Breaking Down (the bummer song) - word association challenge

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I wrote this song over a month ago when I was experimenting with my electric bass/cello conversion. At that time I was at an extremely low level of confidence in my ability to do anything about the general dysfunction of the world around me (including MJ). I never posted it once I got it out of my system. I no longer feel the way I did and I'm doing everything I can to take positive action as often as possible.
This song features the bass/cello modifcation as well as ebow guitar. Thanks to Karen, Bryn, and Michael for lending ears, advice and support during it's production. BTW - this is the latest version before I gave up on the song - not necessarily the final mix.
Artwork by Jules de Balincourt - image courtesy of Martos Gallery.

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Hits: 3168
Comments: 40
Fans: 25
Plays: 99
Downloads: 47

Uploaded: Oct 13, 2011 - 10:20:49 AM
Last Updated: Oct 13, 2011 - 10:20:49 AM Last Played: Apr 30, 2019 - 08:54:28 PM

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papag	papag said 2929 days ago (October 13th, 2011)
	Broken downer Textures galore grace this melancholy song. This is a great example of "art therapy". I like the Eno-ish feel. Thanks for the download :) Check out my latest song called found you over there

bud	bud said 2928 days ago (October 14th, 2011)
	Thanks papag It was indeed therapeutic - though it made me feel even more miserable for a while. Check out my latest song called mixer 2

magnatone

magnatone said 2929 days ago (October 13th, 2011)

Breaking Down
oh how I LOVE this song! it turned out so well Kevin - that bass being a cello is just incredible. This gives me goosebumps every time I hear it, and it's wonderful to hear this most recent version. Your vox sounds great! Thanks for letting me in on this while you were developing it, I'm very honored by that!

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bud	bud said 2928 days ago (October 14th, 2011)
	Your support kept this song alive. Thank you. Check out my latest song called mixer 2

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 2929 days ago (October 13th, 2011)
	roger i get your message loud and clear. thanks Check out my latest song called Farther

bud	bud said 2928 days ago (October 14th, 2011)
	Yeah it's not very original I'm afraid. Check out my latest song called mixer 2

Symphony101

Symphony101 said 2929 days ago (October 13th, 2011)

Breaking down
This has the "bud signature" sound that I love so much. Very nice experiment with bass/cello conversion (I remember you mentioning about it).

I am also very shy about writing on world's condition, dysfunction, etc - I always hesitate if my point is correct, or if my view is complete, but yes, one has to get it out of the system. What better way for an artist than expressing it through music ? Beautiful work Kevin, I love it.

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bud	bud said 2928 days ago (October 14th, 2011)
	Hi Yves I was so tired of anyone being right or wrong - as if there's any clear line between us. We all have more in common than not. Thanks for dropping by. Check out my latest song called mixer 2

aRcTip

aRcTip said 2929 days ago (October 13th, 2011)

Wow
What a great song. Really dig the drums (a bit crushed loop?), vocals and the distortion. The cello come to great use. On my fifth listen now and this has got to be my favourite of yours. Sounds pretty much final to me, although the sweet 2:30 - 2:50 instrumental part could perhaps have been longer (perhaps along with a build up) because I like it so much ;)

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bud	bud said 2928 days ago (October 14th, 2011)
	Good ears on the bit crushed drums cheap trick - but I like it. I really appreciate your support. Check out my latest song called mixer 2

craft	craft said 2929 days ago (October 13th, 2011)
	Breaking Down Good job on this one. Your vox sounds great. An hypnotic song.. Check out my latest song called Valarty & AJ Craft - Burn (Alternative version)

bud	bud said 2928 days ago (October 14th, 2011)
	Nice of you to stop by and take the time to comment. Check out my latest song called mixer 2

awigze	awigze said 2929 days ago (October 13th, 2011)
	Wall of Bud Great tune. Love the wall of Bud sound here. Did you steal these lyrics from my head? A common theme in the universe for a millennia I suppose. Zeitgeist. Check out my latest song called If You Can Hang On by Outtaorbit

bud	bud said 2928 days ago (October 14th, 2011)
	Yep - I did I'm capable of long distance mind melding. I won't share any of the other stuff I found in there. Check out my latest song called mixer 2

johnwhitehead	johnwhitehead said 2929 days ago (October 13th, 2011)
	Bummer Very evocative, dark track. I really like the sonic landscape you've created. I dig the noise against more melodic ballad elements. Lyrically, I always prefer metaphor to more direct "I'm so bummed statements", but can totally relate to your message here. Check out my latest song called Wandering Blues

bud	bud said 2928 days ago (October 14th, 2011)
	Darn I thought I was being so poetically obscure - lol. Thanks for dropping by. Check out my latest song called mixer 2

Narad	Narad said 2929 days ago (October 13th, 2011)
	The bummer song Excellent performance and stuff ! You did a very good job here ! :) Check out my latest song called Comet's Train

bud	bud said 2928 days ago (October 14th, 2011)
	I can only take credit for the stuff. The performance is what happens between stuff. Thanks. Check out my latest song called mixer 2

PatriciaGirl	PatriciaGirl said 2929 days ago (October 13th, 2011)
	mellowonic substance A very nice listen, that is contemplative. I'm not sure what the word association challenge is, but I know this song is reflective. A good capture of the emotional state you were in. Downloaded and fav'd. You have a great talent imo and it shows. Keep positive, and always love the love in what you do-if that makes any sense. pg Check out my latest song called Derelict

bud	bud said 2928 days ago (October 14th, 2011)
	This was not a very positive time but music is the medicine. Now I'm feeling great - Occupying Wall Street as I barely avoid arrest. Check out my latest song called mixer 2

Char

Char said 2929 days ago (October 13th, 2011)

Aw, Kevin,
questioning keeps us honest. You wrote something that is appropriate for the general state of the world. It is far from perfect but you know you can always get a different perspective. Growing pains explains a lot of it. Pessimists can't find anything good but often they can't deny it isn't that bad. Optimists search for the good in the bad. There may not be much but sometimes a little is enough. I hope things look up for you. Well done. Thanks.

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bud	bud said 2928 days ago (October 14th, 2011)
	I'm an optimist Char If I weren't I never could have written this song. If that makes any sense. Check out my latest song called mixer 2

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 2929 days ago (October 13th, 2011)
	Very satisfying... Atmospheric, moody track, Kevin. But for all that it is musically very satisfying. The bass cello and the the distorted ebow guitar give the song a very distinctive flavour. Good post! Regards, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

bud	bud said 2928 days ago (October 14th, 2011)
	Thanks Peter I love playing ebow - that's what led to the bass mod cello. Check out my latest song called mixer 2

alackbass	alackbass said 2929 days ago (October 13th, 2011)
	Breaking Down Spent the second listen focusing on the lyrics! Love them, particularly the final line! Great instrumental textures! I like the light tremolo effect on the heavily distorted guitar. It amazes me how that effect can add subtle rhythmic movement to sustained chords. Check out my latest song called Mean Miss Teacher

bud	bud said 2928 days ago (October 14th, 2011)
	I appreciate your interest Good ears on the trem guitar. The song needed a little extra pulse against the drone. Check out my latest song called mixer 2

dimm witness	dimm witness said 2929 days ago (October 13th, 2011)
	brooding and morose I felt that way a month ago too! the autumn is doing a world of good ;-) music can be a saving grace and an excellent sublimation tool great work here bud Check out my latest song called conflation

bud	bud said 2928 days ago (October 14th, 2011)
	Yeah - I guess this was a dog days song Nice to have the cooler weather. Check out my latest song called mixer 2

bud

bud said 2929 days ago (October 13th, 2011)

Thanks for the support folks
I'll get around to everyone individually eventually - but at the moment I am spending most of my time at Zuccotti Park with Occupy Wall Street and get very little time to be here. My apathy and depression are gone. My fire and hope are at an all time high. I pray that tomorrow does not end in violence - Mayor Bloomberg has threatened us with eviction.

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Henke	Henke said 2928 days ago (October 14th, 2011)
	Cool song Sounds really great - bass/cello, voice, lyrics... all together. Thanks. Take care, Henke Check out my latest song called Summer (Promenade) (WIP)

mikkinylund

mikkinylund said 2928 days ago (October 14th, 2011)

Great song!
I meant to comment yesterday, started too, but got lost in something. I love the sound of this, really, and your experiment with the string are far more better than mine thus far, sounds really "fat"! Even though distorted and powerful you keep the nice melody and vocals... The only thing is I felt the song could be longer...but it is very, very good and somewhat different from the other work I've heard from you!

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Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 2928 days ago (October 14th, 2011)
	the bummer song seems it's been a while since you did a rock/vocal track kevin. i find this to be a very creative track. the guitar work is sonically delightful. super work! Check out my latest song called Life In A Car

RochaMalhada	RochaMalhada said 2927 days ago (October 15th, 2011)
	Bummer Bumper Sticker I could have told you you'd pull out of it had I known to say something; but would have anticipated it anyway - it's the kind of right stuff you're made of . - Harold Check out my latest song called Ascent of a Tree (w Mike_D & FEEL)

Moviz	Moviz said 2927 days ago (October 15th, 2011)
	Probably doing this song was cathartic.... and I must say it is a very atmospheric performance with all the right insinuations (if that's the word) and sounds for times or moods we all sometimes come up against...... good job Bud, regards M Check out my latest song called We'll Meet Again

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 2926 days ago (October 16th, 2011)
	Great entry! You have something of hypnotic way about your music Bud that is quite different and was very well received here--the guitar work is a standout and your vocal helps sell this very well. Thanks again! Check out my latest song called There Ain't Nobody Here but Us Chickens!

tempie	tempie said 2923 days ago (October 19th, 2011)
	man this is good I love your more downtempo stuff, it has a great joy division feel, love that rush of guitar noise that introduces the drums and then hangs around, punctuated by the little arpeggios (very 'edge'-like of you). Great melancholy tune. Happily (the irony!) downloaded Check out my latest song called The Double Helix

dave_b	dave_b said 2923 days ago (October 19th, 2011)
	Breaking Down Very nice alt rock feel. Chosen sounds complement each other well. I like that right channel guitar, that sustain lasts forever. The mood of the backer fits the mood of the lyric. Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

Jarvoid	Jarvoid said 2922 days ago (October 20th, 2011)
	oooh.... dark.....you were in a mood and a half weren't you....traces of the song I have by Johnny Cash ...the one were he sticks a needle in his silf to see if he still feels it...I know it is a cover but I have only heard his version...this has that same despairing dark feel to it.....cool...sort of ! Jarvo Check out my latest song called Port Arthur Blues

Outtaorbit	Outtaorbit said 2922 days ago (October 20th, 2011)
	Some tunes just..... Fit the mood of the times.... thanks Check out my latest song called My Last Great Depression

FEEL	FEEL said 2897 days ago (November 14th, 2011)
	Loved the cello effect nice job on the vocals and the melody depicts the mood nicely. Check out my latest song called A Second Life with Scott Carmicheal

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Name: Kevin Bud Jones
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