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Too Many Birds
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This collaboration feels like privilege to me : Making music with Petra (vocals) and Gemma Anderson (violin) on a beautiful song by Bill Callahan. I'm beyond grateful. I hope you'll enjoy this ... (I've done lead vocals, back vocals, all instruments, mix and mastering). Special thanks to Piotr Bolesław for the perfect recording of Gemma's virtuoso violin ...
Released: 09-Mar-2026
Category: Folk
Application: Logic Pro
File type: mp3
File size: 13.9 Mb
Plays: 35
Downloads: 6
Weekly plays: 2
Weekly downloads: 1
License: Derivative works allowed on iBandstand only; contact artist for permission
Lyrics
Lyrics by Bill Callahan (2009)

Too many birds in one tree
Too many birds in one tree
And the sky is full of black and screaming leaves
The sky is full of black and screaming
And one more bird
Then one more bird
And one last bird
And another
One last black bird without a place to land
One last black bird without a place to be
Turns around in hopes to find
The place it last knew rest
Oh black bird, over black rain burn
This is not where you last knew rest
You fly all night to sleep on stone
Theat heartless rest that in the morn, will be gone
You fly all night to sleep on stone
To return to the tree with too many birds
Too many birds
Too many birds
...
If
If you
If you could
If you could only
If you could only stop
If you could only stop your
If you could only stop your heart
If you could only stop your heart beat
If you could only stop your heart beat for
If you could only stop your heart beat for one heart
If you could only stop your heart beat for one heart beat...
Comments
artist
So full of atmosphere, even the mix itself. Eased me into the morning.
Latest song: Vertical
20 days ago
artist
Brilliant work - I love this one, mate. Petra’s backing adds a great sense of atmosphere. Then Gemma comes in with her signature violin - wow, that really lifts it. Fantastic job all around, everyone. This is definitely a favourite!
Latest song: Damn the Dam
20 days ago
artist
Cool tune with good.production.  the violin is a great bonus. I alao think it has a great atmosphere.
20 days ago
artist
But never too many songs from you my friend. Song's new to me but I sure love this. Great job guys.
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18 days ago
artist
Well written and played 
Yes the violin 🎻 compliments 
Well enjoyed
16 days ago
artist
So wonderful. Gorgeously evocative instrumentation and vocals, and lifted even higher with Petra's vocal contributions and the lovely violin.
Latest song: Who Will You Be
15 days ago
Great song, balance, and lovely instrumentation. I spent my day in the car looking at the birds. Thanks for the song
artist
Nice Vox and great solo.  Lyrics are great. Much enjoyed.
15 days ago
artist
I thought I had commented on this song already! This is a classic Dyl song! Very recognizable! Excellent production as usual! A dyl classic!
14 days ago
artist
Loved Gemma's violin! Think I said that in a comment I made ... maybe on Facebook!
14 days ago
artist
Great song, love it!
14 days ago
Beautiful
13 days ago
artist
Lovely song!
Latest song: Its my Vice
11 days ago
artist
Many thanks to all of you for listening and comments ! Thank you very much.
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11 days ago
artist
❤️
Latest song: The Isle of Skye
6 days ago
artist
Wow i love this
1 day ago
artist
Beautiful in so many ways!
Thank you for sharing this. 
Gem your violin is always exceptional and this highlights your talent sweetheart x
20 hours ago
artist
@CelticLark your violin is just perfect for the tune... Thanks again for your work !
@kpwatershed Keith, thank you !!
@MojcaCzarka Many thanks Mo, and let's not forget you were the one that introduced Gemma's talents to us all through your songs. So thanks again !
Latest song: Macorina
16 hours ago
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