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#802297 03/01/24 08:19 PM
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Here is a new song for 2024. This one has a lovely light lyric by Robert.

Sea to Sky Highway - Video

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


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File:seatoskyhighway1.SGU
Key=A , Tempo 75, Length (m:s)=3:05
2 bar intro, 52 bar chorus, from bar 3 to bar 54. 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 _BEET.STY (Beet Indie Folk Groove)

The backtrack is made up of portions of these RT's
RealTracks in style: 3119:Bass, Acoustic, PopHalfNotesSync Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 3644:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking IndieFolkAlternate Ev16 085
RealTracks in style: 3230:Guitar, Electric, Background CinemaHeldLowDarin Ev16 090
RealTracks in style: 2875:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AmericanaTremoloSlow128Colin Sw 040
RealDrums in style:Soul70sEv16^1-a:Snare, Closed Hihat , b:Snare, Busy Kick
RT2917 Piano Choruses Solo blended Pan L55
RT2916 Acoustic Choruses Solo blended Pan R40
RT1118 12str Verses Solo blended Pan L40
RT1761 Acoustic Verses Solo blended Pan R55
RT3644 Acoustic Fingerpicked Into Only.

The Sea To Sky Highway

every hour I miss you
is a mile a mile
on a road from the sea to the sky

from foggy ferry to eagle`s eyrie
I walk from blue to blue
your pearl in my pocket wearing through

around regrets and hurting
something shines shines
if its pure let the road choose our time

where are you now
I`m facing both ways
waiting for that state of grace
on the sea to sky highway

rain falls on footsteps
falling soft as goodbye
soaked in your words I`ll never dry

hope you found your sunlit island
high above this foggy world
found the grain of sand inside the pearl


where are you now
I`m facing both ways
waiting for that state of grace
your gentle breathing makes
on the sea to sky highway


Robert Cordrey, April 2016


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Scott, this is a super tune! Beautiful harmonic journey. The arrangement is very ethereal and a great pairing for the lyrics. Nice vocals and guitar work, too. The brief melodic figure at the end makes a nice coda. Sounded like a synth or FX-heavy guitar? Really love the stuff you and Robert are doing!


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An other worldly sound and an almost ghostly vocal.
Weirdly wonderful, Scott and Robert.

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Scott / Robert,

What a great sounding ethereal folk song. It has such an epic feel to both the lyrics and instrumentation. Love Robert's mysterious vocal and Scott's wonderful guitar work.

I always enjoy your music - great stuff!

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Another winner from Scott / Robert
Scott's guitar really compliments Robert's almost ghostly like vocal.
Great harmony.
Sweet tone on that axe Scott.
Great mix also.


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Originally Posted by DC Ron
Scott, this is a super tune! Beautiful harmonic journey. The arrangement is very ethereal and a great pairing for the lyrics. Nice vocals and guitar work, too. The brief melodic figure at the end makes a nice coda. Sounded like a synth or FX-heavy guitar? Really love the stuff you and Robert are doing!

Thanks so much for checking out the song. Was so happy when Robert suggested we do one of his folk songs. yes the ending I incorporated a feedback effect on the last note of the song. Kind of felt like it was escaping into the either. Really glad you liked the song.


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Hi Scott and Robert,

Very nice video and composition. It's well constructed. The harmony is gentle and combines mercifully with the images. What software do you use for video? In any case, it's a great achievement. I really enjoyed it.

Jani


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Hi Scott,

I guess we had to warm up a little bit for this song.... .Until we got to the chorus!
Beautiful, dark and atmospheric like only Robert can sing them.
Complemented by Scott's wonderful, melodic guitar!

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You two gentlemen create some wonderful music. Soft and soothing. This is a favorite of mine from you.

Beautiful lyric - gorgeous playing - haunting vocals - engaging guitar - a true pleasure! Very nicely done!

Take care,

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The dry guitar intro is beautiful. There is fragility in the voice and it works well.
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Seriously, Scott and Robert, I am such a big Spirit Level fan. Everything you guys do from concept to creation, from production to presentation. Love the lyrics, melody, band --especially that guitar, the perfect touch. Man, such good changes. Love it guys!!


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Hi Scott and Robert.

Robert's delicate lyric and vocal on a well crafted arrangement.

Gentle imagery, subtle harmonies, and tasteful guitar.

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Lovely song, lyrically and musically. I like that guitar break. Good video, too.


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A very lovely song that's so to easy to listen and absorb. Great job on the overall production of this. Enjoyed my listen.


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Lovely ballad, music is a beautiful painting and the poetic lyrics tell a story that has somehow quite a sad undertone. The intriguing chord progression and Robert's expressive vocal and harmonies create a unique world where Scott's guitar sounds like that foggy ferry. Spirit Level is not just music, it is a place in our souls.

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Thanks Vic, Bob, Mario, and Jani for checking out the song. Really appreciate your comments and so glad you liked the song and video...


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Mesmerizing, ghostly, surreal atmosphere, which is mainly created by your vocals.
You would have been an interesting vocal addition to Pink Floyd, Scott.

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Beautiful song and beautiful video!!

Great job gentlemen!

Gorgeous lyrics by the way.

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Love the vibe, very easy on the ears. I really liked how the acoustic guitars sound panned L and R, especially in the beginning.

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Thanks Rob and Anne Marie, Allan, Laurent, Marty, David, Waoband, Charlie, Janne, B.D., David, and Dewey. Your comments are very much appreciated and Robert and I are so glad you checked out the song and gave it a thumbs up..


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