Sirens

Another Scott/Robert offering.

Style is _DIESEL.STY (Diesel Baritone Southern Rock)

RealTracks in style: 995:Bass, Electric,HardRockLA Ev120
RealTracks in song: 642:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockThrash Ev 120
Loop in Song: World\Arabian - forever_85_percussion_c_sharp_minor ev16.wav
RealTracks in song: 1812:Bouzouki, Rhythm CelticReel Ev16 110
RealDrums in Song: RockHardLA^3-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Bell Ride
Vocal Loops
Scott`s gear to follow




Sirens

fly without wings
wound without claws
song of the sirens
has broken my cause

lashed to the mast
speaking in tongues
tangled in wishes
my will undone

Calliope Terpsichore
maidens of Persephone
cut the rope evermore
to live with you under the sea
Odysseus dies
shipwrecked on a sigh

sing with your eyes
I`ll breathe by your touch
drowning men know this
my ecstasy judge


Calliope Terpsichore
maidens of Persephone
cut the rope evermore
to live with you under the sea
Odysseus dies
shipwrecked on a sigh



© Robert Cordrey Dec. 2017

Robert / Scott,

This is excellent! Great lyrics and vocals by Robert, and outstanding tone and playing by Scott.

Very nicely done... I really enjoyed this.

Bob

Hi RobertKC, Great intro for this! Very angelic and hypnotic. Excellent break into the guitars and rhythm too. Well done!

This project was allot of fun to participate in. We actually were working on two projects at the same time. We also did If Then was now at the same time.

Guitar Gibson Les Paul
Amp is a Purdy.

Effects: Max808, Flashback x4 Delay Pedal, Boss CS-2 Compression Sustain Pedal

Robert and Scott,

You've done a great job with this one. The composing, the arrangement and the performances all work in concert to create a very atmospheric piece of music.

Robert, your singing is excellent and you sound really, really comfortable with this.

Scott, as always, your guitar playing shines.

All the best,
Noel

Robert and Scott I agree with everything that has been said.

Super intro, great backing tracks, super guitar chops and tone and one outstanding vocal.

Two thumbs up.

Another great collab guys! Scott always throws down some fine guitar and I really like that chorus....it has such a cool sound! Thanks, Torrey

Very nice collaboration. I love it! From the short time I've been listening here I'm finding that the collabs seem to be the most fun and talent driven. Getting those brains together!

Of all of the songs in the world, the WHOLE world, that use "Calliope Terpsichore" this one is my favorite! Seriously, those are some amazing lyrics to have to write and put a melody to. Well done!

Cool song in my book! Thanks for sharing it.

Hi Robert and Scott.
I really gotta try those vocal loops. Robert your lyrics are always so interesting and different. Love this one. And Scott’s guitar is fantastic. Well done,

Yeah!!!! This is great, guys!

Robert, as always interesting lyrics! And maybe your best vocal yet.

And I'm digging the guitar work from Scott, perfect.

I always enjoy the projects you two work on together, they are always top notch in my book, well done!

Wow - what a tune! I really liked the general sound of this one. It's got an excellent groove and guitar work, and excellent vocals that match it perfectly. It has a haunting feeling to, and I loved how at the chords it picks up in energy. The whole thing is interesting the entire way through, and really drew me in.

You nailed it - thanks for sharing

Ohhh... it's those kind of sirens.

Nice work.

An outstanding song, embraced by amazing lyrics.

This is a showstopper.

The accompanying guitar work is excellent, and you have collaborated to deliver a remarkable piece of music overall.

Robert & Scott,

Wonderful job on this. Such interesting music in all regards.

Some of the lyric references are outside my knowledge scope, but still interesting. Nice vocals

Scott - your guitar work on this is excellent. Very musical.

Nice use of loops. And nice mix.

Really enjoyed listening to this...

fj

Thank you, Bob!




Joe,
I appreciate your positive comments,particularly on the intro as that took a bit of work.

Robert

Thank you, Noel.
Atmosphere was the aim, so I`m glad you enjoyed that!
Prior to BiaB I hadn`t sung rock songs outside the living rooms of friends back in the day- I think about those times sometimes when loosening up for these songs.
Scott always seems to understand the feel I`m asking him to interpret on guitar - his parts were so easy to fit into the song.

Robert .

Thanks Bob Had allot of fun working with Robert on this track..



Thanks Joe. Robert had some cool chord changes in the backtrack and allowed me to do some different things with the guitar melodies



Thanks Noel. I think this was Roberts best vocal and wonderful track to play to..

Robert /Scott

Excellent progressive rock - wonderful lyric with atmospheric guitars and vocals.
Clever and entertaining. Much enjoyed.

Peter

Thanks for your listen and likes, Mario!



Torrey,
Thank you! I used the Ozone Imager with a delay on the chorus- glad you liked the result.

Robert



Steve,
I agree- the collabs here are such a cool part of this forum.
Glad you enjoyed this.

Robert



Having already written the verses, I thought what about singing the lovely creatures names on the chorus. A quick search turned up such gems as Thelxiepia & Aglaopheme...believe me, I chose the easy ones!
Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment.

Joanne,
Here`s a link to the ( free) loops site where I found those vocals
https://www.looperman.com/loops?page=1&mid=soleilxlune&dir=d
lots of good sounds there.
Thank you for your kind comments.

Robert

Wonderful blend of musical styles. Made even more varied with Scott's guitar. Very creative. And the lyrics are engaging and clever.

great listen!

Dave,
Thanks very much. I enjoyed letting loose a bit on the vocals and working with Scott is a pleasure... as long as I can keep up because he fires his guitar parts back to me before I can blink!

Robert


Deryk,
Thanks for your listen and positive review!

Robert





Yes, they`re very different, except both kinds usually spell
trouble!
Thanks for your listen.

Excellent collaboration.

Great expressive guitar as we've come to expect from Scott.
First time I've heard one of Robert's songs, but well impressed.
Enjoyed it so much that I played it twice.

Thanks Mario Appreciate your comments

Hello, Robert and Scott

I think that the amazing atmosphere is so well expressed.
It is not Lorelei but Odyssey.
Your vocals are perfect for this song.
Guitar solo is wonderful. Guitar phrases are really beautiful.
Vocal loops and percussion are also very effective.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

What did you use for the intro, we hear female voices?
Very different, but in a good way.
We also detect some Brian Ferry in your vocal (again).
And of course you can't go wrong with that!
Love Scott's guitar work!

Rob and Anne-Marie

So where's the accompanying light show?

Trippy in a very good sense and anchored by a great write with wonderful playing and vocals. Just the right edge to make me want to listen again to some of the best from '66-68. IMO, there was some really great music during that era that tends to get lost within all the not so good stuff. This sounds to me like a cut from the best of the best.

This is memorable guys. Congratulations. A beat era lyric with a bit of folk/psychedelia backing-- how cool.

J&B (Most B as J was a child during the time I allude to )

I`m glad you enjoyed our collaboration - thanks for the very positive review!



Floyd,
I mixed this after reading your DRUMS UP! post, so I hope you heard them.
I enjoy hearing strange names or references in lyrics that make me do a double take... no Greek mythology lesson intended on this one!
Thank you for your ever attentive listen and good feedback.

Robert

Great that you enjoyed this, Peter!



Thank you for the listen and kind comments!



Andy,

I`m glad you discovered our collaborations! Teaming with Scott has
sent my songwriting into new territory for this folkie.
I appreciate your listens and positive comments.

Robert

Thanks Torrey. Love taking part in these collaborations.



Thanks for checking out the song. I was guite nervous at first when I started but I am so glad I jumped in but this is such a great group of people. Learned so much and so gained so much enjoyment from the music..



Thanks for checking out the song. Got a chuckle from your comment.



Thanks Joanne Look forward to hearing your FAWN 2018 songs

The thing that strikes me the most here is the interesting chord choices. Some fine guitar work and vocal supporting an unusual set of lyrics. This is not your everyday type of song but one that challenges the listener to take a journey. I took the ride and enjoyed it! Good collab, Tom

Thank you, Shigeki!
I agree Scott`s phrases are particularly fine on this.

Robert




Rob & Anne-Marie,

Intro voices are from here:
https://www.looperman.com/loops?page=1&mid=soleilxlune&dir=d

I`m glad you enjoyed this one;thanks for your listen and comments.

Robert



J&B,
It fits that this sent you time travelling, `cos it started after a listen to Disreali Gears. Tales of Brave Ulysses is still one of my favourite Cream songs so I set about to write another version!
Sorry, no lightshow included with BiaB yet.
Thanks for your kind comments.

Robert

Thanks Dave Appreciate the comments. Glad you liked the song.



Thanks Deryk. Glad you liked the song. I thought this was one of Roberts best vocals. And when I first heard the song I thought what an incredible mix as well.



Lol thanks Herb. Glad you liked the song.

This is a great tune IMO. I love the overall vibe and it's really well mixed.

Super nice lyrical images.

I'm not sure about the Christian speaking in tongues image mixed in with otherwise classical pantheon imagry. But this is a very small thing. It's fine actually. I'm just wondering if you might find a stronger image?

The vocals and guitar work are good and really fit.

Nice job guys,

Ian

Wow! Love this.

Something different.
Beautiful clear guitar and very cool lyrics.
Atmosphere plus.

Cheers.

Thanks for going along with Scott and I on this ride, Tom- I appreciate the positive comments.

Robert



Ian,

Thank you for your listen and thoughtful comments - I`m especially glad you liked the mix.
I remember thinking that speaking in tongues line could be interpreted as a Christian reference, though it has meaning in many cultures... but then my research was limited to looking at the painting!

Robert

Love the lyrics on this one. Very literary. That I was listening to Rush!!

The sound is great. I too thought I was listening to a radio production!

Great job guys.

Thank you for your listen and likes!

Robert




David,
I get the Rush reference ( remembering you are a big fan) - this was probably more influenced by the Pete Brown/Jack Bruce Cream songs I still think are right up there.
Many thanks for listening and commenting.

Robert

I agree very cool lyrics and vocal. Thanks for checking out the song and the awesome comments..



Thanks Floyd your comments mean allot to me. I have really enjoyed working on these projects with Robert. I think this is Roberts best vocal and did such an awesome job on the mix. Usually we beat the mix up but he nailed on the first demo he sent me..

I agree!! Outstanding!! Love the retro feel-that's my era! It's great to hear a "new" 60's/70's tune. Great job guys!! Take care. Greg

Thanks Peter. Have really enjoyed working with Robert.



Thanks for checking out the song your comments are appreciated.



Thanks for checking out the song. Robert uses some very creative chord patterns and which allows for some interesting opportunities to wind in and around the chorus's and verses with the guitar melody.



Thanks Shigeki Glad you liked the song.



Thanks Rob and Anne-Marie. There are sure some very cool realtracks in the new BIAB. Robert has become an expert at blending styles and Real Tracks. Makes for some very cool backtracks and lyrics.

Cool and interesting! Loved that rhythm guitar on the right - gives the song a subtle but yet definitive drive. Unusual in so many ways, yet a comfortable feel in my ears. Great song, production and delivery.

The ethereal effect is near mesmerizing - particularly the intro. Scott's guitar work is superb and your vocal fits very nicely in the project. Beyond cool!

Alan

Thanks Greg,
There` still a few bands from that era that I missed or dismissed too quickly & really enjoy digging them up for inspiration now.

Robert



Alan,
!`m really pleased you had a listen and found the atmosphere intended- your recent psychedelic song had some interesting
ideas I might borrow sometime!
Thanks for your kind comments.



Robert

Bot you conjured some so great memories with the light show. I remember how they use to make the music so much more cooler. Blob lighting, strobes. Those were the days my friends. Glad you liked the song..



Thanks Tom Glad you liked the song.



Thanks Ian Glad you liked the song.




Thanks for checking out the song



Thanks David. I think Robert hit the ball out of the park with the mix on this one. Glad you liked the song



Thanks Greg. Was an awesome project to work on. Glad yo liked it..