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Lifeboat

I`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
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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 smile


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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!


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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
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

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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


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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Originally Posted By: Scott C
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

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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!





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.

fj

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Robert

Extremely evocative. Loved the lyric the vocal (nice backing vocals) and the arrangement.
Excellent work.

Peter

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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.

Best regards.

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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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Originally Posted By: Deryk - PG Music
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 smile


Thank you, Deryk!

Originally Posted By: Ember - PG Music
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
Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
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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Originally Posted By: jannesan
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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