Who the fuck does Andrew Bird's voice sound like, exactly?

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I started thinking it was Rufus Wainwright, and I still kind of hear it. Then I heard Jay Clifford of Jump (aka Jump, Little Children) fame. And I am still not sure. I feel like I've heard this guy's voice somewhere else... exactly. Maybe not, but I need some help. I'm talking about the newest album, since it's the only one I know.

― Dave M, Thursday, 24 March 2005 06:39 (twenty-one years ago)

beff juckley

― The Brainwasher (Twilight), Thursday, 24 March 2005 06:48 (twenty-one years ago)

I thought of that one, but it didn't quite fit. Right direction, though.

― Dave M, Thursday, 24 March 2005 06:51 (twenty-one years ago)

The two that I thought of were Jeff Buckley and Rufus Wainwright the first time I listened to him.

― jmeister (jmeister), Thursday, 24 March 2005 07:19 (twenty-one years ago)

yeah i was about to say rufus.

― jaymc (jaymc), Thursday, 24 March 2005 07:29 (twenty-one years ago)

rufus is way more nasal-y.

― The Brainwasher (Twilight), Thursday, 24 March 2005 07:31 (twenty-one years ago)

Rufus + David Byrne.

― Josh in Chicago (Josh in Chicago), Thursday, 24 March 2005 22:19 (twenty-one years ago)

straight rufus, and sometimes jeff buckley

― bon, Thursday, 24 March 2005 22:23 (twenty-one years ago)

John Legend.

― teeny (teeny), Thursday, 24 March 2005 22:25 (twenty-one years ago)

"straight Rufus"

― Josh in Chicago (Josh in Chicago), Thursday, 24 March 2005 22:26 (twenty-one years ago)

Actually I know the answer to this but I can't pull the guy's name or many distinguishing details out of my head. He was a black singer from like maybe 50-70 years ago, played with gender image some I think.

― teeny (teeny), Thursday, 24 March 2005 22:27 (twenty-one years ago)

Teeny are you thinking of Screamin' Jay Hawkins? If so, I don't see it. Actually, I doubt that's who you're thinking of. Anyway, I think it might be Beck. In fact, I'm 80% positive. Beck if his music was almost entirely different. Am I crazy or can you guys see this?

― Dave M, Friday, 25 March 2005 22:20 (twenty-one years ago)

David Byrne..... nope.

― Dave M, Friday, 25 March 2005 22:22 (twenty-one years ago)

oh fuck me, I was actually thinking of Antony from Antony and the Johnsons, I confuse those two all the time.

― teeny (teeny), Friday, 25 March 2005 23:50 (twenty-one years ago)

Little bit of Rufus, little bit of Buckley (more on Swimming Hour than the new one), little bit of Thom Yorke (on Eggs), &, during some moments, Paul Simon.

― David R. (popshots75`), Saturday, 26 March 2005 00:46 (twenty-one years ago)

He looks like Montgomery Clift.

― Chris Dahlen (Chris Dahlen), Saturday, 26 March 2005 04:27 (twenty-one years ago)

I dont get the Jeff Buckley comparison, musically or vocally. Certainly full of Rufus-isms. Also, especially on Masterfade i hear Bonnie Prince Billy.

He doesnt look like he sounds though.

― dmun, Tuesday, 5 April 2005 08:54 (twenty-one years ago)

I'm hearing a bit of David Mccomb in there too.
dmun OTM with the Masterfade/Will Oldham spot.
I don't see the Antony connection other than his album being called "I am A.Bird now"!!!

― peter d (peter dee), Thursday, 14 April 2005 19:50 (twenty-one years ago)

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