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The Wild Birds
Добавлен 2 авг 2021
The Wild Birds are a UK Chamber Pop band recording a mixture of covers and original compositions. Centred around guitar, piano, organ, accordion, woodwind and brass we love to hear and make music and hope you enjoy our channel. Feel free to leave a comment - we love to hear from listeners.
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To a Butterfly
Просмотров 385 месяцев назад
The Wild Birds muck about with Wordsworth’s delicate lyric and add some lyrics of their own.
Sugar Coated Iceberg (The Lightning Seeds cover)
Просмотров 1737 месяцев назад
On this Easter bank holiday, surrounded by chocolate, we thought a sweet treat might be in order, so with thanks to The Treetop Horns, and The Aviary Quartet (well, three of them,) we bring you The Lightning Seeds’ delectable Sugar Coated Iceberg, with grateful thanks to Ian Broudie, for all of the music.
Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh E.P.
Просмотров 3611 месяцев назад
Three gifts to bring to the manger this Christmas Eve from your pals, The Wild Birds. Eschewing eggnog and sherry slammers, we’ve been jamming and jingling so you don’t have to. We hope these three covers make your days merry and bright. Have a merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Recorded at Sweet & Low, Nov-Dec 2023 Another Black Coffee Record
What Do We Do Now? (Just Joans cover)
Просмотров 132Год назад
As autumn finally arrives here in the UK after a weird heatwave, we offer a cover of the decidedly autumnal, deliciously bittersweet “What Do We Do Now?” by wonderful Just Joans, an anthem for anyone who has ever felt guilty for leaving home, and then misses missing it. Happy Autumn to you all, from The (not migrating just yet) Wild Birds.
Here's Where the Story Ends (The Sundays cover)
Просмотров 35Год назад
A cover of delicate classic from 1990 for the third Wild Birds Birthday Card. Happy Birthday Annie. Have a wonderful day. Recorded at Sweet & Low, July 2023 with thanks to The Aviary Quartet who appear courtesy of Chapter & Verse records
My Love is Like A Gift You Can't Return (The Man From Delmonte cover)
Просмотров 55Год назад
The Wild Birds remember the first time they ever heard this jangly belter, when someone lent our shawm/crumhorn player an Indie Top 20 VHS when he was in lower sixth. The rest, as they say, is history. Imagine this in Peaky Blinders… wait, come back. Recorded at Sweet & Low. August 2023. Thanks to the Treetop Horns who appear courtesy of Orchard Records. Great bunch of gals.
Fear No More (The Heat O' The Sun)
Просмотров 47Год назад
The Wild Birds caught the recent RSC production of Shakespeare’s late, great, (slightly cuckoo) Fairy Tale Cymbeline on Saturday last. At it's heart is the famous lyrical death-lullaby "Fear No More". Inspired we decided set this much anthologised piece to music. Life is short, people. Find what you are good at and do it with all your heart (ideally for other people). Recorded at Sweet & Low Ma...
Rain (The Beatles cover)
Просмотров 87Год назад
It’s spring in the UK so this seemed a fitting cover for a wet April. This bouncy, poppy bagatelle has always charmed The Wild Birds. Our first exposure to it was the delightful 90s shoegaze cover by Chapterhouse, but we soon discovered it was by The Fab Four, released on the B-side of “Paperback Writer”. Both songs were recorded as part of the Revolver sessions but never made it to the album. ...
Climbing to the Moon (Eels cover)
Просмотров 268Год назад
One way or another we’re all climbing to the moon. One of the Wild Birds caught the Eels on blistering form last week and felt moved to cover this exquisite bruised peach of a song about doing the impossible, one step at a time. Good luck on all of your climbs.
Here Comes Your Man (Pixies cover)
Просмотров 71Год назад
A slightly mexican take on Pixies’ seminal indie pop masterpiece. The Wild Birds are BIG Pixies fans. We hope the friend of the cactus, Black Francis, will approve.
Apocalypse (Cigarettes After Sex cover)
Просмотров 107Год назад
The Wild Birds are devoted to this band’s bruised and fragile music. If we did not quite capture the delicacy and romance of their work, we sure had fun trying. Best served at midnight, with a little something. Recorded in early March 2023 at Sweet and Low. The Wild Birds played: Bass / Drums / Guitar / Vibraphone / Organ / Piano / Melodica
Adelstrop
Просмотров 70Год назад
Edward Thomas’ exquisite poem from 1917 set to music by The Wild Birds. Recorded at Sweet & Low, January 2023
The Trees
Просмотров 51Год назад
This weekend is 21 years since you said “yes yes i will yes” With considerable love from The Wild Birds Recorded and mixed at Sweet & Low studios January 2023 Music by The Wild Birds words by Phillip Larkin Another Black Coffee Record
Breathless (Nick Cave &The Bad Seeds cover)
Просмотров 577Год назад
A bouncy cover of Nick Cave’s sublime “Breathless”, from the extraordinary “Lyre of Orpheus” LP. A lovesong like no other pouring from a soul overwhelmed with joy. Trivia: One of The Wild Birds played this for their spouse at their wedding. Cool points.
The Fox in the Snow (Belle and Sebastian cover)
Просмотров 1662 года назад
The Fox in the Snow (Belle and Sebastian cover)
Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want (The Smiths cover)
Просмотров 2112 года назад
Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want (The Smiths cover)
Just Like a Movie Star (The 6ths cover)
Просмотров 1482 года назад
Just Like a Movie Star (The 6ths cover)
April Come She Will (Simon and Garfunkel cover)
Просмотров 592 года назад
April Come She Will (Simon and Garfunkel cover)
Pretty in Pink (The Psychedelic Furs cover)
Просмотров 472 года назад
Pretty in Pink (The Psychedelic Furs cover)
Palaces of Montezuma (Grinderman cover)
Просмотров 8102 года назад
Palaces of Montezuma (Grinderman cover)
I like it i like it
Thank you so much, The Wild Birds. I adore this song, as you well know. It will always be you, me and William Samuel Harris, on your roof, late at night, just your guitar. I sing my B to sleep with it now. This is a beautiful version; respectful to the original but owned by you. xxx
@@Berti_Memes Thank you. We will award ourselves Merrit marks. See you later.
Nice cover
@@yerdans Thank you. Appreciate the feedback.
That's gorgeous. Reminds me of The Magnetic Fields, if you dong mind me saying. You've a beautiful voice x
No. Very MERRITricious!
@@thewildbirds6070Ha nice!
Ah, a cello. Could have sworn I heard a mandolin. Very good.
I didn't know Richard Hawley was into Wordsworth. This is a great sound, quite a different rhythm for the Wild Birds but I love it. The mandolin isn't dominant but can be heard. Interesting use of echo and voice harmonies. Nice one WBs.
Thank you. We put the cellist in the outside loo. That worked. Just ukulele, guitar, cello and beats. And lots of echo and reverb. Glad you liked.
Oh defo a Lightning Seeds sound here; nice cover. Great drum beat. ❤
Thank you. Very kind of you.
Ah, this is gorgeous 😍 Love this tune. Takes me well back. Fabulous 'treatment'. Thanks for all the music, The Wild Birds and Hapoy Easter 😊
You are welcome. That's very kind. We love The Lightning Seeds. There are wild birds singing everywhere at the moment.
this is really underrated,i just came from a beirut video,and this is something really close to his music,beautiful work!
Wow. Praise indeed. We love Beirut. They are the reason we formed the band. Thank you. You'll find that influence in other covers (except the Beirut cover, which perversely we used synths for). The Wild Birds salute you.
@@thewildbirds6070 thanks,i also notice similarities from kings of convenience declaration of dependance,if you can,i would suggest a cover to one of their songs,also,it's beautiful to know that you are taking inspiration from beirut,their songs where the first songs i have ever heared in my life,and this is pretty nostalgic,thanks for responding to my comment and keep up the good work!
@gaigan742 you are welcome. Yes, I love the Kings of convenience. Good idea. Watch this space and thanks for your encouragement.
Memories of falling on and off the pavement while The Rentals looked in Estate Agents windows. Plus 'Pant Moustache' That cello was sublime and I had no idea where it was going. Beautiful. Thank you so much xxx
Very welcome. I had forgotten "pant moustache". That was David Baddiel.
@@thewildbirds6070 It was, indeed.
Oh my. I'd completely forgotten about this song. How could I? What a proper Corker! Takes me back to the stage at Carmel ❤
it's a cracker. Glad you like.
Dude , its awesome
Oh man. Thank you. Love letter to my wife.
Awesome...very nice
Thank you. How kind.
Thankyou guys , i absolutely loved this version ❤
You're welcome Karl. "Karl Hungus" 😂 "Logjammin'". Nice.
@@thewildbirds6070 the dude abides 🫵😁
the drumming steals the show
Thats true. Ringos drumming on the original is breathtaking. Especially when you hear it at full tilt in the Anthology. What a drummer.
Yes, quite right, both of you. Ringo is on fire here. We hate all the nonsense spoken about him not being a good drummer. He was exceptional.
this feels like your dad singing to you while you fall asleep. .
That's a lovely comment. I am a dad, so... The Wild Birds humbly thank you.
Love that harmonium-like intro. Don't know this song but love the lyrics and very softly sung too; nicely done. Thanks WBs.
You're welcome
Love this song, love this WB cover and as to that wedding, it's true. I know, I was there. Not a dry eye....
Still got it.
I just love this. The poem alone is enticing even haunting and this tune is just the setting it needs. The tune is lilting like the poem, floating, like cloudlets should, and soaring like birds do. I really like how the words of the poem arrive in time to the music and the birdsong is so well placed. Another well-crafted combination of poetry and music composition. It made me think of Laurie Lee's Gloucestershire and an Oxfordshire cottage holiday I enjoyed. Thank you so much WBs
Thank you so much.
Snowing today so looking forward to seeing the trees back in leaf. Don't know this song but a lovely soft melody. The flute solo was a nice effect with the guitar and keys. Great work.
This is a setting of Phillip Larkin's poem "The Trees". Original music by The Wild Birds, natch. allpoetry.com/The-Trees
Glad you like though.
@@thewildbirds6070 Well then, hats off for the original music and such a lovely setting for those words of Larkin's.
It's taken me 3 days to finally hear this through after several aborted attempts. Once again the Wild Birds bring me a Christmas selection of instruments and voices drawn from that eclectic mix that is so WBs such as 'O Holy Night' sung partly by Nick Cave backed by the steam carousel organ from the Worcester Victorian Fair; who could put together such sounds to praise the Lord? Four robins is a lovely gift to find under our tree; thank you.
You are welcome x
perfect for a lonely christmas night
Thank you. Merry Christmas
This has just made perfect my Christmas eve. Thank you. Children abed, sipping a single malt in the dark listening to this. The Klezma Oh Holy Night is transforming! I adore listening to your voice. I'm only halfway through but had to post. Merry Christmas, Wild Birds.
Thank you so much. Merry Christmas
Good attempt man, would like to know if you sre available on Spotify, wanted to share musical tastes.
Alas, no, just you tube. We spent this afternoon beginning our 2nd Christmas EP. Watch this space. Thanks for your kind praise.
@@thewildbirds6070 ohk, anyway wanted to suggest some bands, i guess some of you have already heard. Jesus and mary chain : just like honey, alvvays(try all of them :P) , last weekend by llyod cole ,
@@palspal2329 Love the Mary Chain. Will definitely cover at some stage. Maybe something drom Honey's Dead. Good idea.
@@palspal2329 Alvvays are delightful. Marry Me Archie is lush. I never got into Lloyd Cole but will try. Thank you.
Instantly loved this Weddos intro; so authentic. Hear those horns. Wow! Dreamy!
Thank you.
Ah, lovely sound, soft as snow, lovely image too. B & S so takes us back. Nice one again; thank you.
You are welcome.
👍
Another fabulous cover of this amazing iconic sound of The Smiths. Love it. What a birthday pressie.
This is stunning. Your voice is perfect for this song. It's one of my top 5 songs so I know every semiquaver. You've done a beautiful, beautiful job and dare I say, sound notably more mournfully hopeful than Mozzer did.
You are much too kind and very welcome. Happy Birthday.
@@thewildbirds6070 Thank you. 😊 The closed buzz roll from the snare at the end was a clever touch. Really personalised it. Thank you 😊 x
@@Berti_Memes Totes welks. Yes the whole band joined in in procession in the last 20 seconds.
Now I don't know this track though I have two REM albums. It resonated immediately with the timbre and meter of REM lyrics; definitely shades of Michael Stipe tones here; could hear Nights Swimming in this. Great. Keep on surprising us.
Thank you. Check out Green. It also has Stand, Orange Crush, the Wrong Child, Hairshirt and the incomparable Untitled. Didja like the Willow Warbler?
Oh is that what it was? Not such a common bird y' Willow Warbler' Yes, heard the bird(s) at the opening which was lovely and, of course, very Wild Birds. I liked this track so will check out the rest.
Oh now I just love this. That Hammond meets Fairground sound again; it haunts me. It made me think of the opening bars of Lisa Hannigan on the "Sea Sew' album; sqeazung that harmonium thingy in and out. It floats, the echo, the repetition, the other worldly lilt that is so 'Wild Birds'; what a lush song. Is that Clara Bow in that pic; a beautiful movie star if ever there was one. It's as if the lead voice is on earth but the echo is on the moon like in the John Lewis Christmas ad. Have they thought of this one? Those ethereal voices man; no corvids in this track. More please.
Thank you. We are quite pleased with this one.
It's Viola Dana by the way, circa 1920
Hmmm? A wise move not to try to immitate the inimitable Beirut in this cover but you have pulled off an interesting take on this classic. However, The Wild Birds can so do that fairground organ sound, that is also so Beirut, as witnessed in other recent covers. It must have been very tempting to go there. Another really nice offering here with an echoey, ethereal feel; that Beirut floating sensation. Nicely done.
You are too kind.
This is a classic Wild Birds sound but a cover? No, it's an original but sits perfectly with so many sounds I've heard before. It's familiar and comforting like the lights at dusk. Love it.
Thank you. We're pleased with how the strings recorded.
Well now, the "stuff" of legend. This is an old fave and nicely done with voice over voice and WS-style strummed backing; what's not to like.
Eye thenk yew
Wow! An old favourite with an interesting treatment: flute and keyboard with the guitar and quite a jingly backing but it works and I like it very much; nicely sung. I just wish my voice was in there too..
That's lovely feedback. The Wild birds appreciate it.
Another great cover from the WBs with that familiar voice and warm waves of organ sounds from those keys. Love the gloch touches in the final bars. There's still a lot of Nick Cave in that voice. Nice one; great choice. More please.
Thank you.
The Magnetic Fields are my favourite band, this is an excellent cover, and your voice has a beautiful timbre to it! Thank you for this!
You are very welcome.
Jack. We covered The 6ths Just Like A Movie Star this weekend which as a Merritt fan you may enjoy.
Well, not a cover here, a personal account it seems and a suitably dreamy, lilting rhythm for Arnold's dreamy town. A well-crafted composition, flowing lyrics, wishes, memories, maybes... it's ok to dream. A good listen, a nice tune; like it. Maybe some references might leave some listeners wondering but heh... Procul Harum.
All songs are personal and elliptical one way or another. Sad Eyes Lady of the Lowlands ... What's that about? Glad you like.
As misty as the sepia-like image of the tower on a hill surrounded by skeletal winter trees. It sounds just out of reach as it should of course. Don't know how I've missed this TWB cover; thought I'd listened to them all. Maybe I have now. As before, in bed, in the dark, Seinheissers on, close to sleep with drifting music. A new one for me but sounds so familiar; wonder why.
The video of Hooverphonic doing this live is breathtaking. Check it out. A lovely bit of lounge. Glad you like.
No doubt it's keys I'm hearing but there's such a flavour of slow Tijuana brass in the intro and the break; so sadly calming on a night when the moon, not yet full on this Valentine's Day '22, still needs a few more brush strokes to be full. What lovely lyrics by The Czars nicely echoed here by the layered voices. Like it... a lot.
Thank you. Got to love the Czars
Keys? That's the Wild Birds horn section!
Yeah, I know, and they're a great bunch....
This is good. Strong, fresh and so NC & the BS. Somehow I heard strains of 'Jackie'' by Scott Walker in that voice and piano; quite powerful.
Scott a big influence on Nick Cave of course. Very kind. The Wild Birds thank you.
@@thewildbirds6070 Well that's uncanny as I didn't know that but no doubt I heard that song in there.
Very cool!
You are very kind
This is a delicious Christmas pudding with handfuls of delights stirred in: the tingle of Ian Anderson's 'Solstice Bells' , the stirring , soulful words of Christina Rosetti's and Joseph Mohr, Herb Alpert's brass, Richard and Linda's "we sing Alleluia at the turning of the year" the hurdy gutdy rhythm of the carousel at the bottom of Mealcheapen. The only things that are missing are beef suet and silver thr'penny bits. A fine helping of Christmas. Again, thank you
We aim to please. At Christmas.
Listening to this under the duvet with headphones on and tomorrow is Christmas Eve 2021; it's lush!Harmonising with our own voice has to be the nearest we could ever hope to get to Don and Phil. Love the intro to Wenceslas. The only EP I ever owned was 'The Big 3 at The Cavern' in about '63. This is a 'simple gift' in the best Shaker tradition. Thank you.
Completely and utterly welcome. Merry Christmas 🌲
Nada mal.. diferente. Brasil na área Salve
Gracias
00:25 Nice one
Thank you
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Really nice song, some lovely sounds mixed here though rather sad. Normally there's a reference to which singer, song or band has been covered but no mention here. Hmmm? What's this saying? Liked it.
A Wild Birds original. Glad you enjoyed.
Nice one! Sounds like "by Lightning Seeds out of Magnetic Fields" with just a dash of The Cure shaken on top for good measure. There's a bit of Richard and Linda Thompson Bright Lights Tonight rolling around on the floor too. I liked this dude.
We aim to please. A Wild Birds original.
We'll heh! The Cure, a hit every time. The tinkle of that toy xylophone sound was so other worldly as if every star in that pic was being touched with a beater. The voice too sounded far off "in the heavens" as if your studio was light years away; nice touch. Some quite deep bass notes/chords from the organ too. Thanks; I enjoyed that.
Always welcome. Thank you.