 Armchair Apocrypha (2007) [ larger cover art ] |
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He's keeping busy
Yeah he's bleeding stones
With his machinations and his palindromes
It was anything but hear the voice
anything but hear the voice
It was anything but hear the voice
That says that we're all basically alone
Poor Professor Pynchon had only good intentions
When he put his Bunsen burners all away
And turning to a playground in a Petri dish
Where single cells would swing their fists
At anything that looks like easy prey
In this nature show that rages every day
It was then he heard his intuition say
We were all basically alone
And despite what all his studies had shown
That what's mistaken for closeness
Is just a case for mitosis
And why do some show no mercy
While others are painfully shy
Tell me doctor can you quantify
He just wants to know the reason, the reason why
Why do they congregate in groups of four
Scatter like a billion spores
And let the wind just carry them away?
How can kids be so mean?
Our famous doctor tried to glean
As he went home at the end of the day
In this nature show that rages every day
It was then he heard his intuition say
We were all basically alone
Despite what all his studies had shown
That what's mistaken for closeness
Is just a case of mitosis
Sure fatal doses of malcontent through osmosis
And why do some show no mercy
While others are painfully shy
Tell me doctor, can you quantify?
The reason why
| oldsaxon (Wales via Vancouver, BC.) | Posted: Jun 13, 2013 - 11:56 Krispian wrote: This song has THE coolest, nerdiest, most wonderful lyrics I've ever heard! He also has the coolest amp ever... http://www.specimenproducts.com/single-ended-octoblock-tube-amplifier/ |
| ick (...out of the primordial ooze) | Posted: Apr 01, 2013 - 13:54 but does he have halitosis? |
| jocelynsart | Posted: Jan 11, 2013 - 15:50 like - sounds a bit like Sting though for some reason |
| Paul_the_wonk (Ithaca, NY) | Posted: Dec 11, 2012 - 06:45 I've seen Andrew Bird live four times, twice front-row. He's a fantastic musician and a joy to see in person. If you're a fan of his albums, seeing him live is a requirement. |
| coy (san antonio) | Posted: Dec 06, 2012 - 22:18 crankage up |
| Baby_M (a 100+-year old building in downtown Akron, Ohio) | Posted: Nov 01, 2012 - 08:17 Catchy enough to draw the attention of the CDC. |
| Krispian (Vancouver, BC) | Posted: Oct 05, 2012 - 03:48 This song has THE coolest, nerdiest, most wonderful lyrics I've ever heard! |
| Melissag | Posted: Sep 25, 2012 - 06:27 Very nice! |
| Proclivities (Carrboro, NC) | Posted: Aug 07, 2012 - 13:00 bachbeet wrote: After listening to the songs played here by Andrew Bird, I can definitely say I am not a fan. He always speaks very highly of you, but sometimes he does so using made-up words. |
| gmhanson (Alaska) | Posted: Jul 16, 2012 - 22:06 I am so grateful for Radio Paradise right now!  Makes me happy! |
| bachbeet | Posted: Jul 16, 2012 - 22:06 After listening to the songs played here by Andrew Bird, I can definitely say I am not a fan. |
| WonderLizard (2,755.46 mi. due east of Paradise) | Posted: Jun 05, 2012 - 07:34 misterbearbaby wrote: HD radio is garbage! The CODEC is AAC at sample rates around 64kbps for 2 channel stations. It may be cleaner than analog FM because the noise floor is quite low, but it is unlistenable on anything but a car radio. With the cost of storage currently at 3x10^^-09 cents/bit it makes sense to only save WAV files or lossless compresed files. Just be aware WMA Lossles is a proprietary CODEC and will only play back on a very few media servers (but will play basically any computer) The trend in the audiophile community is toward FLAC, which is a lossless format that is compressed—saving space—and expanded only when played. |
| thalula | Posted: May 22, 2012 - 02:01 it grooves! |
| misterbearbaby (Marina del Rey, California) | Posted: May 04, 2012 - 13:34 WonderLizard wrote: I meant MPEG-4. Sorry. Agree with BIll that MP3s at 320kbps can sound pretty good at times—at least equivalent to HD radio. However, as a matter of preference (almost said "principle"—which I don't think audio is so important that one resorts to "principles;" perspective, right?), I go with lossless formats. Can't accept the idea that throwing out data somehow preserves the intent or quality of the sound. HD radio is garbage! The CODEC is AAC at sample rates around 64kbps for 2 channel stations. It may be cleaner than analog FM because the noise floor is quite low, but it is unlistenable on anything but a car radio. With the cost of storage currently at 3x10^^-09 cents/bit it makes sense to only save WAV files or lossless compresed files. Just be aware WMA Lossles is a proprietary CODEC and will only play back on a very few media servers (but will play basically any computer) |
| sajitjacob | Posted: Feb 26, 2012 - 15:41 Help me my feet have started moving of their own accord! |
| bindi (North Carolina) | Posted: Dec 29, 2011 - 17:22 keidse wrote: Phenomenal live act man, you've got that right! |
| cohifi (Denver) | Posted: Nov 27, 2011 - 23:53 Cool ! I'll jump in and share that from my experience with listening to streaming music and such, it is amazing to me how good RP sounds compared to the usual mp3, ACC, FLAC, uncompressed stuff, etc. that being said, it is also most inconvenient for the casual music listener to find a better source of music than what Radio Paradise can do. Rock On RP! |
| WonderLizard (2,755.46 mi. due east of Paradise) | Posted: Oct 27, 2011 - 09:55 BillG wrote: A couple of corrections: MPEG-2 is most definitely not a lossless format, and well-encoded MP3s at 320kbps (or as low as 192k for some source material) are hardly low-fidelity. You can't judge the MP3 standard itself by the crappily-encoded 128k files that seem to be the norm these days. I meant MPEG-4. Sorry. Agree with BIll that MP3s at 320kbps can sound pretty good at times—at least equivalent to HD radio. However, as a matter of preference (almost said "principle"—which I don't think audio is so important that one resorts to "principles;" perspective, right?), I go with lossless formats. Can't accept the idea that throwing out data somehow preserves the intent or quality of the sound. |
| Shesdifferent (Just visiting this planet CAN I GO HOME NOW?) | Posted: Aug 25, 2011 - 08:35 Wow the lyrics to this song are phenominal! Pretty smart bird. |
| Encharma (Upstate New York) | Posted: Aug 20, 2011 - 20:46 I love this song; reminds me of What Makes The Monkey Dance. |
| keidse | Posted: Jul 20, 2011 - 11:56 Phenomenal live act |
| gatorade (Peninsuland) | Posted: Jun 18, 2011 - 19:48 How funny! The LP cover is a photo of a budgie, and my little budgie loves this song! |
| boober (KC,Mo) | Posted: Jun 09, 2011 - 06:35 BillG wrote: A couple of corrections: MPEG-2 is most definitely not a lossless format, and well-encoded MP3s at 320kbps (or as low as 192k for some source material) are hardly low-fidelity. You can't judge the MP3 standard itself by the crappily-encoded 128k files that seem to be the norm these days. What the hell do you know fella? Who do you think you are...a recording engineer....a DJ? Keep up the good work William! |
| Proclivities (Carrboro, NC) | Posted: Jun 09, 2011 - 06:33 joemama wrote: Why do I keep hearing the bass line from Kraftwerk's "The Model" in this? It's a similar, minor-chord progression; the bass player is not playing the exact same bass line but it could certainly fit in. Which reminds me, there isn't enought Kraftwerk on RP. |
| BillG (Paradise, California) | Posted: May 07, 2011 - 20:28 WonderLizard wrote: I agree completely if...you want to toss out 7 of every 8 bits of recorded information and replace high fidelity with low fidelity. That said, there are a number of high fidelity file formats (FLAC, MPEG-2, and more) that are lossless and compatible with a host of playback devices, including the iPod and other portable players. Then again, if you grew up on AM radio and don't know hi-fi from Adam, peace. A couple of corrections: MPEG-2 is most definitely not a lossless format, and well-encoded MP3s at 320kbps (or as low as 192k for some source material) are hardly low-fidelity. You can't judge the MP3 standard itself by the crappily-encoded 128k files that seem to be the norm these days. |
| Netto (Khimki, Russia) | Posted: Mar 11, 2011 - 22:59 Like a Sting voice. |
| fredriley (Nottingham, UK) | Posted: Feb 17, 2011 - 08:12 Nice budgie. Best stay away from vacuum cleaners :o) |
| Huey (Netherlands) | Posted: Feb 03, 2011 - 05:45 This is a foot tapper  7. |
| WonderLizard (2,755.46 mi. due east of Paradise) | Posted: Jan 12, 2011 - 13:27 jagdriver wrote: Your CD player. Replace it with MP3 capability. I agree completely if...you want to toss out 7 of every 8 bits of recorded information and replace high fidelity with low fidelity. That said, there are a number of high fidelity file formats (FLAC, MPEG-2, and more) that are lossless and compatible with a host of playback devices, including the iPod and other portable players. Then again, if you grew up on AM radio and don't know hi-fi from Adam, peace. |
| 2cats (Oklahoma) | Posted: Jan 12, 2011 - 13:19 Where is the "more cowbell" person? |
| laozilover (Left of Chicago and up) | Posted: Aug 21, 2010 - 08:11 Brilliant stroke! Bill precides this tune with The National - Conversation 16! |
| rachlan (nyc) | Posted: Jun 18, 2010 - 12:35 I like his music. |
| Stingray (EUROPE) | Posted: May 25, 2010 - 07:23 kellis wrote: Reminds me of Sting. My thoughts exactly. Both guys have class - true, but,...naaaah! |
| Stingray (EUROPE) | Posted: May 25, 2010 - 07:21 Not for me. Great cover, though! ("5-6") |
| jagdriver (Just a nod and a wink south of Paradise) | Posted: May 11, 2010 - 14:14 Dragonfly_Launch wrote: New Bird is out. And he is the first artist that I have ever kept his prior disc in rotation in my car all the way around until the next disc was released. They are now both in there along with the Motel Motels and Nils Peter Molvar. Shit. What will I remove? Your CD player. Replace it with MP3 capability. |
| joemama (Mil-a-wau-kee) | Posted: May 03, 2010 - 08:32 Why do I keep hearing the bass line from Kraftwerk's "The Model" in this? |
| lmic (Harmless Little Bunny) | Posted: Apr 23, 2010 - 14:11 arsenault wrote: this is a great song....and great instrumentation. Totally. 7 -> 9 |
| Dragonfly_Launch (Conway, Ar) | Posted: Feb 15, 2009 - 16:58 New Bird is out. And he is the first artist that I have ever kept his prior disc in rotation in my car all the way around until the next disc was released. They are now both in there along with the Motel Motels and Nils Peter Molvar. Shit. What will I remove? |
| arsenault (long beach cali US and A) | Posted: Jan 14, 2009 - 23:57 this is why RP rules....where else would i hear this? this is a great song....and great instrumentation. |
| Limpopoking (Limpopo) | Posted: Jul 14, 2008 - 04:15 DoctorHooey wrote: us regular folks Who might wear a tennis shoe or an occasional python boot know this exquisite little inconvenience by the name of: STINKFOOT! Here Fido... bring the slippers! |
| ArbiterOfGoodTaste (Seattle, WA) | Posted: May 07, 2008 - 11:19 A little less closeness, you've got halitosis. |
| LuvWilloughby (Westmore,VT) | Posted: May 07, 2008 - 11:18 He sounds a bit like Paul Brady, especially in the beginning of this tune. |
| copymonkey (in the northeast, but not near anywhere cool) | Posted: Apr 17, 2008 - 07:04 kellis wrote: My thoughts exactly. except not boring and insufferably self-satisfied. |
| mandolin (...drifting...) | Posted: Apr 10, 2008 - 17:10 ...i'm getting deep vein thrombosis - well, not really, but there are the ingredients of a witty line in there somewhere... ...we all basically play trombone?.. |
| coolpeople_rule | Posted: Apr 05, 2008 - 23:15 gerardjfe wrote: yes, indeed, he says "It what was mistaken for closeness was just a case of mitosis" There is always a time for change...sometimes "loose change" will do. Ask Beck if you don't believe me. |
| kellis (Halifax, Canada) | Posted: Apr 01, 2008 - 07:05 tomkoshiol wrote: Reminds me of Sting.
My thoughts exactly. |
| lathyris (Houston, TX) | Posted: Mar 10, 2008 - 05:48 gerardjfe wrote: yes, indeed, he says "It what was mistaken for closeness was just a case of mitosis" Maybe "case FOR mitosis"? As in, we're all alone, being alone sucks, and it's all just a case for asexual reproduction? |
| a_genuine_find (III Stone Sol, Gould Belt, Orion Arm, Galaxy of Milk and Honey) | Posted: Mar 05, 2008 - 10:38 
Sabor! |
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