Still better than Rufus Wainwright's version.

I recently fell in love with Andrew Bird's 2001 'The Swimming Hour'. It is an eclectic blend of musical traditions, but put together in a way that feels special. It is intimate, passionate, dynamic and features some great playing. I think they recorded the performances live because you can feel the musicians vibing off of each other, (and also because there is one rhythmic flub in the second tune that suggests they tuned weren't tracked with a click). I also love that it is an 'album' and not just a collection of songs. There is flow and purpose from start to finish. The instrumentation is also very eclectic. It reminds me a bit of 'Poses' by Rufus Wainwright. Here are a couple tracks....

Two Way Action:


How Indiscreet:

http://www.amazon.com/Swimming-Hour-Andrew-Bird/dp/B00005ARFB

Glad you like it. Just quietly, I have a few Teddy Thompson tunes in my pq, one of which is another Leonard Cohen song, and another is a duet with Rufus Wainwright.

Teddy and Rufus are good mates.

In reply to this comment by EndAll:
>> ^kymbos:
Surely the world's greatest ever song writer. He's a living legend, but I prefer this version more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hy0Bl18qLvw


Sheeeit, so do I, now! Thanks for that! He sounds very slightly like Rufus Wainwright.

>> ^kymbos:
Surely the world's greatest ever song writer. He's a living legend, but I prefer this version more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hy0Bl18qLvw


Sheeeit, so do I, now! Thanks for that! He sounds very slightly like Rufus Wainwright.

SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
Gone-The Oohlas

WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Buffy Theme-The Breeders

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Come On-Tean and Sara

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
Paperback Writer- The Beatles

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
Sugar, Sugar- The Archies

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
She Smiled Sweetly-The Rollin Stones

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
You've got to Hide Your Love Away-The Beatles

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS?
Bang On-The Breeders (ewwwww.....)

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
I Will Survive

WHAT IS 2+2?
Gone for Good-The Shins

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
The First- Tegan and Sara

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Energy- The Apples in Stereo

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Broken Face-Pixies

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
The Celibate Life- The Shins

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Shuffle Your Feet-Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Here No More- The Breeders

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Hi-Ho Silver Lining- Jeff Beck

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Sweet Caroline- Neil Diamond

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk- Rufus Wainwright

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Walk It Off- The Breeders

WHATS THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Do You Love Me Now- The Breeders

HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Here Comes the Sun- The Beatles

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
Walking With a Ghost- Tegan and Sara

WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Heroin- The Velvet Underground

WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
I Don't Do Crowds-Camera Obscura

WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
Hoverin'- The Breeders

WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Venus in Furs- The Velvet Underground

DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Divine Hammer- The Breeders

IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
Small Parts- The Oohlas

WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Girl on the Wing- The Shins

Cheers gwizzy. I'm leaving it dead, for now.

In reply to this comment by gwiz665:
Heya bert. http://www.videosift.com/video/Auschwitz-footage-set-to-Rufus-Wainwrights-In-A-Graveyard is dead, or at least is without the rufus song anymore.

If you change the title you can notdead it again.

Thank you, dear.

In reply to this comment by alien_concept:
I liked your version better mate

Heya bert. http://www.videosift.com/video/Auschwitz-footage-set-to-Rufus-Wainwrights-In-A-Graveyard is dead, or at least is without the rufus song anymore.

If you change the title you can notdead it again.

>> ^gwiz665:
Yes it is. dead unless the title changes.


Have you messaged berticus to request a title change then?

Your video, Oh What a World--Rufus Wainwright is awesomely over the top, has made it into your personal Highest Rated Videos listing. Congratulations on a job well done. For you contribution you have been awarded 1 Power Point.

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13. Stravinsky - Rite of Spring
14. Portishead - Portishead
15. The Smiths - Louder Than Bombs
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40.7. Miles Davis - All Blues
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Shameless selfpromotion... yees, give in to the dark side.

Beautiful, beautiful music. Reminds me of the quieter Rufus Wainwright or Ben Folds songs, and of Lay Your Head Down by Peter Bradley. I prefer the first version, but the second is very good too.

Thanks, brothaman.

In reply to this comment by schmawy:
*promote

Woohoo, I'm watching movies with friends!

Thank you all. I'm not the most prolific sifter, but I try to only sift what I really like.

oh wow, thanks!

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