The original concept behind the song was that it was a message to alien visitors describing the ecocidal tendencies of humamankind towards our mother planet. It's also a general celebration of the beauty of our planet. The chant at the end is a native american chant I learnt years ago. This new, acoustic version of the song uses a rather beautiful, jazzy tuning CGDGBE that was taught me by my friend the fantastic musician/singersongwriter, Kris Howe from Totnes. Unfortunately I forgot to credit Kris for teaching me this tuning on our new album where it's used twice. Thanks Kris! x    

Welcome to the Earth

Another Lonely Magpie

Discussing the matters of life, joy, suffering and the universe with a bird in "birdish". Recorded by Nathan Williams in very spontaneous circumstances. 

Conversations with a Bird in Birdish

Recorded live at Jim Peters' birthday party in Glastonbury September 2014. 

They Who Plant Trees

A song I wrote earlier this year about the light returning. 

Northwards No More

Me with the Birdish Band rocking out on this trad classic. 

John Barleycorn Birdish Band Live

Recorded live at Hawthorns, isn't C's violin playing beautiful! 

Conversations With A Bird In Birdish (Live at the Hawthorns)

New Song. Recorded by Nathan Lewis Williams 2015 

Conventions

A song of mine for my friend Patrick, inspired by his life and wisdom. Recorded in a field by Kara Richards of rrrip records.

Declan Frodo Millar

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