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Hi Robert,
When it comes to songs based on lyrics from the impressionistic wing of the songwriting gallery, you always impress. The images that you create through words unfold in a manner that is both memorable and creative. You have definitely created a niche for yourself in this forum.
I enjoyed where your music and words took me with this song. Thank you for the journey.
Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2026
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Robert (Angels),
Really nice, engaging vocal—very warm. LIke how you’ve structured the chorus—makes those last two lines (beautifully written) really shine. Well put together and smooth listen! Nicely done!
My best to you,
Deej
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Oh, upon my word. Listened to it twice. What am I to say? Sensitive writing to the nth degree, both musically and lyrically. Anything I'd add here would spoil the beauty ... thank you for sharing this, it's so hard not to cry on hearing this song and I don't cry easy. It's an unreserved "wow - I'm speechless - well done" from me.
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Not at all, Robert!
I do like your songs, each one I listen to is great.
But don't walk beside your shoes now. Stay humble...
Hans
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Another very pretty, very poetic song!! I love the vocals on this....maybe my favorite by you so far! Great arrangement and mix! It all works!! Take care. Greg
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Another wonderful sensitively emotional song...
You certainly excel with your songwriting skills!
Jim
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Your lyrics are brilliant, beautiful bloody poetry. The chorus sounds so lovingly haunting. Excellent style choice.
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Robert, this has such a wonderful feel to it! Your work in that chorus ( the melody, chord structure, vocals, everything) is absolutely masterful! I feel that chorus section is some of the finest work you have ever presented here! Thanks, Torrey.
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Hi Robert ...
Such a lovely song, sung with an angelic presentation. Love the lyric and, particularly the chord arrangement ... I'm a sucker for atypical chord structures ... you really delivered on this one. Everything about this shouts out "Excellent!". of course, a gentle shout out!
Your sound is unique in the best of ways. Someone could blindfold me and cue up one of your songs and I would know, without question, it was a Robert Cordrey song and vocal within ten seconds. And then I would smile with that observation.
That was a wonderful listen ... you are so very talented. Wishing you the very best ...
Alan Alan, That is so very kind of you, sir- thank you!! Hi Rob,
this song is coming along like an angel itself - fragile, beautiful, vulnerable...
Very, very nice song with a heck of a chorus (if I may use this expression refering to an angels' song).
Love your tender singing a lot!!!!
Take care,
Stefan Stefan, I like that- a guy who sings such happy,fun songs can appreciate my balladeering. Thank you for commenting. Wow - what a tune  You really knocked this out of the park. I love the progressions here, and your lyrics are so vivid. It really packs a punch. It really is a gorgeous tune, from the instrumentation to your vocals to the lyrics being delivered. I wouldn't change a thing here. Thanks for sharing! Thank you,Deryk! "Dave,
I guess my ballads have been distilling into a recognizable style over the years ( hopefully not a repetitive one).
I`m glad you enjoyed this."
Not repetitive at all. Perhaps it is a thin line between a signature sound and repetitive but you thread the needle
perfectly as your sound is there but always in a manner with unique nuances, etc. This is no exception.
And, man, does that hook/title ever pull you in from the get go.
The lyric is provocative, in a good way, and so well written.
Your vocal nails the feel.
Excellent!
J&B J&B, That title line came from a poor translation on the subtitles of a foreign tv show (yes, I always keep a notepad handy!). I really appreciate your listens and supportive comments over the years- If I were getting repetitive, you`d know better than most. Robert
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Noel, Deej, Hans, Greg, Jim, Ezekial`s Storm & Torrey:
I`m going to thank you all with this - I`ve read and appreciate all your comments... this forum is so busy now I can`t keep up and write new songs, but just so you know your listens and comments really fuel the fire!
Robert
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Exceptional. Unpredictable and unique in the same way that Joni Mitchell was unpredictable and unique. Great work.
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Really beautiful sparse folky sound Robert!!! Love the combo of the acoustic with the pedal steel......perfect emotional setting for such a song! Really interesting changes in here and a GREAT vocal!!! Take care. Greg
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Hi Robert,
Good song and well sung.
Only suggestion - the vocals are ceratinly initimate but they are popping right out of my speakers and too many sss's.ttt's and plosives. You may consider redoing the vocals a touch further away from the pop-screen and mic or just edit these out in your DAW.
Best Regards
Nigel
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I like this a lot.
Nice selection and choice on the instruments. Finger picked guitar, Piano, and Steel. They set a good backdrop to your vocals.
Unpredictable but still familiar.
Nice.
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
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