Break It Yourself

~ Release by Andrew Bird (see all versions of this release, 14 available)

Annotation

Break It Yourself (Limited Edition Set), limited to 1000 copies.
Box includes
• 2 180 gram vinyl LPs in colored sleeves
• CD copy of album
• DVD - Here's What Happened a 30-minute performance film shot in Andrew Bird’s barn during the recording of the album
• Bird stationary set with custom designed stamps and paper
• Jay Ryan Limited Edition 20 x 20 poster
• Reproduction of Bird family heirloom photograph featured on the album cover
• MP3 download card

The introduction to Desperation Breeds... contains a musical theme that appeared initially in the score to the film NORMAN. Special thanks to Jonathan Segal.

Note sent on release day to those who preordered:
Unfortunately, due to an error in manufacturing, the CD was not included in your Break It Yourself Deluxe Box Set. We’re incredibly sorry for the inconvenience. But rest assured, a CD will be mailed to the same address as your box set directly from Andrew’s US label, Mom + Pop. These packages will be shipped tomorrow, March 7th from New York City via United States Postal Service.

Annotation last modified on 2017-01-23 10:05 UTC.

Tracklist

1▼12" Vinyl
#TitleRatingLength
A1Desperation Breeds…
recording engineer and mixer:
Neal Jensen
assistant engineer:
Pete Mignola and Teruhisa Uchiyama
co-producer:
David Boucher and Neal Jensen
producer:
Andrew Bird (US indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter)
background vocals [vocal harmony]:
Simone White (US singer-songwriter)
vocals:
Andrew Bird (US indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Wegawam Music Co. (in 2012)
recorded at:
The Barn
recording of:
Desperation Breeds…
lyricist and composer:
Andrew Bird (US indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter)
publisher:
Wegawam Music Co. and Wixen Music Publishing
4.15?:??
A2Polynation
recording engineer:
Neal Jensen
assistant engineer:
Pete Mignola and Teruhisa Uchiyama
co-producer:
David Boucher and Neal Jensen
producer:
Andrew Bird (US indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter)
mixer:
David Boucher and Neal Jensen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Wegawam Music Co. (in 2012)
recorded at:
The Barn
recording of:
Polynation
composer:
Andrew Bird (US indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter)
publisher:
Wegawam Music Co. and Wixen Music Publishing
?:??
A3Danse Caribe
recording engineer:
Neal Jensen
assistant engineer:
Pete Mignola and Teruhisa Uchiyama
co-producer:
David Boucher and Neal Jensen
producer:
Andrew Bird (US indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter)
mixer:
David Boucher and Neal Jensen
drums (drum set):
J.T. Bates (drummer)
vocals:
Andrew Bird (US indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Wegawam Music Co. (in 2012)
recorded at:
Metrosonic Studio in Brooklyn, New York, New York, United States and The Barn
recording of:
Danse Caribe
lyricist and composer:
Andrew Bird (US indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter)
publisher:
Wegawam Music Co. and Wixen Music Publishing
3.65?:??
A4Give It Away
recording engineer:
Neal Jensen
assistant engineer:
Pete Mignola and Teruhisa Uchiyama
co-producer:
David Boucher and Neal Jensen
producer:
Andrew Bird (US indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter)
mixer:
David Boucher and Neal Jensen
background vocals [vocal harmonies]:
Nora O’Connor
vocals:
Andrew Bird (US indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Wegawam Music Co. (in 2012)
recorded at:
The Barn
recording of:
Give It Away
lyricist and composer:
Andrew Bird (US indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter)
publisher:
Wegawam Music Co. and Wixen Music Publishing
5?:??
B1Eyeoneye
recording engineer:
Neal Jensen
assistant engineer:
Pete Mignola and Teruhisa Uchiyama
co-producer:
David Boucher and Neal Jensen
producer:
Andrew Bird (US indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter)
mixer:
David Boucher and Neal Jensen
vocals:
Andrew Bird (US indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Wegawam Music Co. (in 2012)
recorded at:
The Barn
recording of:
Eyeoneye
lyricist and composer:
Andrew Bird (US indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter)
publisher:
Wegawam Music Co. and Wixen Music Publishing
?:??
B2Lazy Projector
recording engineer:
Neal Jensen
assistant engineer:
Pete Mignola and Teruhisa Uchiyama
co-producer:
David Boucher and Neal Jensen
producer:
Andrew Bird (US indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter)
mixer:
David Boucher and Neal Jensen
background vocals [vocal harmonies]:
Nora O’Connor
vocals:
Andrew Bird (US indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Wegawam Music Co. (in 2012)
recorded at:
The Barn
recording of:
Lazy Projector
lyricist and composer:
Andrew Bird (US indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter)
publisher:
Wegawam Music Co. and Wixen Music Publishing
?:??
B3Near Death Experience Experience
recording engineer:
Neal Jensen
assistant engineer:
Pete Mignola and Teruhisa Uchiyama
co-producer:
David Boucher and Neal Jensen
producer:
Andrew Bird (US indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter)
mixer:
David Boucher and Neal Jensen
background vocals [vocal harmonies]:
Nora O’Connor
vocals:
Andrew Bird (US indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Wegawam Music Co. (in 2012)
recorded at:
The Barn
recording of:
Near Death Experience Experience
lyricist and composer:
Andrew Bird (US indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter)
publisher:
Wegawam Music Co. and Wixen Music Publishing
3.3?:??
B4Behind the Barn
recording engineer:
Neal Jensen
assistant engineer:
Pete Mignola and Teruhisa Uchiyama
co-producer:
David Boucher and Neal Jensen
producer:
Andrew Bird (US indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter)
mixer:
David Boucher and Neal Jensen
vocals:
Andrew Bird (US indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Wegawam Music Co. (in 2012)
recorded at:
The Barn
recording of:
Behind the Barn
lyricist and composer:
Andrew Bird (US indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter)
publisher:
Wegawam Music Co. and Wixen Music Publishing
?:??
2▶12" Vinyl
3▶DVD-Video: Here's What Happened
4▶CD: Break It Yourself