The Secret Language of Birds

by Ian Anderson

The Secret Language of Birds cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 7 March 2000
  • Label: Fuel 2000
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 53:49
  • Community rating: 3.65/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The legendary Jethro Tull frontman delivers a primarily acoustic solo project that leans heavily into traditional English pastoralism. 'The Secret Language of Birds' showcases his virtuosic flute playing interwoven with intricate mandolin and acoustic guitar arrangements. Free from the heavy amplification of his primary band, Anderson crafts a gentle, progressive folk record deeply inspired by avian observation.

Genres

Descriptors: Acoustic, progressive, acoustic, uncommon-time-signatures, medieval, birds, folk, storytelling, flute

Tracklist

  1. The Secret Language Of Birds (4:19)
  2. The Little Flower Girl (3:37)
  3. Montserrat (3:21)
  4. Postcard Day (5:06)
  5. The Water Carrier (2:56)
  6. Set-Aside (1:28)
  7. A Better Moon (3:47)
  8. Sanctuary (4:41)
  9. The Jasmine Corridor (3:54)
  10. The Habanero Reel (4:02)
  11. Panama Freighter (3:22)
  12. The Secret Language Of Birds, PT II (3:06)
  13. Boris Dancing (3:07)
  14. Circular Breathing (3:45)
  15. The Stormont Shuffle (3:11)

Credits

  • Andrew Giddings - accordion, piano, organ, marimba, percussion, electric bass, keyboards, accordion electric bass guitar keyboard marimba organ percussion piano
  • Darren Mooney - drums
  • Gerry Conway - drums, guest membranophone
  • James Duncan - drums, guest membranophone
  • Martin Barre - electric guitar, electric guitar guest

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