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Here is a new song for November. This one is a bit of a mind bender. Chatting with Robert he mentioned that this song was inspired by the Cixin Liu sci-fi trilogy 3 Body Problem Assassins of Secrets - Video Assassins of Secrets - Soundcloud The Band: Key=Gb , Tempo 125, Length (m:s)=4:05 6 bar intro, 119 bar chorus, from bar 7 to bar 125. Repeat x1 chorus Melody has 130 notes, Melody harmony is < no harmony >(0) Soloist track has 188 notes, Soloist harmony is < no harmony >(0) Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Song is saved with bar changes for Time signature, Style is _ROAM.STY (Roaming Americana Folk Pop) RealTracks in style: 2877:Bass, Acoustic, AmericanaSlow16thsByron Ev16 060 RealTracks in style: 1534:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopPowerPush8ths Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 3713:Guitar, Baritone Acoustic, Rhythm AmericanaCrossPick Ev 100 RealTracks in song: 4003:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopRotaryHeld 130 RealTracks in song: 3693:Guitar, Lap Steel, Background SlowAmbient Ev 065 RealTracks in song: 2542:Pedal Steel, Background ModernBalladAtmosphere Ev16 065 RealDrums in style:AmericanaRoots16th^01-a:Toms , b:Snare Robert Cordrey, lyrics, vocals, video production Scott Collingwood, lead guitar, synths 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 Assassins of Secrets first they feared the forest bright eyes in the dark underworld held them thrall then hiding from their our own weapons madmen controlled the sky to us they seem so small today their race looks up to learn we gather round outside their mind wall we are the assassins of your secrets we can`t see your human soul is it a lie about a lie pretty stories to cover up a hole will we ever know the last wall of their castle anxious animals you never were alone call us by many names the Enemy the Others all but your thoughts are known we are the assassins of your secrets we can`t see your human soul is it outside the lying mind something you stole or just another role will we ever know © Robert Cordrey Sept. 2023
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Hi Scott,
Love the music that you and Robert create together! You have your own style that is very unique and original.
Cool mix, nice panning effects.
And man, that video is something else!
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Scott, you and Robert are doing some of the most creative stuff on this forum. This one is darkly disturbing yet beautiful. Love the arrangement and BiaB choices. Your guitar is tasteful as always, and like the choice not to give it a lot of ambience like the rest of the band. Great lyrics and vocals by Robert. You guys have definitely carved out a uniquely enjoyable musical place on the forum. Enjoyed!
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Scott & Robert,
I always look forward to listening to your new songs... This one is absolutely superb. Love the guitar and instrumentation, Robert's vocal and the mix. Outstanding stuff!
Kind of a gothic folk sound. EXCELLENT!
Bob
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Very cool. It almost has a Tex Mex feel, but sweetened with all those interesting Synth vibes. Supports the lyrics perfectly.
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Scott & Robert, what a fantastic song
It is perfect in every way
Great vocal and guitar
Loved it
PS - the lyrics are something Jim Morrison could have written.
I think my wife has started to show the first signs of dementia.
She said she can't remember what she ever saw in me!
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Thanks Dave, Ron, Bob, Elliot and Mario for checking out the song. Really glad you liked it.
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That is a full rich soundscape.
The arrangement and vocal support the lyric theme very well.
Your guitar accentuates scenes in the video in an excellent manner and the guitar panning is very effective.
Great idea.
Enjoyed it!
J&B
PS It makes us want to read the series (we downloaded book one a while back).
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Lovely production and mix. I really like the spirit of the lyrics as I can relate to being and 'assassin of secrets' - or really having been one as now I'm advancing in age I don't really care what happens in the artificial world as on many levels and fronts it will be all downhill with the political and media narrative saying we're flying up. The neutral yet often positively used term is 'progress', but few ask, "progress to what?"
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Haunting and mesmerizing. It's got an underlying western feel, which makes the song even more intriguing. Well done!
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Scott, you make everything interesting.
Great production.
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Oh, I always go straight to the videos with your songs, Scott & Robert. In fact, I saw this one a couple times before i read this post. I had my own story worked out, but now I've gotta read the trilogy. Already have the first one downloaded to Kindle, and I see there is now a 4th book.
Enough about me... This song is really really good. The whole production including that cool vid is outstanding. Love that guitar --fitting so perfectly. I know I'll be back to listen and wastch a bunch of times when I read the books.
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Janice, Bud, Waoband, Scott, Vic and Marty thanks for checking out the song and commenting. Robert and I really appreciate you taking the time to have a listen. Lots more to come.
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Sounds like the lovechild of Pink Floyd and Ennio Morricone, psychedelic meets spaghetti western music. Unusual, but not bad at all. The vocals make it dark and haunting, I like that. Well arranged and very creative. Good stuff from all involved ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif)
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Thanks BD for checking out the song. You put Robert and I in very good company. Glad you liked it.
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Good music.
Unique, original, interesting.
Robert's lyrics are always interesting.
Cool tracks.
Nice guitar.
Good mix.
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I am a huge fan of Spirit Level and of Robert's lyrics in particular. As is often the case, he's sent me googling, because I'm not familiar with the source material. But this has an eerie vibe that anyone can enjoy, and once I'm up to speed on its inspiration, I'm sure that will enhance it immeasurably. Good work, gents!
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Spirit Level:
This falls right in your wheelhouse and has all the stamps that make a Spirit Level song. Evocative lyrics and atmosphere. Haunting guitar lead and emotional vocal. Good stuff!!
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Intriguing visit to another world in another time, like a document about some foreign culture. I enjoyed how the folky acoustic and modern electric instruments fight and blend, some nice Eastern elements and Scott's guitar is the mysterious key sound to glue everything together. Robert's unique voice is always mesmerizing. I enjoyed those "all-seeing" eyes in the video. Very creative, Spirit Level walks their own path that is unpredictable and exciting.
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What an interesting and wonderful song. Mysterious and ethereal. You gentlemen always post some of the most creative music on the form - and always a great listen. Nice work!
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