Ian Anderson
The Secret Language Of Birds (2x12")

SMALP1292
Madfish
26- The Secret Language Of Birds (04:17)
- The Little Fower Girl (03:37)
- Montserrat (03:21)
- Postcard Day (05:07)
- The Water Carrier (02:56)
- Set- Aside (01:29)
- A Better Moon (03:46)
- Sanctuary (04:42)
- The Jasmine Corridor (03:54)
- The Hebanero Reel (04:01)
- Panama Freighter (03:21)
- The Secret Language Of Birds - Part 2 (03:03)
- Boris Dancing (03:07)
- Circular Breathing (03:45)
- The Stormont Shuffle (03:11)
- Etching
First released in 2000, 'The Secret Language Of Birds' saw Ian Anderson at his most introspective & stylistically diverse, delivering a deeply personal collection of songs that blend folk, rock, world music & classical influences with effortless grace. Written & recorded at Anderson's home studio, this album stands apart within his catalogue for its intimate atmosphere & organic charm. Across its richly varied tracks, Anderson's signature flute work intertwines with acoustic instrumentation, subtle rhythms & evocative storytelling, creating a soundscape that is both pastoral & worldly. From the reflective beauty of the title track to the playful energy of "The Habanero Reel" & the cinematic sweep of "Panama Freighter," each piece reveals a different facet of his musical language.

