Fire: Aries’ Songs is part of a 12-collection set by British singer Birdy. After 4 albums, she decides to have an overview of her catalog, rearrange her songs, and curate them according to the twelve zodiac signs.
Choosing a career path certainly is not an easy decision. After all, it is what a person will profess for the rest of his/her life. However, what does help, or influence in some way, is the parents’ profession.
Indeed, as documented before, that happened to siblings FINNEAS and Billie Eilish, who grew up next to artistic parents. Indifferently, that is what occurred to Birdy.
Firstly, Jasmine Lucilla Elizabeth Jennifer grew up next to books and instruments thanks to her father being a writer and her mother a musician, respectively. Hence, before age 10 ten, she learned how to play the piano and write melodies.
Consequently, this gave her the confidence to enter singing talent shows such as “Open Mic UK,” which she ended up winning in 2008. Although she was only 12 years old, she had more to prove.
Therefore, for the next 3 years, she focused on picking the right songs to turn them into covers for her self-titled debut album (2011).
Even though those not being her songs, the chosen playlist gave the audience a first look at her style to come, and of course, showcased her singing abilities.
Consequently, throughout the next two years, Birdy got to promote and sing those covers beautifully. However, in 2013 it was time to release her own written material. Undoubtedly, the first single called “Wings” proved what she was capable of.
For example, as stated in Chelsea Cutler’s post, an album gives an artist a timeframe of two to three years to release the singles and videos, do interviews and go on tour. Eventually, every musician needs to head back to the studio to repeat the cycle.
Moreover, her third and fourth LPs called “Beautiful Lies” and “Young Heart” were released in 2016 and 2021, respectively. Certainly, both albums again demonstrated her steady evolution from covers to her own written songs.
Zodiac Signs
In 2021, she embarked on an expedition to compile her records inspired by the 12 zodiac signs (e.g., Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces).
So excited to share with you 12 little collections of my music I’ve curated inspired by the zodiac signs ✨ I’ve chosen the songs from my previous three albums + Young heart & the first is ‘Air: Gemini’s Songs’ out today💛♊ https://t.co/UkGstJwCeo
— Birdy (@birdy) May 21, 2021
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Firstly, her journey started on May 21, 2021, with “Air: Geminis’ Songs” and continued through 2022 with “Fire: Aries’ Songs,” and concluded on April 20, 2022, with “Earth: Taurus’ Songs.”
| Zodiac Sign | EP | Year |
| Gemini (May 21-June 20) | Air: Gemini’s Songs | 2021 |
| Cancer (June 21-July 22) | Water: Cancer’s Songs | 2021 |
| Leo (July 23-August 22) | Fire: Leo’s Songs | 2021 |
| Virgo (August 23-September 22) | Earth: Virgo’s Songs | 2021 |
| Libra (September 23- October 22) | Air: Libra’s Songs | 2021 |
| Scorpio (October 23-November 21) | Water: Scorpio’s Songs | 2021 |
| Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) | Fire: Sagittarius’ Songs | 2021 |
| Capricorn (December 22- January 19) | Earth: Capricorn’s Songs | 2021 |
| Aquarius (January 20-February 18) | Air: Aquarius’ Songs | 2022 |
| Pisces (February 19-March 20) | Water: Pisces’ Songs | 2022 |
| Aries (March 21-April 19) | Fire: Aries’ Songs | 2022 |
| Taurus (April 20-May 20) | Earth: Taurus’ Songs | 2022 |
Indeed, artists have to push their limits when it comes to creativity. Whereas some musicians oversaturate fans with albums every year, Birdy proves that something can be done with what you already have.
Therefore, despite not being new material, the 12-set collection feels fresh, unique, and authentic. Most definitely, it gives the fans something to cherish until the next record, which could take from 2-3 years.
Certainly, sometimes artists need to take a look at their catalog and puzzle it together with fresh new ideas. Undoubtedly, Birdy sets the bar high with her creativity.
So, what is your pick? For instance, are you choosing based on your zodiac sign or based on the compiled music? Nevertheless, make sure to listen to all 12-set records!
Similarly to Justin Bieber and Shawn Mendes, Birdy’s career flourished by singing the right covers. Hence, choosing the right tunes could be the start of something great!
Finally, listen to Birdy’s “Fire: Aries’ Songs“.
