomenal musician.

[CaravanNothing]

My goodness, this is good.

[TheMickest221]

10 PEOPLE DISLIKED THIS???? WHAT IS THEIR MALFUNCTION!?!?!?

[OLIVILLASINWESO]

Andrés pajares !



[ScarlettStreet]

why'd you do that?

[scythelog]

HOLY SHITING FUCK BALLS OMG.. . . . MARRY ME ANDREW BIRD? (im a guy btw, dont tell anyone.) But fuckkkkkk why can't mainstream music be like this :P hahahaha never

[werm277]

@scythelog  Im glad its not mainstream, I personally get a kick out of having better music taste then most people.

[AgentNay]

What an incredible performance

[ricardobrusd]

Damn you for being so talented !!!

[StephanieLikesTea]

I swear<3

[corporateCoffee]

hes fuckin crazy!

nice

[weeweepoopoohead]

i love his sheer self assured pretention. he knows he's fucking good but he doesn't give a shit if no one else does. such a talented bastard.

[tbush2020]

This guy writes from the inside out. What a unique talent on all levels.

I will only stop watching this video when it stops giving me chills.

Looking forward to a long, rewarding relationship with this one!

[TheDanification]

@tbush2020 well said. i've been watching this video for 6 months and it has not declined in its wonder yet.

[tbush2020]

@TheDanification

I happened upon AB 1.5yrs ago. Can't believe I haven't been listening to him since his career began. If I knew then what I know now....sat in the 1st pew at the 4th Presbyterian church/Chicago for his show recently...heard this song live, not expecting it-too good.

[TheDanification]

@tbush2020 damn...that made me jealous lol. i can't imagine the grandeur of hearing AB in a church where the acoustics are proper. take care brother.

[lilajuanita]

This guy might turn me gay.

[Boogers32150]

@lilajuanita Too late for me man.

[apocrisia]

Why? Why did 10 people bothered to see this?

[BAMeynig]

the harmonies he uses in this song are amazing. i think i found my new favorite song.

[greedyfly3131]

Fucking genious!! Go and see the man whenever you can!!!!

[solredoc]

bravo bravo bravo

[gerardgasim]

10 people missed the Like button. I mean really, how can you dislike this? how, WHY..

[banannabelle10]

Sexy as hell. And damn if he can't play that violin.

[davesommers2]

ridiculous talent. He and his violin are one!

[letto2103]

no wonder they call him "dr. strings" =)

[joemoma516]

I listened to this song so many times, but I still cant figure out the timing. Mr. Bird, you confuse and amaze me, thank you.

[dbzphish84]

Now that's what i call an artist. Not just talented, but with a shitload of creativity thrown on top. Why, why aren't there more like you andrew bird?

[Tritium8]

i really miss Jeff Buckley... damn i think Andrew "channels his spirit" .)

damn fine song, this.

[ledzeppelin4485]

@Tritium8 hell yeah. for a really long time jeff buckley and andrew bird were the only musicians i listened to because they're so different and creative. not to mention talented. rip jeff

[TheDanification]

@Tritium8 i totally thought this sounded like jeff buckley the first time i heard it

[ipodchicken]

Damn you for being so easy going.

[offtheavenue]

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[zzzaaakkkaaa]

the name Andrew Bird goes along with "Pure Genius"

[KTDAngelo]

Amazing

[louisbrillon]

So full of intensity that notes are not sufficient. Emotions are squeezed out of him by all means! 

[likethewater]

I would totally sleep with him.

[iDislikeNames]

@likethewater get in line, sister.

[xdrummer10x]

he played this live in Winnipeg this year, and it was epic.

[briandee]

He kinda reminds me of Tiny Tim...but way better.

[togarash]

I saw this man once in concert at the Largo, and as soon as I found out he was playing another show at the same damn venue three days later, I immediately bought tickets. He's brilliant, he's beautiful, he's the best.

[Princeofallcosmos]

holy fuck

[PGPinyourpants]

I would kill to see Andrew Bird perform live.

OK maybe I wouldn't kill, but I would definitely commit some kind of felony.

[TheMusicmaniac93]

@PGPinyourpants SEEING HIM TOMORROW IN NYC!

[wutluck89]

@TheMusicmaniac93 Hell yes. Celebrate Brooklyn! Celebrate Bird!

[butteryassbutter]

@PGPinyourpants I fell in love with him 789 times and im a man, he's so beautiful live.

[alonis10]

THE greatest artist i've ever seen live, and i believe will ever see. he is absolutely mesmerizing. chilled me to the bone. i can't explain the feeling well in words. but god, that music...

[kaylashalaylaaaaa]

i've seen this like, 10 + times and my amazement has yet to be diluted

[r92cab]

MY SINS WILL PROVOKE YOU.

[kierstenmh]

This show was so great. Feel quite lucky to have been there.

[minkaworks]

i got to see him once...since then he's always sold out :*( but at least i got that one time

[Turrreena]

6:00 Would that be what you'd call "a nervous tic motion of the head to the left"?

[StevenBradleyScott]

@Turrreena sort of - I have them when I perform sometimes. It's like a little thing that distracts you and pulls you back from focusing on the audience, shifts your headspace.

[gaiaWild]

he is too talented!!

[thesuperjman]

i'm genuinely amazed by his ability to whistle like that lol

[Samplemonster]

genuis

[dsmnd7]

I love how he gets into his music.

[CRUTCHERofTN]

I would love to meet this man some day. So passionate in his music.

[Tedleo875]

I fell asleep at this show.  It was a great show. But I did fall asleep.

[hereinmyRedJar]

This man is making me kick myself in the balls for quitting violin back in 2nd grade.

[olstrawberries]

eudaimonia!

[ROBJCB]

truly amazing..... fiery, elegant, and beautifull

[daltonkunkel]

check out my andrew bird cover on my page!!!!!!

[paniccat]

THATS NOT HOW YOU PLAY A FUCKING VIOLIN

[ritbitchx3ryuichi3]

@paniccat  -LOL'D-

[jessikeks]

Whyyyyyy... has this song to be so damn sexy? It's a spell or a curse he put on me. Might be the way he smiles so tenderly.

(Or maybe it's just the fact that he's an unbelievable musician.)

[ClassGx5]

is he always this animated?

[WoaHHaiLeY14]

@alexwonton no no no, not an insult to violinists! just hes so good (:

[WoaHHaiLeY14]

he is brilliant. never has a violin sounded so good.

[alexwonton]

is that an insult to violinists, or does his violin sound better than the usual violin? lol :P

[BurtusMaximus]

Sting meets Talking Heads......wow!

[diddlybop]

ANDREW BIRD.

I LOVE YOU.

lets get together and create.

[sad cus itll never happen]

[strayedmusician]

Because of Andrew Bird, I've always wanted to learn how to become a good whistler.

[drzany53]

@strayedmusician  because of Andrew Bird, I've started to learn to play the violin...it's totally addictive... :D

[AbstractNumbers]

What a beautiful man/musician - and I've gotta say, that whistling always makes me melt.

[brynntaylorleslie]

So brilliant and hauntingly graceful. Andrew Bird's music sounds like home.

[jophus82]

Please release this Guthrie show in high quality somewhere. I would buy the shit out of this dvd. It would make amazing gifts for my friends.

[linkailun1]

buffyrown: indeed.....when i discovered his music i had the same reaction. i have yet to see him live but i'm sure i will soon. try to buy all of his albums......he is brilliant!

[buffyrown]

@linkailun1 off to amazon now to buy all the andrew bird that i can get my hands on! :-)

[libertya320]

Saw him live last Saturday and it was amazing. I felt like picking up a musical instrument after the show, something I haven't felt the urge to do in a while. I love this performance.

[buffyrown]

i have just discovered andrew bird today. this may be the start of a long and happy obsession. what a perfect perfect thing this is. all the sounds i wanted to hear but couldnt find anywhere. thank god someone is making music like this!

[MikeDevaney]

Right on.

[TheDeysiRae]

Seeing this guy live is amazing, especially in an intimate venue. I love everything he does. The evolution of his music over the years is fascinating.

[ProfessorCrow]

Don't want to sound like a ..well, unromantic type.

But me and this lovely young woman have a sexual relationship, we both listen to Andrew Bird.

This song just ...fits the relationship. x)

[brunobliss]

purrrfect

[joelhekkarules]

The best way I can describe the beginning is like flamingo blues on a violin....amazing

[blackflagskate]

flamenco violin!

[skepticxjellytot]

This is why I play the violin. To try be as creative and boundary pushing and talented as Andrew Bird. Though in my own special way because he is inimatble.

[daughterofpearl]

That suit is so snappy.

[doctorcropcircles]

OMG this is what I wanted all along from music. I'm smitten with my ears. I'm all ears. Oh my.

[Benwade90]

i do believe this may be mr. bird at his best.

[MoonNymph775]

hmm., i like it. My cousin recomended Andrew Bird...great taste I must say

[karadepp3]

5:06 - 5:17 is incredible, the way his voice is synchronized to the violin. magic!

[killerlipsonrai]

I can't wait to be blown away when I see him live soon.

[newflag]

lame..

[zultanaX]

there's just no way am not seeing this person live until i die ... fruKin amazing

[dats007]

Saw him play with the Decemberists in Oregon this summer. Together, they were incredible, but alone, Andrew Bird was a million times better. He's the most talented musician I'VE come across in years.

[blizzn01]

so true his lyrics, but i like the frame even more ;)

[Mattprole]

lots of people have talent... but Andrew Bird is also interesting.

[breachborn]

@Mattprole WELL SAID!!!! and oh so true!!

[lastgoodbyexx]

i loveee the begining of thiss

[soursinger]

You got soul....

[mistermarc50]

He's the son of Jeff Buckley and Imogen Heap.

[tru5tworthy]

Don't think so mate! JB would've been seveen when he was born!

[mistermarc50]

I was just making a "musical" observation and comparison.

[fashionandmusic921]

interesting, but I don't see the imogen heap thing that much. I guess b/c Imogen is so very emotional and sentimental.

[beachbabe417]

you fail.

[JolieShoulamite]

@julianbox123 : de même! et les Moriarty nous ont mis une bonne claque eux aussi! :-)

je n'ai malheureusement pas pas assister intégralement au concert de Bird car malade en plein milieu, grr...

[DavidArchie7399885]

my band teacher told me to watch this to watch the layers of music or somethin that he put together

frankly i don't tn=hink its thank good but the way he plays the violin madkes me want to witsh i picked the violin insted of clarinet

[stereo123]

look for juana molina, then.

[julianbox12]

je viens de le voir au casino de paris c'était hallucinant ...

[BandanasRoundMyBoots]

Can anyone tell me where to get this song on itunes or cd or torrent?

[emanuellagos]

the fingerlings album

[ohthehumanity612]

andrew bird's bowl of fire - the swimming hour

[JolieShoulamite]

Que le Très-Haut fasse choir sur le compte bancaire de l'humble étudiante que je suis ma bourse estudiantine de manière à ce que j'en investisse une coquette somme dans l'achat du billet du SEUL concert donné en France...

avec celui du train et de la réservation de l'hôtel.

mais D-ieu merci, je pourrai profiter de la vue gratuite de la butte Montmartre le lendemain matin! :-)

grrr... super cher et loin le Casino de Paris!

[rikcvers]

awesome! i saw him on PBS the other night.... just a trip!

[killythekidvids]

so so so inspired. LoVe!

[LucysShadow77]

This version gives me chills. So good.

[gammadaddy]

I know its a bad habit; but if he could incorporate a cigarette (a nattie would fit) that would make this the awesomest song ever. Okay.... it already is. But you have to admit a nattie would be an awesome touch.

[lgommans]

@gammadaddy, hm i dont agree, if everyone would just play violin (as wel as Andrew Bird) instead of smoke, the world would be a much nicer place.

[linauts1992]

its on The Swimming Hour but the original version is nothing like this. Still great though.

[bigcyhutch]

saw him in boston -- sheer delight and suprise!

[SuperHaiwan]

@ 4:39.. wooooo

[uglyluke12]

boy bands for grown girls

[LucysShadow77]

Simply amazing.

[TeamEdward22]

sooooooooo good!

[tuckerWORLD]

going to see him at the Ryman in 3 hours!

[sheonlysaid]

just got back from seeing him tonight, my 2nd time, better than the 1st. this song live is pure sex.

[eggrollXXXM]

just saw him perform this tonight...so intense

[rainydaysonmondays]

AMAZING performance!!!!! *Love* this song!

[kaylashalaylaaaaa]

exactly... why?

why andrew?

why?

[iamjezuzchrist]

Salsero ha?

[mcasko]

God has blessed some of us...