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Here is a new song that got overlooked at the end of 2023. Kind of a food for thought song. This song was inspired by the Arthur C Clarke short story "The Star"; one of his best. Traveler - Soundcloud Traveler - 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 The band: Key=Eb , Tempo 95, Length (m:s)=3:52 6 bar intro, 82 bar chorus, from bar 7 to bar 88. 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 _ORIOLE.STY (Oriole '70s British Blues Rock) RealTracks in song: 3459:Bass, Electric, AmericanaPop8thsSteveA Ev 100 RealTracks in song: 2335:String Quartet, Rhythm PopHall Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 1761:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Pop16ths Ev16 085 RealTracks in song: 4044:Sitar, Background SlowSwing16thsAnwar Sw16 075 RealTracks in song: 3905:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm CinematicPower8ths Ev 100 RealDrums in style:RockHardLA^1-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Loose HiHat Traveller (from a dying star) the data`s in recorded in ruin my supernova mission to answer the age old question tomb of time on Cassiopeia Prime a dying race deep in space was the stranger a fiction now we know that celestial beacon blazing the end the end of all reason sent to earth for birth death and war last ditch message we choose to ignore given to the fire searching so far he was a traveller from a dying star no panacea a dying world`s pure idea save us from ourselves dreaming heavens making hells i press send interstellar light bends read the traveller`s truth in my gravity booth as fusion drive swells now we know that celestial beacon blazing the end the end of all reason sent to earth for birth death and war last ditch message we choose to ignore given to the fire searching so far he was a traveller from a dying star © Robert Cordrey Dec. 2023
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What a coincidence! I was listening to Tagore Covers seconds before opening your track. They went together seemlessly. Love your lyrics and phrasing. I like that Oriole style too. Fits perfectly.
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Scott / Robert,
I'll just simply say that this is an amazing song... My new favorite from Spirit Level.
Bob
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What a cool song, you had me from the sitar opening. Super arrangement and production. I especially like the doubled vocals and the guitar accompaniment. And that's a VERY nice outro. The music has a very dreamlike quality that swaddles the lyrics perfectly. Great job, you two!
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Hi Scott.
Well, the lyrics sent a small shudder of gloom through me.
I imagined a crowd of hippies linking arms and searching the skies.
Really effective sounds.
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You gus are so eclectic. Another captivating song in an enthralling video. Masterfully done. Man, your guitar sings some special feel, Scott. Very tasty. And Robert, your vocals always add so much to grab the listener, and your video creation is uniquesly satisfying.
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Spirit Level music always sounds like sent to us from another galaxy and this song just strengthens the impression. Enjoyed the space poetry which boldly goes to places no song has ever gone before, "save us from ourselves/dreaming heavens while making hells" sounds like a strong warning... Great sounding band with spacy sound and the ending duet between sitar and Scott is perfect. Always difficult to express how your music makes me feel, this time the words "celestially extra-ordinary" came to my mind  Janne
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Cool song, I especially like the intro, and guitar work. Interesting lyrics as well. Nice production and mix.
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Really interesting concept piece - haunting - and a great production.
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Thanks BYOBand, Bob, Ron, Vic, and Marty. Really appreciate you taking the time to check out the song and commenting. So glad you liked the song..
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Thanks Janne, Elliott, WaoBand for the kind words. Really glad you liked the song..
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the mix of song and video: it's fascinating. Bravo
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Wow l, what great lyrics and what great music and what a great production!
You guys really knocked it out of the park on this one!
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The sitar is perfect as is your fine playing.
Excellent mix and a nice choice of session players.
The lyric is supported very well by the travelling feeling from the music
Robert’s vocal carries the vibe theme really well.
We love the mini movie and now want to read the short story it is based on.
We've read a lot of Clarke but not the short stories.
Enjoyed it y'all!
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Hi, Scott & Co.
Cool sound, solid work by everyone.
Interesting take on Clarke's idea. It's been a long time since I read "The Star", but still remember it.
Love the ending.
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What an interesting and original song. I'm not familiar with The Star but I thought the production/mix was first class.
The band (orchestra?) was particularly impressive - the sitar was a nice touch.
I always look forward to Spirit Level tracks because of the always sublime guitar work from Scott - and he doesn't disappoint here.
Great work guys.
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Scott & Robert,
I never know what to expect when I click on one of your songs. But I know I won't be disappointed. Original and interesting sound!
I liked the prominent drums in particular. But Robert's vocal delivery and your guitar also shine. That's no surprise. The sitar added an element of "good eeriness".
Simply excellent.
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Hi Robert and Scott,
You made me curious. Was this song overlooked in 2023. By this forum?
But whatever. You both shined in it. Robert on the vocals and lyrics and Scott on the lead.
Cool song!
I read in one of the posts here, it looked like songs from another galaxy (I think it was Janne).
And that is -in a way- how I also think of this song and atmosphere; a bit hallucinatory (in the good way).
Enjoyed it,
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Hello Scott and Robert
An absolute top song
Great idea to make a song to this great short story
Perfectly realized !!!
Congratulations
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Scott and Robert, this is an excellent song.
Great vocal and lyrics.
Sweet guitar leads.
A super backing band and mix.
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