Andrew Bird's "Danse Caribe" on BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND (PBS)

Taped 333-feet below ground, deep inside Tennessee's Cumberland Caverns, this 12-part "musical adventure" series features both well-established and top emerging artists within the broad spectrum of Bluegrass, Jamgrass, Roots &Americana genres.
Singer/violinist Andrew Bird has brightened the national Alternative scene for more than 15 years. With his unique indie-folk rock and a cameo performance by Tift Merritt, "Danse Caribe" from Episode Two of BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND Season Three is a brilliant sample from a most unpredictable show (in the best way, of course).
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[@LarkaWolffy]

He just looks so ridiculously happy in this show that I'm grinning like an idiot in front of the monitor while my mom is looking at me like I went nuts

[@RUBENS9645]

man this song is one of the most unique sonds i've ever heard, its fantastic

[@ppound12]

Wow.. one of my favorite performances of this song. Is it weird to have a huge smile.. and tears in my eyes at the same time. Extraordinary. Just absolute beauty.

[@s.plantagenet2924]

Andrew Bird is a genius.

[@ellikerdonald5660]

sure can whistle, too.

[@user-th9vu3cs6t]

I was immediately addicted to this song when I first heard it

[@susanwiddersheim5655]

Thank you PBS for introducing me to Andrew Bird--a haunting, magical performance.

[@danielhill6871]

Me to

[@vinces4263]

Found this song a few years ago and I can't help but come back to it over n over again

[@urnotjonesy]

Tift is having herself an Enchanted Moment. Can't blame her 😊🤩

[@drsteele4749]

It's remarkable these days to see a musician carry the tune at a proper distance from the microphone. I was impressed by the band's ability to stay within themselves. This performance was far and away the standout of the evening.

[@christinamallory6336]

Andrew Bird is AMAZING!

[@carole1763]

He's awesome...perfect in every way

[@ed6810]

If this isn't the most joyous performance of a song ever, then I don't know what is!

[@aaronrosenberg6633]

I can't help loving almost every single one of this guy's songs.

[@Crownshorts]

What a strange little man... Love it!!!

[@timothylee6859]

Thanks of the post, i saw this on pbs (i hatetv) when i was feeling especially blue and it help me tremendously. How much, you ask? i'm still here to hear it again. That plenty.

[@LilColDog]

This has got to be one of the finest performances ever. Oh to have been there....Thank you Andrew " Bird". Tweet tweet:)

[@amerie1987]

Forever thankful to 'the good wife' for introducing Andrew Bird into my music life.

[@Trunkswr]

Blankets the heart and salinates the face it’s forever gold.

[@jasonalbert5862]

Cumberland Caverns is huge. We've been through there a couple times and keep finding new stuff everytime we go. If your ever down there plan a day to spend in the caves, well worth it.

[@nicoleballivian]

Andrew Bird is the best in the East and the West!

[@CrustyWhiteBread]

This is lol amazing. Can't do anything but chuckle in amazement. A+ Tift Merritt.

[@camillefranco163]

With the professor: making the string trip a a journey. Love it!

[@erikajusto6429]

Muy linda musica andrew bird... Un saludo desde argentina" 🇦🇷

[@27shua27]

That venue looks amazing.

[@williewaycup1858]

Beautiful. This song means something different to most people, its one of my favorite songs with few lines, and I have elicited, no ive forced friends to give me their interpretations. Theyve all been different yet the one thing everyone agrees on is theynlove the song and whatever it means to them.

[@chelfrich1990]

Just saw this on PBS. It gave me chills, made me nauseous and brought tears to my eyes.

[@equin0xia]

i recommend avoiding anything that makes you nauseous.

[@GuadalupePicasso]

Nauseous?

[@chelfrich1990]

😆 I don't think that's what I meant to type but it was 7 years ago so who knows... Upon rewatching, I have to say it still moves me (minus the nausea) and I'd love to see a concert in that cavern.

[@calhuck]

I need this joy everyday.

[@varzaruvalentin8358]

Love it!

[@yuk0ncornelius]

3:10: kick + lick. My god has he got some chops on that thing.

[@tinacastanares8046]

good grief, so amazing.

[@rustywydcks9647]

Tina Castanares to

[@kanwaraulakh4042]

Birds and humility

[@lacorchea955]

Drives me craaaaaaazy (good crazy)

[@f.4650]

Amazing song!

[@acmecatalyst]

amazing

[@MarlenaCarrillo]

Love....

[@tHYRR3N]

Incredible!

[@cliffkearns722]

It Makes you long for the Highlands Yo

[@yuk0ncornelius]

Andrew Bird....and Chris Thile. That needs to happen.

[@nicoribbloid]

and then it did happen ;P

[@GuadalupePicasso]

Tift Merritt is such a genuinely beautiful woman❤

[@loo6f]

Bird's your the best

[@robertdizon2801]

I question all thirteen naysayers on this thread, could you, would you, in all your days ever produce such exquisite sounds as this, why in all eternity do you bother down thumbing such a one of a kind performance, do you honesty believe it could have been done better... ?

[@equin0xia]

why are fixated on it? you might actually be able to enjoy the music. you'd probably live longer, too.

[@carmeldunne7774]

wow

[@elizabethtowle7331]

Too many notes. 😂😂😂 Kidding. This is just brilliant!

[@rustyproof]

Is that Tift Merritt on guitar?

[@johnbates1795]

yes

[@kemmayr]

Yes,she's a very good singer herself 😊

[@sebastianortiz8083]

Thanks. I kept on asking myself who is SHE

[@mozzer35]

Are the four thumbs down just ignorance?

[@Aaron628318]

Find yourself someone who looks at you like...

[@SteadyRedHead]

Who would down vote something like this?

[@gumwap1]

Trolls

[@equin0xia]

why do you let it bother you? why is it that every song on youtube has a bunch of these "who votes this down?" posts from people who seemingly make it their life's work to obsess over them?

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[@paulsullivanable]

That girl guitar player acts like his mommy. She really takes away from the performance

[@rjlarance6012]

Musicians pay close attention to the leader/director. I'd be grinning a skunk eating shit too if I were in that ensemble. She is spot on in all respects.

[@dan1son]

+paulsullivanable You know she's 2 years younger than he is?

[@paulsullivanable]

+dan1son nope. dont care either. she is spotting him

[@katelynpatterson2407]

+paulsullivanable It's very common, if not good practice, to always watch your lead when you are singing harmony. Take a look at Patty Loveless and Vince Gill at George Jones' service at the Opry. His bass sings harmony with him on this piece every time, she doesn't. Hence her being a professional and ensuring that she's moving with Bird during the harmony. It's not politics or pettiness, it's just being a damn good harmony singer.

[@paulsullivanable]

fine. she still hurts the performance. in the way that a kindergarten teacher would coach students. it's unbecoming of a professional like him.