Andrew Bird's Bowl of Fire - Some of These DaysAlbum: Thrills [1998]
though much of his newer offerings could be categorized under pop/rock, this chicago singer/songwriter/violinist started out by updating the traditions of small-group swing, german lieder, and new orleans jazz by mixing gypsy, folk, and rock elements into a very distinctive style. essentially, "thrills" is a hybrid of music from the first half of the 20th century. the production at once sounds like a vintage recording and yet at the same time contains a striking clarity, sounding as if it were recorded live in the studio using very few microphones in an effort to imitate the production style of that time. the true focus of the album, and this particular song, is the violin playing of andrew bird. he was 25-year-old at the time of this release, and it's mind-blowing to he wrote and arranged most of the songs. it's a worthy endeavor that deserves marks for breaking the rules and taking chances. i will play this song at my funeral :)
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