The Big Net - "Bird"

We’re excited to premiere the video for “Bird,” the latest single from New York City indie-folk trio, The Big Net. The song is the closing track off of the band’s debut full-length, In the Service of Song, which is scheduled for release on January 15th via Marbled Arm Records.

“Bird” is a comforting song that’s characterized by velvety guitar tones and soft vocals that, in combination, feel quite therapeutic. Through his words, principal songwriter Kevin Copeland attempts to bring solace to a friend going through a challenging time. His featherlight melodies flow soothingly from his delicate guitar playing and serene voice, conveying a sense of calm. Building off its idyllic mood, the song slowly swells as it progresses, with guitars that sift and simmer in a way that’s reminiscent of Duster meets the more subdued moments of Mock Orange or The Jazz June. The song takes a lyrical turn and receives an uptick in guitar swirl in the final verse, where Copeland metaphorically plots his escape: “and I wish that we could fly / into another life / where you don’t have to cry / and friends never die.”  Though Copeland originally wrote the song from the first-person perspective of giving comfort to another, in reflecting on it, he found that he himself was one of the unintentional recipients of his own efforts:   

I wrote Bird for a friend who was having a hard time, though I still don't know if they know it's for them. I just wanted to tell them somehow that it was going to be ok. But when I listened back for the first time after tracking, so much had changed in my own life, that it felt like I was talking to myself. A different Me telling me that I was going to be alright. It's a very comforting song, almost a lullaby. I think we could all use some of that right now.

The video for the song is equally pacifying and in a way, very mesmeric, as it follows a train traveling along the picturesque snow-covered Norwegian countryside. There’s just something very tranquil about taking in a scenic wintery landscape from the hypnotic viewpoint of a moving train. If life is getting to you and you’re feeling stressed out, pop your headphones in and play this video. It’ll be sure to put you at ease.

Stream the video below! You can also listen to the track on your streaming platform of choice and pre-order In the Service of Song on limited edition vinyl via Bandcamp. Keep up with The Big Net by liking them on Facebook and following them on Instagram.