Andrew Bird - Tenuousness live In The Basement

Andrew Bird doing Tenuousness live In The Basement, broadcast 24-12-2008 on Sky Arts.

[@Quaaid]

Shared this with my Dad a few years ago. We were one tick on the viewer count. We enjoyed it. Now he's gone, but our time together watching this and smiling is still recorded in some minuscule fashion.

[@tmlafrance]

I've lost track of how many times I've watched this

[@Jujudeze22]

Same. I realize I commented 10 years ago.

[@RebelSkiichan]

Andrew Bird isn't just a singer, just a musician, just a kick-arse whistler... He's a dancer. A beautiful dancer that uses his erratic motion to keep time and his every step to create loops and chains of notes to infinity. He dances with his fingertips across the instruments, or with his lips to sketch out the quiver of his whistle. He knows how to dance with his own mind, and how to take yours along with.

[@ricgoldschmidt]

if there was an Olympics for music back in the day when the Olympics started, old man Bird would be a serious contender for an olive wreath! this is so beautiful!

[@ethomps123]

you can stop looking; youtube ends here.

[@Nickee_Sonicjinn]

I'm just incredibly jealous at those three people sitting at the corner and listening to his sublime musicscape! How can they keep that oh-so-quiet manner without showing muchc emotion?

[@taylorwasavision]

I've loved Andrew Bird for years, but I've never seen him perform. His music is beautiful. And it doesn't hurt that he's not too shabby looking himself.

[@Quaaid]

Watched this with you a few years ago, Dad. Seeing it again brings me back to that. Miss you.

[@thebassline707]

at age 24 i've started to become detached with a lot of the music i grew up with. i only started listening to this guy's work in the last year or so, but Andrew Bird saved my faith in music.

[@valval97]

Words cannot describe the beauty that is this man's music.

[@gufreter]

This man is amazing I've watched this 100 times but everytime it seems to be the first Folk is Gods favourite kind of music

[@foxnorth789]

God who? Maybe folk is just an incredible genre. We don't need to attribute or associate everything with mythology, now.

[@joeyaj2000]

this guy changed my life. he has the rare ability to do that

[@christiantrevino1898]

This Should be on Spotify, I love his music so much!

[@wbbelcher]

THIS is why I love live music! It is too easy to take for granted what we hear when a recording slips through our ears as only so much background noise. But to SEE and EXPERIENCE the workings of a creative mind and the process by which that sound is made is what really lets us separate the fluff from the good stuff. Top shelf work here. Kudos, Mr. Bird, and thank you.

[@KuwlioKoala]

Why in the world does this not have more views?!?!?! THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!

[@VanillaSwirlsOfDoom]

What a beautiful man. This is beyond words.

[@caw1]

Andrew Bird has to be the epitome of the word "Troubadour". There have been several over the years, but I believe Andrew is at the pinnacle. I've never heard finer than this song.

[@ColbyFoote]

That intro is pure magic. I hope that someday I can understand music the way this man does.

[@viosoc13]

I come back to watch this video at least once every couple of weeks. His style is just too awesome to ignore.

[@gattedtwat]

even the way he places his violin down is beautiful.

[@marinlailand]

The first time i heard this song i almost died because of how beautiful it is and i play the violen too!He now is one of the people i look up to.

[@gilnicholls8897]

Still amazing in 2021. It'll still be amazing in 2022 and beyond. So creative.

[@AllenNguyenVinh]

This man can do more with two instruments and a few pedals than can a lot of multi-member bands today. Breathtaking talent.

[@kjbarney33]

My God, what an incredible performer; spectacular, Andrew-thank you for this gift of a song...

[@gogadget46]

This is my first time hearing of Andrew Bird and he has that Yann Tiersen genius. Hell Yeah!!!

[@sbutros]

This is hands down one of the greatest things Ive ever heard.

[@SadieSunhome]

This is one of the greatest things I have ever found.

[@BreatheOner]

the appreciation i have for this man and his talents, is unexplainable.

[@SpasticWafflesVideos]

This is his best performance, hands down

[@sisgigage]

absolutely phenomenal performance

[@cwcoldfire1]

I wish this song was longer. Nothing short of spectacular. If you get the chance to see him in concert,GO!! You won't be disappointed. Mesmerizing...

[@mrjfray]

It's finally back! This video is one of the greatest Andrew Bird performances

[@uchiha98]

I love how he was playing all the instruments heard. Most famous artists can't even play one.

[@adognamedcu]

Now, THIS is talent! Proper music and an amazing voice! Why can't everyone know about this?!

[@CrZyBoHeMiAn]

The Basement concert series contains essentially all of my favorite live performances

[@InGraphite]

If those three people sitting off to the side are hearing this song for the first time I am enormously envious.

[@Lithium0706]

If I could perform at a tenth of the ability of this man I wouldn't be complaining to anyone.

[@Catnamedpuppy]

I am completely mesmerized by him.... his voice and music makes me feel as if i am floating on a cloud... I'm extremely taken by him

[@1ok4u]

Once in a century someone like this comes along. Words cannot do him justice

[@P1NKBLUSH]

he's wonderful. I've got to see this guy live before I die, seriously.

[@NoIDontSpeakFrench]

I'm sitting here, almost crying at the sheer beauty of this song, when I see that KZbin has suggested "Party In the USA" as another video to watch. And all I can do is laugh, because if Miley Cyrus were a minute, Andrew Bird would be an eternity.

[@Grainne7C]

I just stumbled on this, and it blew me away. I havent heard music this beautiful and original for a looong time, its so refreshing. Ive been enlightened! Thank god for Andrew Bird!

[@jeyrey08]

This inspires me to tears. Such a special performance and amazing talent. Music truly is the light in the dark

[@Lorarath16]

He whistles with such effortless beauty I know I' m gonna listen to this a lot this summer

[@gerardgasim]

Seriously.. I watch this all the time. I'm just blown away. Everything about this is pure beauty. From his concentration, head bobs and incredible accuracy. i cant even... first it wanes and then it waxes.

[@tquity]

Greatest whistler on the face of the planet, sooo tasteful

[@fernandoa.9742]

This is another kind of PERFECTION. A deep beauty. Pure talent and personality.

[@xSexualManChocolatex]

One of the most unique artists i've heard. simply beautiful.

[@TheNamingOfThings]

the acoustics are amazing here! oh, he sounds even more perfect than usual, and that is really saying something. lovely.

[@PS3SROCK1234]

This. Is love at first listen. Its sex for the ears. Its a cosmic enlightenment of musical notes and feelings that could make the most depressed feel bittersweet. Its pretty much a great song

[@deepleviathan]

So glad this is back. I've had this song on repeat every night to fall asleep to for so long.

[@george21021994]

i found this on stumbleupon and am now in love with these music.

[@kjsrnfkojsdnf]

God, he whistles like an angel...

[@MrPeterCheeks]

this song is just amazing. thank you Andrew. and thank you who posted this.

[@01superduty89]

I love I always know how to come find this song.

[@GorgonDrageil]

StumbleUpon brought me here! THIS MANS INCREDIBLE! I now can't imagine what my life would be like if I didn't find this awesomeness.

[@KVarnzz]

i don't even need to hear his music recorded because he is flawless playing it live.

[@Awesomelybored]

"First it wanes and then it waxes". That line is so perfect it gives me goose bumps =]

[@KECogan]

I stumbled upon this video literally five minutes after listening to it here for the zillionth time.

[@lamame]

That really is what amazed me the most. Most beautiful I've ever heard!

[@KP-rh1hf]

Saw him live a week ago... Spectacular but really wish I heard this. Will go to every close performance until he does 😆

[@Jujudeze22]

This is stunning. I'm glad it was recorded. Thanks for uploading.

[@Kickhouses]

It's like perfection. I love the build-up and the ending. LOVE it, yeah that's right, in capitels.

[@hippityhop05]

Me too. This is probably the best version of "Tenuousness" I've heard.

[@SweetMisery1514]

This man is so amazing and talented. I love how much he enjoys the music.

[@kagan42]

im in love with this performance. absolutely amazing.

[@BlackmillMusic]

Absolutely love this, this is proper music :)

[@chibi_rabbit]

I go back to the good old days hearing this. When we could actually watch you play live. I miss seeing my concert buddies.

[@patm718]

this is an amazing perfomance.

[@jayzeus7]

Saw him last weekend at The Tabernacle...equally as amazing!

[@Ariadnimusiclover]

What a talent!!!

[@arlanaruch3032]

soooo moving, I get so emotional listening to Andrew Bird....

[@giovaneelber3480]

I feel like am hearing raindrops fallen on a dusty country after a hot august..its raindrps in my mind but not sad ones...just cryin because happy .

[@hippityhop05]

Definitely one of my favorite songs ever, especially this version of it. The whistle hook(s) in the middle get me every time. =)

[@justa16thnote]

I ripped the audio, and put it on a CD for my car. Around 1:40 I always lose focus, like something otherwordly is taking over. Luckily all the roads around me are pretty straight. I couldn't care less. Dying to Andrew Bird is a privilege.

[@tobideshiy]

How can anyone possibly dislike this?

[@cj92it]

. . . looking at amazon's "recommendations" Andrew Bird was recommended because I own Bjork and Rickie Lee Jones, so I was intrigued . . . . . now I'm blown away. Amazing!

[@catskier1234]

THANK YOU AMERICAN EXPRESS! I have been listening to andrew for a while and I am so pumped that american express is using Tenuousness in their newest commercial

[@lehilanisantiago]

I always looked for this, such a joy seeing it back!

[@tmlafrance]

Brilliant! I've lost track of how many times I've watched this.

[@perkeleentero]

This is just amazing!

[@xxxxOS]

I just came across this man. Glad I did.

[@Kurpav]

This is why I watch the credits of movies like Crazy Stupid Love. Would never have known of this song otherwise.

[@arthurobie1061]

I fall in love every time I watch this.... EVERY TIME.

[@saffronskies223]

He’s so amazing live.

[@skaterboyks42]

My heart can't leave this page!!!!

[@codyguy91]

Saw him perform live in Beijjing, best concert so far in my life.

[@AngusSgXD]

i heard this song for the first time 1 minute ago in the movie crazy stupid love, im glad ive seen that movie.

[@SpasticWafflesVideos]

I whistle every day trying to achieve his whistling mastership

[@haricotsvert]

Oh dear. If I could marry his music.

[@Husong48]

what an amazing talent. I love his song from Noble Beast, Masterswarm. Of course, I love everything this guy does.

[@CELIANantes]

Time stopping greatness ✨ Just discovered this music from Andrew Bird at the end of the movie Crazy Stupid Love. The live performance is taking it to the stars.

[@KatiaKardoso]

Just say this live in Lisbon (November 9th)..Thank u Andrew for one of the best concerts of my life!

[@Rockunstank]

might be my fav live track EVER...thanx bro.

[@alessupertramp]

how could you ever dislike this, gosh

[@Creten]

I can't make words. ...Except these.

[@breachborn]

AWESTRUCK Thank You for sharing this beauty. Wow...............

[@2HRenovation]

This is the best version.

[@christinebyczkiewicz271]

Andrew Bird spoils us with love, passion, and REALNESS!

[@JMann112]

This is so beautiful I want to cry.