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The first minutes of parenthood, in a pop style. Arrow Style is _ASPEN.STY (Aspen Songwriter Pop) RealTracks in style: ~683:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 1533:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopPowerPushArp Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 2935:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm FolkPulse8thsFintan Ev 110 RealTracks in song: 2449:Guitar, Electric, Background, PopDreamyBrent Ev 085 (CustomFX) RealDrums [in style:NashvilleEven8^2-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat Arrow the first time first time I held you held you in the bright room just for a moment for a moment I knew the anchor anchor of your finger a grey gull grey gull that flew one thing you`ll ask me ask me too soon give your flight its due you are you are the arrow your eyes pass through my soul beautiful arrow you`ll never fly down your road alone will I always always hold you gently I know you`re not wood and stone it won`t be easy letting you go hands reach reach for rain on the window starlight starlight in skin and bone so soon you`ll ask me ask me to show your ticket home you are you are the arrow your eyes pass through my soul beautiful arrow you`ll never fly down your road alone never fly down your road alone © Robert Cordrey July 2019
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Robert,
A unique look at the subject of parenthood (all your lyrics are so uniquely original). It progresses well. An interesting choice of backing - for the subject matter, I was not expecting something so "upbeat".
A good vocal. A good mix. There is almost a syncopation to the drums. I've never heard that from the NashvilleEven8 kit (perhaps you used pushes on the chords?).
Enjoyed the listen.
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Robert,
Beautiful tune and poetry! Man, have a way with words!
Enjoyed it much.
Thank you for sharing.
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Robert
Nice work on this, not surprisingly poetic, and evocative. A nice relaxed vocal, and a good arrangement.
Very nice.
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Now that's what I've come to expect from you. A song that zigs where I expect it to zag, and makes me pay attention all the way through. As others said, it's got a very poetic feel than a song. Good stuff! 
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Nice set of metaphors - a long way from the cliche's usually assigned to the subject.
Even more Tom Rapp than usual - that's an excellent thing.
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Creative write as always!
One of your best vocals I think.
I really like the way you have been handling the background vocals on your last few songs, not sure if I mentioned that before. Very effective!
Also liked the arrangement and mix.
Good song, Robert, enjoyed!
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Robert, I think this is one of your best, if not the best, songs to date, both in lyrics and vocals.
Its all been said so all that I can add is WOW this is really good!
You know you're getting old when a recliner and a heating pad is your idea of a hot date!
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Great vocals on this one...
They really shine...
Perhaps it was the way you delivered the lyrics...
Whatever it was...
I certainly enjoyed listening to this one.
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Excellent lyrics, excellent and captivating song! I am very happy that you share your amazing talent with us... I feel privileged when listening to your music... and this is one of the best songs I've heard from you!
Very good work!
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Robert,
A unique look at the subject of parenthood (all your lyrics are so uniquely original). It progresses well. An interesting choice of backing - for the subject matter, I was not expecting something so "upbeat".
A good vocal. A good mix. There is almost a syncopation to the drums. I've never heard that from the NashvilleEven8 kit (perhaps you used pushes on the chords?).
Enjoyed the listen.
fj Floyd, The lyrics were half written many years ago with some of that exhausted euphoria many new parents feel still fresh. I had tried to turn it into a kind of Jackson Browne ballad, but it sounded kind of preachy... 30 years later maybe its easier to make it something lighter with brighter music. Yes, there are a few pushes on the chords that give the drums that feel. Thank you for your positive impressions. Robert,
Beautiful tune and poetry! Man, have a way with words!
Enjoyed it much.
Thank you for sharing.
Misha. Thank you very much, Misha! Robert
Nice work on this, not surprisingly poetic, and evocative. A nice relaxed vocal, and a good arrangement.
Very nice.
Peter Peter, I appreciate your listen and comments. Now that's what I've come to expect from you. A song that zigs where I expect it to zag, and makes me pay attention all the way through. As others said, it's got a very poetic feel than a song. Good stuff! David, I`m ok with being the zig-zag wanderer! Thanks for your listen. Robert
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Beautiful song Robert!! Some really poetic touching images. I love the musical changes and the flow of the song. I wrote a song Sea of Life in which I tried to describe the period right after birth (not that I remember) in the first verse. Really enjoyed this tune!! Take care. Greg
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Sorry for the late reply. Have not been spending much time on the forum as we having such a terrible summer with rain. Been trying to get outside when the sun finally shines.
I think I have a new favorite :-). Another beautiful song Robert. Such a lovely way to express your love for being a father. And your vocal was so good on this song. Well done..
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Nice set of metaphors - a long way from the cliche's usually assigned to the subject.
Even more Tom Rapp than usual - that's an excellent thing. Thanks for your comments- my cliche detector still sees a couple in this one, but sandwiched in more original lines, I can live with that. Creative write as always!
One of your best vocals I think.
I really like the way you have been handling the background vocals on your last few songs, not sure if I mentioned that before. Very effective!
Also liked the arrangement and mix.
Good song, Robert, enjoyed!
Dave, One of the best things about this forum is when listeners notice your efforts to improve. My harmonies get more attention to eq and my old friend cut-and-paste these days! Thank you for the positive review. Robert, I think this is one of your best, if not the best, songs to date, both in lyrics and vocals.
Its all been said so all that I can add is WOW this is really good!
I appreciate that, Mario! Great vocals on this one...
They really shine...
Perhaps it was the way you delivered the lyrics...
Whatever it was...
I certainly enjoyed listening to this one. Jim, I`m glad you liked this! Robert
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That is a fine vocal...it drips emotion and sincerity.
And it is perfect for the lyric. Love what floyd said, "all your lyrics are so uniquely original." Indeed.
The harmony is nice -- well mixed -- just the right touch.
The BiaB style you selected is an excellent match to, well, your style!
Lovely production...really enjoyable.
J&B
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Wow, when everything comes together for you the results are sublime. Excellent lyrics that also flowed well! Best I've heard from you!
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Hi Robert,
this one is really touching me. Great write and a ggod song, very nicely sung. Really good!
Cheers,
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Wow - what a tune! There are multiple points that caught me off guard in the best way. Your vocals are gentle and beautiful on this, and the instrumentation is lush and equally gorgeous. And wow, are those lyrics ever powerful. I wouldn't change a thing - thanks so much for sharing 
Cheers,
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Nice work Robert, fantastic choice of instrumentation on this. I found this very easy to listen and the mix sounds well polished too. Very captivating lyrics. Thanks for sharing!
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Excellent lyrics, excellent and captivating song! I am very happy that you share your amazing talent with us... I feel privileged when listening to your music... and this is one of the best songs I've heard from you!
Very good work!
Will Will, That`s really kind and very supportive to hear- thank you so much! Beautiful song Robert!! Some really poetic touching images. I love the musical changes and the flow of the song. I wrote a song Sea of Life in which I tried to describe the period right after birth (not that I remember) in the first verse. Really enjoyed this tune!! Take care. Greg Greg, I remember that fine song.Makes me feel I`ve got something right;another songwriting parent giving my effort a thumbs up! Sorry for the late reply. Have not been spending much time on the forum as we having such a terrible summer with rain. Been trying to get outside when the sun finally shines.
I think I have a new favorite :-). Another beautiful song Robert. Such a lovely way to express your love for being a father. And your vocal was so good on this song. Well done.. Thanks very much,Scott ...snooze or go for a walk and your song is on page 2 these days of posting three at once! Don`t put away those guitars, though- demos coming your way. Robert
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Wonderful sentiment saying what those of us fortunate enough to share the experience "think". Well put-together band, some nice surprises, and pleasant vocals and back-up vocals. Much enjoyed.
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Excellent song Robert, the intro led well into the next part of the song which to seemed to explode on the scene, loved the way that came in. CLiff
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That is a fine vocal...it drips emotion and sincerity.
And it is perfect for the lyric. Love what floyd said, "all your lyrics are so uniquely original." Indeed.
The harmony is nice -- well mixed -- just the right touch.
The BiaB style you selected is an excellent match to, well, your style!
Lovely production...really enjoyable.
J&B
J&B, Thank you for all your support- glad you liked this. Wow, when everything comes together for you the results are sublime. Excellent lyrics that also flowed well! Best I've heard from you! Thank you! Hi Robert,
this one is really touching me. Great write and a ggod song, very nicely sung. Really good!
Cheers,
Stefan I appreciate those kind comments, Stefan. Wow - what a tune! There are multiple points that caught me off guard in the best way. Your vocals are gentle and beautiful on this, and the instrumentation is lush and equally gorgeous. And wow, are those lyrics ever powerful. I wouldn't change a thing - thanks so much for sharing Deryk, You are very generous- thanks for all you do to give positive feedback on the forum! Robert
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"Anchor of your finger" - very strong image. Beautiful touching story, works especially well with your unique voice. Those panned backing vocals sound nice. I liked the use of the dream guitar, bringing some dream feel.
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Beautiful work Robert! I always love the way you constantly throw surprising chord changes and melody in your tunes, especially in the chorus section! Great vocals! Thanks, Torrey
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Wonderful sentiment saying what those of us fortunate enough to share the experience "think". Well put-together band, some nice surprises, and pleasant vocals and back-up vocals. Much enjoyed. If I`m not mistaken your experience is more recent than mine- I`m happy you approve of how I remembered in song! Excellent song Robert, the intro led well into the next part of the song which to seemed to explode on the scene, loved the way that came in. CLiff Cliff, Thanks for the thumbs up on that pop chorus! "Anchor of your finger" - very strong image. Beautiful touching story, works especially well with your unique voice. Those panned backing vocals sound nice. I liked the use of the dream guitar, bringing some dream feel.
Janne That feels especially good - I know you consider lyrics important. The dreamy guitar is such a nice RT. Beautiful work Robert! I always love the way you constantly throw surprising chord changes and melody in your tunes, especially in the chorus section! Great vocals! Thanks, Torrey I appreciate that, Torrey! Robert
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Beautiful song. I think the lyrics are fantastic and do a great job of capturing those first moments of becoming a parent. I really enjoyed the harmonies in this as well, they really stood out to me.
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Thanks for your positive comments!
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Robert, Lovely. I remember this feeling! I want to apologize for being so absent from the forum. Also, I will be candid that this part of the post is kind of a generic “form letter” to my old and new forum friends. In brief, work is very hectic right now and I am having a hard time keeping up with the forum and even writing new songs. There is also a lot of new material hitting the boards—more than I can listen to and reply. People are on a roll! Instead of backing away from the forum I want to stay involved by just giving the equivalent of a “like” as opposed to full-fledged commentary. This way, I can just keep listening, and enjoying and reply with a simple LOVE IT or something like that. I do listen, love your stuff and really want to continue following those who are so dedicated to encouraging others, even if it is only with one word. Hope this makes sense, thanks for your artistry and forgive my brevity going forward with massive time constraints. Also forgive me if you see this message more than once until I know I have covered all my bases. Peace!!
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