Songs from 'Birdy' that will make you love her so much.
Welcome back guys! From the previous blog, I mentioned to the talented young teen, 'Birdy', an English musician, singer and songwriter.
For those who haven't read my last blog yet or haven't known her before, Birdy actually named as Jasmine Lucilla Elizabeth Jennifer van den Bogaerde (born 15 May 1996), is an English musician, singer and songwriter. She won the music competition Open Mic UK in 2008, at the age of 12. Her debut single, a cover version of Bon Iver's "Skinny Love", was her breakthrough, charting all across Europe and earning platinum certification six times in Australia.
Her self-titled debut album, Birdy, was released on 7 November 2011 with similar success, peaking at number 1 in Australia, Belgium and the Netherlands. Her second studio album, Fire Within, was released on 23 September 2013 in the UK. At the 2014 Brit Awards, she was nominated for Best British Female Solo Artist. Her third studio album, Beautiful Lies, was released on 25 March 2016. She is on her fourth studio album now.
Today, I would like to show more about her songs which make people love her so much.
- Skinny Love
The debut single that made Birdy famous. Her soulful interpretation is so different from the original of Bon Iver's version. Instead of the guitars and whispery vocals of the original, Birdy took the song to another level of perfection. Using just her piano and cold vocals, Birdy achieved what she wanted with this song to tell the listeners how sad it is for a love that went wrong.
There is anger in Birdy's voice, especially in the chorus. Despite just being a cover, Birdy made it real with what she's feeling the time she recorded this, quite extraordinary for a 14-year old girl back then.
If you had already listened to the original track then you will be surprised at how different is this, both are amazing, both are heartfelt, both are masterpieces that should never be compared. They both feel like they're different songs but sooner or later you'll understand their importance.
- Wings
If you love the somber tone of Skinny Love, this one's a little bit different. By the way, this is the first original single from Birdy and was released as the lead single for her second album entitled Fire Within.
The song could be described as synthetic, with too much going on in the production of the song, it still remains real and vivid. Perhaps a really different take from Birdy, but when you look further inside you'll hear her, the one you fell in love just moments ago after listening to her cover of Skinny Love.
After reading the lyrics, you'll find that your heart will be shattered again. This song is mostly about two lovers or maybe two friends that were separated in the test of time. The envy in Birdy's voice is noticeable, how she badly wants to be with her lover/friend if her wings could only fly. But damn these walls, she sings with desperation to break the barrier/distance that has been separating them form the rest of their lives!
- Terrible Love
Originally by The Nationals, Birdy once again proved that she could make someone's song like her own. She had proven this countless of times in her debut album where most of her tracks are significantly different from the original.
The haunting piano in this song will probably haunt you forever. It will make you want to listen to this song over and over again when you're sad and lonely. But don't do that, you'll be more sad and lonely after you hear this song. But if you're brave and you really want your heart to be shattered then go on!!
The saddest part in the song though is the last 2 minutes, where the everything starts to flow through your heart, from the piano, the guitars, the drums and other instruments and of course the strong and lonely voice of the singer. The final instrumental part of the song will rip your heart into pieces which will leave you gasping for air.
- Keeping Your Head Up
The first single of Beautiful Lies, her third studio album, represents the album’s overall tone and structure, with a soft build-up before hitting a crescendo in the chorus and tapering off slowly and acoustically.
This song sounds a bit more uptempo actually. The chorus has a pretty infectious melody, but still contains that singer-songwriter vibe we love about her. In the lyrics, Birdy speaks out how she is there for a person who is going through difficult times. “Hold tight, you’re slowly coming back to life, I’ll be keeping your head up.” Isn’t that a great message to start the new year with? Welcome back Birdy!
- Beautiful Lies
It is another song from her third album. This song definitely has one of the most beautiful melodies she has ever written and does not need anything more than a piano and those soaring vocals.
Don't forget to check out the other songs!! iTunes
