Echolocations: River cover

Echolocations: River

Andrew Bird · 2017

40 min · 8 tracks · indie rock

A meditative fusion of intricate violin melodies and ambient soundscapes that evoke the serenity of flowing water.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • meditative moments for reflection
  • flowing soundscapes for calm
  • dynamic peaks of serenity
  • immersive listening in nature
  • gentle rhythms for winding down

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy engagement
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2017, 'Echolocations: River' is Andrew Bird's first project after a brief hiatus from solo work following his 2016 album 'Are You Serious'. This album showcases Bird's artistic evolution as he explores environmental themes through a largely instrumental format, utilizing the river setting to inspire sonic experimentation.
Stylistic neighbors
Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· The Decemberists

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Cormorants 2:28
  • 2 Ellipses 6:33
  • 3 Lazuli Bunting 3:38
  • 4 Gypsy Moth 6:33
  • 5 Black-Crowned Night-Heron 4:02
  • 6 Down Under the Hyperion Bridge 9:34
  • 7 Dear Killdear 0:52
  • 8 The Green Heron 6:48

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