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You do fantastic work Robert! I love the instrumentation you have assembled here, especially the guitars! It's a beautiful tune with your reliable and expected high quality lyrics! Like Floyd often says "I'm a fan" Thanks, Torrey.
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Another musical glimpse into your soul Robert.
My only not pick is the click of the kick.
All else is spot on.
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Hi Rob ...
This a wonderful listen! I like the "busy" drums as they push the song along with a gentle force. The vocal harmony on the chorus is wonderful! This is my favorite of yours that I've heard. That was w real treat! Wishing you and your wife the best ... and Happy birthday to her. This is a great present for her ... and the rest of us. be safe ...
Alan Alan, I`m glad you liked this. Went back and forth on the drum track, so thanks for the vote of confidence there... and all your very supportive comments. Nice work - thought the mix was professional and concise, and the vocal harmonies are spot on. Really nice lyrics that fit the tone perfectly as well. Thanks for sharing  Many thanks,Deryk! So well done, Robert. Beautiful images, and a very fun trip. Magic moments throughout. Love the harmony in the voices and the sentiment. I appreciate those kind comments! Very nice poetic description of Thailand, gentle band and vocals. "tires spin and heal our promise turns prayer wheels", very beautiful lines.
Just a thought, I noticed that a prayer wheel sound could be used as an exotic percussion instrument.
Janne Janne, Thanks for listening. I have some Thai loops with very different percussion; I`ll keep your idea in mind for another Asian influenced song. Robert
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A very pretty song. The lyrics are poetic. Nice work.
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Very, very COOL!!! Great sounding song, wonderful lyric, great band, and great mix! Love the processing of the vocal! You NAILED everything!! Take care. Greg
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Lovely song. It sounds like the kind of song that would play over a montage of beautiful moments of a couples life in a movie. I really enjoyed listening to it - really liked the vocals and especially the harmonies in the chorus.
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I really like the closet vocal sound. I like every thing about this so much it's my new favorite of yours Robert. Such a beautiful song. Thank you Josie!
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You do fantastic work Robert! I love the instrumentation you have assembled here, especially the guitars! It's a beautiful tune with your reliable and expected high quality lyrics! Like Floyd often says "I'm a fan" Thanks, Torrey. Torrey, Lots of guitars on this- I`m glad you liked the sound. Thanks for your positive comments! Another musical glimpse into your soul Robert.
My only not pick is the click of the kick.
All else is spot on.
Some day I`ll look into how to deal with separating parts of the drum track to eq for things like that kick ( I can hear what you do, so that`s a start!). Thanks for the thumbs up on the song. A very pretty song. The lyrics are poetic. Nice work. Thanks for listening! Robert
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Robert,
Terrific vocal on this—you wring every bit of emotion out of this. The melody is really interesting in the verses, somewhat elongated in spots, going places I didn’t expect--engaging--and really works to set up the chorus and the pretty harmonies you have going on there. Great mix, production and very poetic write. Very well done, Robert. Hope you wife loved it!
Best regards,
Deej
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Very, very COOL!!! Great sounding song, wonderful lyric, great band, and great mix! Love the processing of the vocal! You NAILED everything!! Take care. Greg Greg, Thank you-especially nice to hear my closet vocal recording passes the test, as I`m consigned there for the duration of current affairs! Lovely song. It sounds like the kind of song that would play over a montage of beautiful moments of a couples life in a movie. I really enjoyed listening to it - really liked the vocals and especially the harmonies in the chorus. Richard, That`s a good idea on the video; it might be necessary to make one to pursuade my wife to listen more than once! Thanks for your positive review. Robert,
Terrific vocal on this—you wring every bit of emotion out of this. The melody is really interesting in the verses, somewhat elongated in spots, going places I didn’t expect--engaging--and really works to set up the chorus and the pretty harmonies you have going on there. Great mix, production and very poetic write. Very well done, Robert. Hope you wife loved it!
Best regards,
Deej Deej, See above for my wife`s response... and thank you very much for those encouraging comments! Robert
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"we left them singing
guitars sliding and haunting the dawn
where shanty children drag their wings
to the Highway of Kings"
What great setup for what follows...
Closet or whatever your vocals sound really good
to us. Perhaps a bit higher key and or different 'verb? Dunno but the lead and harmonies are separated from the mix in just the right way...in our opinion of course. And those nice vocals are supported by an excellent band and mix.
"steer the other way
when dogs are at our heels"
Indeed.
Enjoyed it!
Happy belated b'day to your wife and be well,
J&B
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Dear Mr. Cordrey... The fact that you said you "usually get around to writing a song" for your wife every year on the occasion of her birthday celebration is just a stunning, exhilarating thing to behold and contemplate: a love that marks its annual renewal with the ritual presentation of the gift of song to remind your wife of your obviously undying commitment to her. What on Earth could be a more affirmative declaration of the utter seriousness with which you took the vows that announced your intent to share your life with her, forever, and ever??? At this moment I am certain that I cannot recollect witnessing, or hearing about, even, such an eternalizing gesture of devotion being offered to the spouse of any married man I know, in or outside of my family -- though I know it could happen, I suppose, to anyone . Your heart reveals itself in your lyrics for Prayer Wheels: "I will bless and honour your days..." Mr. Cordrey, that's almost unspeakably beautiful, sir. You could have simply repeated that lyrical line over, and over, and over, again, until the music ran out, and still have made the same impact on me that the entire lot of verses would have had. The music you composed is as illustrative of the moods and varieties of your loving feelings as the surveying of the cycle of the four seasons would be if we could view them within minutes instead of months. That emotional effect is, of course, indestructably tied to the continuous flow of poetry in your lyrics. There are love songs, and there are love songs, but this song goes above and beyond that category in ways you plainly know more about than me. LOREN
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J&B,
The song lyrics began with that first verse- thank you for the approval there!
The key is my go to Eb; any difference in the vocal must be the more confined recording space...and who knows, maybe I`m less restrained in a dark closet!
I used the Ozone Imager to spread harmony around the lead.
I appreciate the good things you heard in this.
Robert
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Loren,
Oh lord, there`s reviews and then there`s a Bluage review... which leaves me speechless and very thankful you took the time to listen, feel and write.
That,sir, goes into my "reviews binder"!
Robert
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Robert,
This song is so mystical and wonderful. I love the rhythm and production. Your vocal is a standout - love the tone and expression.
Some really outstanding poetic lyrics as well.
Bob
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Bob,
Thank you for those comments... and you said "mystical", which syncs nicely with my new SoundCloud handle!
Robert
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Wonderful imagery as always. Wheels and wheels is precious. I think a highway with the name of Rama some number or other came to mind. The rest is just guessing, but not at all unfamiliar, especially the "knots". You have well succeeded in delivering such personal observations into something anybody with a heart can feel. Very much enjoyed.
I'd tell you to stay in the closet, but...
Sounds good.
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Thanks Tangmo!
The highway we were on ( with running horses) wasn`t the big named one you mention - up north past Mae Hong Son there`s an out of the way Royal property with beautiful gardens we stumbled on and were allowed to tour.
Robert
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