Since the early 90's Ron has released over 200 songs through solo CDs and DVDs, and digital releases. He's had numerous appearances on compilation CDs and as a guest performer for other artists, appeared on magazine covers, and as a soloist toured internationally headlining venues and guitar festivals. In 2008 Ron released the "Abnormal" album, described as "Sex Pistols meets Queen, with innovative guitar and a quirky Zappa-esque twist..." In 2011 he released a song a month that included transcriptions, alternate mixes and recording stems, as an innovative way to release singles.
As a child, Ron would play Bach pieces with his feet. Today, his guitar-work can be heard on Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy album, the theme of VH1's "That Metal Show", the Latin acoustic guitar on Jessica Simpson's "Irresistible" dance mix, and CNN-Turkey station IDs to name a few. Live, he's just as diverse, whether touring the world with GNR or at local fundraisers (notably performing with Nancy Sinatra, Cyndi Lauper, composer Fahir Atakoglu, and jazz legend Allen Toussaint.)
A record producer and songwriter for artists and publishing companies often working out of his own studio in Princeton NJ, Ron has written theme songs and background music for shows that include So You Think You Can Dance, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Brokaw, Anthony Bourdan, MTV, VH1, MuchMusic, FuseTV, CW, SpikeTV, Oxygen, E!, A&E, ESPN, UFC, WWE, NFL, MLB, NBC, PBS, and SEGA, SSI and Atari videogames.
Ron is a Professor at SUNY Purchase College teaching music production, does guitar clinics around the world, and writes articles for music magazines. He is a volunteer for many charities such as Musicians On Call visiting sick children in hospitals and the MS Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that donates funds directly to Multiple Sclerosis research.
Heart Attack
Bumblefoot Lyrics
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And knocks the antenna off onto the bed
And it lands on the chest of this still ball of stress
7AM and the pendulum swayed
I hear myself cry out in peace and in pain
The timebomb explodes and my heart ignites
With a burst of white light pure as the first taste of life
It summarized me in a word I can't say
And all of my life was shown to me at once
And I saw the total of who I'd become
As if in the end we add up to a number
Like finding the answer to all that you are
Afraid if I move I might trigger my own death
So gently I cling to control over my breath
My left shoulder burning from all I've been carrying
Buried alive under my collapsed chest
I lift as my sense of what maters has changed
For I saw the eyes of a Heavenly face
That waits in a place that I no longer fear
As I cherish my every last day I'm still here...
I'm still here...
I'm still here...
I'm still here...
I'm still here...
I'm still here...
I'm still here...
What probably will get me is a car crash in Jersey
And I just can't wait anymore
The song "Heart Attack" by Bumblefoot is a poignant reflection on the fragility of life and the experience of coming close to death. The song begins with a scene of domestic tranquility interrupted by a moment of chaos as a kitten jumps on the TV and knocks the antenna onto the singer's chest. This image sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is a meditation on mortality and the suddenness of life-altering events.
In the second verse, the singer describes the moment of the heart attack itself. He experiences a burst of white light that both paralyzes and frees him, and he sees his entire life flash before his eyes. This moment is so profound that it leaves him unable to articulate its significance in words. In the third verse, the singer reflects on his changed perspective in the aftermath of the heart attack. He no longer fears death, but instead cherishes every moment of life.
The song's title and lyrics may initially suggest that it is an account of a medical emergency, but its true meaning is more metaphorical. The heart attack serves as a symbol of any sudden, life-altering event that forces us to confront our mortality and reevaluate our priorities. The song suggests that even in the face of such events, there is hope for growth and transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
7AM and the kitten jumps on top of the TV so innocently
The day begins with a pleasant sight of a kitten playing on the TV
And knocks the antenna off onto the bed
But the kitten unintentionally causes the antenna to fall on the bed
And it lands on the chest of this still ball of stress
The antenna accidentally falls on the chest of a person who is anxious and stressed
7AM and the pendulum swayed
The day starts with a sense of impending doom as if the pendulum of a clock were ticking away
I hear myself cry out in peace and in pain
The person feels a mix of emotions that make them cry out
The timebomb explodes and my heart ignites
The person's heart feels a sudden burst of energy as if a time bomb exploded
With a burst of white light pure as the first taste of life
The intense feeling is like experiencing a flash of bright white light that reminds them of the purity of life
It paralyzed and freed me, it stunned and released me
The feeling is overwhelming, bringing both paralysis and freedom, stunning and releasing the person
It summarized me in a word I can't say
The person is left speechless, unable to express the way they feel
And all of my life was shown to me at once
In that moment, the person feels like their entire life flashes before their eyes
And I saw the total of who I'd become
They reflect on the person they have become up until that point
As if in the end we add up to a number
The person feels as though everyone in life is summed up by a single number
Like finding the answer to all that you are
It's like finally discovering the ultimate answer to the question of one's existence
Afraid if I move I might trigger my own death
The person is filled with fear, afraid to move, as if any action could lead to their own demise
So gently I cling to control over my breath
In order to regain some sense of control, the person focuses on their breath, trying to stay calm
My left shoulder burning from all I've been carrying
The person's left shoulder physically aches from carrying the weight of their burdens
Buried alive under my collapsed chest
The person feels like they are trapped, buried alive under their own weight, in a collapsed state
I lift as my sense of what maters has changed
As the person reflects on their life, they begin to realize what truly matters and start to lift themselves up
For I saw the eyes of a Heavenly face
Through this experience, they gain a glimpse of a heavenly being
That waits in a place that I no longer fear
The person is no longer afraid of where the heavenly being is waiting for them
As I cherish my every last day I'm still here...
The person decides to cherish every remaining day of their life after this experience
I'm still here...
Despite the feelings and emotions they have experienced, the person is still alive
I'm still here...
The person reaffirms that they are indeed still alive and present in this world
I'm still here...
The person repeats, with increasing fervor, that they are still alive and not yet gone
What probably will get me is a car crash in Jersey
The person has a realization that they will likely not live forever, and death may come in the form of an unexpected car accident
And I just can't wait anymore
The person comes to terms with the fact that life is short and they don't want to waste any more of it
Contributed by Luke E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.