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  • New Horizons for 30 September 2012

    7:00 PM.William Dart looks at the career of American singer-songwriter-fiddler Andrew Bird and his new album Break It Yourself. Audio

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William's a wee fan of American singer-songwriter-fiddler Andrew Bird and has been itchin' to do a programme on him for a while. The new album Break It Yourself provides the opportunity.

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Playlist

Ian Bostridge – Schumann Liederkreis Op 24 and Dichterliebe [EMI 5 56575]
Schumann: Ich grolle nicht, from Dichterliebe Op 48

Andrew Bird’s Bowl of Fire – Thrills [Ryko]
Bird: Pathetique
Bird: Ides of Swing

Andrew Bird – Music of Hair [self-released]
Bird: Pathetique

Andrew Bird’s Bowl of Fire – Oh! The Grandeur [Ryko]
Bird: Feetlips

Andrew Bird’s Bowl of Fire – The Swimming Hour [Ryko]
Bird: 11:11

Andrew Bird – Weather Systems [Righteous Babe]
Bird: Don’t be scared
Bird: (untitled instrumental)

Andrew Bird – The Mysterious Production of Eggs [Righteous Babe]
Bird: Tables and Chairs

Andrew Bird – Live at Austin City Limits Festival 2007 [Austin City Limits Festival ]
Bird: Fake Palindromes

Andrew Bird – Noble Beast [Spunk]
Bird: On Ho
Bird: Oh No
Bird: Nomenclature

Various – The Green Album [Disney]
Raposo: Bein’ Green

Andrew Bird – Break It Yourself [Spunk]
Bird: Desperation Breeds
Bird: Sifters