Level of Actual

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Had to return to Austin to finish job. Started this on the plane down and finished in the hotel. Once again - iBookG3 GB1 Audacity production. The inyial tracks were created mostly in Audacity from sound fx - there are no actual shakers used in this song. I then added a sample from a song my daughter created with her bandmate Gabby (acoustic guitar and clicky percussion). Finally I added the "vocal" melody which is actually echoing string guitar loop from GB1.
I welcome all comments and crits - suggestions and ideas. I thought this might be a bed for something more. Or not.

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Song Stats

Hits: 2398
Comments: 49
Fans: 15
Plays: 190
Downloads: 155

Uploaded: Aug 23, 2007 - 12:23:10 PM
Last Updated: Aug 23, 2007 - 12:23:10 PM Last Played: Feb 12, 2013 - 02:48:41 PM

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Song Actions

Keywords:

Austin again (2), moody (48), muddy (2), misty (5), scratchy (3), drifting (23)

Hardware:

iMac G3

Software:

GB1
Audacity

Comments

five_extra_arms

five_extra_arms said 2102 days ago (August 23rd, 2007)

Cowboy Sounds
The entire first half of this song kept me waiting for Bono to start moaning and wailing. It has a nice dusty trail environment swirling around the headphones. It's quite beautiful.

On my first listen, I thought maybe buckhorn should do some vocals on it, but now I've changed my mind. Maybe it could be about 20 minutes longer and I wouldn't have another problem for the rest of the day.

Nice work bud, you old cow poke you.

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bud	bud said 2102 days ago (August 23rd, 2007)
	Please - keep Bono out of this unless you mean Sonny - then it's OK. I actually looped the whole song back on itself about halfway through so you could do the same a few times and get your twenty minute version. Feel free. Thanks for dropping by. --- there you are Check out my latest song called ditto

Moviz	Moviz said 2102 days ago (August 23rd, 2007)
	I don't know why, but I feel as though it's early morning on a very misty, wet morning and I'm driving through the rain in the rush hour. There's an urgency about it and yet it's strangley subdued and relaxing, M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

bud	bud said 2102 days ago (August 23rd, 2007)
	Hey that's me the anxious sub dude. I'm not sure what all the atmosphere is supposed to be about - I just love white noise - and pink noise too. Glad you stopped by. --- there you are Check out my latest song called ditto

echoroom	echoroom said 2102 days ago (August 23rd, 2007)
	mechanial organic Lovely swirl of noise and throb - -reminds me a little of U2/Passengers soundtracks. Is this the noise rainy cities make? Great meditative music. Steve Check out my latest song called Sweet Isolation

bud	bud said 2102 days ago (August 23rd, 2007)
	Thanks Steve this is the sound Audacity makes when you use it as a food processor. --- there you are Check out my latest song called ditto

bud	bud said 2102 days ago (August 23rd, 2007)
	Thanks Steve this is the sound Audacity makes when you use it as a food processor. --- there you are Check out my latest song called ditto

said 2102 days ago (August 23rd, 2007)

Rainy Windshield Wipers
back and forth as I drive across those long, long highways in Texas. Flat lands and the glare of brightly-lit restaurants drifting by as I drive, going somewhere I haven't figured out yet, but there's a subtle urgency about this that says I can't stop, gotta keep driving...

This is one fascinating piece of music, Bud. It seems simple, but it suggests a lot more is going on, and is rippling with emotional energy. And it's also one of the best uses of the Echoing Guitar String I've ever heard. (Speaking as one who's milked that loop quite often...!)

Hey! I'm not late to this one!

bud	bud said 2102 days ago (August 23rd, 2007)
	Keep both hands on the wheel and drink your coffee black - it's a long night. Be sure to stop for strangers. Thanks for the lift, buddy. --- there you are Check out my latest song called ditto

Feter	Feter said 2102 days ago (August 23rd, 2007)
	Level of Actual its a song bed as you said ..it need a Hi wailin sound ..a guitar ...a singer but it stand as a cinematic scene ..!! welldone !! Check out my latest song called Roll with it

bud	bud said 2102 days ago (August 23rd, 2007)
	Thanks for your support Feter - glad you stopped by. --- there you are Check out my latest song called ditto

	said 2102 days ago (August 23rd, 2007)
	Yes! Do some more with this... VERY effective soundscape here that deserves some electric leads and some desperate vocals. You're on to something good here Bud! Be well! http://www.macjams.com/song/34726

bud	bud said 2102 days ago (August 23rd, 2007)
	Thanks Mike I appreciate it. We'll see if I get back to it - I've got another project on the stove. --- there you are Check out my latest song called ditto

michael2	michael2 said 2102 days ago (August 23rd, 2007)
	intense that's amazing. i love that. do you mind if i have a go at it? Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

bud	bud said 2102 days ago (August 23rd, 2007)
	Be my guest I'd love it if you made something out of this messy bed. --- there you are Check out my latest song called ditto

bud	bud said 2102 days ago (August 23rd, 2007)
	Hey that's me the anxious sub dude. I'm not sure what all the atmosphere is supposed to be about - I just love white noise - and pink noise too. Glad you stopped by. Check out my latest song called ditto

bud	bud said 2102 days ago (August 23rd, 2007)
	oops : ) --- there you are Check out my latest song called ditto

K.I.S.KISMET	K.I.S.KISMET said 2102 days ago (August 23rd, 2007)
	F l o a t i n g away...great atmosphere and imagery. Looking forward to hearing what this morphs in to. Keep it rolling:) Check out my latest song called Mad Lands

bud	bud said 2098 days ago (August 27th, 2007)
	Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed the tune. --- there you are Check out my latest song called ditto

	said 2102 days ago (August 23rd, 2007)
	Bud!! This just slipped right by me.. Its has a very visionary feel I say leave it be its one of those songs that get you in the mood to do something creative. Enjoyd it much!

bud	bud said 2095 days ago (August 30th, 2007)
	Thanks Tim I am gonna leave it be - I'm always on to the next - but it seems michael2 is gonna add a twist or two. Stay tuned. --- there you are Check out my latest song called ditto

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 2102 days ago (August 23rd, 2007)
	more food processor please besides what has been said, cool of you to add some elements of your daughters band as well. You're such a Dad ;-) Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

bud	bud said 2095 days ago (August 30th, 2007)
	Thanks for stopping by Vic Here's the shameless plug for Stella's band. www.myspace.com/theduchessoflightning Enjoy. --- there you are Check out my latest song called ditto

	said 2102 days ago (August 24th, 2007)
	Great ! This is really cinematic scene, and yes it's need a singer but really great job you did, enjoyed Take Care ============== Yeman Auf Al-Rawi

bud	bud said 2095 days ago (August 30th, 2007)
	Feel free to take a stab at it You've got a great voice - I'd be honored. Thanks for stopping by. --- there you are Check out my latest song called ditto

dajama

dajama said 2101 days ago (August 24th, 2007)

Very effective
use of sounds. Great sense of something impending. Makes me think of travel and movement, science and progress. Draws you in and builds you up for something. Not sure that the something is there yet. Honestly, don't know what I think it needs - maybe a vocal line, something chanted and repeated, building from nothing and taking over. great potential. Nice work. Peace.

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bud	bud said 2095 days ago (August 30th, 2007)
	Thanks for stopping by I dug your latest tune - and appreciate your comments. --- there you are Check out my latest song called ditto

Dj French Toast	Dj French Toast said 2100 days ago (August 26th, 2007)
	Nicely Done bud ...this is so soft and gental......makes me dream and wonder off with thought ......thanx for the download man : ) Check out my latest song called Sweeter no doubt (Beat by Sweet 79)

bud	bud said 2095 days ago (August 30th, 2007)
	Cheers Benny don't get lost. --- there you are Check out my latest song called ditto

Axgrinder	Axgrinder said 2098 days ago (August 27th, 2007)
	When does the movie come out? This grabbed me and held my interest, anticipating what lied ahead! Nice work Bud. This would definitely make a fine sound track at that! A all around. Thanks for sharing. Alvin Check out my latest song called Dark Circus

bud	bud said 2095 days ago (August 30th, 2007)
	Thanks for commenting the movie's in my head and I can't seem to get it out. --- there you are Check out my latest song called ditto

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 2098 days ago (August 27th, 2007)
	a thought provoking track nice song pic - sets the scene perfectly i hear the wheels spinning in a mechanical yet organic (squishy) way i always liked that string loop billions of neurons firing off missives somehow they strike a balance Check out my latest song called RUOK

bud	bud said 2095 days ago (August 30th, 2007)
	Thought you might like the picture now - could you explain it to me? --- there you are Check out my latest song called ditto

SmokeyVW

SmokeyVW said 2094 days ago (August 31st, 2007)

d r i f t
you had to ask!

the diagram is some mumbo jumbo about drifting goals.

i think it goes like this:

1. you set a really high goal ("I'm going to lose 10 pounds this month")
2. at the end of the month, you didn't meet the goal ("I only lost half a pound")
3. you set a new reduced goal ("I'm going to lose 8 pounds this month")
4. lather, rinse, repeat.

in about a year or so, your goal has reduced to nothing, and more importantly your weight has not reduced at all. the problem is that instead of letting the goal drift, you should have invested energy into understanding why the goal was not met, and sought a solution ("I will only dine out four times a week").

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Macaudion

Macaudion said 2097 days ago (August 28th, 2007)

An engine of sound...
Having just listened to Egobandit's "Sipppp" (i think it's four p's) - of which, I consumed high doses of sugar just to be in sync with - this escorts my potential crash to safe levels, but w/ a very nice sense of control - I like the restrained, steady build of the chill factor in this - Surprising, since there's a distinct feel of traveling or, movement - Not the kind of motion you'd expect would be gathered from a hotel room... Wait... Awww, nevermind...

I like it, Bud!

Thanks for the free grab! - I'm Macca, today.

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bud	bud said 2095 days ago (August 30th, 2007)
	I'm honored to be in the same session as Egobandit. Now - about that Hotel room comment... --- there you are Check out my latest song called ditto

lengold	lengold said 2090 days ago (September 4th, 2007)
	Really good feel to this - makes me think of ticking clocks and someone running. Enjoyable. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called B E A U T I F U L

bud	bud said 2090 days ago (September 4th, 2007)
	Thanks for the support I'm really glad you stopped by. Check out my latest song called ditto

five_extra_arms

five_extra_arms said 2089 days ago (September 5th, 2007)

Another Hard Listen
yeah bud, this still has the same intoxicating influence over me as it did the first few times I listened to it. It's an amazingly soothing trance inducing composition.

I just listened to michael2's treatment and it's just great. I'd love to document the chain reactions that have occurred here. Too numerous to track.

Thanks for such great stuff. I love this piece. Wish I could fave it a few more times. I tried, actually.

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bud	bud said 2088 days ago (September 6th, 2007)
	Thanks Bob I think Michael's piece is amazing and am really honored to be associated with his work. Thanks for giving this another listen. Check out my latest song called ditto

guitapick	guitapick said 2088 days ago (September 6th, 2007)
	Very cool, Bud... ...curious as to the "theme" of the actual cinema? What do you see this as a soundtrack to? I'm imagining a mystery/action flick. Somewhat dark and intellectual... Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

bud	bud said 2088 days ago (September 6th, 2007)
	Right - thanks I fancy myself tall, dark and intellectual - I'll go with that. Actually a film that comes to mind is Pi. Check out my latest song called ditto

Schello	Schello said 2064 days ago (September 30th, 2007)
	;-) Specatacular..my friend...Wow.what i can to say... I will wait one your OPERA on StarTreck...SPAZIAL this tune! Im not musician ---------------- Schello Check out my latest song called Snozz'en (Cronik Mix)

bud	bud said 2057 days ago (October 7th, 2007)
	Schello as always - you are too kind. Check out my latest song called ditto

Heightened	Heightened said 2058 days ago (October 7th, 2007)
	Level of Actual Love this piece. Sounds like you have a lot of sounds within but it is so well put together is appears simple. Great work. Heightened Check out my latest song called Caldari

bud	bud said 2057 days ago (October 7th, 2007)
	Glad you like it be sure to check out Michael2's version with vocals. There's a link on my home page. Check out my latest song called ditto

Heightened	Heightened said 2009 days ago (November 24th, 2007)
	Level of Actual Another Brilliant song. YOur songs are so good you should just have a button that downloads all the songs automatically! Cheers Check out my latest song called Caldari

five_extra_arms

five_extra_arms said 1983 days ago (December 20th, 2007)

iTunes Shuffle
Hey bud,

you can thank the good folks at Apple for making this song come up on my shuffle just now. I thanked them.

This is without a doubt, one of my most favorite songs on this site. Every time your pals at Apple make this blast on my iMac, I stop what I'm doing and listen. I listen hard too. It just takes me away. Man, I love it.

It's a masterpiece by my extraordinary and super critical musical standards.

Thanks again for your commitment to taking corrective actions.

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bud	bud said 1982 days ago (December 21st, 2007)
	Cheers Bob I actually control your iMac. I figure you would have caught on by now. Glad you've been enjoying my DJing - you're a hard man to please. Check out my latest song called ditto

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Born in Philly and living in Brooklyn, NY. My home studio work predates digital and my gigging experience was mostly in the early eighties. Lately I play out from time to time with Airport Seven and try to keep up with what's going on around here. Th... [see more]

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