Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble

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.

Thoughts about artistic success and immortality.

Meditations on the wonder of coffee.

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.

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.

I have wondered for decades if the the lines

"Someone left the cake out in the rain

were a joke. I found the answer!

https://waynerobins.substack.com/p/jimmy-webb-the-meaning-of-macarthur

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 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NoelCaslerComedy

Here is my episode about a proposal for Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: https://ridingthewildbubble.podbean.com/e/trump-s-star-on-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame-a-modest-alternative-proposal/

Check them all out!

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=n7IKXJ9UJVA

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.