Taking “Timeout” Through Music with Andrew Bird

Andrew Bird = TALENT

The first time I saw Andrew Bird in action, I was completely mesmerized (By his musical talent people. Come on, I’m married).

Here is some interesting information about Andrew Bird.

Andrew Bird (born July 11, 1973) is an American musician, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He was born in Chicago and currently spends his time between Chicago and a farm near the town of Elizabeth in northwest Illinois. He has mastered several instruments and is musically proficient on others. They include the violin, guitar, mandolin, whistling, and glockenspiel. (Information from here)

Sometime in 1977 -- A four-year-old Andrew Bird picks up his first violin. Actually, it is a Cracker Jack box with a ruler taped to it, as the first of his many Suzuki music lessons involve simply bowing to the teacher and going home. So begins a formative period soaking up classical repertoire completely by ear followed by a teenage expansion into Hungarian Gypsy music, early jazz, country blues, South Indian music and more, as well as the discovery of an uncanny whistling ability. (www.andrewbird.net)

Take a little “Timeout” and watch this enjoyable musical performance.