Birdy
Peter Gabriel · 1985
35 min · 12 tracks · new wave · pop rock · progressive rock
A haunting blend of ethereal soundscapes and introspective melodies that evoke deep emotional reflection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting emotional reflections
- steady contemplative listening sessions
- immersive soundscape exploration
- dynamic shifts in intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 18, 1985, 'Birdy' marked Peter Gabriel's transition into a more atmospheric and experimental phase following his commercially successful album 'So'. This soundtrack album showcases his artistic growth, using music to complement the film of the same name, which further solidified his reputation as a pioneering artist in blending visual and auditory art forms.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Brian Eno· Kate Bush
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 At Night 2:46
- 2 Floating Dogs 3:02
- 3 Quiet and Alone 2:35
- 4 Close Up (from Family Snapshot) 0:56
- 5 Slow Water 2:54
- 6 Dressing the Wound 4:11
- 7 Birdy’s Flight (from Not One of Us) 3:03
- 8 Slow Marimbas 3:25
- 9 The Heat (from The Rhythm of the Heat) 4:47
- 10 Sketchpad With Trumpet and Voice 3:09
- 11 Under Lock and Key (from Wallflower) 2:28
- 12 Powerhouse at the Foot of the Mountain (from San Jacinto) 2:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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