Cameron Crowe cited Julie’s song, “By Way of Sorrow,” inspired the entire storyline of his Tom Cruise film, Vanilla Sky. Their work led to Buddy being honored as the Americana Artist of the Year in 2011 and crowned Artist of the Decade by No Depression magazine for the 2000s. They both juxtapose profound songs of love, pain and spiritual searching with carnal, playful roots rockers. Buddy’s solo albums lean more into country roots and soul Julie’s delve into her sensitive perspective on the world and her rock ‘n’ roll beginnings. Whether recording under their individual names or as a duo, the couple imprint their talents on all of their projects. These new recordings deepen the foundation of the Miller’s collaborative artistry. They felt fully conceived, and Buddy helped get that sound from my head and onto this record.” My fingerprints come in as I help her create the sound she wants.”Įxpounding further, Julie said, “As we worked and I got all excited, I got to where I woke up every morning with a new song in my head. She writes directly from her heart to her pen, and she has the sound in her mind. “The songs are all Julie’s, and she wanted the sound to be as raw as the lyrics are. “After that first song, we wanted the record to just be us,” Buddy said. The bedroom recordings give Breakdown on 20thAvenue South a distinct sound built upon Julie’s expressive, sparrow-like voice and Buddy’s stirring harmonies and rugged, propulsive instrumentation. Buddy sparingly fleshed out the track with bass and drums, and the duo had their first finished cut.Įncouraged by the result, they continued work in the room that Julie dubbed “Studio B,” a play on historic Nashville recording studio RCA Studio B, which isn’t far from the Millers’ home. With Julie on lead vocals, Buddy on harmony, and his Italian-made electric guitar urging the song forward, the recording impressed the couple with its emotional clarity and bare-boned punch. About Buddy and Julie Miller Breakdown On 20th Avenue Southīuddy and Julie Miller began recording Breakdown on 20thAvenue South in a manner even more intimate than their previous duo recordings-all of which were created at their home studio.Įxcited about his wife’s new song, “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me,” Buddy decided to record the demo in an upstairs bedroom.
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