Things You Didn`t Say

Originally posted as a solo effort a few years back, I`m very pleased Ray and Scott were willing to make it a Spirit Level song.
In addition to bass, Ray recorded 4 guitar tracks ( I think there are 3 included here) and mixed.
Scott, of course, is on lead guitar and also mastered.
The lyrics? Brothers, enough said.


Style is _FIREFLY.STY (Mending Brit Psych Rock March)
RealTracks in song: 1755:Mandolin, Rhythm Pop8ths Ev 110
RealDrums [in Song:RockHardLA^5-a:Snare, Loose HiHat , b:Snare, Open HiHat
Scott : lead guitar
Ray: Bass,rhythm guitars




Things You Didn`t Say

you`re a dark horse on a good day
a black sheep on the rest
late to learn
getting late to learn

I watched you from the barricades
ride back into the flames
felt you burn
I felt you burn

I was painting the rainbow
when you shot the waterfall
saw you turn
I saw you turn

you became a poem
the blazing ember of a day
I became the poet
of things you didn`t say

my heart was racing
reading Dharma Bums
heard you cry
I heard you cry

from your lockup in Tangier
flying too close to the sun
my falling sky
in my falling sky

you became the moon
your shadow falls far away
that`s how I found the box
of things you didn`t say

you became a poem
the blazing ember of a day
I became the poet
of things you didn`t say
brother brother did I get it right
in my way

Robert Cordrey, April 2016

WOW! I really liked this. Everything is spot on! Great Vocal! The lyrics could have been written by Jim Morrison! They are really good lyrics!
When real musicians get together this is the result, an outstanding song.

Great work!

Thanks Mario for checking out the song. Had allot of fun on this project.

Hi Team , here are some things that I am happy to say:
The lyrics are intriguing (in a good way) and are well matched by the almost "story telling" delivery of the vocals . It is evident that some thought has gone into the stereo placement of the instruments which makes for a far more interesting listen.Nice. I like the Hurdy Gurdy Man treatment given to the 3rd line of each verse which had the effect of drawing me into the song to discover why it was applied. This song raised my spirits to a higher level.
Well done chappies.
cheers
Gary

Spirit Level delivers again.

Y'all have a great band sound built on each of your strengths.
Ray's bass and guitars.
Scott's leads and fills.
Robert's lyrics and haunting vocal.

Good Psych Rock!

At times, I got a Tull vibe. That's a COOL thing!

fj

Hi Robert, Ray en Scott,

Robert, this is something different I heard from you. And with the craftsmanship from Ray en Scott you made it a very interesting and intriguing song. Good rhythm, nice tension and -of course- wonderful lyrics. Ingredients I like. And here it comes together in this good cool song.
So from now on, you only make music together, don't you. It will please me very much.
But... (there is always a 'but'), the end of this song came unexpectedly and a bit abrupt, or abruptly (as Google translate says).
I rather would have had some kind of 'explosion' or at least an ending with a Bang.

But whatever, I like it,
Hans

Hi Robertkc,

Very nice composition. Your voice is superb with well written lyrics as usual. It is well done. Excellent guitar solo, sober but well in its place. I appreciated.

Kindly regard

Derochette
alias
JaniJackFlash

Hey guys ...

Mario was first to comment and he summed it up so perfectly. Everyone excelled in their parts. And Robert, your lyrics are always some of the best. But the whole product is exceptional. The lead guitar is exceptional and the bass really moves the progress of the song. A truly great listen. Wishing all of you the very best.

Alan

Hi guys
Intriguing lyrics as per usual, with a great opening; 'you're a dark horse on a good day, a black sheep on the rest'. Well sung and well played, guys. Another fine Spirit Level track.
Regards,
Leon

Robert, Scott, Ray,
Simply amazing! Probably I will not be a right person to say something critically meaningful, because I like it on personal level...Spirit Level, excellent teamwork! Not sure how much pain or joy this brought, but listens very well. Like it very much.
Thank you for sharing.
Misha.

Thanks Gary for the awesome comments. So glad you liked it.



Thanks Floyd. Thanks for checking out the song. Your comments are very much appreciated...

Spirit Level

Really engaging work all round. Great sound you've developed together and an excellent performance.

Great stuff.

Peter

You guys have really developed a distinctive "band" sound that I really like, Ray sounds great as does Scott.

Scott's playing in the intro reminded me of Hank Marvin somewhat, sounded like it could have been an intro to a Shadows tune.

Excellent lyric and vocal, Robert.

Good song, enjoyed.

SL, good vocal and lyrics that stay in the vein of psychedelic rock. The guitars and bass are excellent. Great job by all, Tom

Hi, Robert.

Now I know Dharma Bum is a novel by Jack Kerouac, and not the backside of a Buddhist monk.

Not at all what I was expecting, but I should have, as it's very much got your stamp of personal style. Yes, I know it's a group effort. It reminded my of a band my son was in - if people "got" what they were playing, good for them. But they were out to make music for themselves first and foremost. That's a good thing.

And while not normally what I'd listen to, certainly worth the listen! Good write.

I enjoyed the song, despite it making me get out of my comfort zone and not being able to listen on "auto pilot", so to speak.

Thanks Peter,
it was a quick & enjoyable process with a good result.

Ta Tommy,
Robert & Scott are easy to develop stuff with.

Thanks to all listeners and commenters: with only the drums from Biab this was a satisfying "band" song to be part of( for an old wannabe who never was in one).
Also probably the most personal rock song I`ve written, so the positive comments on the lyrics are especially appreciated.

Robert

Great write! And great work guys. Well done on all levels.

Another good offering. Epic lyrics and vocal delivery. Great music (both the band and The Band-in-a-box).

Thanks Hans for checking out the song. I think the songs are different from each other as We never know really how the song is going end up like at the end. The song sort of gets taken in three directions at the same time than snaps back into form close to its finished form. Robert shapes the arrangement for the vocals and lyrics and then Ray strengthens the rhythm section with strong bass lines and very cool guitar sections. Then from the vocal and bass lines I try and come up with a guitar line. Controlled chaos I think.. Glad you liked the song.



Thanks Jani for checking out the song. Really glad you liked the song..

Personal indeed. And we suspect the backstory would be even more so.

If there is a sub-genre of intelligent psychedelic rock you guys own it.

As always well performed by the entire SL cast.

Album coming?

Enjoyed it!

J&B

Love this guys! Robert, your vocal sounds different on this (processing?) but I really like it, it's very effective! I love the melancholy vibe this gives! Great job Scott and Ray! You guys make a cool little band! Keep on rockin' T

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

Thanks Leon Your comments are very much appreciated. Glad you liked it

Thanks Torrey,
These boys set a high bar.

Thanks Misha,
I'm pleased you like it.

It's great to hear a band work together.
Interesting lyric got me wondering what the song was about and that in my book is a good thing.

Vic

Spirit Level rises to the top once again. Scott, your tone and taste are so perfect for the song, and so perfectly placed in the music. RayC, you are the master on so many levels, and spirit is certainly one of them. I particularly liked the rhythm guitars. They make such a comfortable bed for the vocal. Robert. Robert. Robert. What can I say, man. What a good song sung so well. Love the lyrics.
"I was painting the rainbow
when you shot the waterfall"

"you became a poem
the blazing ember of a day
I became the poet
of things you didn`t say"

What can I say?

Thanks Leon for checking out the song. Had allot of fun on this project. glad you liked it.



Thanks Misha for the very kind comments. They are really appreciated. It is a pleasure working with Ray and Robert. Never know what turn the music will take. Lots of fun experimenting with sound.

Torrey,
There`s more processing on vocals for Spirit Level songs than for my solo songs ( I use Nectar2), and both Ray and Scott are involved in tweaks which I think helps.
Thanks for your support!

Robert

Get ready for a splash of cold water.

I like the song, the lyrics and the instrumentation.

On the flip side, I thought the vocal was washed away with reverb at times and conflicted with the wet guitar in the same space.

moto

Thanks everyone for the awesome comments.

I think I just had an acid flashback!! The white knight is walking backwards!! VERY COOL song!!! Great feel, great sound, great playing! Might be your best to date!! Congrats to all!! Take care. Greg