Seven-minute musings on music, art, books, film, fashion and food, spirituality and recovery, & the occasional song. Never scripted, always real, fly on the fly.
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Super rough, but practice makes perfect.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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I've been listening to the "History of Rock and Roll in 500 Songs"—simply amazing!—and then the Rick Beato interview with Rick Rubin on YouTube. Thinking about what a great producer brings to a musical project. I wish I had one!Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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Everything you have read about Megalopolis is true. I think everybody who cares about movies should see it.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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Thought I would keep sharing as I work to get things ready for going into the studio to record vocals, real instruments, etc. It's a process.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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Thoughts about artistic success and immortality.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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Meditations on the wonder of coffee.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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Thought I would share another rough mix of a song from my next album. Written by my late friend Greg Jones, it has never been released.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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Four years later, I finally figured out the bridge. A rough recording, on my phone, but I'm happy with the song. The last song I had to finish writing for my next album of originals. Update: I uploaded an newer demo here, having added some rudimentary strings. Now I know what the song can be.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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I have wondered for decades if the the lines "Someone left the cake out in the rain And don't that I can take it 'Cause it took so long to make it And I'll never have that recipe again" were a joke. I found the answer! https://waynerobins.substack.com/p/jimmy-webb-the-meaning-of-macarthurΑπό τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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Noel Casler, Renaissance Man, Tore Up His NDA To Tell The Truth About Trump and Is A National Treasure
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He worked on The Celebrity Apprentice TV show as the Trump family's handler. He loathes them. When Trump decided to run for President, he tore up his enormous NDA and started telling the stories that had been kept secret for so long. He's a great writer and a fine guitarist. Here is his Substack page: https://noelcasler.substack.com/ Here is his Yo…
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Getting back to normal. Tooth fixed, nose reset. Gonna wash the dishes and polish my boots in the morning Monkey Blue is cuddled up next to me. Oxycodone kicking in, sleep approaching rapidly.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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He makes beautiful music with it, but it pains me to look at Willie Nelson's guitar, Trigger. Below is a video of five facts about the guitar. I just learned he uses a guitar pick. That explains the hole. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7IKXJ9UJVAΑπό τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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The man chased us in his car around the neighborhood for a half-an-hour. We were terrified and thrilled. Looking back, I think it must have been performative on his part. We never rang his doorbell to run away, again. Too scared.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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Bye-bye to the old site, hello to the new.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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I feel that change is in the air.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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I went to a Starbucks this morning for a coffee. They were out of white sugar so I went to a hipster cafe nearby. All they had was "raw" sugar packets. That shit is not sweet and is absolutely not any healthier than refined white sugar. It's just tribal virtue signalling.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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That's right. These assholes were trying to rob my next door neighbor in the warehouse where I live. They didn't find anything. On their way out, they kicked down the between his space and mine and they saw me. They thought I could tell them where the money and weed was. I couldn't. I'm glad they didn't kill me. They sure threatened to.…
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The most impactful men I have encountered, with such bland, commonplace names.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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Kinda speaks to me at the moment. I didn't realize he died at 39. A drinker and a smoker and a philanderer, he died primarily of a lung infection. Do not go gentle into that good night by Dylan Thomas 1914–1953 Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise…
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Find Lulu hardcover with color illustrations here. Find Lulu paperback with black-and-white illustrations here. Find iBook with color illustrations on the Apple Bookstore here. Find Amazon Kindle & paperback here. I recommend Lulu hardcover & Apple iBook versions.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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THE GENTLEMANLY ART OF SPANKING—The Rise and Fall of the HoneyBun Empire; Riding the Wild Bubble— Berkeley To Frisco To Hollywood To Las Vegas & Back; Intimations Of Immortality On The Technicolor Lam, Sober is now available as print-on-demand at Lulu.com. Paperback edition with B&W illustrations available here. Hardcover edition with color illustr…
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Kind of a re-release with new cello and trumpet arrangement.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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Nothing adds up about the so-called assassination attempt against the Republican candidate for president.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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You’ve heard of selfies with no face tune? This is me with no look good.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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In about three weeks, the old website is going to disappear. And in its place will rise a new pixels at an exhibition, with multiple contributors and curators, will appear. It’s still taking shape in my brain. Contributors are welcome. Get in touch! Stay tuned.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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I am laughing about J.D. Vances attack on Kamala Harris, and the Democrats, calling us a bunch of childless cat ladies. I am a cat lady and I have two sons and two grandchildren.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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I prefer this version to the one on the album, but both are great. I just love the more delicate sound that reflects the very vulnerable and fragile state he was in, having escaped the cocaine-feuled hellscape that almost killed him in Los Angeles.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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My friend Greg Jones wrote this beautiful ballad. It will be the only non-original song on my upcoming album. It's very rough and I will be bringing in a cellist to complete the arrangement.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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Hi, I'm looking for a new place for me and Monkey Blue, found a really cool one, but I have competition. Your thoughts and prayers appreciated.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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Here are a few links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGNz0IW8vQw https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/apr/08/who-killed-the-klf-the-film-drummond-cauty-did-not-want-you-to-see https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/why-did-the-klf-burn-aps1-million-in-cash-on-a-scots-island-1463441…
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The KLF Part 1 - British Pop Superstars Publish "The Manual—How To Get a Number One Hit the Easy Way"
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Here are a few links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGNz0IW8vQw https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/apr/08/who-killed-the-klf-the-film-drummond-cauty-did-not-want-you-to-see https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/why-did-the-klf-burn-aps1-million-in-cash-on-a-scots-island-1463441…
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Walt Disney created a perfect hero for the modern era, a Trickster, a scion of great privilege who donned a cape and mask and, with his sword, battled the colonizers and oppressors of the poor in late eighteenth century California.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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Not as well-known as his "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest," but it is ten times the book. Had a huge impact on this sprout back in Sixties ...Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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AI bots from China and Russia are swarming by the millions to discourage US citizens from voting in the upcoming election. Low turnout = Republican win. Some hackers figured out a way to fight back.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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I left a remark in a recent episode for a couple days. I thought I had edited it out. I hadn't. So, a few thoughts about it and an apology.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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His killing was just the first step to undo all the progressive and civil rights legislation of the twentieth century as well as take back all the wealth from America's middle class. So far it's working pretty good. They are almost where they wanted to be all those years ago. VOTE. The illustration, "X Marks The Spot," for this episode was shot at …
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There are people who identify as "Garamond Guys/Gals." Me, Baskerville. Others Palatino, Helvetica. There's room for everybody in the world. But, please, no "Eras" Font lovers. Useful links: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/01/magazine/garamond.html https://medium.com/@kateboothh/typography-john-baskerville-cee9d5e74bb7 Know Your Type: Baskerville…
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Part two of "Cloud Stories" from my memoir, "The Gentlemanly Art of Spanking ~ The Rise and Fall of the HoneyBun Empire; Riding the Wild Bubble—Berkeley To Frisco To Hollywood To Vegas & Back; Intimations Of Immortality On The Technicolor Lam, Sober."Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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Porting over a few episodes from The True Hippie Chronicles Podcast. In this episode, a reading from my recently completed memoir, The Gentlemanly Art of Spanking, 'Cloud Stories, Part One.'Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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Every time I see a white butterfly, I take it to be a message from elsewhere that I am not alone and things are going to be okay. Is that crazy? Maybe. As John Lennon said, "Whatever gets through the night." And I guess I need help these days.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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The not-so-obvious, even to me, reason I let the True Hippie Chronicles podcast go.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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I love this song. Of course I need to rerecord the vocal and guitar part. I need a sax player for the instrumental break. And I think I should bring a drummer and a stand-up bass player into the studio.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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So far, I haven't come up with anything that seems right. I'm sure it will appear or manifest itself, as they say, one of these days. Nonetheless, I'm very happy with how the album is coming along.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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Leave The Beatles' music alone. Stop. Right. Now. Keep this no-talent wannabe nepo baby away from their music. All anybody needs is the MONO MIXES—They contain every bit of information and musicality the Beatles and George Martin wanted to share with us.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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Everything about this album smacks of trying to hard to be perceived as a bad boy. Good bad, not evil, as the girl said in "Leader of the Pack." Hipster rebellion signalling, forced, insincere, trying too damn hard. More appropriate for a guy fifty years younger.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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Thank you Black People for everything. Happy Juneteenth.Thank you, also, Willie Mays, my first real-life hero. You will never be forgotten.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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Inspired by the rules for living from the fake gangster of the YouTube channel Grim.Hustle, I thought I'd share some of my own rules. Don't get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoy Grim.Hustle and agree with a lot of what he says. As I've always told my sons, any True Hippie can kick any OG butt any day of the week. I'm not a Deadhead, but I love this phot…
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I'm creating a new podcast channel ~ Knox Bronson, The True Hippie Chronicles. I won't be posting so much here anymore, but I hope you will join on the True Hippie Chronicles.Από τον Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
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