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This is song #3 in our Sitars in Space series (with Viridian & Last Resort) Are We There Yet Lyric and backtrack was written by Robert. He mixed the song as well. I provided support for the arrangement and mastering.. Vocal RobertC Solo guitar and fills - ScottC The Lyrics: arewethereyet? 2 beats per minute cocooned in time cryogenic crew trick the paradigm 10 beats per minute no cognitive decline cellular division in suspended mind I hold a handful of earth sealed with a billion seeds wonder is it right to freeze the light of souls at birth we werent supposed to wake on science we`d depend now I look out on an endless end a cosmic joke hard to take redpill greenpill bluepill sixty years from the entry phase arewethere arewethere arewethere yet children dream as I age who hears my wordless wail its the known I fear I`m an echo no one hears doomed though the dark to sail redpill greenpill bluepill sixty years to ask why arewethere arewethere arewethere yet the stars don`t take sides redpill greenpill bluepill sixty years from the entry phase arewethere arewethere arewethere yet children dream as I age 60beats per minute 30beats per minute 10beats per minute 2beats per minute © Robert Cordrey March 2023 The band: Style INSIGHT - Insight - New Age Indian Raga 2613_ Bass, Electric, FunkPumpingOffbeat8ths Ev _0 3182_ Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm GrungeUnplugged_0 3230_ Guitar, Electric, Background CinemaHeldLo_0 3231_ Guitar, Electric, Background CinemaHeld_0 3875_ Guitar, 12-String Electric, Rhythm PopBa_0 Drums-BluesRockFunky16ths^1-HHSnr,HHSB_0 RealDrums-Tabla16ths_0 RT3439_Guitar, Electric, Rhythm BritPsycRockMarchSingleNoteD_0 RT4044_Sitar, Background SlowSwing16thsAnwar Sw16 075_0 RT4267_Sitar, Rhythm Slow16thsDronesAnwar Ev16 065_0 RT4268_Sitar, Background Slow16thsAnwar Ev16 065_0
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A very original arrangement and production on this. The opening verse effect is intriguing and I’m torn between really liking it or not so much—perhaps the vocal is a bit too far back? Dunno. I do like the construction . . . finishing with that same effect on the outro. What follows is excellent and classic Spirit Level. Excellent work!
My best to you all,
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Hi Scott & Robert ...
Indeed, a most interesting project! Interesting in a very good way, though. I always enjoy a non-traditional post. Opens my eyes and ears to new possibilities.
As Deej said, intriguing opening and close. The opening creates a lot of possibilities for what might follow. Robert can create some of the best lyrics!
In my opinion, Robert's vocals were mixed correctly for the ethereal ambiance of the song. I did, however, think the lead guitar was a bit too overpowering, as it was substantially louder than everything else - just a bit too loud, I think.
All that said, what a great musical journey that was! Never know what to expect from Spirit Lever, but I always enjoy it!
Alan
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Some of the best lyrics Robert has ever shared with us, I think. And the song, as a whole, itself? A masterpiece. Beautiful beginning. The lyrics are not to be heard clearly, at the beginning, until "I hold a handful of Earth", but I suspect that that's the way it's supposed to be? The rest is, again, incredible. Thinly veiled metaphors that tell of the human condition, in all its rawness. "The stars don't take sides". Indeed - perhaps (perhaps) that's the tragedy of it all - that they don't. The slowing down at the end is magical.
Humblest and sincerest CONGRATULATIONS to all of you.
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Scott / Robert,
Love this. You guys make some really innovative music. Great song and production. Love Scott's guitar!
Robert's vocal has a touch of Robert Plant's quiet side - very nice!
Bob
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Hmmm. I heard this song a few days ago. I musta been too blown away to comment then. I came back now after listening again to see if that was you playing the sitar. Wouldn't o' surprised me. Scott, that guitar tone really grabs me --very powerful and tasty. Robert, no one writes lyrics as well as you do, and your vocal is always enjoyable. That's the Spirit.
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Interesting and original...lyrically and musically.
Cool tracks. Good mix.
Scott's guitar fits like a (soft kid) glove.
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Spacey and spicy with some special sauce. Nice!
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Interesting song.
I don't like sitars (or banjos) so the intro and outro are not for me, but I like the rest, cool lyrics (a bit hard to understand in some places) and good vocals and guitar playing from you guys.
The drums/percussion are a bit too busy for my taste, but it still works, so I guess it's okay.
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A very original arrangement and production on this. The opening verse effect is intriguing and I’m torn between really liking it or not so much—perhaps the vocal is a bit too far back? Dunno. I do like the construction . . . finishing with that same effect on the outro. What follows is excellent and classic Spirit Level. Excellent work!
My best to you all,
Deej Thanks Deej for checking out the song. Really appreciate your comments. Glad you liked it.
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Hi Scott and Robert
Sounds really interesting
Everything fits together and is developing very well
Good effort from BiaB
And a very good job from both of you
Many greetings
Andi ;-)
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Hi Scott & Robert ...
Indeed, a most interesting project! Interesting in a very good way, though. I always enjoy a non-traditional post. Opens my eyes and ears to new possibilities.
As Deej said, intriguing opening and close. The opening creates a lot of possibilities for what might follow. Robert can create some of the best lyrics!
In my opinion, Robert's vocals were mixed correctly for the ethereal ambiance of the song. I did, however, think the lead guitar was a bit too overpowering, as it was substantially louder than everything else - just a bit too loud, I think.
All that said, what a great musical journey that was! Never know what to expect from Spirit Lever, but I always enjoy it!
Alan Thanks Alan for checking out the song. Really glad you liked it. Roberts lyrics really try and paint a visual story and the music is for colorful splashes and textures. An audio/visual journey. I think the loud guitar came from accidently bumping it up to 11. Lol
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Hi Scott and Robert,
Very cool and original as your music often is. Your guitar is sitting in the mix perfectly for me, Scott, and I like the lines you are playing too.
Cool vocal, both the main vocal and the intro and outro parts.
Good one guys, enjoyed.
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Stellar production. I love the blend of instruments.
Lyrics, once again, are top-notch.
Once again, another Spirit Level classic. I enjoy the music you two collaborate on.
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I wasn't excited with the intro but the rest of the song was fantastic.
You two produce some outstanding music.
Sounds great!
Me, it's not about how many times you fail, it's about how many times you get back up.
Cop, that's not how field sobriety tests work.
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Mysterious travel to an unknown place, wondering what happens when it's time to wake up... Many nice lines like "I hold a handful of earth" and "its the known I fear".
I love the intro, the Indian soundscape works very well, feels like waiting on the gate of the space flight with millions of others.
Scott's guitar and Robert's voice highlight the journey. The ending is a nice slowing fall into the cryogenic sleep.
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We think we are  World music at its best! We like the combo of sitars with the rest of the band and the tablas really fit with the feel of moving through space. Scott’s guitar sounds excellent! Both of us enjoy science fiction and this was like a micro novel.  Robert, your arrangement of the vocal sections worked to a charm for us. Far out! J&B
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Very unusual and abstract opening, nicely flows in main theme. Fun fusion of instruments and styles. Neat ornamental guitar by Scott and mysterious & cool lyrics. Good mix, easy to follow vocals.
This is great:
"now I look out on an endless end
a cosmic joke hard to take"
Thank you for sharing.
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Some of the best lyrics Robert has ever shared with us, I think. And the song, as a whole, itself? A masterpiece. Beautiful beginning. The lyrics are not to be heard clearly, at the beginning, until "I hold a handful of Earth", but I suspect that that's the way it's supposed to be? The rest is, again, incredible. Thinly veiled metaphors that tell of the human condition, in all its rawness. "The stars don't take sides". Indeed - perhaps (perhaps) that's the tragedy of it all - that they don't. The slowing down at the end is magical.
Humblest and sincerest CONGRATULATIONS to all of you. Thanks James for the wonderful comments. Really appreciate you checking out the song. Scott / Robert,
Love this. You guys make some really innovative music. Great song and production. Love Scott's guitar!
Robert's vocal has a touch of Robert Plant's quiet side - very nice!
Bob Thanks Bob for checking out the song. Your comments are very much appreciated. Hmmm. I heard this song a few days ago. I musta been too blown away to comment then. I came back now after listening again to see if that was you playing the sitar. Wouldn't o' surprised me. Scott, that guitar tone really grabs me --very powerful and tasty. Robert, no one writes lyrics as well as you do, and your vocal is always enjoyable. That's the Spirit. Thanks Marty. Yes you got a prerelease listen from my Facebook page :-) No that is not me playing the sitar. I remember when I was a youngster Coral put out and electric guitar/sitar. I think it was to emulate the George Harrison vibe that was happening at the time. Really glad you liked the song.
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Wow spacey. I like the sitar, and exotic sounds and mux
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