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LifeboatI`m not worried about the end of the world... but just in case, recorded my "we can get through this together" song ahead of time. RealTracks in song: 1752:Accordion, Rhythm Pop8ths Ev 110 RealTracks in style: 2518:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking BoomChickJoe Ev16 110 (Simple) RealTracks in style: 2517:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking BoomChickHighJoe Ev16 110 (Simple) RealDrums in style: Shaker Folk RT2421 Bass Acoustic Rockabilly RT2666PedalSteel Space Loop Lifeboat how could we know it would come so soon crows circling the Consulate of Doom supercars cruising the road to ruin take my hand now through roaring streets billboards blaring double-speak don`t want us to know there`s a place to go pack your best lines `bout how love can`t fail with my TimesUp t-shirt we`ll make a sail we`ll sail and sail in our lifeboat Saving Grace cross a million miles of stormy space oooh oo oo oooh oo static shatters in a sea of stars so clear you don`t need to be the thing you fear no news to spin we`ll outlast the end this ain`t no time for your one man show there`s no king here everybody`s gotta row no king no king in our lifeboat Saving Grace cross a million miles of stormy space ooh oo oo oooh oo we all need more help than we know my love and I row and row our lifeboat Saving Grace cross a million miles of stormy space ooh oo oo oooh oo © Robert Cordrey April 2018
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Pretty cool, Robert! As always, very interesting lyrics. I've been a Science Fiction fan since I was a kid, so I enjoyed the subject matter too.
And I probably mentioned this before, I love the way you make full use of the stereo spectrum in your mixes! Sounds great through the phones. Very cool the way you handled the vocals during the chorus also.
Good one, enjoyed the listen!
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Robert,
I love this - my absolute new favorite from you. The arrangement and vocal are perfect...
Some tremendous lines as well:
"this ain`t no time
for your one man show
there`s no king here
everybody`s gotta row"
WOW!
Bob
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I had a listen to this yesterday when it first popped into Soundcloud. I loved this Robert. Such a cool backtrack. As always your lyrics blow me away. Super a cool vocal as well. Well done....
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Really liked how you introduced the track musically, starting out basic and simple, then gradually adding elements and color..well done! Thought your imagery of a galactic “rowboat” was excellent and creative..great work, and good to know that you aren’t really ready to pack it in!
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Very nice work! I really enjoyed the slow progression on this tune - it definitely caught me off guard. And as always, your vocal delivery is spot on. Your deep vocals work particularly well with the instrumental narrative of this song. Great work and thanks for sharing 
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Deryk
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I really enjoyed the song, and I loved how starry the album art was! I think you did a really great job with this song, and I especially loved the lyrics. It has such an interesting subject matter.
Thanks for sharing!
Cheers,
Ember
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Pretty cool, Robert! As always, very interesting lyrics. I've been a Science Fiction fan since I was a kid, so I enjoyed the subject matter too.
And I probably mentioned this before, I love the way you make full use of the stereo spectrum in your mixes! Sounds great through the phones. Very cool the way you handled the vocals during the chorus also.
Good one, enjoyed the listen!
Thanks for those positive comments, Dave! I used to read Sci-fi too - now the tv series & movies have taken over. The stereo effect on the spacey sounds was something I found in Reaper ( ReaSurround I think its called - you can move the track across the spectrum in real time, which is new to me). Robert Robert,
I love this - my absolute new favorite from you. The arrangement and vocal are perfect...
Some tremendous lines as well:
"this ain`t no time
for your one man show
there`s no king here
everybody`s gotta row"
WOW!
Bob Bob, The "one man show" line is where I started with this... its something my wife likes to say about me! I appreciate your kind comments. Robert
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Beautiful and thought provoking Robert! A lot going on in here that can't be captured in one listen! We'll keep the music going until the end! Thanks, Torrey
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Very nice song, I like especially the apocalyptic lyrics with a positive attitude and the acoustic band supports it well, has traveling by old steam boat/train feel - maybe that space loop brings some calliope sound to the song.
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I had a listen to this yesterday when it first popped into Soundcloud. I loved this Robert. Such a cool backtrack. As always your lyrics blow me away. Super a cool vocal as well. Well done.... Scott, Thanks for checking this one out and giving those Soundcloud hearts! Robert Really liked how you introduced the track musically, starting out basic and simple, then gradually adding elements and color..well done! Thought your imagery of a galactic “rowboat” was excellent and creative..great work, and good to know that you aren’t really ready to pack it in! I`m glad you liked the song...I do get all dystopian watching the news, but music keeps me sane! Robert
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Robert,
An excellent song.
Good write. Good arrangement - really liked the way you brought the accordion in. Good use of the BAND all around. Good vocal. Good mix.
What more is there to say?
Good.
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Extremely evocative. Loved the lyric the vocal (nice backing vocals) and the arrangement.
Excellent work.
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Robert this is really good! I like the way your inter-weaved a folk background and sci-fi together. Good lyrics and vocal together with a great mix makes this a winner.
Two thumbs up.
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Hello, Robert
The finger picking of the guitar has a wonderful taste on this tune.
The characteristics of your melody are outstanding.
These folky songs are perfect for you, and your vocals are also very pleasant.
Your Loop selection is very effective as usual.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
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Super Robert. Really well done. Great lyrics and great melody. I love the harmonies too. Enjoyed all round.
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Excellent song no king here!!! love it!!!
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The future is here...now.
"Consultate of Doom..." makes me look out the window!
Very well done Robert. The track build throughout and your vocal performance really set up the lyric. Very textured.
The soundstage is excellent on our monitors -- never use cans.
Folk meets the future...how cool is that?!
Most enjoyable.
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Very nice work! I really enjoyed the slow progression on this tune - it definitely caught me off guard. And as always, your vocal delivery is spot on. Your deep vocals work particularly well with the instrumental narrative of this song. Great work and thanks for sharing Thank you, Deryk! I really enjoyed the song, and I loved how starry the album art was! I think you did a really great job with this song, and I especially loved the lyrics. It has such an interesting subject matter.
Thanks for sharing! Ember, I`m glad you liked the song! Robert Beautiful and thought provoking Robert! A lot going on in here that can't be captured in one listen! We'll keep the music going until the end! Thanks, Torrey Torrey, I like that... the Titanic band plays on! Many thanks for your review. Robert
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Very nice song, I like especially the apocalyptic lyrics with a positive attitude and the acoustic band supports it well, has traveling by old steam boat/train feel - maybe that space loop brings some calliope sound to the song.
Janne Janne, You summed up my intention in writing the song. The accordion gave it a jaunty, carefree feeling that I really like. Thanks for listening and commenting. Robert
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