Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble: Recent Episodes
Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
Five-minute musings on music, art, books, film, & fashion. Never scripted, always real, fly on the fly.
Little Alfonsas and Raminta on the shore of the Baltic Sea.
I highly recommend Romualdas's book "Little Alfonsas." It's one of the best photo collections I have ever seen. You can buy it here. It's only fifteen euros!
I was researching an episode for FRISCO: The Secret History and I asked Google Gemini to summarize the fallout from the Atherton Report of 1937 and it listed several true things, but it then spun a tragic story of a policeman's suicide/murder of his family out of thin air. It took me several prompts to get Gemini to admit it was lying. What is it good for?
This episode is mostly about my friend Tony Meilandt, who produced Herbie Hancock and The Fine Young Cannibals and died to young, but I do mention a guy named Barlow who was one of the biggest assholes i've ever encountered.
I asked Google Gemini if this passage from the Old Testament prophesized Trump:
“In the latter part of their reign, when rebels have become completely wicked, a fierce-looking king, a master of intrigue, will arise. He will become very strong, but not by his own power. He will cause astounding devastation and will succeed in whatever he does. He will destroy those who are mighty, the holy people. He will cause deceit to prosper, and he will consider himself superior. When they feel secure, he will destroy many and take his stand against the Prince of princes. Yet he will be destroyed, but not by human power.”
the reason that I am alive by Boris Vianthe reason that I am alivethe reason that I am alivefor the tanned legof a blonde womanpropped against the wallbeneath the round sunfor the billowing sailsof a sleek schoonerat the mouth of the harborthe iced coffee sipped through a strawfor the caress of sandgazing at the watery deepsturning so bluedescending into the deepswith the fishthe tranquil fishthey calm the bottom of the oceanfly above the seaweed hairlike slow birdslike blue birdsthe reason that I am alivebecause it is beautiful
I asked Photoshop to create an image of Artificial Intelligence eating the Earth. It gave me R2-D2 with spindly legs holding a globe. Well-done.
This episode is about when I was researching New Year's Eve celebrations in San Francisco in the 1930s and 1940s. Google Gemini made up a store I spent hours researching trying to find a primary source, like a newspaper article. I pressed Gemini for attribution and it gave me fake links. It even gave me an actual picture and lied about what was going on in the picture.
AI is bullshit.
One of the most amazing theatrical productions I've ever seen. Staged at an abandoned gas station in Sausalito in the summer of 1979.
Links to videos at knoxbronson.com.
How much did Waymo pay off the California public utilities commission to allow Waymo taxi cabs into San Francisco to block traffic and kill cats? And then the crypto degens move in like ghouls to create a Kit Kat meme coin. Stop the world I want to get off.
The Rich are just trying to figure out how to take even more and leave us less. And it’s all a scam. AI is bullshit as are their robots and Robo taxis. The image with this podcast is where somebody apparently accidentally set fire to a Waymo taxi cab. I do not advocate for such disregard for safety measures.
Random thoughts of mine & two jokes from one of the greatest comedians of the 20th century.
I wanted to share this article. I read on medium.com. As a favor to my listeners, I added my own six sentences that I think would work way better than the ones in the article. You’re welcome.
I set the price to “pay whatever you want” - this great album is available at knoxbronson.bandcamp.com and of course pay whatever you want for it.
It’s available at knoxbronson.bandcamp.com right now for free if you want. On streaming services Monday the 10th. It’s beautiful, and I love every minute of it, I hope you will too.
Epstein files? We have the survivors who can name all the names. Justice will be served.
Just a rundown of what is available from this living artist. I’ll be famous when I’m dead, but I can use your money now!
I finally asked ChatGPT how to get great hotdog like Casper’s hotdog at home. It said you have to buy Casper’s hotdog in the store. Lo and behold I did and they are fantastic. The downside is I can’t eat them every day apparently. Like all processed foods, they should be eaten in moderation. Oh well, they’re delicious! I am not receiving any money for this recommendation. however, if Casper’s wants to reach out and hire me to be a spokesperson, I am happy to do so.
I don’t know when it was taken or why, but it is antithetical to everything. David Bowie espoused and stood for.
The sucking vortex of need that resides in the office of the presidency is taking us to places I could never have imagined and can barely comprehend even with the evidence right in front of my eyes.
I swear it was not the acid!And yes, I did use AI to make the picture. Please forgive me.
no matter how many times I tell youtube I’m not interested, it still displays two or three thumbnails of Charlie Kirk’s widow talking about how she’s going to carry on the crusade after his death.
I was forced to use so-called raw sugar at the trendy Café in Oakland. Usually, I carry a supply of white sugar packets in my car for these occasions, but I was all out. The problem with the so-called raw sugar is that it’s not sweet and you have to use a lot more to get your coffee sweet and then you have the overpowering taste of the molasses which ruins the coffee. It’s just another form of virtue signaling, whose time has passed.
Antone Fier was a session drummer and the founder of the golden Palomino’s and a member of any number of well known and influential experimental bands over the decades. Anton went to Switzerland for an assisted suicide at the age of 66 in 2022. I hope he is at peace now.
It is the sickest thing I’ve ever read. These people are monsters. All of them. Once again, the cruelty is the point. With the little girls, it was never really about sex. It was about destroying dreams and hopes and lives. I don’t think the very rich can actually experience anything beyond sadistic pleasure.
I stumbled into the foodie beauty ecosystem on YouTube. I wonder what other marvels are yet to be discovered. #foodiebeauty
Since I was bitching about where I live, I thought I should mention that I'm moving out. Also, website update & FRISCO plug.
A couple quick anecdotes about meeting the Prince of Darkness over the years.
Another lovable madman gone.
People drunk and on drugs are so weird. I hate fireworks. I hate my neighbors. I can't figure out how many weirdos are over there. I'm trapped at the moment. Monkey Blue is freaked out and hiding. With luck, the fireworks will run out (it's been four hours) and they'll get bored and pass out.
pretty much done, just need to rerecord guitar, voice, horn parts, mix and master. Enjoy!
The day has come. Fifteen and a half years, over 200,000 images came into Pixels from around the world. We published 34,000 of them. We had a moment in the sun. It was like the Haight-Ashbury the year BEFORE the Summer of Love. The terrible iPhone camera, the buggy apps. But what a community! All the experimentation; we were making up as we went along. I'm grateful to all the artists from all over the world.
You can find the book, PIXELS AT AN EXHIBITION at:
LULU HARDCOVER https://www.lulu.com/account/projects/p6y4y78
APPLE BOOKS: https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-rise-fall-of-the-honeybun-empire/id6737652788
Robbie Basho was a local artist, well-known around the Berkeley era in the Sixties and Seventies ... a cosmic acoustic guitarist.
You can hear Bill the Cat's very cool radio show every Friday at 2-4 pm at https://www.humboldthotair.org/. Don't miss it!
Practicing guitar up in Tilden Park in the Berkeley Hills. A beautiful despite. Birdsong, trees rustling in the wind, grass shimmering in the sunlight.
Here it is. More to come! Please join us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/Frisco
And visit the website The Secret History of FRISCO
http://thesecrethistoryoffrisco.com
http://patreon.com/Frisco
Check them out and please join on Patreon—it's free!
Am I just whistling past the graveyard?
Here is Trump in the Arlington Cemetery, dishonoring fallen heroes by turning the visit into a campaign event. No man can go lower than Trump. I am, however, noticing for the first time, that the woman standing next to him is making the Devil's Hand Sign. Unbelievable! Did anybody notice it at the time the story was in the news?
My new voiceover website: http://knox-vox.com
My site for the upcoming podcast, FRISCO—The Secret History, is here: http://thesecrethistoryoffrisco.com.
More thoughts about doing a historical podcast about San Francisco in the post-war period between 1945 and 1953 or thereabouts.
Also, the story about how I learned about the secret history of Frisco.
Happy 78th Birthday Mr. Jones. The whole place has gone to shit since you left but I see you shining in the firmament.As my friend Bill says, “Let a thousand Bowies bloom.” We’ll keep trying.
I recommended the movie to my son, Will, and Killer Mike. And their wives. Given Dylan's treatment of women, Will wondered why I included their wives in my recommendation.
No New Year's resolutions, only goals. Cancel Adobe and Amazon. Adobe is easy, but Amazon is integral to my consumerist life now. I am determined, however, extract myself from the dubious luxury of Bezos's honey trap.
A wonderful surprise this movie was, taking me back to the dawn of the Sixties, the arrival of Bob Dylan, and the explosion that followed. Incredibly well-done!
I am sharing one last song (a demo) from my next album, "Why Did You Have To Smile At Me?," because I am so happy with it.
Also a brief meditation on 2024 and the challenges of warehouse living. Art keeps me going.
Happy New Year!
A reading from the beyond the soul’s Meridian website. “No one who is gaming. The system has the capability to create real value on their own” — do the names, Trump and musk come to mind?
Remembering John Lennon on the anniversary of his death and other musings on mortality.
I wanted to share one more song demo from my upcoming album. I felt I needed to tell two stories to put the song in context.
I read this poem every year for the anniversary of his murder. It seems more timely than ever.
On BlueSky, people are posting twenty book covers of the books that impacted their lives, without any explanation or illumination of their importance. So I'm doing a podcast to accompany my choices.
Passed a major milestone today: I uploaded my first test audio file to ACX—The Amazon platform for audiobooks—and it passed! I was so nervous; the technical requirements are rigid and unyielding. So ... I'm including the reading of "Straight Facts About Flapping" here.
Listen and learn about Flapping, grasshopper.
I remember, as a child in the fifties, the Republicans screaming about the Communist threat and the arch-enemy Russia. Reagan called Russia the evil empire. We now have a Russian asset heading into the White House and the Republican party has metastasized into a coalition of grifters and Trump sycophants, all of whom seem to be sucking on Putin's tit, or something.
Another year, that much wiser, oh yeah. I'm grateful, although the view is very different from here, much to ponder.
I had a revelation the other day about how I could make money. Any number of people have told me over the years I should do voice-over work. For whatever reason, I poo-pooed the idea. And then I was researching how to produce an audiobook of my own book, "The Rise & Fall of the HoneyBun Empire" and found this website where I could hire voice talent and it just hit me: "Hey I could do that!"
Better late than never.
Still processing the loss. I truly didn't see it coming. Of course I live in the SF Bay Area bubble. But how we could elect a convicted rapist and felon to the office of the presidency is beyond me.
The best music podcast I have ever heard. I cannot recommend it highly enough. I'm very happy he's only 2/5 of the way through his exhaustive and fascinating history of the popular music and the world of the second half of the twentieth century.
I've decided the old title of my memoir "The Gentlemanly Art of Spanking" set up an unrealistic expectation for some people and turned others off. The new edition will be called "The Rise & Fall of the HoneyBun Empire." It will be available soon on Apple Books, Lulu.com, and Amazon. If you want a copy with the Gentlemanly Art of Spanking cover, now is the time to buy it!
Other than the title change, it's the exact same book.
A mysterious Facebook friend who seemed to have connections to my family in San Francisco. We were penpals for a while. He shared my demos with Quincy Jones, who produced "Thriller" among other things.
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!
Everything you have read about Megalopolis is true. I think everybody who cares about movies should see it.
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.
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
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-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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
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.
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 illustrations available here.
Nothing adds up about the so-called assassination attempt against the Republican candidate for president.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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 Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas. This is where the President's limousine was when the third bullet hit him from the front, knocking off a portion of his skull and brains, which are still missing, by the way.
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
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."
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thank you Black People for everything. Happy Juneteenth.Thank you, also, Willie Mays, my first real-life hero. You will never be forgotten.
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 photo of them on the stoop of their apartment building in the Haight-Ashbury in 1966. I've always thought it hilarious that Pigpen is holding a rifle.
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.
I witnessed a stranger's kindness to another stranger the other night in a Safeway parking lot. It was lovely to see.
It's been over four years since I posted a version of this song. I listened to the album the other night for the first time in a year or more. Inasmuch that I don't like the sound most of my vocals—I paid a guy a lot of money to mix the album who did not know how to mix vocals (live and learn!)—the arrangements stand up. They are amazing, I don't mind saying. Available on iTunes, Pandora, Spotify, and Bandcamp, and everywhere!
Someone wrote and asked what a roué is. A French term, a roué is many things, mostly bad. But an accomplished roué? That's another story.
I'm halfway through this thoughtful and detailed biography of Candida Royalle, aka Candice Vadala, writer, singer, porn star, porn director. A renaissance woman gone far to soon.
Former frontman of Wall of Voodoo is 70 today, Yikes! A singular talent, super intelligent, great songwriter. Happy Birthday, Stan!
Here's the whole article at http://beyondthesoulsmeridian.org : https://beyondthesoulsmeridian.org/2024/04/07/the-power-of-aries-and-the-great-american-solar-eclipse-of-april-2024/
Definitely worth a read.
Definitely a number of essential songs on this list, but they missed a number of mind-bending classic psychedelic songs, just off the top of my head. Nonetheless, fun to think about.
Included: another old song snippet, very dark; thoughts on Gentlemanly Art of Spanking manuscript rejection; a snippet of lyrics from "Sweet Thing" on David Bowie's Diamond Dogs album.
I saw Love Lies Bleeding the other night. Really well done, but a little too noir for me.
Working on my next, as yet unnamed, album. I'm getting up to speed on all the new production techologies, thought I would start with a relatively simple song. I still don't have lyrics for the two verses. They will arrive in their own time, as they always do.
So far I'm very happy with the mix, still tons and tons to do, but it's okay as a glorified sketch.
I hope you like it!
It's rockstar Saturday night. I'm hanging out with my cat Monkey Blue. He's asleep on the bed. I might join him soon.
I thought I would play a song that will be on my next album, after I create an arrangement for it and record it properly. It's called "Baby Knows."
Happy to see that my weekly newsletter from my website is working again. Please go to knoxbronson.com and subscribe!
So when we last encountered ort narrator, he had, having fled the loving bosom of his newly-redecorated Oakland flat under threat of death from the thugs up the street, landed, at last, in Los Angeles and had begun to explore this alien culture while trying to sell HoneyBun Spanking Kits. HoneyBun was the logical outcome of the hugely successful article, "The Gentlemanly Art of Spanking" on Salon.com.
Los Angeles (and Las Vegas) was a culture and place he had been taught, as a fourth generation Northern Californian, to belittle, fear, and distrust from a very early age.
The story is now a full-length memoir and in the hands of my agent it New York City.
Another example of why Apple, invariably, misses the without Steve Jobs there. In this case, the ad campaign for the iPhone 15 camera and it’s portraiture capabilities. Putting pictures of children on billboards that no parent would ever share with any other human being.
The story of Eugenie, an esteemed cook, and Dodin, the fine gourmet who she has been working for over the last 20 years, a wonderful celebration of food, friends, romance. Starring Juliette Binoche.
I knew Bernie back in the 70s and 80s. We drank in the same newspaper bar south of market in San Francisco. He was a legend. They don’t make them like Bernie anymore. Here’s a little little video about him and the TV show that was based on his real life story. https://youtu.be/wp8kBKAzUYQ?si=woNZ-rnCQjPEyo2V
Extraneous thoughts about the big day. One cultural phenomenon interacts with another. Do all boats rise?
It was six Ty years ago today Sergeant Pepper taught the band to play, wait, no …. it was the day “I want to hold your hand” hit number one on the billboard chart in the United States. And Beatlemania took over the world.
I was so happy to see Jason Statham back in a big budget action movie. The beekeeper is right out of the John Wick mold, but with a better story, at least a better story than the third and fourth installments of the John Wick series. Jeremy Irons plays the inimitable, aristocratic monster as only he can. Great cinematography great editing, and clearly room for a second installment.
A quick visit to Knickerbocker, and happy to discover that the frogs are back full force. I didn’t expect them because the pond is a little low still. There’s clearly enough for the frogs and their eggs and the pollywogs though.
"1971—The Year That Music Changed Everything on Apple TV" is an amazing eight-part documentary series on Apple TV, chronicling the end, or the collapse, if you will, of the Sixties and the birth of the Seventies. Culture, politics, and the music of Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Sly Stone, The Rolliing Stones, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, John Lennon, Lou Reed, David Bowie, Marc Bolan, Alice Cooper, Tina Turner, the list goes on. Beautifully written and edited. Lots of footage I've never see before. Highly recommended
After two episodes of the new season of True Detective, I am underwhelmed at best. I'm going to give in one more episode. I wanted it to be great again (to coin a phrase)!
A touching end, so to speak, for Paddy's quest to relive an episode from his teenage years in Ireland.
An Irishman wrote to HoneyBun for advice. Part one contains his first letter and HoneyBun's response. Part two will feature his follow-up letter.
There is a movement afoot to remove Trump's star from the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It occurred to me that it could be used to fund much needed social services. Also: Trump sells $2.4M in cryptocurrency, the act of a "billionaire" who is dead broke and has no liquidity. #trump #urinal #hollywood #dumpingcrypto
Her old website seems to have been replaced by a memorial page. http://jillianann.com. You can see her fashion designs at https://www.ritual.fashion/. Listen to her music at https://jillianann.bandcamp.com/.
Trying to get to a church service on Christmas Eve, I was thwarted like Bukowski in his SRO hotel room, broke and doomed.
Wendell Berry’s poem following that day sixty years ago.
Photo: X Marks The Spot (Dealey Plaza, Dallas, Texas) by Marty Yawnick
It suddenly occurred to me I've been singing it in the wrong key (Bb minor) all this time. Thought I'd move it up a half-step. Yes, I've been doing it wrong!
I'm going to the reunion of Berkeley kids tomorrow for one reason and one reason only. Lynn Klein.
https://www.bulwer-lytton.com/2023
Founded in 1982 at San Jose State University in California, the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest challenges entrants to compose opening sentences to the worst of all possible novels.
The illustrated history of iphone art. 140 artists, 600+ images, 370 pages of beautiful images. Pre-order special price of only $9.95 on Apple iBook Store. http://books.apple.com/us/book/id6458878193
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Episode Notes Courtesy of Podium Artificial Intelligence Service:
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Unmasking the Dark Side of Alcohol: The Brain, Addiction, and Advertising Exploited
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Exploring Alcohol's Power Over The Brain
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The Hidden Messages in Alcohol Advertising
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Cracking Open the Addiction Cycle of Alcoholism
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The Neuropsychology Behind the Bottle
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The Subliminal Seduction of Alcohol Marketing
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From Sip to Slippery Slope: The Science of Alcohol Addiction
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Prepare to explore the complex relationship between alcohol and our brains, especially for those of us who are genetically predisposed to alcoholism. We'll unearth how alcohol disrupts our body’s fundamental reward system, leading to an immediate sense of satisfaction and a relentless craving for more. This is the key to understanding why, once we take that first sip, we often find it nearly impossible to stop.
We'll delve into the subtle ways that advertising targets people with a genetic predisposition for alcoholism, drawing from my own experiences and observations. Recollecting a billboard advertisement and a beer commercial from the 90s, we'll navigate through the underlying messages in alcohol advertising. We'll also share an anecdote about a friend’s experience in marketing that further illustrates this point. Join us as we shine a light on the darker side of alcohol consumption and its promotion, offering a fresh perspective on a familiar vice.
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Have you ever wondered how alcohol seems to immediately gratify our senses and why we can’t seem to stop at just one drink? In this enlightening conversation, I'm unpacking the science behind the addictive nature of alcohol, and how it short-circuits our body's reward system, compelling us to keep reaching for that next drink. This isn't just casual banter; I'm talking about the real, hard-hitting truth about alcohol, our brain, and the insatiable craving it induces.
But that's not all. Drawing from my own experiences and observations, I'm touching upon the sinister allure of alcohol advertisements and how they subtly target those with a genetic predisposition for alcoholism. From an impactful billboard advertisement to a beer commercial from the 90s, I explore the underlying messages in alcohol advertising and how they prey on our vulnerabilities. This is an episode that takes you behind the veil of alcohol consumption and its promotion, shining light on the darker side we often overlook. So join me, as we walk this enlightening path together.
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Listen in as I share some thought-provoking insights on how alcohol works on the brain, especially for individuals genetically predisposed to alcoholism. I discuss how alcohol short-circuits the body’s fundamental reward system, giving immediate gratification and an insatiable craving for more. This, I explain, is why many of us, once we take a drink, feel an uncontrollable urge to have another, and another, leading to scenarios we initially never intended.
In the second half of the discussion, I draw upon my personal experiences and observations to highlight how advertisements subtly target people with a genetic predisposition for alcoholism. I recount a billboard advertisement that struck me, and how its tagline seemed tailored to appeal specifically to alcoholics. I also reminisce about a beer commercial from the 90s, and share an anecdote about a friend’s experience in marketing that further illustrates the underlying messages in alcohol advertising. Join me for an episode that shines a light on the darker side of alcohol consumption and its promotion.
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From Tech Troubles to Fashion Fables: A Journey of Self-Reliance and Creativity
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From Tech Support to Fashion Icons: A Tale of Discovery
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Becoming Self-Reliant in a Tech-Heavy World and Learning from Fashion Legends
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Discovering Creativity Through Tech Problems and Fashion Stories
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From Tech Glitches to Vogue Stitches: A Story of Self-Reliance
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Journey through Tech Support to the Runway: Lessons in Self-Reliance
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Tech Woes, Woodworking, and Wardrobe Wonders: A Podcast of Unlikely Pairings
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Remember that time when your kid called you for the umpteenth time to fix a tech issue? I had a similar experience with my son, who used to call me incessantly for tech support. It's a funny story, but it also got me thinking about the value of self-reliance. Alongside this amusement, I found a metaphorical meaning in my woodworking experiences. It's like that old Zen saying - before enlightenment, you chop wood and carry water, after enlightenment, you still chop wood and carry water.
From chopping wood to talking about the fashion industry, this episode is truly diverse. I'll share my fascination with the documentary about Diana Vreeland, the iconic editor of Harper's Bazaar and Vogue, who was a driving force in the fashion scene of the 60s. Her relentless pursuit of creativity is absolutely awe-inducing, and her story offers so much more than just fashion talk. To top it all off, I'll let you in on a peculiar revelation about myself: a straight man with the sensibilities of a gay man. So, buckle up, this is not your typical ride in the wild bubble!
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Will you be the same person before and after enlightenment? Join me on this enlightening journey where life's simplest tasks like chopping wood and carrying water become metaphors for life's profound truths. Listen in as I narrate the hilarious yet insightful story of my son's constant tech support requests and the subsequent understanding of the significance of self-dependence.
For the fashion aficionados and the creatively curious, I delve into the riveting tale of Diana Vreeland, the powerhouse behind Harper's Bazaar and Vogue in the swinging sixties. Her relentless drive for creativity that redefined the fashion landscape is truly inspiring. As a straight man with a dose of a gay man's sensibilities, I share my fascination for fashion and chef documentaries. Tune in for this uniquely entertaining episode where enlightenment, self-reliance, fashion inspiration, and chef-driven passion come together. Not your typical wild bubble ride, but a lot more!
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Join me on this podcast as I share my experiences with woodworking and how it has become a metaphor for life - before enlightenment, you chop wood and carry water, and after enlightenment, you still chop wood and carry water. Listen in as I recount the amusing tale of my son and his habit of constantly calling me for tech support, and how it led to a poignant realization of the importance of self-reliance.
In the latter half of the podcast, I discuss the captivating documentary about Diana Vreeland, the unstoppable force behind fashion defining publications Harper's Bazaar and Vogue in the 60s. Whether you're into fashion or not, you'll find the story of her relentless pursuit of creativity and her impact on the industry truly inspiring. Don't miss out on this episode as besides the fashion talk, I also touch on my fascination with chef documentaries and the peculiar fact that I'm a straight man with a gay man's sensibilities. Trust me, this is not riding the wild bubble with you, it's a whole lot more!
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Discovering Apple's Classical App & Navigating Facebook: A Journey in Music and Social Media
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Unearthed Treasures: Apple's Classical App and Facebook Navigation
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The Melodic Voyage: Exploring Apple's Classical App and Facebook's Quirks
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Classical Rhythms and Social Media Waves: A Dual Exploration
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The Harmonious Blend of Melodies and Social Media
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Sound Waves and Digital Currents: Traversing Music and Social Media
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The Musical and Social Expedition: From Apple's Classical App to Facebook's Intricacies
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Have you ever tried escaping the noise of pop music and stumbled upon a hidden gem? That's exactly what happened to me with Apple's Classical app. As a musician myself, this discovery was a delightful surprise! Its impeccable curation of modern classical guitar playlists took me on a musical journey all the way to Italy. This episode sees me raving about this cool find and recommending it for all fellow classical music enthusiasts.
But music isn't all that's on my mind. After a brief hiatus, I've stepped back into the world of Facebook, albeit with some trepidation. From dodging suspicious 'catfish' accounts and analyzing peculiar friend requests, to critiquing popular finance books like 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' (courtesy a post from the mysterious Rica Gongora), the journey has been anything but dull. So, whether you're a classical music aficionado or just curious about navigating the murky waters of social media, join me on this exhilarating ride!
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Rekindling old connections can be a soul-stirring journey, and that's exactly what I've been experiencing with my dear friend Danielle. Despite the miles between us, our recent encounter took me down a nostalgic path, reminding me of the rare bond we share. As we navigate the rugged terrain of relationships, I've been intrigued by the complexities of the human mind.
In a stimulating twist, I'm gearing up to step into the guest spot for my buddy Nero's podcast. The task? Choosing 10 iconic tunes for a deep dive - from Beatles to Bowie, and everything in between. This fun project is a tribute to my deep-seated love for the timeless melodies that have shaped our lives. Expect updates on my warehouse adventures, life updates, and more. So gear up, subscribe, leave a review, and come along on this exhilarating journey!
AI SHOWNOTES: You're in for a treat! This episode will take you on a journey from the front row of David Bowie's dynamic final concert to the heart of the publishing world, and down memory lane to Berkeley in the '60s. You'll leave this episode not only with an appreciation for Bowie's timeless talent but also a newfound understanding of the publishing industry's challenges and dynamics, thanks to my insightful conversation with Steve Wasserman, the publisher of Heyday Books.
We uncover the high costs of publishing a book, as we delve into my ambitious project: the Pixels book. This beautifully curated collection of images is a labor of love, but behind the beauty lies the hard truth of publishing economics. Get a glimpse of my nostalgic trip to Berkeley, a time and place that left an indelible mark on many. Also, stay tuned as I reveal my plans to approach some influential figures to help bring the Pixels book to life, potentially through a Kickstarter campaign. This episode is filled to the brim with music, publishing insights, and personal anecdotes - a delightful blend that's sure to captivate you.
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Not two dolphins, rather someone riding a dolpin, along with the serenity prayer in Kanji.
Bowie's son, Duncan, shared a picture of the tattoo on Twitter one time, saying, "Dad’s tattoo.
The serenity prayer in kanji.
Dad was a recovering addict. Was for most of my life & the prayer was powerful & important to him.
Generations tend to mirror one way or another & the importance of these words have grown on me as I identify & fight demons of my own."
I believe it was Dorothy Parker who said, "I hate writing. I love having written." That applies in spades for songwriting. For me, anyway. My voice coach, Judy Davis, used to talk about songwriters vs. song-maker-uppers ... I like to think of myself as a songwriter. Of course, she loved the old standards more than anything. For good reason. We boomers have our own standards.
https://petapixel.com/2023/04/14/artist-refuses-prize-after-his-ai-image-wins-at-top-photo-contest/
When I was a kid, there were seven movie theaters I can remember. Now we are down to one.
You've heard it before. Pay attention this time! I wish I could back fifty years and hammer it into my own head. Ah well, better late than never.
I returned the Helicon TC VoicePlay acoustic, recommitting the the raw and naked aesthetic, just me and guitar.
I had this bright idea, to publish my book, "Flapping," in paperback and include a soundtrack to go with it. The official publication date was December 21, 2002. Maybe the solstice is not the best day to publish a book.
Somehow I was able to pass through the membrane that separates the drunk world from this one. I had help.
I'll be sitting in for two of my songs at the annual Dapper Shindig Christmas shows at the Kensington Pub in Kensington, CA (just north of Berkeley & Albany)
Ruminations on the fifty-ninth anniversary of JFK's murder, plus my song about our dreams in the aftermath.
A column by an old friend and hero of mine in my youth, SF Chronicle writer Jon Carroll.
I was so excited about this album and then I listened to a few of the song. Giles Martin is not his father.
I'm happy with the verses but they are about a different woman from the one in the chorus. I am waiting for the song to tell me which way to go.
Mentioned in this episode: the Berkeley Hills, an old girlfriend of mine, my mother, old family friends.
Mentioned in this episode: the Berkeley Hills, an old girlfriend of mine, my mother, old family friends.
Mentioned in this episode: the Berkeley Hills, an old girlfriend of mine, my mother, old family friends.
About the amazing documentary on the music of the James Bond franchise from the sixties until now.
About the amazing documentary on the music of the James Bond franchise from the sixties until now.
About the amazing documentary on the music of the James Bond franchise from the sixties until now.
Free download of that rare track, "Isle Of Islay Revisited," from the "HoneyBun Says Relax Volume 1: the seasons" album. Also, improvements to http://knoxbronson.com
The city of Coalinga, where I built a community garden six years ago, will run out of water in two months. A few thoughts about the city and my time there.
Gotta keep bringing the rubes in, but I think the whole ponzi scheme is running out of steam. Or steem.*
*bad crypto joke.
Decades telescope into the distance and fade and fog, but some moments continue to shine as sharp as diamonds.
I wanted to share the whole song now that the lyrics are pretty much settled and I can play it passably.
I wanted to share the whole song now that the lyrics are pretty much settled and I can play it passably.
Assholes.
Here's the orginal article: https://onezero.medium.com/survival-of-the-richest-9ef6cddd0cc1
Another great article about it: https://www.counterpunch.org/2019/02/28/survival-of-the-richest-all-are-equal-except-those-who-arent/ (image from counterpunch)
On People Have The Power and her book, Just Kids. Long live this splendid artist and luminous soul.
NFT Crypto scammers scam the Bowie estate. How could they let these grifters use David Bowie's name? The one consolation: Bowie fans are too smart to go for this bullshit.
David Bowie would have seen through the fraud of cryptocurrency and the latest scam knowns as NFTs in three seconds. Also, I'm planning on getting a third tattoo. Aladdin Sane.
That bridge takes a lot of air to sing. I suspect I have not fully recovered from Covid in that respect.
Lyrical mystery solved, but I like the wrong lyric better. Working through my setlist, an acoustic version of Word On A Wing by David Bowie.
I once considered playing only Donovan music, instead of my own songs and the music of other people. I was thinking about what the setlist would be. This is is.
Only fifty years in the making. Leonard Cohen took forever to finish a song as well. David Bowie said never throw a good bit away, someday you'll find a place for it.
The only exception is if you are a woman and your wink means you are going to take me home and screw my brains out.
Station to Station Suffragette City I'm Waiting for the Man Word on a Wing Stay TVC15 Sister Midnight Life on Mars? Five Years Panic in Detroit Fame Changes The Jean Genie Queen Bitch Rebel Rebel
I'm baffled by his made-up-out-of-thin-air story attributing the creation of Alcoholics Anonymous to founder Bill Wilson taking LSD.
You can read the book here: https://archive.org/details/TheFemaleDisciplinaryManual/mode/2up?view=theater
A reworking of this classic with strings and oboe. Thank you, Marty Balin for this incredible song which I have enjoyed singing for over fifty years.
A reworking of this classic with strings and oboe. Thank you, Marty Balin for this incredible song which I have enjoyed singing for over fifty years.
That would be sex. Followed closely by books, food, art, music, not necessarily in that order.
Goodbye, Ruby Tuesday
Who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Girl, I'm gonna miss you
"I'm going to the other side this time/going to the other side/The pretty things are going to hell/they wore it out/but they wore it well" -D. Bowie
It is so much better than the paperback version, I took the paperback version off the website. You can purchase the book here.
Back by popular demand. Lots of polliwogs in the pond. Wind blowing the chimes. Trees swaying and dancing in the wind. Danielle is arriving today. All is well.
I discovered a journal from just before I started working on the book in earnest. I found it interesting!
Three years in the making. The definitive pictorial history of iPhone art from the beginning.
A little better every day. The Bad Vegan Documentary on Netflix. I couldn't stop watching.
Throughout my life I have received loving reminders that I am known and loved by the Knower of All Things. I'm sure you have, too. It took me getting sober at 40 to realize it, though.
Here's the Jacobin article: https://jacobinmag.com/2022/01/nfts-fallon-paris-hilton-bored-ape-digital-imagery-commodification
For most of 1964 and 1965 I often wondered why anybody else bothered making music, because ... didn't they know The Beatles were the only thing that mattered?
Click here to see her Fart NFT website.
Click here to see (and listen to) my Cow Fart Passing Over A Frog Pond NFT.
Ingredients: * Medium Red Cabbage * 1 Cup Water * 1 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar * 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar * 1/2 Cup White Sugar * 1 TBSP Salt * 1 TBSP Butter
Slice cabbage thinly, remove white core chunks. Add everything except salt and butter to a large pot, bring to a boil over medium heat. Turn heat down and simmer for two hours, stirring as needed. Add salt and adjust vinegar/sugar proportions to taste. Add butter to taste. Do not over-cook! (Although it's not fatal if you do.)
Excellent news. Actually, since I recorded this a few hours ago, several more frogs have joined in the chorus.
I've been doing it for a while, just eating .2 grams every three or four days. Now I'm going to make my own capsules of Paul Stamets' patented stack: .1 g powdered cubensis, .1 g powdered lion's mane, .1 g organic niacin (vitamin B3). The protocol: four days on, then three days of .2 powdered lion's mane and .1 g organic niacin. For a month or two & then rest/reset for a couple weeks.
A lot of work went into making the soothing lotion, warming oil, and cooling mist. All grade-A cosmetic ingredients and organic essential oils. It was fun making them!
Inspired by the website simpleranger.net. Sometimes just listening is the greatest gift. And keeping one's mouth closed.
I got an email from a podcasting service that said my podcast was popular in those countries in the music category, so I thought I better play some music. First take, no edits!
A long time coming. Narativ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcMOPhMa2_E
Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/11/facebook-authoritarian-hostile-foreign-power/620168/
Here is a link to the photo book, Little Alfonsas, from which this picture comes: https://shop.kaunasgallery.lt/en/product/romualdas-pozerskis-little-alfonsas/
It's always more fun to play for an audience and I'm sure the mycellium enjoy the music.
What a relief!
Discussed in this episode: http://pixelsatanexhibition.com
Music in the background for this episode: Josef Suk - Serenade for Strings Op. 6 (1892)
The time has come. Mick, Keith, Paul, Ringo, Ronnie. That's right. Also, about the Bill Wyman documentary on Hulu, "The Quiet One." Quite an interesting man, after all. I didn't know, because ... he was the quiet one.
My inspiration for the backing arrangement was The Beatles' "Savoy Truffle." The essence, anyway.
“Sound is sea: pattern lapping pattern… Matter delights in music, and became Bach,” the poet Ronald Johnson wrote as he contemplated matter, music, and the mind.
The main article: https://www.brainpickings.org/2021/08/21/clemency-burton-hill-pablo-casals-albert-schweitzer-bach/
Her wonderful podcast about playing Bach every day: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000ytzj
I've settled on a new schedule for now. https://www.twitch.tv/knoxbronson
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. on for about an hour ...
I was just 13 when they killed my President and I cannot fathom what has happened since then, not in all its nightmarish entirety, anyway.
I'd been to gay discos before, in the old days in San Francisco, but I'd never been to a black disco before. I had an occasion to visit one in downtown Oakland one Friday night. Talk about laying down a groooooooove. Massive. It was fantastic.
I think this is the one where he says all songs start with chords and a hummed melody. Not true! Probably mostly true. :P https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks4c_A0Ach8
Here is the SF Chronicle article: https://www.sfchronicle.com/culture/travel/article/Soaring-100-miles-through-the-sky-Bay-Area-16220004.php
Here: https://www.daily-stuff.com/tattoos-that-help-you-know-what-not-to-get-for-your-next-ink
Please follow me at https://www.twitch.tv/knoxbronson! Plus a song, "Oldman Coldman" from my album "Pop Down The Years."
A great day, all around. I'm going to start doing live music on Twitch, at least once a week.
An astrologer told me that if one has Venus in Scorpio, one never stops loving one's women. One can attest to this.
Californians voted for their favorite classical compositions. Number 250 is The Sorcerer's Apprentice by Paul Dukas, a Frenchman, in 1897. Number one is, well, you know what it is. KDFC has put them all together in one continuous stream. It takes days to get through them all. All the familiar classics and lots of wonderful works that were new to me.
The only one part I find specious: that Courtney Love killed Kurt Cobain at the behest of the CIA.
I think I'll put it on my next instrumental album, "Pacifica." Another recording of it, of course. I'm kinda rusty.
I'm just finishing this amazing cup as I type this. Graffeo will ship beans to you. They are in San Francisco.
At last, I have created ebook versions of my novel, "Flapping," heretofore mostly available as a high-priced collectible, and the will be available on Apple Books & Amazon. Official publication date is January 8, 2021. Also available on that day, the soundtrack to the novel: "Flapping, The Official Soundtrack." Available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Pandora, everywhere.
Really rough recording, but you'll the idea. I'm quite happy with it. I imagine I will be tweaking the lyrics ever so slightly over the next couple weeks. That always seems to happen.
I forgot to mention Jazz - I really started appreciating it (and learning about it) this past year!
It's been a revelation! I'm calmer, more productive, and the world is still turning without me obsessing about things.
Here's a link to the interview with Peter Laufer about doing a news detox. Also, check Peter out at his site: he's quite an interesting man.
Here is a link to the article I was reading from: https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/music-theatre/2015/12/sinatra-and-mob
And here is a link to a song, Red Light, by the author, Zo Yushi, that I found quite wonderful. https://youtu.be/hI-rbsGviG8
Discovered a website I like tonight. The Transformed Male. Character, Competency, Clothing.
Stevie Ray Vaughan, "Life Without You" Live, Capitol Theater, New Jersey, 1986 - https://youtu.be/DQ4REYdCkTw
The past couple weeks, people from the past have been contacting me out of the clear blue sky. I think it's a by-product of the lockdown. Here are a couple of them.
Paul, Ringo, George Martin, and the French Horn Player ... and, later, a few others ...
Hey, there's going to be a shakeout, so maybe it's a good time to get in on the action.
I read an article once that called John Lennon's "In My Life" the greatest pop song of all time. Could well be. Not talking about the song, but my own "people and things that went before."
Playing excerpts of some of my favorite versions of the song. And my own version, off my new album.
Discussing my new album one song at a time. This episode, the opening song, "Hampstead Incident," by David Bowie. Related podcast "How I Didn't Find My Sound."
A disturbing trend I've noticed on YouTube: guys using their guitars as percussion. No, no, a thousand times no. A guitar is pure melody.
A brilliant documentary featuring master mycologist Paul Stamets. Very entertaining, super informative, beautifully filmed.
Fifty years later, I still cannot explain the phenomenon. It wasn't a hallucination. Photo by Leon Williams.
A new cover for the classic technicolor journey through realms of analog synthesis, available at http://knoxbronson.bandcamp.com
That's how it seems most days. As she said, "I'm still big. It's the pictures that got small."
The sixties was a brief moment of possibility that scared the shit out of the powers-that-be, and so the killing began.
Facebook is worse than Hollywood in terms of phony relationships. At least in Hollywood, there is a 5% chance you can make some money.
Wonderful documentary about Laurel Canyon in the sixties, the artists who lived there and their music. Featuring Eric Clapton, Michelle Phillips of the Mamas and Papas, Roger McGuinn and David Crosby of the Byrds, Tom Petty, Dennis Wilson, and many more.
Please don't pray or pretend to pray in front of the camera. I don't care how spiritual you think it makes you look.
How this incredible and influential and once enormously popular artist has been all but forgotten baffles me.
Another walk down memory lane to a distant land in another dimension, Berkeley of the late sixties and early seventies. Be sure to visit the website. http://ragtheater.com
We can never romanticize gangsters and organized crime again after seeing Donald Trump close up.
After my misadventure on the highway yesterday, I felt the need for the life-affirming joy of building a biodynamic farm. "The Biggest Little Farm" delivered in spades. A vision for the future.
I saw The Avengers at the Ivy Room in Albany last night. Great show! I used to live upstairs from them in the late seventies, in San Francisco's North Beach. They were (and are) the best. They opened for the Sex Pistols at the Pistols' last show at Winterland in February of 1978. That was the weirdest show I ever saw. I'll tell that story tomorrow.
I don't always agree with him, but I share his belief in the fundamental desire for truth.
Oh Mama, can this really be the end?/To be stuck inside of Coalinga/With the Fresno blues again.
The most important thing about the White Album. I just realized it a week ago. Thought I better mention it. Be sure to visit www.knoxbronson.com for music, art, more audioboos, etc., and sign up for the newsletter.
I find Rudolf Steiner's teachings to be incredibly strange and beautiful. They resonate as truth to me.
Nah, not really! Two minutes of political blather and then eight minutes of ephemeral, rambling blather.
Imagine my surprise to discover that LSD is used in the cuisine of cultures all over the world. Kidding! Just a few thoughts about time vs. money, good cooking & this excellent book and Netflix series, SaltFatAcidHeat ... Five stars!
General update & ramble. New guitar socks - make you play better. Brief discussion of the book, Literary Rogues.
You can read the scanned pages here: http://knoxbronson.com/time-machine-radio-station-kewb-san-francisco-at-the-height-of-beatlemania/ Great fun!
A remake of the audioboo I posted last night. A little more coherent! And I finally have the audio settings about where I want them. Yay.
A rambling ramble on a quiet afternoon after reading about politics, mushrooms, and wine. Be assured none of these topics is addressed in the audioboo.
Leaving Facebook and loving it. A mid-recording revelation about FB & Zuckerberg. My plans as a 21st century troubadour.
Responding to some static from the peanut gallery and setting the record straight vis-à-vis the pioneering website I built, P1XELS. This is just the opening salvo!
One must always swing for the bleachers. Don't let anybody talk you out of pursuing your vision, even the committee in your head. Take note, universe, I proclaim, therefore I am.
Announcing the launch of my completely redesigned and updated design portfolio website. And some of the thinking that went into it.
A sneak preview of a song from my next album, One Man's Opinion Of Moonlight, for all the lovers out there.
In this episode, you will find references to Philip Glass, John D. [ actually Nelson] Rockefeller dying in bed with his mistress, obscurity, also, a brief synopsis of my thoughts on dying (a long time from now, I hope).
If you have a question you would like me to answer, fire away!