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Here is a lovely lyric from Robert written for wife.

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Too Lovely For Words

when our hands met it was a May morning
touching a November afternoon
in your bangles and petals I guess you heard
songs from a lonely room

I can`t make rivers run uphill
you said I`m not much younger than you
I`ve seen other dreams show up a day too late
a dollar short out of tune

it all falls away
hold me and say
whisper that cliche
you are you are
too lovely for words

from a tower of clouds you can calculate
openings in the sky
`til someone dances right through your design
springtime in her eye

it all falls away
hold me and say
whisper that cliche
you are you are
too lovely
it all falls away
hold me and say
whisper that cliche
you are you are
too lovely for words
hold me and say
those lovely words


© Robert Cordrey March 2024

Last edited by Scott C; 10/06/24 06:41 PM.

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Loved that opening melodic guitar part, Scott, and nice playing throughout. Good write from Robert to go along with his signature vocal style.

Nicely done!

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Scott / Robert,

What a beautiful and wistful song...

Excellent tracks selection and some great guitar by Scott. Love Robert's vocals.

So well done.

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Lovely indeed, with a haunting otherworldly feel. Expertly arranged and performed. Very cool guitar and a shattering vocal. Just excellent!

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Hi Scott and Robert.

That was quite a thought-provoking musical and lyrical journey.
The guitar intro was superb.
The chorus really grabbed my attention, too.
I love the musical lift I felt when travelling from verse to chorus.
Once again, I enjoyed where you took me.

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One of my favorite albums of all time was Roxy Music's Avalon. This has that feel, especially with those vocals. Love that chorus melody.

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Strong melodic mood, and you two do such an extraordinary job on these songs --the whole package, the idea, the lyrics, the melody and progression, then top it off with the perfect mix and present it with such a worthy video. Man, Scott, has anyone ever told you how good you are at crafting and excuting those guitar lines?


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Lovely pretty much covers it.
Nice lyric. Cool music.
Very tasty guitar work.
Well mixed.

Y'all pretty much Duo Of The Year wrapped up here on the Showcase...

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Scott and Robert, loved that intro and all the other guitar licks! Sweet tone!
Great vocal
Super mix
You two produce some great music.


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What a gorgeous piece. I love the melodic guitar as well, and the overall sublime quality of the lyrics, vocals and arrangement

Really gorgeous.

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Gentlemen,

I loved the light, airy feeling. It's good to hear Robert's vocal a littler more forward in the mic than usual. The enrtire mix is superb. You guys make great music together. Another gem - thanks!

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The lead intro struck me as just a little loud but terrific notes, choices and playing.
"it all falls away
hold me and say
whisper that cliche
you are you are
too lovely for words"
Sweet words.
Good mix and band.
Cool.


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Beautiful love song and the emotional video brought tears to my eyes... so lovely romantic story where "whisper that cliche" feels really original.
The band is smooth and Scott's guitar adds the dreamy mood. Robert's voice is enjoyably unique and expressive.
Lovely work both musically and visually!

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Sweet arrangement and as another has said, "unworldly".
Fits the lyric very well.

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First the Video: COOL!!! Nice AI images, must have been a ton of work putting that together. SONG: I read the lyrics while listening ... very nice ideas here. Mix, production, all works. and your vocals contain the emotions. All works !!!


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That is a very lovely song and video
We enjoyed the family photos in the vid.

This line really stood out for us: “from a tower of clouds you can calculate openings in the sky `til someone dances right through your design springtime in her eye.”

You and the BiaB guys are very nice and your guitar fits the joyous mood so well (chops and tone).
As does the tender vocal.

Enjoyed it!

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Originally Posted by floyd jane
Lovely pretty much covers it.
Nice lyric. Cool music.
Very tasty guitar work.
Well mixed.

Y'all pretty much Duo Of The Year wrapped up here on the Showcase...

fj

Exactly!!! So well done. Never heard Robert sound better on vocals.....excellent performance and production!! A real treat!!! Take care. Greg

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Such a unique and hypnotic sound and a cool song. Original guitar work fits so well in the production. I enjoyed this!

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Thanks everyone for the very nice comments. So glad you liked this song and video. This song is very special to Robert.


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