IAN ANDERSON’S ACCLAIMED SOLO CLASSIC RETURNS ON VINYL IN A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED 2LP EDITION. A POETIC & ECLECTIC JOURNEY, NEWLY PRESSED ON BLACK VINYL WITH SIDE-D 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. Lyrically, ‘The Secret Language Of Birds’ draws on themes of nature, travel & quiet observation, offering a series of vivid musical vignettes that feel both personal & universal. The album’s delicate balance of melody & mood has made it a fan favourite, celebrated for its warmth, wit & understated sophistication.

Now available as a 2LP set, this edition presents the album across four sides of black vinyl, allowing the music’s detail & dynamics to breathe in a format perfectly suited to its nuanced arrangements. Side D features a beautifully crafted vinyl etching of the two birds from the original cover artwork.

1. The Secret Language Of Birds
2. The Little Flower Girl
3. Montserrat
4. Postcard Day
5. The Water Carrier
6. Set-Aside
7. A Better Moon
8. Sanctuary
9. The Jasmine Corridor
10. The Habanero Reel
11. Panama Freighter
12. The Secret Language Of Birds, PT II
13. Boris Dancing
14. Circular Breathing
15. The Stormont Shuffle