Sugar Ray, Falls Apart - Song Breakdown #29

I breakdown 'Falls Apart' in this video... It was the last song written for the album, and I had fun doing this video, even though I should fire my stylist, which is myself, for not catching that fly away hair on the back of my head. After I taped this and watched it back I'm like..... "Ahhhh really...? Never even saw that.." (my monitor that I use is so small I can't really see what I look like, perhaps I will upgrade to a monitor that I can actually see, or get someone to assist one day - dreams, goals..)
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[@MurphyKargesBass]

Skip to the start of the song at 3:56

[@MMMM-sv1lk]

Wow what a break down, thoroughly enjoyed it, one of my favorite songs too, thank you. ☺️🙏☺️🙏

[@MurphyKargesBass]

@@MMMM-sv1lk welcome !

[@jungleking8223]

One of the most underrated rock songs of all time

[@MurphyKargesBass]

Love you saying that. Yeah I enjoy it too. And happy I got to contribute lyrics and the vocal melody too. Fun tune !

[@alohapete]

My favorite Sugar Ray song. The bass is perfect. It always reminds me of an R.E.M. song like the the contrasting guitars and vocals. Always makes me recall summer of 1999 to the end of 1999. Didn’t have a another year like it.🎶👽🤙💮🎶

[@MurphyKargesBass]

So glad we could be a part of your summer soundtracks

[@larrylyon8649]

Brings back good memories me and my brother would listen to the whole cd when we would Cruise the town

[@MurphyKargesBass]

Yeah man nice! There is something pretty cool about listening to a whole record... right?

[@kylemoore6686]

Hey Murphy. Really appreciate the analysis on this one. Love how the bass drives the chord progression under the constant high F. Such simple pop rock genius. Btw, the bass fill in the middle of the bridge has always been my favorite part of any sugar ray song. Perfect! Who else is going to google the lyrics now?

[@MurphyKargesBass]

Thanks Kyle.. yeah I think I actually did the fill for this video (in the middle of the bridge) in a slightly different spot.. like a second or two later or earlier.. anyway thanks for digging on it. it's a special song to me.

[@lbarudi]

My absolute favorite SR song, thank you for that and cheers from Brazil dude!

[@MurphyKargesBass]

Cheers right back to you from California. Thank YOU

[@julianjajo]

Murph, I myself would consider this record to be a happy medium between your current material, & some of your more heavy stuff. A perfect blend that was such a musical trip to behold.

[@MurphyKargesBass]

Agreed.. true true

[@FANOFCHRIS]

I absolutely love this song! It's always been one of the most underrated songs in my opinion. My favorite parts of the song are the very beginning. That riff is killer. Stan on the cymbals (ting ting ting ting....) is perfection and adds that really cool element. Stan knows I love that part too. The bridge when you go up to A is also a favorite. It's just a amazing song for so many reason. Despite the video not really pertaining to the lyrics I really love it. Any video that shows vignettes of you guys separately is cool in my book. You with the tattoo, Stan pouring the wine, Rodney & Gretchen, Craig doing his thing and Mark's solo in that sweet suit. It's all just rad and moody but I honestly never got the end. The fountain with you guys just getting soaked and walking off....strange but I didn't hate it. 😉 Great song all around. Thanks for taking the time to do all these songs. Seriously a lot goes into doing them and I personally love it and appreciate it! 🤘🏻🎸

[@MurphyKargesBass]

haha .. right.. the fountain at the end... what?? anyway it is a very nicely shot video. It looks stunning. I just thought it would have been UNREAL to attempt to show what was happening lyric wise and relate it.. but then again maybe that would have been forced and obvious? Thanks Deb

[@SuperTwonky]

Man I love this song! My favorite song you guys did. That bass line on top of the guitar riff is killer. Mark's vocals, the lyrics, and the overall sound of it do such a good job of conveying emotion. Everything about it just works together perfectly.

[@MurphyKargesBass]

Right there with you. I love this song. Thank you for watching and for your comment. I appreciate it.

[@Desmondbrown73]

I listen to this song at least once a month ever since the album came out! It must be my favourite besides stay on..

[@MurphyKargesBass]

Thanks for digging our music

[@ThePsho]

This song was like the diamond in the rough of the album. So many of my favorite musical elements/tricks packaged together. Couldn’t agree more about the bass line moving under the static chord. Love it. Also the variation of the final verse, throwing in the iii and vi, very cool sounding. What always fascinated me most about this song was the layering of the vocals in the chorus. There seems to be a lot going on and it’s tricky to pick out. I get the “traditional” vocal harmony that follows the main melody, but there’s some kind of counter melody going on in there. Almost sounds like short hits on the F like “go, run” or “run, run” before harmonizing the last line. Gives the song a real floaty kinda feel. Side note: Sugar Ray will always be one of my top 5 bands for summertime. Idk why, but you guys always remind me of beaches and pools. Love it👍

[@angelcitydevil73]

First comment!. This one is Bittersweet for me as my girlfriend and I loved this song and album and had just moved into a new house in Highland park. So yeah, don't tell my wife but this makes me think of her.

[@MurphyKargesBass]

I won't say a thing

[@JGallahon]

I was really waiting for this one! This is my favourite song ever! It was the song I loved the most right after listening to the album for the first time and also the song that made me love (and pay attention to) the bass. Thanks once again for sharing, Murphy! And yes, please keep going, even if you don't like some of the next songs (and I think you could be honest about them lol). I just hope Falls Apart is not one of them lol

[@MurphyKargesBass]

Heck no Jacob. I love this song. I get goosebumps sometimes when I play it.. Thank you for tuning in to all these vids bro

[@JGallahon]

@@MurphyKargesBass Nice to know that! Oh, and I agree with you about the video (I always wished it was more related to the lyrics, which are great). Thank you for keep sharing!

[@nixhex12]

The delayed harmony in the chorus is fucking cool and novel I love it

[@MurphyKargesBass]

yeah I hear you

[@taradolan5351]

I've always latched on to bass lines and this one cuts right through me (in a wonderful way; didn't mean to relate to the lyrics heh). In sterotypical teenage girl fashion, I took these lyrics too much to heart. I was 18 and this song hit right around the time I started college. I was peak anxiety (though I didn't know it at the time) and I spent too many times with this song on repeat and my head in my hands. Years later, this song is so dang cathartic and beautiful. I didn't know how to articulate my anxiety at the time other than to say, "This song is ME!" Thank you thank you thank you for this song!

[@MurphyKargesBass]

Tara you are welcome welcome welcome.. I agree with you. This song just has a good vibe to it, and especially with the lyrical content, it’s powerful to me.. I wish we could have kept in writing about stuff like this.. I think people hunger for lyrical depth.. and you don’t have to talk about saving the world, just about how you feel when things aren’t going well.. and in that way.. you sorta feel better.. and you also connect with others... thanks for your comment !

[@royalraven747]

New appreciation for this song after watching the video. Its so easy to get caught up listening to Mark or following the guitar riff that you miss the color your bass is adding to the overall song.

[@MurphyKargesBass]

Rock on Paul. Yeah the guitar and bass do some cool things in this one. Simple, but cool.

[@siennaprice1351]

When you said that this song represented feeling alone and not fitting in, it struck a chord with me. As someone with a rare brain condition that caused me to have a physical handicap as well as being on the autism spectrum, there are times where I feel like I’m the only one in this world who does certain things, and no one will ever relate to me. This has led me to mask things about me. It’s led me to mask my emotions, it’s led me to mask certain things about my physical handicap, because I felt like if I did things that may benefit me due to my handicap, well, then I’m not normal. I don’t mean to get sentimental, that’s something I also mask about myself. I don’t always allow myself the freedom to just feel unpleasant emotions, or just be my true self because society says you need to do it this way. I have come far in my healing though. I have more faith, self belief and self confidence. I just need to let go of limiting myself, being a perfectionist, and just allow myself the room to breathe. I put such unrealistic expectations on myself. Thanks so much for your content.

[@MurphyKargesBass]

I just think your comment is fantastic. I’m so grateful that you have shared this with me, thank you. I love the comment section here on this channel, because that’s where I really get to connect with people - so thank you for reaching out. I appreciate it so much. 🙏🏻

[@siennaprice1351]

@@MurphyKargesBass thank you so much for replying!

[@kwankwan2145]

my favorite song n playing. murphy is cool writer. musician

[@MurphyKargesBass]

Kwan Kwan thank you my brother.. appreciate that. Do you write? What kind of guitar do you have?

[@kwankwan2145]

@@MurphyKargesBass welcome to the jungel. haha i didnt. im just listened

[@ChelseaMcWilliams]

I totally agree with you regarding the message of the song and the video. While Sugar Ray has always been a pick-me-up in general for me, this is one of the ones that always got me through things. Still does. 🙏

[@MurphyKargesBass]

Chealsea love to hear that. Blessings to you.

[@MedalionDS9]

I like this song more as time went on... the guitar that drives the song hints at Sugar Ray's rock past but still in line with the overall album song writing direction when the verses kick in.

[@MurphyKargesBass]

One of my favorites.

[@micahclawrence]

I love this song too

[@GUTOMOFFICIAL]

Yes! The opening of 'Answer the Phone' and 'Falls Apart' are addicting. I wish there were just instrumental releases. I like hearing about the behind the scenes creation of a song. Also I think you'd get more views if you did tutorials or talked about getting into the music biz. People want to know what happened to Sugar Ray? Thoughts?

[@MurphyKargesBass]

The demo I have is an instrumental. I'll post it soon. Glad you like hearing about behind the scenes of a song.. I like it too. To be honest I'm not worried about the view counts or the likes or anything at this point. (I am a fan of Gary V and how he sees the world and what you should focus on content wise.. Heard of him? Check him out. Gary Vee (Vaynerchuck) and beware the cuss words..lol I love him) I started this less than a month ago, so it will take a little time.. and yeah, I have tutorials and tips and other cool things planned.. This was just the kick off and a marathon to see if I could actually get through all 80 songs.. It's a lot.

[@elmarbeau]

very nice for being 52 years old, congratulations.

[@MurphyKargesBass]

Thanks

[@pistolcucapse]

excellent song, man! i just found out on youtube a live version from australia, i think. I love it! i'm just learning to sing, and your songs are the best. i love the chilled back, beach vibe, and mark's voice is kinnda similar to mine. my canto instructor didn't even mention sugar ray, but i went and told him i want to sing these songs, man. and they fit right in. so if you guys wanna make a comeback, you have a fan right here

[@MurphyKargesBass]

Ionut Stan How about you become the next big recording artist? You should put a band together and write songs.. get after it! Thanks for your comment 🙏🏼

[@pistolcucapse]

@@MurphyKargesBass that sounds like a plan! thanks for your reply and encouragement

[@cindyy.1524]

Absolutely love this song! Thanks for telling us how it came to be. I knew before that this was a later written song, sometimes those are the best. Saw you guys live and it was amazing! Strikes a chord with me every single time I hear it

[@MurphyKargesBass]

cindy y. Glad you like it.. it’s one of my favorites for sure. Right there at the top with may Fly or Someday or one of the rockers. thanks for sharing. Did you ever see us play it live?

[@cindyy.1524]

@@MurphyKargesBass Yes :) Summer 99/00? Orpheum theatre in Vancouver BC Canada. Great performance!

[@WVMOTARD]

Awesome song and great video Murf! Keep them coming brother!

[@MurphyKargesBass]

Thanks Eric you know I will !

[@qedashin]

Really love this song, thanks for doing this! One question about it: I feel like I remember there being a radio version that sounded more acoustic, but I can't find any reference to such a thing anywhere. Is this a thing that exists, or am I wholly imagining it?

[@MurphyKargesBass]

No it's true. There was a version more like that. Don't know where it would be. I may have to dig into my collection.

[@lobesmcgee]

Is this in half step or E standard tuning? I know it can work both ways, but I want to be exact on the way you guys did it lol. The way I have been watching you, it looks half step.

[@MurphyKargesBass]

Half step down

[@lobesmcgee]

@@MurphyKargesBass thanks man, I appreciate you getting back on me about it. I want to try and do a cover of it eventually. It’s all love. I’ve been watching this series since almost the beginning, I just happened to come back to this one.

[@MurphyKargesBass]

@@lobesmcgee remember to post a link in here so I can watch your cover

[@mattalgrand]

Best song on the album imo.

[@MurphyKargesBass]

Glad you like it. Is a personal favorite of mine as well

[@kevindelavega3746]

This song reminds me of 8th grade.

[@MurphyKargesBass]

That’s awesome