Here is a fun song to finish off 2023. Want to wish everyone good health and happiness in 2024.

It won't be long before we are looking for campsites in the nearest asteroid belt.

Satellite Debris - Video

Satellite Debris - Soundcloud

Robert Cordrey, lyrics, vocals, video production
Scott Collingwood, lead guitar and fills, soundtrack production
Band in a Box, Leonardo.ai, Kyber.ai
Mixed and Mastered in Studio One 6
More Spirit Level can be heard at ://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel.ca

File:satellite debris1125.SGU
Key=B , Tempo 120, Length (m:s)=3:30
6 bar intro, 96 bar chorus, from bar 7 to bar 102. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for Time signature,
Style is _FLKSHS8.STY (Folk Swing 8ths Ukulele and Shak)

RealTracks in style: ~2480:Bass, Acoustic, Held Sw 110
RealTracks in style: ~1142:Ukulele, Strumming FolkSwing Sw 110
RealTracks in style: 2440:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking FolkySwing Sw 110
RealTracks in song: 2542:Pedal Steel, Background ModernBalladAtmosphere Ev16 065
RealTracks in song: 4044:Sitar, Background SlowSwing16thsAnwar Sw16 075
RealDrums in style:ShakerSwing8ths: a: Shaker b: ShakerSwing8ths

Satellite Debris

hand me up those skyhooks
with an I-link I can finish the deck
so glad we saved vacation credits
for the super suction space magnet

we`ll build a lighthouse island
an island of space weapon junk
scour the Exosphere static
on our rocket renovation treasure hunt

come come with me
out past the periphery
little darling its almost free
we`ll make a mansion
a mansion from satellite debris

sitting on our Sputnik sofa
hand crank the revelation
they`re playing Memories of the Future
on Fallout Radio there`s one station

such a waste of mind
to wonder how all this crap got here
close the galaxy blind
have a beautiful Ballistic craft beer

come come with me
out past the periphery
little darling its almost free
we`ll make a mansion
a mansion from satellite debris


© Robert Cordrey Oct.2023

Fun and quirky space song and creatively quirky video. Enjoyed it.

I haven't heard anyone reference skyhooks in years!

Cool write, the guitar solo fits perfectly with the quirky style.

Nice outro, too!

Scott / Robert,

Loved it! Great song. Excellent vocals, guitar and production. It has a hint of early Bowie - very cool!

Another Spirit Level winner!

Bob

Hey Ya'll

As I said on Soundcloud, cool and quirky in the best of ways! A creative and innovative lyric. Somewhere down the road, this would almost certainly be a problem.

My favorite couplet:
They're playing Memories of the Future
on Fallout Radio there`s one station

I like that Robert's vocal is a little more out front than usual - I think that gives the song more "character" and validity, noting the message.

Scott, your guitar lead is spot on! Nicely done.

Nicely done, folks! Happy New Year!\

Alan & Di

Very cool and original as per usual, Robert and Scott!

Good lyric (love the "have a beautiful Ballistic craft beer" line ) and vocal, and just the perfect guitar part, Scott. Loved the outro!

Great rambling fun.
I like the casual swing of it.
Mix is good.

Vic

Hi Robert and Scott
Good song
Great intro and a great sound
The vocals fit the song nicely
And Scott's guitar work is very good as always
Cool Video !
Well done
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

Thanks for checking out the song. Your comments are very much appreciated.

Thanks David for the very kind comments. Really glad you liked the song.


Thanks Bob Really glad you liked the song..

Unique, quirky, unconventional, space, and above all cool. Nice upfront vocal and I especially liked the slide guitar. The outro had the extra sauce. Fun listen,Tom

Very original concept, coherent narrative and killer execution. Really fun listen from beginning to spooky end. Enjoyed everything about it.

Plush opening, and I like when it cleared to bring in that cool guitar and Robert's vocal. Excellent and unique lyrics. Love your mind, Robert. Scott, your taste on what to play and your ability of technique in playing it is always so professional and creative. That interlude at near 2:00 was kinda cool how it was panned for the last 2 measures. Cool AI vidz, too. "A mansion from satelite debris." Yeah, the future. Hope we get a campsite near yours to keep our spirit level high.

Thanks Alan for the kind words. Also thanks for the thumbs up on the mix. I bumped the vocal as per the comments from the last song we did. Glad you liked the song.


Thanks Dave for checking out the song and really appreciate the comments. Glad you liked it.


Thanks Vic for checking out the song. Your comments are very much appreciated.


Thanks Andi. Really appreciate your kind words. Glad you liked the song.

Some really cool sounds going on here gents.

A great close to the year for you two.

Yes, very quirky is true, but I really enjoyed it.

Happy New Year!

Only Spirit Level can create this kind of a SciFi story. All of their songs create a unique and versatile otherworldly universe.
Cool chord progression, nice melancholy mood suits the folk approach. Scott's guitar plays memorable hook. Robert's vocals and vocal range are very enjoyable.
Very interesting intro & outro take to a journey through the debris.

Janne

Thanks Tom for checking out the song. Glad you liked it.


Thanks so much for checking out the song and the kind words. So glad you liked it.


Thanks Mary. So glad you liked the song. Yes I was playing with automation and the panning for some of the slide guitar parts. Thought it would give a spacey signal kind of vibe.

I enjoyed this quirky song that has a serious message.
Scott, your guitar work is tasty throughout, as always, and the effects are "effective".
Cheers,
Mike

Scott and Robert, a very clever look at space debris.
Great recycling idea!
Fantastic ending
I really liked this song.

Scott & Robert,
Very entertaining. Some lovely guitar and vocals.
Enjoyed the video nicely compiled.

Good work

Peter

Cool opening. That guitar has an out of this world sound. Robert, this is one of your best vocals. And I have to say this is my favorite SL song. Fabulous lyrics.

come come with me
out past the periphery
little darling its almost free
we`ll make a mansion
a mansion from satellite debris

Gold!

Pretty interesting and different lyrics, even though I heard "I can finish the dick" first and was a bit, um, worried
But I like the song and the kind of esoteric mood you create.

What a cool lyric with so many memorable lines like “on our rocket renovation treasure hunt” and “close the galaxy blind
have a beautiful Ballistic craft beer.”

Excellent session guys, mix and the ukulele was a great choice too!

This was most enjoyable, Scott, and you and Robert were at your best in this one.

Excellent supporting video also.

Happy New Year!

J&B

Scott...very creative production...as usual the elements are laid perfectly in the mix...the guitar work is fantastic (always been a fan)...the Polynesian feel and touch are cool...ethereal to the max!

Cool intro and outro - loved that slide guitar!

Brad

Scott,

I’m hearing some terrific intros tonight—no exception here. Really creative lyric . . . great idea and even better execution with some awesome lines, great images. Compelling solo. My favorite Spirit Level song . . . no doubt. Hits on all cylinders. Very cool!

Deej

Scott and Robert,

As always, I am impressed by Robert's high level of awareness of issues.
I believe that the issue of space debris will continue to trouble human beings even more.
First of all, I was surprised at how great the video was.
The usual style of vocals and guitar are added to it, making it even more wonderful.
Enjoyed my listen and watch a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Thanks David for checking out the song. Happy New Year to you as well.

Thanks Janne. Yes Robert has a wonderful imagination and is so good at transcribing visuals to cool lyrics and vocals. Thanks for checking out the song and Happy New Year to you.


Thanks Mike Good to hear from you. So glad you liked the song. Happy New Year.


Thanks Mario for checking out the song and Glad you liked it. Happy New Year

quote=PeterF]Scott & Robert,
Very entertaining. Some lovely guitar and vocals.
Enjoyed the video nicely compiled.

Good work

Peter [/quote]

Thanks Peter. Theanks for checking out the song. Happy New Year.


Thanks Scott for checking out the song. Your comments are very much appreciated. Happy New Year.

Scott & Robert,

Cooool Stuff.

Y'all keep putting out interesting, creative, original songs....both lyrically and production-wise.
Scott's guitar is nice.
Good vocals.

This is well done.

fj

Thanks Brian for checking out the song. Really glad you liked the song.


Thanks Dan for checking out the song. So glad to hear from you. Really glad you liked it.


Thanks Brad. Good to hear from you. Really glad you liked the song.

Happy New Year.


Thanks Deej. Your comments are very much appreciated. So glad you liked this song. More to come in the New Year..

Thanks Shigeki for the very kind comments. Really glad you liked the song.


Thanks Floyd Really glad you liked the song..

Scott & Robert,
I can't believe I have not posted feedback on this. This is actually my third time listening to it at different times. So no distraction this round

Amazing tune. I really like the theme. Fantastic lyrics & guitar playing. It is very different, less busy / airy arrangement tune and it works very effectively showcasing your skills. Very cool FX and ending.

Thank you for sharing.
Misha.

Hi Scott and Robert,

What a good thought; making useful stuff from space debris!
And very creative too! For a song of course...
At the start of the song, all that splashing immediately gives an idea of all that rubble.
But you changed it into a most wonderful song, only Spirit level can do.

I enjoyed the lyrics, although they are -of course- a bit difficult to understand, even with Google translate.
Roberts' vocals are very good, a bit airy, but he was in space of course.
And Scott did a very very nice solo here. You are really a good team!
As Misha said, the effect at the end is very cool.

Thumbs up!
Hans

Thanks Misha for checking out the song.So glad you liked it.


Thanks Hans for the very kind words. Really glad you liked the song..