I Could Go To Bed (w/Bud)

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Here's the story: I play off and on with my friend Scott (he plays drums all over a bunch of my songs), and we recorded this song live on KXLU (the only good station in LA) with a bunch of other songs (we go by Mount St. Helen). I liked how this one turned out, but it was just him on drums and me singing and playing guitar. I asked Bud if he wanted to play on it and he added some guitar tracks, and I added bass and some backup vox.

Since it's live, I wanted to keep the feel and I mixed it very quickly and left in some of the amps buzzing. It's weird to listen to this as I like my voice so much better live than when I sit down to record. And then there's the fact that Bud sounds like he was in the room playing with us. He did a great job (especially considering the fact that my guitar wasn't tuned to anything in particular).

Thanks Bud, you are now an honorary member of Mount St. Helen. I'll let Scott know.

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Lyrics

it seems so right
to lay your head down
lay your head down
but light, and sound
always play tricks on you

i could go to bed
and you could get drunk
i could go to sleep
and you can go home

ha ah ha...

it seems so nice
to lay your head down
lay your head down
but light, and sound
always play tricks on you

i could go to bed
and you could get drunk
i could go to sleep
and you can go home

ha ah ha...

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Hits: 3297
Comments: 55
Fans: 30
Plays: 156
Downloads: 150
Votes: 6
Uploaded: Jan 01, 2008 - 02:49:10 PM
Last Updated: Jan 01, 2008 - 02:49:10 PM Last Played: May 18, 2013 - 02:44:32 PM

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old skool indie rock (1)

Hardware:

intel mini mac, Musicman 4x10 guitar amp, harmony rocket with flat wound strings, Scott plays an old Gretsch set. not sure what Bud used or what mics the radio station used (but they sure sound better than my vocal set up).

Software:

GB3,iTunes

Comments

Feter	Feter said 1971 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	I Could Go To Bed WO thats pweorfull Michael ..incredible singing the guitar work very tastey sure its a cool Rockin !! what agreat colab a real tight band soudn myu friend thnx for sharin it !! Check out my latest song called Roll with it

michael2	michael2 said 1971 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	thanks Feter you are so fast I can't even believe my eyes sometimes. glad you like this one. thanks for stopping by. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 1971 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	bed head cool that you could perform live on radio. that is such a rarity. cool tune. Bud did a great job of blending in! as always flawless vocals! good work guys Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

michael2

michael2 said 1971 days ago (January 1st, 2008)

thanks Vic
glad you came by. Bud sounds great huh? he came up with a really odd guitar part that I love.

KXLU is an awesome station. they have a show called demolisten that plays unsigned bands. it's mostly indie and weird stuff. you may be able to listen to them online now. but they're really cool and they play what they like. even when they play horrible stuff and the DJ talks too much, I still love them for the service they provide in LA.

Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 1971 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	he sure does but, something strikes me a little funny.... i could go to bed with bud. i know it's my twisted mind Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

	said 1971 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	and never wake up nice song gentlemen

michael2	michael2 said 1971 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	thanks Marc glad you stopped by, hope your new years is going well so far. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

echoroom	echoroom said 1971 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	Hell Bud... ... you must be flattered, and you are a handsome guy! great tune guys, lovely languid garage - psychedelic feel to this, and nice live feel Check out my latest song called Sweet Isolation

michael2	michael2 said 1971 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	thanks Steve glad you popped by for a listen. Bud gave it that psych feel, I was just playing chords and ripping off Lennon again. He really added something nice to the song. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1971 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	Cool Live effect works well. I always seem to hear Beatles influence when I listen to your music. Cool combo!! Thanks Bill Check out my latest song called Sex tet

michael2	michael2 said 1971 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	thanks Peace piano glad you gave this a listen. i always prefer live over canned (even with the mistakes you end up with), just sounds right to me. as far as the beatles goes, i rarely even listen to them anymore, but can't seem to avoid heading in that direction. thanks again. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

	said 1971 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	nothing lost in this mix - i mean it has the sound of 'everyone there' Cool work, enjoyed it very much Great work guys . - Harold

michael2	michael2 said 1971 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	thanks Rocha glad you liked the feel of this. it was cool for me as I got to have fun with my friend Scott, and then again with Bud. He did a great job. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

	said 1971 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	Sometimes I dont know what to say as I listen and read all the other comments I feel its all being said anyway. I think what Im saying is I love this song so much it left me speechless. Great collab Bud threw in some realy good choppy chord playing! Nothing lost in the recording sounds very live and spontaneouse!

michael2	michael2 said 1971 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	thanks zerohour very nice of you to say. i think that Bud added some really cool parts to this song. i was thinking of it from a vocal point of view and he came at it from a guitar point of view. glad he played on it and glad you stopped by. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

stevel	stevel said 1971 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	Powerful Really nice production on this track... I like all the elements of it Cheers Steve Check out my latest song called Whatever...

michael2	michael2 said 1970 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)
	stevel thanks man, glad you came by and gave this one a listen. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

bud	bud said 1971 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	Great mix Michael - and I love the bass This was such a cool tune to start with that the hardest part for me was how to stay out of the way. Oh - and finding the key. Proud to be an honorary Mount St. member - thanks for the opportunity to play with you guys. Check out my latest song called ditto

Dj French Toast	Dj French Toast said 1971 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	Wow Im impresses by the vocal very nice ! Great guitar and sweet back up vocal as well . Kick ass drum sound ! I really really dig this song . Damn Id buy this one ! Good stuff guys ! Thanx for the download! Check out my latest song called Sweeter no doubt (Beat by Sweet 79)

michael2	michael2 said 1970 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)
	thanks DJFT we had fun with this one. the drums were recorded with 2 room mics as I remember, think they were just 57s. thanks for coming by. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

ktb	ktb said 1971 days ago (January 1st, 2008)
	stunning The overdub on the live bed is a fantastic idea. It makes it swim in my mind. Very fluid and original sounding. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

michael2	michael2 said 1970 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)
	thanks karmatoburn. i like putting tra ks over a live bed, although we had some weird tuning issues with this one. if i had known at the time that I'd use the track later, i definitely would have taken a second to make sure my guitar was in tune. glad you liked and thanks a bunch for stopping by. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

dajama

dajama said 1971 days ago (January 1st, 2008)

This is very nice
One of those recordings that really bears repeat listens. It's a really good song, and topped off with a fantastic vocal performance. You have a great voice, Michael, and this song showcases it to perfection. The guitar sounds are great, and - as you mention - it's a seamless join between what you guys did and what Bud added. Beautiful stuff from a talented bunch. Nice work. Happy New Year. Peace.

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michael2	michael2 said 1970 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)
	thanks a bunch Dajama gad that you liked the song. it's always a blast doing something with Bud and Scott. Now if we could only do something together live. thanks a lot for stopping by. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

buckhorn	buckhorn said 1970 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)
	Sounds like your exploring a new mode. The Mikolean? Its cool that your dedicated to trying to do stuff differently. Keep swinging for the fences. Check out my latest song called when you smile

michael2

michael2 said 1970 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)

thanks Buckhorn
i don't think it's a conscious decision, things just seem to come out sounding different all of the time. that was a bad thing when I was in bands, but now it's fine; although i do envy guys who seem to have come up with their own sound that flows from song to song; not samey, but you know who it is when you hear it (like you).

Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

lengold	lengold said 1970 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)
	First of all ...what a beautiful song! This really is a lovely listen and the singing/music so laid back and relaxing. Love it. Downloaded. Thanks. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called B E A U T I F U L

michael2	michael2 said 1970 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)
	thanks Lengold glad you stopped by. i was basically trying to do a lazy sleepy lullaby sort of feel, and although I neglected to mention it to Bud, he totally picked up on that. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

timothy devine

timothy devine said 1970 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)

Michael
You have such a great sound. You skills come thru each song you post. This has great creativity in all the parts. The droping guitar that travels thru the tune is captivating.
The vocal arrangement (as peacepiano said) Beatles
I'm with peacepiano with his Beatles comment.
I was trying not to go there...but what a complement hmmm.
anyway
nice Mike.
Very good collab....bud, this must have been fun

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michael2	michael2 said 1970 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)
	thanks so much that beatles thing is hard to escape if you spent enough time with them. it's weird, when I was younger I would consciously try and ape a bands sound, now that i'm older and don't care, the beatles always creep in.thanks for listening and commenting. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

Ibstrat

Ibstrat said 1970 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)

Really great
song.You have a fantastic voice.A bit of Lennon but you have your own sound.I've been reading a book by Geoff Emerick about how he recorded the Beatles.It's amazing what they accomplished in such a short time with pretty primitive equipment.Guess it helps when you have two geniuses in your band.
Excellent recording on this-it sounds like it was played all at once.

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michael2	michael2 said 1970 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)
	thanks a bunch for stopping by. i really need to pick up that book. i'm always fascinated by what they did in the studio. thanks again. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

davisamerica	davisamerica said 1970 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)
	right then folks expected a killer tune from a collab with you two before evening listening...was not disappointed!! hats off x 2 and ....well...wow! Check out my latest song called 12

Reinholt56	Reinholt56 said 1970 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)
	Happy New Year Michael.... Live stuff is good stuff, I think. Especially when you have great musicians and the song is good too. Everything worked well together. I look forward to more great works from you, throughout 2008. Take care. Paul Check out my latest song called When The Time Comes (An Ambiental Mix)

The Infinites	The Infinites said 1970 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)
	Live sounds aplenty! Overall sound is extremely powerful; great tune. The low drone is captivating all the way thru - shades of Radiohead or Beatles in a psychy mood. Big, big sound - wouldn't have known that Bud wasn't at the station with you; well done all! DL'd Jim Check out my latest song called Again

five_extra_arms

five_extra_arms said 1970 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)

I Could Go To Bed w/Bud
What a title!

I faved it before I heard it!!!!

Kidding.

Songs like this make me think of Michael Stipe before he was a household name and before he actually sung recognizable words. Great idea to get bud involved in this. You guys share a certain aesthetic that becomes obvious to me the more I hear of both of you.

Keep it up guys,

Bob

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	said 1970 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)
	Cool song Silky rock vocals always do it for me, great job once again, this reminds me of early 90's wow like was it so long ago? time flies....

jiguma	jiguma said 1970 days ago (January 2nd, 2008)
	Beautifully out of whack in places So reminiscent of late Beatles (Lennon) stuff. Love your vocal and all the playing sounds excellent. The "interesting" tuning works perfectly. Have a great 2008! Neil Check out my latest song called News Is Gonna Break

racerat

racerat said 1969 days ago (January 3rd, 2008)

the best
This song is literally the best thing I have heard on Macjams in weeks. Maybe months. Seriously. I am completely envious of your guitar tone, so rubber-bandy and warm. I, too am amazed Bud wasn't there with you. The vibe is so complete and perfect, I am in awe. Sure the Beatles thing is there, but in one way or another the Beatles thing is everywhere. Just perfect gentlemen.

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michael2

michael2 said 1969 days ago (January 3rd, 2008)

thanks Racerat
yeah, I guess that's the benefit of using a real amp; too bad that has become a luxury and a serious investment in time. i love that amp, it's basically a Fender Super but it's an old Musicman. I used flat wounds on the Harmony too, makes it more thunkey. Bud came up with some cool sounds using the GB plugins as well (which I never seem to have any luck with). I think he plays a Danelectro. THanks for coming by.

Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

Estella	Estella said 1969 days ago (January 3rd, 2008)
	love it! I didn't know you had a beautiful voice, too! Great sound, bittersweet. I'm glad you posted this. And that image is haunting and compelling. The whole thing is a really stop-in-your-tracks moment. Check out my latest song called Insomnia

Godchaser	Godchaser said 1968 days ago (January 4th, 2008)
	What can be said.... has yet to be said about this post.Awesome mxing and wonderful pairing of talents.Tops! Check out my latest song called sOur GrapEs

Lennon714

Lennon714 said 1968 days ago (January 4th, 2008)

Cool tune
I really dig the vibe of this song. I'm going to come out of left field with this, but it reminds me of the vibe you get from Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata". It's chill and has a great melody, but it almost makes you double over in anxiety... Which is, to say, this is a really powerful performance. Those guitar chops are from outer space! I love it!

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willnlf	willnlf said 1967 days ago (January 5th, 2008)
	Great Vocal and guitar collaboration. A little Wilco feel to this one, a la Being There. Glad to hear Brother Bud doing more left coast work. Check out my latest song called Dream Song

BossHook	BossHook said 1967 days ago (January 5th, 2008)
	Love it This is a great song and performance. Reminds me of a songwriter I dig a lot, David Poe. Check out my latest song called The Unraveling of Mary Alice Frances Parker Brown

notraditionmuskwerks	notraditionmuskwerks said 1967 days ago (January 5th, 2008)
	u r killin' me here... as I understand, u ALWAYS put out good joints, but the PICTURE is absolutely KILLIN' me!!! Is that a feakin' blow-up dolly???(ROTFLMAO!!!) Check out my latest song called Airybody onna Flat 9, y'all!!!

Evelyn Machine	Evelyn Machine said 1967 days ago (January 5th, 2008)
	perfect You have mastered the art of capturing moments in song. This is a prime example. These lyrics couldn't have gone to anything else, nor could other words have been so perfectly penned for this tune. Top drawer old chap. -EM Check out my latest song called Western Film Theme

Evelyn Machine	Evelyn Machine said 1967 days ago (January 5th, 2008)
	oh, one more thing that is a sexy photo! Check out my latest song called Western Film Theme

	said 1966 days ago (January 6th, 2008)
	Good job! Bud sounds like he's right there on stage with you guys! I can almost visualize the whole performance... Nice lyrics. Stellar vocals (of course!). Great live sound. KUDOS! Be well!

	said 1965 days ago (January 7th, 2008)
	I Could Go To Bed Hey Michael, I really love everything about this song... mucho thanks!!!!! Respectfully, Wade

Heightened	Heightened said 1957 days ago (January 15th, 2008)
	I could go to bed with this music! Check out my latest song called Caldari

Monkaton	Monkaton said 1889 days ago (March 23rd, 2008)
	Didn't Put Me to Sleep Great song, M2. Lyrics are very good and production is excellent. Your voice is also a winner and the harmonies were well done. It had a great feel so I don't care about buzzing amps or out of whack guitars. Had a George Harrison "Isn't it a Pity" kind of chord progression and a Beck feel to it. Good One. Check out my latest song called Dirty Looks

michael2	michael2 said 1885 days ago (March 27th, 2008)
	thanks monkaton wow, that's really cool of you to go searching through the archives. i'm with you on not caring about buzzing amps. and you know I love Beck and George Harrison, so I will take that as a supreme compliment. thanks again for stopping by and listening to this one. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 1503 days ago (April 13th, 2009)
	just gazing Sweet jeebus I love the random MJ music player. This gem was favorited by me a week after I joined MJ, but hasn't made it to my ipod. That will be changed tonight. Love it. Check out my latest song called Broke

alackbass	alackbass said 7 days ago (May 18th, 2013)
	I Could Go To Bed (w/Bud) Another quiet Saturday digging on some of your older posts. Downloaded! Check out my latest song called Just Ain't Worth a Song (2 Track)

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I'm a guy who never wanted to do anything but play music. I grew up with classic rock and prog rock before discovering punk and the new york dolls once I got to high school. As i got a little older (and less angry), I developed a love of ... [see more]

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