If something gets under my own skin, and keeps reoccurring, it starts to take on a certain weight and value, and I think, "I have to put this in the song. I have no choice but to mention Greek Cypriots in this song." It's a little internal challenge to myself. Like creating little imaginary rituals in yourself to help the song go from nonexisting to existing.
Andrew BirdHonestly, I didn't have the patience for biology or history in an academic sense, but I always liked the kind of big questions.
Andrew BirdPlaying the violin and singing and whistling are just three different ways of making sound.
Andrew Bird