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Things You Didn`t Say

Originally posted as a solo effort a few years back, I`m very pleased Ray and Scott were willing to make it a Spirit Level song.
In addition to bass, Ray recorded 4 guitar tracks ( I think there are 3 included here) and mixed.
Scott, of course, is on lead guitar and also mastered.
The lyrics? Brothers, enough said.


Style is _FIREFLY.STY (Mending Brit Psych Rock March)
RealTracks in song: 1755:Mandolin, Rhythm Pop8ths Ev 110
RealDrums [in Song:RockHardLA^5-a:Snare, Loose HiHat , b:Snare, Open HiHat
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Things You Didn`t Say

you`re a dark horse on a good day
a black sheep on the rest
late to learn
getting late to learn

I watched you from the barricades
ride back into the flames
felt you burn
I felt you burn

I was painting the rainbow
when you shot the waterfall
saw you turn
I saw you turn

you became a poem
the blazing ember of a day
I became the poet
of things you didn`t say

my heart was racing
reading Dharma Bums
heard you cry
I heard you cry

from your lockup in Tangier
flying too close to the sun
my falling sky
in my falling sky

you became the moon
your shadow falls far away
that`s how I found the box
of things you didn`t say

you became a poem
the blazing ember of a day
I became the poet
of things you didn`t say
brother brother did I get it right
in my way

Robert Cordrey, April 2016

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WOW! I really liked this. Everything is spot on! Great Vocal! The lyrics could have been written by Jim Morrison! They are really good lyrics!
When real musicians get together this is the result, an outstanding song.

Great work!


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Originally Posted By: MarioD
WOW! I really liked this. Everything is spot on! Great Vocal! The lyrics could have been written by Jim Morrison! They are really good lyrics!
When real musicians get together this is the result, an outstanding song.

Great work!




Thanks Mario for checking out the song. Had allot of fun on this project.


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Hi Team , here are some things that I am happy to say:
The lyrics are intriguing (in a good way) and are well matched by the almost "story telling" delivery of the vocals . It is evident that some thought has gone into the stereo placement of the instruments which makes for a far more interesting listen.Nice. I like the Hurdy Gurdy Man treatment given to the 3rd line of each verse which had the effect of drawing me into the song to discover why it was applied. This song raised my spirits to a higher level.
Well done chappies.
cheers
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Spirit Level delivers again.

Y'all have a great band sound built on each of your strengths.
Ray's bass and guitars.
Scott's leads and fills.
Robert's lyrics and haunting vocal.

Good Psych Rock!

At times, I got a Tull vibe. That's a COOL thing!

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Hi Robert, Ray en Scott,

Robert, this is something different I heard from you. And with the craftsmanship from Ray en Scott you made it a very interesting and intriguing song. Good rhythm, nice tension and -of course- wonderful lyrics. Ingredients I like. And here it comes together in this good cool song.
So from now on, you only make music together, don't you. It will please me very much.
But... (there is always a 'but'), the end of this song came unexpectedly and a bit abrupt, or abruptly (as Google translate says).
I rather would have had some kind of 'explosion' or at least an ending with a Bang.

But whatever, I like it,
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Hi Robertkc,

Very nice composition. Your voice is superb with well written lyrics as usual. It is well done. Excellent guitar solo, sober but well in its place. I appreciated.

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Hey guys ...

Mario was first to comment and he summed it up so perfectly. Everyone excelled in their parts. And Robert, your lyrics are always some of the best. But the whole product is exceptional. The lead guitar is exceptional and the bass really moves the progress of the song. A truly great listen. Wishing all of you the very best.

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Hi guys
Intriguing lyrics as per usual, with a great opening; 'you're a dark horse on a good day, a black sheep on the rest'. Well sung and well played, guys. Another fine Spirit Level track.
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Robert, Scott, Ray,
Simply amazing! Probably I will not be a right person to say something critically meaningful, because I like it on personal level...Spirit Level, excellent teamwork! Not sure how much pain or joy this brought, but listens very well. Like it very much.
Thank you for sharing.
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Originally Posted By: Gary Weder
Hi Team , here are some things that I am happy to say:
The lyrics are intriguing (in a good way) and are well matched by the almost "story telling" delivery of the vocals . It is evident that some thought has gone into the stereo placement of the instruments which makes for a far more interesting listen.Nice. I like the Hurdy Gurdy Man treatment given to the 3rd line of each verse which had the effect of drawing me into the song to discover why it was applied. This song raised my spirits to a higher level.
Well done chappies.
cheers
Gary


Thanks Gary for the awesome comments. So glad you liked it.

Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Spirit Level delivers again.

Y'all have a great band sound built on each of your strengths.
Ray's bass and guitars.
Scott's leads and fills.
Robert's lyrics and haunting vocal.

Good Psych Rock!

At times, I got a Tull vibe. That's a COOL thing!

fj


Thanks Floyd. Thanks for checking out the song. Your comments are very much appreciated...


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Really engaging work all round. Great sound you've developed together and an excellent performance.

Great stuff.

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You guys have really developed a distinctive "band" sound that I really like, Ray sounds great as does Scott.

Scott's playing in the intro reminded me of Hank Marvin somewhat, sounded like it could have been an intro to a Shadows tune.

Excellent lyric and vocal, Robert.

Good song, enjoyed.

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SL, good vocal and lyrics that stay in the vein of psychedelic rock. The guitars and bass are excellent. Great job by all, Tom

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Hi, Robert.

Now I know Dharma Bum is a novel by Jack Kerouac, and not the backside of a Buddhist monk. wink

Not at all what I was expecting, but I should have, as it's very much got your stamp of personal style. Yes, I know it's a group effort. It reminded my of a band my son was in - if people "got" what they were playing, good for them. But they were out to make music for themselves first and foremost. That's a good thing.

And while not normally what I'd listen to, certainly worth the listen! Good write.

I enjoyed the song, despite it making me get out of my comfort zone and not being able to listen on "auto pilot", so to speak. laugh



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Really engaging work all round. Great sound you've developed together and an excellent performance.
Great stuff.
Peter

Thanks Peter,
it was a quick & enjoyable process with a good result.


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SL, good vocal and lyrics that stay in the vein of psychedelic rock. The guitars and bass are excellent. Great job by all, Tom

Ta Tommy,
Robert & Scott are easy to develop stuff with.


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Thanks to all listeners and commenters: with only the drums from Biab this was a satisfying "band" song to be part of( for an old wannabe who never was in one).
Also probably the most personal rock song I`ve written, so the positive comments on the lyrics are especially appreciated.

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Great write! And great work guys. Well done on all levels.

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Another good offering. Epic lyrics and vocal delivery. Great music (both the band and The Band-in-a-box).


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