Folk rocker Andrew Bird has reunited with his former Squirrel Nut Zippers bandmate for a new joint album.
Discovered this new creative effort while exploring the solo work of Andrew Bird and Bird’s collaboration with artist Tift Merrit.
Andrew Bird worked with Jimbo Mathus in the swing and jazz ensemble in the late 1990s, and they reconnected last year when Bird joined the group on its song “Train on Fire.”
Squirrel Nut Zippers is an American swing and jazz band formed in 1993 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, by James “Jimbo” Mathus (vocals and guitar), Tom Maxwell (vocals and guitar), Katharine Whalen (vocals, banjo, ukulele), Chris Phillips (drums), Don Raleigh (bass guitar), and Ken Mosher.
The band’s music is a fusion of Delta blues, gypsy jazz, the 1930s–era swing, klezmer, and other styles. They found commercial success during the swing revival of the late 1990s with their 1996 single “Hell,” written by Tom Maxwell. After a hiatus of several years, the original band members reunited and performed in 2007, playing in the U.S. and Canada.
In 2016, Mathus and Phillips reunited the band with a new lineup to tour to support the 20th anniversary of their highest-selling album, Hot.
The Squirrel Nut Zippers continued to tour and released their new album, Beasts of Burgundy, in March 2018, and singles “Mardi Gras for Christmas” and “Alone at Christmas” in November 2018.
Jimbo Mathus & Andrew Bird – Sweet Oblivion (Live)
Jimbo Mathus & Andrew Bird – “These 13” (Official Film)
These 13″ Film by Tyler Manson Audio engineering + mixing by Travis Pavur All songs written + performed by Jimbo Mathus and Andrew Bird “These 13” the new album from Jimbo Mathus and Andrew Bird is out now: https://orcd.co/these13
Jimbo Mathus & Andrew Bird – Three White Horses and a Golden Chain (Live)
Jimbo Mathus & Andrew Bird – Encircle My Love (Live) Written & Performed by Jimbo Mathus & Andrew Bird Directed by Tyler Manson: http://www.tylermanson.com
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Andrew Bird – I felt a Funeral, in my Brain ft. Phoebe Bridgers (Official Audio)
Listen to “I felt a Funeral, in my Brain” ft. Phoebe Bridgers: https://found.ee/AB_IFAFIMB Buy/stream the new album Inside Problems, out now everywhere: https://found.ee/AB_InsideProblems
Video edited by Trevor BantaLyrics from Emily Dickinson’s original poem “I felt a Funeral, in my Brain”: I felt a Funeral, in my Brain, And Mourners to and fro Kept treading – treading – till it seemed That Sense was breaking through – And when they all were seated, A Service, like a Drum – Kept beating – beating – till I thought My mind was going numb – And then I heard them lift a Box And creak across my Soul With the same Boots of Lead, again, Then Space – began to toll As all the Heavens were a Bell, And Being, but an Ear, And I, and Silence, some strange Race, Wrecked, solitary, here – And then a Plank in Reason, broke, And I dropped down, and down – And hit a World, at every plunge, And Finished knowing – then – And then I heard them lift a Box And creak across my Soul With the same Boots of Lead, again, Then Space – began to toll, I felt a Funeral, in my Brain, And Mourners to and fro Kept treading – treading – till it seemed That Sense was breaking through –
Andrew Bird’s Live From The Great Room Feat. Tift Merritt
Directed, Edited, and Produced by Laurence Jacobs
Cinematography by Nico Navia
Additional Camera – Ryan Pawlak
Sound Engineer – Kevin Harp
Personal Assistant to Mr. Bird – Bryant Fox
Andrew Bird – full concert, My Finest Work Yet tour, 9/27/19 (The Current)
BAND MEMBERS
Andrew Bird – vocals, violin, guitar, whistling
Ted Poor – drums, backing vocals
Alan Hampton – bass, backing vocals
Madison Cunningham – guitar, backing vocals
Tyler Chester – keys
Andrew Bird: Here’s What Happened
This movie, included with the deluxe edition of Break It Yourself shows how they recorded some of their songs in Andrew’s barn. I don’t not claim ownership, just to show people who might not have bought the deluxe edition
Andrew Bird: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
Set List: “Are You Serious” “Roma Fade'” “Capsized” Credits: Producers: Bob Boilen, Niki Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Kara Frame, Colin Marshall; Production Assistant: Jackson Sonnenberg; Photo: Brandon Chew/NPR.
Andrew Bird – ‘The New Saint Jude’ | The Bridge 909 in Studio
Chicago, Illinois artist Andrew Bird performs ‘The New Saint Jude’ live in TV Studio A at KCPT in Kansas City, Missouri. 90.9 FM The Bridge | bridge909.org | kcpt.org | eightonesixty.com @909TheBridge | @KCPT Live in studios and interviews with local and national music artists: The Bridge, 90.9 FM KTBG, listener-supported public music radio in Kansas City, Missouri.
Lyrics
Come on, all you stand-up men
You self-empowered beginners
And all your lucky ladies
To whom you write your letters
I keep moving through my days
As if I had never met her
But ever since I, I gave up hope
I’ve been feeling so much better
Yeah, I’m feelin’ so much better
But ever since I gave up hope
I’ve been feelin’ so much better
So here’s a mighty revelation
That’s sure to cure what ails ya
That everyone’s just a disappointment
And everyone’s a failure
And this we shall celebrate
In our finest regalia
Like a choir of shining angels
A congregation of Vahalia
I’m feelin’ so much better
Ever since I thought I gave up hope
I’ve been feeling so much better
You hear that bell now
You hear it ringing
You hear it ringing
The bells of St. Jude
So fill your lungs now
‘Cause we’ll be singin’
We’ll be singin’
We love you, St. Jude
We’ll be singin’
We love you, St. Jude
Feelin’ so much better
Feelin’ so much better
Feelin’ so much better
Feelin’ so much better
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Andrew Wegman Bird
The New Saint Jude lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Lyrics
Come on, all you stand-up men
You self-empowered beginners
And all your lucky ladies
To whom you write your letters
I keep moving through my days
As if I had never met her
But ever since I, I gave up hope
I’ve been feeling so much better
Yeah, I’m feelin’ so much better
But ever since I gave up hope
I’ve been feelin’ so much better
So here’s a mighty revelation
That’s sure to cure what ails ya
That everyone’s just a disappointment
And everyone’s a failure
And this we shall celebrate
In our finest regalia
Like a choir of shining angels
A congregation of Vahalia
I’m feelin’ so much better
Ever since I thought I gave up hope
I’ve been feeling so much better
You hear that bell now
You hear it ringing
You hear it ringing
The bells of St. Jude
So fill your lungs now
‘Cause we’ll be singin’
We’ll be singin’
We love you, St. Jude
We’ll be singin’
We love you, St. Jude
Feelin’ so much better
Feelin’ so much better
Feelin’ so much better
Feelin’ so much better
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Andrew Wegman Bird
The New Saint Jude lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Andrew Bird & The Lumineers – This Must Be the Place
Andrew Bird – “Andalucia” (Live from Performance Now!)
“Andalucia” Written by John Cale Performed by Andrew Bird + Alan Hampton Live from the “Performance Now!” Live Stream