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Here is a fun song to finish off 2023. Want to wish everyone good health and happiness in 2024.

It won't be long before we are looking for campsites in the nearest asteroid belt.

Satellite Debris - Video

Satellite Debris - Soundcloud

Robert Cordrey, lyrics, vocals, video production
Scott Collingwood, lead guitar and fills, soundtrack production
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File:satellite debris1125.SGU
Key=B , Tempo 120, Length (m:s)=3:30
6 bar intro, 96 bar chorus, from bar 7 to bar 102. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for Time signature,
Style is _FLKSHS8.STY (Folk Swing 8ths Ukulele and Shak)

RealTracks in style: ~2480:Bass, Acoustic, Held Sw 110
RealTracks in style: ~1142:Ukulele, Strumming FolkSwing Sw 110
RealTracks in style: 2440:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking FolkySwing Sw 110
RealTracks in song: 2542:Pedal Steel, Background ModernBalladAtmosphere Ev16 065
RealTracks in song: 4044:Sitar, Background SlowSwing16thsAnwar Sw16 075
RealDrums in style:ShakerSwing8ths: a: Shaker b: ShakerSwing8ths

Satellite Debris

hand me up those skyhooks
with an I-link I can finish the deck
so glad we saved vacation credits
for the super suction space magnet

we`ll build a lighthouse island
an island of space weapon junk
scour the Exosphere static
on our rocket renovation treasure hunt

come come with me
out past the periphery
little darling its almost free
we`ll make a mansion
a mansion from satellite debris

sitting on our Sputnik sofa
hand crank the revelation
they`re playing Memories of the Future
on Fallout Radio there`s one station

such a waste of mind
to wonder how all this crap got here
close the galaxy blind
have a beautiful Ballistic craft beer

come come with me
out past the periphery
little darling its almost free
we`ll make a mansion
a mansion from satellite debris


© Robert Cordrey Oct.2023


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Fun and quirky space song and creatively quirky video. Enjoyed it.


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I haven't heard anyone reference skyhooks in years! laugh

Cool write, the guitar solo fits perfectly with the quirky style.

Nice outro, too!


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Scott / Robert,

Loved it! Great song. Excellent vocals, guitar and production. It has a hint of early Bowie - very cool!

Another Spirit Level winner!

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Hey Ya'll

As I said on Soundcloud, cool and quirky in the best of ways! A creative and innovative lyric. Somewhere down the road, this would almost certainly be a problem.

My favorite couplet:
They're playing Memories of the Future
on Fallout Radio there`s one station

I like that Robert's vocal is a little more out front than usual - I think that gives the song more "character" and validity, noting the message.

Scott, your guitar lead is spot on! Nicely done.

Nicely done, folks! Happy New Year!\

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Very cool and original as per usual, Robert and Scott!

Good lyric (love the "have a beautiful Ballistic craft beer" line wink ) and vocal, and just the perfect guitar part, Scott. Loved the outro!

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Great rambling fun.
I like the casual swing of it.
Mix is good.

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Hi Robert and Scott
Good song
Great intro and a great sound
The vocals fit the song nicely
And Scott's guitar work is very good as always
Cool Video !
Well done
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

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Originally Posted by WaoBand
Fun and quirky space song and creatively quirky video. Enjoyed it.

Thanks for checking out the song. Your comments are very much appreciated.
Originally Posted by dcuny
I haven't heard anyone reference skyhooks in years! laugh

Cool write, the guitar solo fits perfectly with the quirky style.

Nice outro, too!

Thanks David for the very kind comments. Really glad you liked the song.

Originally Posted by rsdean
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Loved it! Great song. Excellent vocals, guitar and production. It has a hint of early Bowie - very cool!

Another Spirit Level winner!

Bob

Thanks Bob Really glad you liked the song..


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Unique, quirky, unconventional, space, and above all cool. Nice upfront vocal and I especially liked the slide guitar. The outro had the extra sauce. Fun listen,Tom

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Very original concept, coherent narrative and killer execution. Really fun listen from beginning to spooky end. Enjoyed everything about it.


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Plush opening, and I like when it cleared to bring in that cool guitar and Robert's vocal. Excellent and unique lyrics. Love your mind, Robert. Scott, your taste on what to play and your ability of technique in playing it is always so professional and creative. That interlude at near 2:00 was kinda cool how it was panned for the last 2 measures. Cool AI vidz, too. "A mansion from satelite debris." Yeah, the future. Hope we get a campsite near yours to keep our spirit level high.


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Originally Posted by Al-David
Hey Ya'll

As I said on Soundcloud, cool and quirky in the best of ways! A creative and innovative lyric. Somewhere down the road, this would almost certainly be a problem.

My favorite couplet:
They're playing Memories of the Future
on Fallout Radio there`s one station

I like that Robert's vocal is a little more out front than usual - I think that gives the song more "character" and validity, noting the message.

Scott, your guitar lead is spot on! Nicely done.

Nicely done, folks! Happy New Year!\

Alan & Di

Thanks Alan for the kind words. Also thanks for the thumbs up on the mix. I bumped the vocal as per the comments from the last song we did. Glad you liked the song.

Originally Posted by BlueAttitude
Very cool and original as per usual, Robert and Scott!

Good lyric (love the "have a beautiful Ballistic craft beer" line wink ) and vocal, and just the perfect guitar part, Scott. Loved the outro!

Thanks Dave for checking out the song and really appreciate the comments. Glad you liked it.

Originally Posted by vicarn
Great rambling fun.
I like the casual swing of it.
Mix is good.

Vic

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

Originally Posted by PROJECT M
Hi Robert and Scott
Good song
Great intro and a great sound
The vocals fit the song nicely
And Scott's guitar work is very good as always
Cool Video !
Well done
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

Thanks Andi. Really appreciate your kind words. Glad you liked the song.


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Some really cool sounds going on here gents.

A great close to the year for you two.

Yes, very quirky is true, but I really enjoyed it.

Happy New Year!

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Only Spirit Level can create this kind of a SciFi story. All of their songs create a unique and versatile otherworldly universe.
Cool chord progression, nice melancholy mood suits the folk approach. Scott's guitar plays memorable hook. Robert's vocals and vocal range are very enjoyable.
Very interesting intro & outro take to a journey through the debris.

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Originally Posted by tommyad
Unique, quirky, unconventional, space, and above all cool. Nice upfront vocal and I especially liked the slide guitar. The outro had the extra sauce. Fun listen,Tom

Thanks Tom for checking out the song. Glad you liked it.

Originally Posted by DC Ron
Very original concept, coherent narrative and killer execution. Really fun listen from beginning to spooky end. Enjoyed everything about it.

Thanks so much for checking out the song and the kind words. So glad you liked it.

Originally Posted by BabuMusic
Plush opening, and I like when it cleared to bring in that cool guitar and Robert's vocal. Excellent and unique lyrics. Love your mind, Robert. Scott, your taste on what to play and your ability of technique in playing it is always so professional and creative. That interlude at near 2:00 was kinda cool how it was panned for the last 2 measures. Cool AI vidz, too. "A mansion from satelite debris." Yeah, the future. Hope we get a campsite near yours to keep our spirit level high.

Thanks Mary. So glad you liked the song. Yes I was playing with automation and the panning for some of the slide guitar parts. Thought it would give a spacey signal kind of vibe.


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I enjoyed this quirky song that has a serious message.
Scott, your guitar work is tasty throughout, as always, and the effects are "effective".
Cheers,
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Scott and Robert, a very clever look at space debris.
Great recycling idea!
Fantastic ending
I really liked this song.


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Scott & Robert,
Very entertaining. Some lovely guitar and vocals.
Enjoyed the video nicely compiled.

Good work

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Cool opening. That guitar has an out of this world sound. Robert, this is one of your best vocals. And I have to say this is my favorite SL song. Fabulous lyrics.

come come with me
out past the periphery
little darling its almost free
we`ll make a mansion
a mansion from satellite debris

Gold!

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