DAngerer09 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 From Pitchfork: On his current European tour, Mr. Andrew Bird has brought along a little something special. Nah, no fiery bowls or mysteriously produced eggs or any of his usual accoutrements. Instead, Bird's got himself Soldier On, an eight track tour EP collecting some choice odds and ends. Along with a handful of outtakes, alternate mixes, and early versions of Bird classics, the disc sports Andrew's cover of Bob Dylan's "Oh Sister", his contribution to the Janet Reno-curated Songs of America compilation, and a tune from the dance project he cooked up alongside Molly Shanahan/Mad Shak. There's a new track, too, the somewhat improbably titled "The Water Jet Cilice". The disc is currently only available at the Birdman's gigs, but should head into wider availability early next year. To pass the time until then, Bird's soldiering on on tour, with several more European dates, a return to the States, and an Australian tour (including a stop at the awesome Sydney Fest) in the works. Soldier On: 01 The Trees Were Mistaken (from My Name Is a Blackbird)02 Sic of Elephants [ft. Haley Bonar] (outtake)03 The Water Jet Cilice04 Plasticities (alternate mix)05 Heretics (early version)06 Sectionate City (live at Bird's barn)07 How You Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm (from Song of America)08 Oh Sister (Bob Dylan cover) Awesome news. I was just telling my friend the other day how I would love it if he released the Dylan cover. I can't wait for this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwrkb Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 yeah, i heard about this a week or so ago, i'm looking forward to the release of it in the new year Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ms. yvon Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 there are a few songs on there i don't think i've heard before. yow! i'm seeing him on the west coast next month. hope they still have 'em at the swag stand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I heard some familiar music on TV just now - Andrew Bird for Marriott Residence Inn! Apparently these have been around for awhile, but this was the first one I've seen. Anyway, the tour EP looks very cool. The Water Jet Cilice (which is also on the most recent Fingerlings) is one of my favorite Andrew tracks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwrkb Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I heard some familiar music on TV just now - Andrew Bird for Marriott Residence Inn! Apparently these have been around for awhile, but this was the first one I've seen. those make me very sad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAngerer09 Posted December 26, 2007 Author Share Posted December 26, 2007 anyone have this yet?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tugmoose Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 those make me very sadAbsolutely. How dare he try to make a living. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tangara Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Awesome news. I was just telling my friend the other day how I would love it if he released the Dylan cover. I can't wait for this. That cover of "Oh, Sister" has been out for a while - it was on a MOJO "Dylan Covered" disc from 2005. The Water Jet Cilice (which is also on the most recent Fingerlings) is one of my favorite Andrew tracks. One of my favorites as well. Great tune. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Water Jet Cilice is also known as Self Torture (which has lyrics), which you can buy on eMusic Andrew played that one last Sunday at the Cedar. the Saturday night Guthrie show was 10 minutes shy of 3 hours they filmed all 3 shows for a possible DVD release though, so let's hope that happens! the 4 new songs he played on Sunday were all wicked too http://www.reveillemag.com/features/concer...-bird-the-cedar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clouds of Fluff Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Very nice, solace! Thanks for posting that...great pics too! I can't wait to see him live again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tangara Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Water Jet Cilice is also known as Self Torture (which has lyrics), which you can buy on eMusic Very cool, thanks solace! Just grabbed it *edited after a few listens* Like the lyrics, but I really miss those cicadas on the Fingerlings version... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Is that the O Sister from the Uncut comp that came out a few years ago with Nora O'Connor?? LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Thanks for the info, Kyle. It's odd for me to imagine that song with lyrics now, but I'll go check it out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tangara Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Is that the O Sister from the Uncut comp that came out a few years ago with Nora O'Connor?? LouieB I'm guessing it's the same version? I saw Nora last night - she must be due any day now. She's a rockin' mama! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jc4prez Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 anyone want to hook up the "oh sister" cover? I'm trying to play it for a friend but cant find the ep anywhere on the net. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAngerer09 Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 The Dylan cover is on his myspace, I believe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I'm guessing it's the same version? I saw Nora last night - she must be due any day now. She's a rockin' mama! She is putting together a family in a hurry. This is her second child and the other is not that old. Congrats to her. Were you at the Flat Five show? We were going to go, but didn't. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tangara Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I was, yeah. It was stellar! So much fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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