Experience Peter Gabriel – Birdy, the evocative soundtrack album created for Alan Parker's acclaimed 1984 film Birdy. Released the same year, the album sees Peter Gabriel revisit and reinterpret elements of his earlier solo work while introducing brand-new compositions, resulting in a deeply atmospheric blend of ambient, electronic, art rock and world music. Rich with synthesisers, textured percussion and immersive soundscapes, Birdy stands as one of Gabriel's most compelling and cinematic recordings.
Featuring reimagined versions of favourites such as "The Heat," "Family Snapshot," "Not One of Us," and "San Jacinto," alongside the original composition "Under Lock and Key," Birdy perfectly complements the film's themes of freedom, imagination and psychological isolation. The album also foreshadowed the atmospheric direction of Gabriel's later work, making it an essential listen for fans of film music and ambient rock alike.
Track Listing
At Night
Floating Dogs
Quiet and Alone
Close Up (From Family Snapshot)
Slow Water
Dressing the Wound
Birdy's Flight (From Not One of Us)
Slow Marimbas
The Heat (From The Heat)
Sketchpad With Trumpet and Voice
Under Lock and Key
Powerhouse at the Foot of the Mountain (From San Jacinto)
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