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Here is a new song for May. This song was written by Robert for his wife on her birthday.


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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:prayer wheelssl1.SGU
Key=Eb , Tempo 95, Length (m:s)=3:49
6 bar intro, 81 bar chorus, from bar 7 to bar 87. Repeat x1 chorus
Melody has 1898 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,
Style is _ALBION.STY (Albion Acoustic Folk Rock)

RealTracks in style: 1759:Bass, Electric, Pop16ths Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 2914:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Folky16thsBrent Ev16 085
RealTracks in song: 1004:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Rhythm ClassicRockStrumming Ev16 065
RealTracks in song: 2650:Guitar, Electric, Background DreamyPopBalladFillsBrent Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 3056:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm Pop16thsSyncBrent Ev16 085
RealTracks in song: ~542:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Dreamy Ev 085
RealDrums in style:PopRock16ths^04-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride

Prayer Wheels

we left them singing
guitars sliding haunting the dawn
where shanty children drag their wings
to the Highway of Kings

on our horizon
see them run they run my love
ghostly gleaming horses pure as thoughts
when the Father tied these knots

I would bless and honour your days
signs of a solitary road
steer the other way
when dogs are at our heels
I`ll help you turn
your prayer wheels

change my antenna
tumbledowns in blooms of such beauty
this is your world roots in the mud
your lotus blooms above

I would bless and honour your days
signs of a solitary road
steer the other way
when dogs are at our heels
I`ll help you turn
your prayer wheels

tires spin and heal
our promise turns
prayer wheels

© Robert Cordrey March 2020

Last edited by Scott C; 05/05/24 12:34 PM.

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Scott, wow, you and Robert are really putting out some cool music that sounds wholly original (to me). You definitely have a stylistic thread that holds all of these tunes together. Anyway, "otherworldly" is first adjective that comes to mind for this one. The floating arrangement and dreamy vocals set the tone, and your guitar fills are tasteful and sound SO nice. Must have been a nice birthday present!


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Scott / Robert,

This song is beautiful - absolutely mesmerizing. The vocal is superb, as is the video and production.

You guys consistently put out some of the greatest music on this forum or anywhere.

Love this.

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Wow you two! This is just a stunningly beautiful song.

A gorgeous production all the way around, loved everything about it. What a great song for a wife on her birthday.

Hey, how did you guys do that video? What program did you use to generate all that?

Very cool work!

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A proper, proper LOVE song. What am I to add to that? Robert being Robert, a genius of sensitivity, expression and musicality. You want to hear a piece of music that will invariably make you shiver and wonder at how such untouchable, un-namable beauty is possible, you go listen to something that Robert wrote. This whole Spirit Level production is beyond stunning, for me at the very least. Keep writing, Robert, please ... the term of "genius" fits very few people in this world, you are one of those rare people. Bravi.

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Thanks Ron for the awesome comments. This song was very dear to Robert. I also think he did an incredible vocal on the is song.So glad you liked it.
Originally Posted by rsdean
Scott / Robert,

This song is beautiful - absolutely mesmerizing. The vocal is superb, as is the video and production.

You guys consistently put out some of the greatest music on this forum or anywhere.

Love this.

Bob

Thanks Bob . Your comments are very much appreciated. Really glad you liked the song..


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Scott / Robert, this is fantastic.
A little different but equally as good as everything else you have done.
Great vocal and lyrics.
Tasty lead guitar!
Nice mix.


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Scott and Robert...another mystical journey in musical style and lyrical content...very well done in every aspect...excellent track and the guitar work is exquisite!


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Lovely song Robert and Scott!
Love the vocal and excellent guitar work, Scott, really like the video too.
Enjoyed!

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SO GOOD!! You know I am fascinated with your video work, Robert. Lyrics are that specail something you always add. Excellent vocals. Scott, your guitar work is always so good. SO tasteful and supportive. Your creative minds produce some amazing results.


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Between the video and the music, it’s an extraordinary and very beautiful work.
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Originally Posted by David Snyder
Wow you two! This is just a stunningly beautiful song.

A gorgeous production all the way around, loved everything about it. What a great song for a wife on her birthday.

Hey, how did you guys do that video? What program did you use to generate all that?

Very cool work!

Thanks David for checking out the song and really glad you liked it. Robert used Kaiber AI to make all the videos. He really has a handle on that software..

Originally Posted by musician17
A proper, proper LOVE song. What am I to add to that? Robert being Robert, a genius of sensitivity, expression and musicality. You want to hear a piece of music that will invariably make you shiver and wonder at how such untouchable, un-namable beauty is possible, you go listen to something that Robert wrote. This whole Spirit Level production is beyond stunning, for me at the very least. Keep writing, Robert, please ... the term of "genius" fits very few people in this world, you are one of those rare people. Bravi.

Thanks James for checking out the song. Your comments are really appreciate. Glad you liked it..


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Scott & Robert,

LOVE your opening. The clean, exacting guitar is done to a T.

Robert's lyrics are always interesting and thought-provoking.
Good tracks. Nice mix.

Cool video.

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Robert and Scott,

Excellent vocal and excellent guitar work.
A very nice overall composition and a good video accompaniment.
Enjoyed!

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Originally Posted by MarioD
Scott / Robert, this is fantastic.
A little different but equally as good as everything else you have done.
Great vocal and lyrics.
Tasty lead guitar!
Nice mix.

Thanks Mario for the kind words. So glad you liked the song. Your comments are very much appreciated.

Originally Posted by firesong
Scott and Robert...another mystical journey in musical style and lyrical content...very well done in every aspect...excellent track and the guitar work is exquisite!

Thanks Dan for checking out the song. So glad you liked it..


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Hi, Robert (& Company).

Nice song - major 7th goodness and a heartfelt vocal.

The video does a good job clarifying any confusion I had over the lyrics.

Nice work on everything. smile


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What a lovely sentiment and song that is to lift the level of our spirits!

Robert’s vocal and your guitar beautifully support the ethereal feel.

The video is enjoyable - beautiful scenery and a great photo of Robert and his lovely wife.
We enjoyed it all and appreciate the effort put into the production … audio and video.

Great work you two!

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I'm not sure I understand the lyrics, but it's beautiful and fascinating to listen to.
Good work from both of you.

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Gently soothing song and concept. Lovely production and flow. With or without the video it's very relaxing.


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Hi Scott and Robert,

What a nice birthday present for your wife, Robert.
This is so your Spirit Level style, I think only you can do.
I enjoyed it all. And, lucky me had to see/hear it twice, because the lyrics were on your post and not on YT.

My birthday is a bit away, so you have the time to surprise me too! ;-))

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