Birdy is the fourth studio album by British musician Peter Gabriel, released in 1985. The album features instrumental pieces composed by Gabriel for the soundtrack of the film of the same name, which was directed by Alan Parker and based on the novel "Birdy" by William Wharton.
The album's sound is characterized by its use of synthesizers, percussion, and other electronic elements, as well as Gabriel's distinctive vocals on several tracks. The album's standout tracks include "At Night," "Floating Dogs," and "Close Up," with each piece conveying a sense of atmosphere and emotion that reflects the film's themes of isolation, trauma, and redemption.
