Birdy

1901, the 4th release from Birdy’s self-titled album, is a wonderful rendition of the French alternative rock band Phoenix’s 2008 effort from the album ‘Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix’.

1901, the first song on Birdy’s album starts off slow as an introduction to an album would. Gradually, the mesmeric sound of the piano kicks in after the 30 second mark with a comfortable drum beat following shortly after.

Birdy’s voice throughout the song is so pure and gentle. The story behind the song, which is shown to dramatic effect in the music video, is based around the highs and lows of a young couple. The journey of the couple is captivated by the vocals of Birdy.

Disregarding the obvious (Birdy’s voice), a key positive of the song is the absorbing rhythm of the piano and drum combination, which offers a softer feel to 1901 than that of the original version. Not to say that there was anything wrong with Phoenix’s effort!

Thus far, all of Birdy’s singles have charted in the top 50 with her debut album reaching a quite respectable position of 13th in the UK. However it reached the chart summit in the Netherlands.

Despite the numerous covers on ‘Birdy’ (album), Bogaerde stamps her authority to give them (her covers) all sense of uniqueness. 1901, is certainly a rendition that Birdy can be proud of….