11/3/2022 0 Comments Sisyphus andrew bird lyricsBird opened with “Make a Picture,” accompanied by a drummer, a keyboardist, and a bassist (who started off on electric and switched to upright as the night wore on). It would be fair to count his singular whistling as an instrument in its own right. He plays the violin (traditionally as well as experimentally), the guitar, and the glockenspiel. In his work you hear influences of jazz, swing, blues, folk, and more all woven together. Photo Credit: Tiffany Mull Andrew Bird Photo Credit: Tiffany MullĪndrew Bird is less conversational and more musically diverse. This, he bellowed and howled over aggressive finger picking. Most of his performance was dreamy and relaxing. Iron & Wine’s chilled, whispery voice and breezy rhythms are the perfect vehicle for heady, cryptic lyrics. “Flightless Bird, American Mouth” followed “Right for Sky.” He joked that Mitt Romney wrote that song and allowed Sam to take credit for it. I was definitely taking some shit for granted, that’s for sure.” Photo Credit: Tiffany Mull Let’s take time to celebrate that we’re all here. Good Lord, did you guys have a meeting beforehand or something? It’s been a kooky couple of years, huh? No one got out unscathed. “What other flavors we got up here? Let’s see what this one tastes like,” Sam said as he switched guitars. On stage in front of thousands, he made it feel like an intimate café setting. He sprinkled his cool, clever songs with conversational commentary. I guess I’ve always wondered what it would be like to be that tall and loaded.” Sam has a jocular, almost sardonic, presence. Iron & Wine (Sam Beam) opened with “Love Vigilantes” followed by “Jezebel.” Without a band, he improvised some beatboxing during “Lovers’ Revolution.” Iron & Wine Photo Credit: Tiffany Mull Both known for smart, bookish lyrics and singular performance styles, they go well together. Iron & Wine and Andrew Bird filled Red Butte Garden with earthy folk and swanky strings Tuesday night. Reviewed and Photographed by Tiffany Mull
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