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Here is a new song for March. Robert's lyric takes you on another magical trip. Lyric was originally written in 2016. Nomad of the Heart - Video Nomad of the Heart - Soundcloud Robert Cordrey, lyrics, vocals, video production Scott Collingwood, lead guitar and fills, soundtrack production Band in a Box, Leonardo.ai, Kaiber.ai Mixed and Mastered in Studio One 6 More Spirit Level can be heard at ://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel.ca The Band: Key=E , Tempo 100, Length (m:s)=3:50 6 bar intro, 86 bar chorus, from bar 7 to bar 92. 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 _MOON.STY (Moon Slow Rootsy Country) RealTracks in song: 1732:Bass, Electric, TexasBluesRockFunky Ev16 090 RealTracks in song: 1175:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm PopCalypso Ev 100 RealTracks in song: 2422:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm BoomChickaRootFiveBrent Ev16 100 RealTracks in song: 1177:Guitar, High-Strung Acoustic, Rhythm PopCalypso Ev 100 RealTracks in style: 3693:Guitar, Lap Steel, Background SlowAmbient Ev 065 RealDrums in style:ModernCountryRootsy16ths^1-a:Snare,Hat , b:Snare,Ride Lyrics: Nomad of the Heart wouldn`t you like to ride said the clown with toad eyes ride around the mirrorball of heaven? she took me by surprise changing horses at the time at the last 7-11 back then she was all the rage a psychic doctor named Sage chose me to ascend with the Master it might have been the sun in her eyes I saw a gun one bullet in the chamber oh father, is it time? to go to that big empty in the desert and the bars wolves circle in a forest of stars time to be a nomad a nomad of the heart I met a girl named Hourglass said that`s strange let it pass for me she danced the whirlwind thought I`d found the promised land `til I saw her counting grains of sand around her room we`d spin out below this big blue curve there`s some truths you gotta swerve the vultures are wearing suits and collars I don`t think the flood will wait `til make all that`s crooked straight and I gave that clown my last dollar oh father, is it time? to go to that big empty in the desert and the bars wolves circle in a forest of stars time to be a nomad a nomad of the heart wolves circle in a forest of stars time to be a nomad a nomad of the heart Robert Cordrey Aug.2016
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Here I go, headlong through the looking glass...
Ya'll produce some real otherworldly hot tunes! Wild lyrics, cool vocals, inventive and ENGAGING production. All that and wah guitar! So many fun whoops and howls and interesting instruments. Ain't nobody like the two of you. Bask in it...
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I really like this song and production - ditto the AI video - but I can't think of anything else to say about it!  I sometimes don't comment on posts due to not really having anything to say. At least you know you got another YT view from someone who enjoyed it the song. 
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Scott / Robert,
Wow! Love this song. Always look forward to a Spirit Level song.
Awesome production as well.
Bob
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You guys always take the listener on a trip. This one is no exception. Great production and a compelling video. The guitar is very complimentary to the song. I enjoyed the journey, Tom
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Ditto all the ++comments..I esp liked that, as a song laden with lyrics, you set them on a simple, uncluttered background..the lead guitar solo was nice, echoing the sung lyric pattern. Very impressive production!
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Cool opening. Sweet guitar tone.
A cinematic write.
Good arrangement/production. Cool vocals.
Solid mix.
Y'all are making Good Music.
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Scott and Robert, you produce some of the best and most interesting music.
I agree with everything that has been said.
All I can add is I loved it.
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You have got me doing it again, Scott.
I'm sat here with my mouth hanging open.
Always interesting what arrangements you come up with musically and the lyrics are mind bending.
Vic
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Thanks Ron, Waoband, and Bob for checking out the song. Your comments are very much appreciated..
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Scott/Robert,
Love the funky sort of swamp/rock sound you've assembled here! Robert's lyrics are always next level stuff that take some thought to absorb! Scott your guitar always sounds great! Love the way you experiment with new sounds!
Take care, TB
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I'm a huge fan of Spirit Level. What they're doing is unique. The closest thing I can think of is Pearls Before Swine, but even that isn't close, really. I love the intro on this, the vocals, and the guitars. I have my favorite SL efforts. This isn't quite among them, but it's still a good 'un. Would buy every CD they made, if they made 'em.
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Excellent!
Like I said over on YT, "Totally unique music, and really well done."
Always enjoy your collaborations with Robert. Excellent video too!
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Yeah, you guys are full of magic, and I'm so glad you share the magic. I like Robert's vocal delivery telling the story in such an engaging way like someone telling tales around a campfire. Always love your videos, and, Scott, you have a brilliant knack of adding just what is needed to bring up the level of spirit you guys infuse into these songs.
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When starting to listen to a Spirit Level song, I'm always excited to hear something unexpected and this song is not an exception. Very cool, mysterious poetry and Robert's unique voice interprets the story stronger than ever.
The drums and the bass create pleasantly tight rhythm and Scott's guitar sounds like the leader of the wolf pack in the promised land.
Love those howling wolves, fit perfectly with this psychedelic rock! Thanks for another magic spiritual journey.
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Great song y'all! So groovy and trippy!
Excellent all around, lyrics, vox, music, production, everything.
And I really loved the effects on your guitar Scott.
Sweet!!
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Scott and Robert,
The outstanding video and somewhat difficult, philosophical lyrics are typical of Robert.
The vocals here are especially superb this time.
The accompanying guitar is also excellent.
Enjoyed my listen and watch a lot.
Best regards.
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Thanks Tommy good to hear from you, Thanks TM have been really enjoying your music, Thanks Floyd, Thanks Mario really appreciate it, Thanks Vic for checking out the song
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Hi Scott and Robbert,
When I watched the song, I knew I heard it before some days ago, on YT.
That was because of the wolves, the clown and that bariton guitar. I can't recall why I haven't replied this very good song.
Probably something in the house here that made me run away...
As I said, a real good song, with so good lyrics. I admit, I had difficulties getting all of it. I needed Google translate...
And Scott, I liked the way you played that solo guitar in this song. Great!
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That’s an enjoyable magic carpet ride, Scott and Robert.
This line and the vid scenery during it are so cool:
“the vultures are wearing suits and collars”
The lyric, vocals, your guitar performances and the BiaB session guys all sound excellent.
Nice open mix with subtle dynamics.
Love the wolves and their howls too!
Cool!
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