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Spirit Level is forum members Robert Cordrey and Scott Collingwood.

Here is our last song for 2023. Been a crazy year. Lots of turmoil in the world. Nice we have music to escape to when things get to worrisome.

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Promised Land
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Promised Land Video

Robert Cordrey, lyrics, vocals, video production
Scott Collingwood, lead guitar and fills, soundtrack production
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Mixed and Mastered in Studio One 6
More Spirit Level can be heard at ://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel.ca

The Band:
Key=G , Tempo 130, Length (m:s)=2:57
3 bar intro, 89 bar chorus, from bar 4 to bar 92. Repeat x1 chorus
Melody has 735 notes, Melody harmony is < no harmony >(0)
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for Time signature,Volume Changes,
Style is _12STPOP.STY (12-String Guitar Pop)

RealTracks in style: ~683:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 120
RealTracks in style: ~686:Organ, B3, Background Pop Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 1259:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopShiningRockA-B Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 1681:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 3768:Guitar, 12-String Electric, Rhythm ModernPopBrent Ev 120
RealDrums in style:PraiseWorshipPowerPush^1-a:Quarter Kick , b:Pushed Snare, Hihat

Promised Land

make a mosaic
unHoly Roman archaic
shards to treasure on your wall

under your pink palace
lie spurs and a chalice
on bones of horses build the automall

gold drenched messiah
since the day your sails unfurled
we the savage survivors
of the worst journey in the world
pray your gods have yet to show their hand
reward you reward you reward you
in the promised land

conquistador
of twentytwentyfour
new trinkets to trade for a continent

another huckster hidalgo
selling lies from a chateaux
bring down to dust your monument

gold drenched messiah
since the day your banner unfurled
we the savage survivors
of the worst journey in the world
pray your gods have yet to show their hand
reward you reward you reward you
in the promised land

© Robert Cordrey October 2023


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Scott, you and Robert put together an EPIC track and video! Super vocals and guitar, as expected. Bold theme, boldly executed. Well done!


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Scott / Robert,

Wow, that is an ambitious arrangement and OUTSTANDING set of tracks. Love the guitar and pro-sounding production. I think these are some of Robert's best vocals.

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Wow. You guys are so good --consistently so good. My first spin was on YT and was enthralled by the vid, and then that guitar came in. Oh, man. The depth of the enthrallment deepened and I was totally lost in the Spirit Level --a good place to be, btw.

Then I tuned in on Soundcloud. Yep, it really is THAT good. Love those lyrics and vocal, Robert. Excellent melody and I like how the words flow over it. The mix is perfect and... well, the whole production is perfect. So well done, Scott & Robert.


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Great set of tracks, Scott.
It may be my ears but to me the vocals are just a little far back in the mix.

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Nicely done Scott and Robert!

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That's a pretty cool prog rock song, I enjoyed every second of it.
My only suggestion would be to make the vocals a bit louder, in some places the guitars fight with them too much.


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Scott & Robert,

I really like when you guys rock..
The combination of Robert's lyrics and vocal and Scott's lead work well in that environment.
A very solid write.
Good mix.

Hope y'all continue this journey...

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Hi, Scott and Robert.

Nice! Instrumentation and vocals match to the lyrics. Nice singing and guitar!

Works for me. smile


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Wow, what a strong song, really powerful lyrics, we the savage survivors indeed, and the video visualizes that through the millenniums. Robert's voice is angrier than ever. Drums gallop like war horses. Backing singers add nice touch and gods' hands are present in Scott's heavenly playing. Spirit Level is the most unique band on this forum, I really admire your creativity and expressiveness.

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Hi Scott.

You and Robert have pulled out all the stops when creating this piece.
The music and production are outstanding.
The song's lyrics are highly evocative and thought-provoking.
Your music, Robert's words and singing and an excellent mix sit so well together.

I enjoyed listening.
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Originally Posted by DC Ron
Scott, you and Robert put together an EPIC track and video! Super vocals and guitar, as expected. Bold theme, boldly executed. Well done!

Thanks for the very kind review. Really glad you liked the song and video.

Originally Posted by rsdean
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Wow, that is an ambitious arrangement and OUTSTANDING set of tracks. Love the guitar and pro-sounding production. I think these are some of Robert's best vocals.

Bob

Thanks Bob for checking out the song. Really glad you liked it. Thanks also for the comments on the production. Robert and I have been spending allot of time polishing the tracks after we have completed the production portion of the song. Really glad you liked it.

Originally Posted by BabuMusic
Wow. You guys are so good --consistently so good. My first spin was on YT and was enthralled by the vid, and then that guitar came in. Oh, man. The depth of the enthrallment deepened and I was totally lost in the Spirit Level --a good place to be, btw.

Then I tuned in on Soundcloud. Yep, it really is THAT good. Love those lyrics and vocal, Robert. Excellent melody and I like how the words flow over it. The mix is perfect and... well, the whole production is perfect. So well done, Scott & Robert.

Thanks Marty. We really appreciate your support and your reviews are very humbling. So glad you liked the song..


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Well done, guys
The Spirit Level sound is instantly recognisable. As are Robert's lyrics. A welcome escape, indeed.
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I like the way you created a chaotic feel in the instrumentation to match the lyrics. Cool guitar solo at the end.

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Hey this is a great song and some wonderful sounds amigos.

I definitely get kind of a Neil Young vibe here, especially in the vox.

The guitar has the Neil young edge to it as well.

Great job and Happy Holidays!

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Gentlemen,

Totally loved my listen! That short drum was so danged cool! Super lyric! Scott's guitar is always spot on - just like it is here. I agree that Robert's vocal could come up just a bit.

Ya'll don't rock like this very much, but when you do - it's great! Great stuff. Both of you hit all the right buttons!

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Hi Spirit guys,

What a wonderful song you made!
Robert, you sing with a lot of spirit and you have done so convincingly.
Of course it's because of your band name, but still, very well done.
And Scott, you surprise me every time when I hear a song where you are involved.
What an attractive solo you played here.

I just wrote to Scott Ezekiel about the tone and content of the lyrics of several songs here, including my own.
You belong in that row. However, Spirit Level always have deep, dark lyrics. So you're on top!

One minor thing, I agree with some here who were saying the vocals could use some db extra.
But it's a great song all the way!

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Thanks Vic Dave BD Floyd David C Janne Noel Leon Scott David S Alan Hans for the very humbling comments. Robert and I appreciate them very much. We are really glad you liked the song and the new format with the accompaning videos. Merry Christmas and Happy New Years. More songs to come in the new year


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Excellent rocker. Very cool vocal and lyric. Loved the backtrack. Excellent mix and production as well..


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Hi Scott and Robert
Great song with a nice melody
Robert delivers a great performance
Scott your guitar sounds perfect for the song
Great guitar solos
An excellent song
Good work Scott
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

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