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Peacemaker A song about a boy... and his less than perfect parents. RealTracks in song: 2937:Bass, Fretless Electric Pop8thsRene Ev 085 RealTracks in song: ~2505:Piano, Electric, HeldChords 085 RealTracks in song: 378:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming DoubleTime Ev 088 RealTracks in song: 1765:Guitar, High-Strung Acoustic, Fingerpicking Pop16ths Ev16 085 RealTracks in song: 3771:Tin Whistle, Low, Background Folky16thsGeoff Ev 085 RealDrums [in Song:CongasEv16[single]: a: Congas b: CongasEv16[single] Peacemaker his captain stands calling battle plans to soldiers on the floor through walls he listens he`s got night vision mum and dad never meant to go to war searching pockets dusty closets for the cause of strife how could he know tiptoes below holding his breath to make it right one day you`re the king centre of everything the next you cling trying to slow the spin oh peacemaker hold up to the light the white flag in your eyes he wont remember words of anger only how her hands shook strangers faces taking their places this only happens in scary books days are long for the boy too strong to curl up again it`d be nice to be born twice once as you are once back in your game one day you`re the king centre of everything the next you cling trying to slow the spin oh peacemaker hold up to the light the white flag in your eyes oh peacemaker hold up to the light © Robert Cordrey Apr. 2021
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Wow, the lyrics really gave me chills. This is a really powerful song with a darker edge to it, which is something I very much appreciate in my personal music choices. Thanks for sharing it.
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Lovely song Robert. Just loved the lyrics and such a nice tender vocal. Harmonies were excellent. Love the tin pipe real track. Well done
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Nice song Robert!! Love the band you constructed.......tin whistle fits in perfectly!! Everything is really well done!! Take care. Greg
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Great song. Super vocal with outstanding lyrics! Super backing tracks.
IMHO this is your best to date.
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The vocal comes across fragile and delicate - excellent write and arrangement. The low whistle was a delight.
Really nice!
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Yes, this is one of your best melodies IMHO, suits the excellent lyric content so well. Backup vocals were haunting, whistle was the cherry.
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Hi Robert,
You've really pulled out all the stops in this production. The ambience of the style and the tin whistle really frame the lyrics incredibly well. I love what you've created and how you've presented it.
It's "thumbs up" from me!
All the best,
Noel
P.S. As an aside, I'm actually using the older sibling of RT 3771 in producing a song at the moment (i.e. I'm using #3770). It's brilliant sound.
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Wow. Without question, for me: one of your best. Beautiful, sensitive song, as always ... with, this time, uncompromising lyrics in their message and emotion. Sincerest congratulations: you've done it yet again.
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Robert,
Simply beautiful... Great all around. Love the song and your vocal.
The arrangement is perfect and the Tin Whistle is AWESOME!
Bob
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Excellent! Nice melody and vocal, I especially like it when you bring in the harmony.
Love the use of the congas and the tin whistle.
Production wise I think you might have your de-esser set too aggressively, but no one else mentioned it so maybe just me.
Good one, Robert, enjoyed!
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Haha, "less than perfect parents" is redundant, but you are being kind. What a cool song, Robert. Your melody and harmony is superb against that haunting tin whistle. Passionate lyrics and vocal.
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Wow, the lyrics really gave me chills. This is a really powerful song with a darker edge to it, which is something I very much appreciate in my personal music choices. Thanks for sharing it. Ember, I`m happy you liked the lyrics- thank you for listening! Lovely song Robert. Just loved the lyrics and such a nice tender vocal. Harmonies were excellent. Love the tin pipe real track. Well done Scott, Yes,the tin whistle is a nice RT- Thanks for your comments and support. Nice song Robert!! Love the band you constructed.......tin whistle fits in perfectly!! Everything is really well done!! Take care. Greg I appreciate that Greg! Great song. Super vocal with outstanding lyrics! Super backing tracks.
IMHO this is your best to date. Mario, That`s very kind- thank you! The vocal comes across fragile and delicate - excellent write and arrangement. The low whistle was a delight.
Really nice! Thank you for listening David. Yes, this is one of your best melodies IMHO, suits the excellent lyric content so well. Backup vocals were haunting, whistle was the cherry. I find it hard to keep from repeating myself melodically...and not telling where I found inspiration for this one! Thank you for the positive comments. Robert
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A very lovely song. Nice melody you found for the vocal track. Good work.
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I always enjoy your poetic and well written story songs Robert . Your voice suits this genre very well. I would compare your vocal with Donovan which is meant as a compliment. Nice thought provoking song.
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Robert,
You have assembled another good Band to carry your always evocative lyrics.
Your words choices always amaze me. Always so original.
A nice vocal. Sensitive comes to mind...
Another good listen.
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Robert,
What a great opening line . . . some wonderful internal rhymes as well to accentuate the poetic lyrics against that great backdrop of sound. Production all is spot on, though I might dial bac a bit on the Tin Whistle in spots—just a couple of dbs . . . but as always, see what others think . . . I may be off base there. But it’s a lovely addition to the song. Excellent right; your usual unique and engaging sound. So good!
All my best to you,
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A thoughtful lyric Robert.
Always an interesting lyric from you.
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Hi Robert,
You've really pulled out all the stops in this production. The ambience of the style and the tin whistle really frame the lyrics incredibly well. I love what you've created and how you've presented it.
It's "thumbs up" from me!
All the best,
Noel
P.S. As an aside, I'm actually using the older sibling of RT 3771 in producing a song at the moment (i.e. I'm using #3770). It's brilliant sound. Thank you, Noel. I think I also used that other tin whistle RT for the solo. Wow. Without question, for me: one of your best. Beautiful, sensitive song, as always ... with, this time, uncompromising lyrics in their message and emotion. Sincerest congratulations: you've done it yet again. James, I wrote an earlier song (The Bitter Taste Of Red) on the theme which was a bit more uncompromising I think. So glad you liked this! Robert,
Simply beautiful... Great all around. Love the song and your vocal.
The arrangement is perfect and the Tin Whistle is AWESOME!
Bob Thank you, Bob! Excellent! Nice melody and vocal, I especially like it when you bring in the harmony.
Love the use of the congas and the tin whistle.
Production wise I think you might have your de-esser set too aggressively, but no one else mentioned it so maybe just me.
Good one, Robert, enjoyed!
Dave, Good ear, sir! I`ve been experiencing hearing loss which has made it more difficult to guage the de-essing... and I see this does indeed have the Nectar setting much higher than usual. Thank you for your listen and helpful comments. Haha, "less than perfect parents" is redundant, but you are being kind. What a cool song, Robert. Your melody and harmony is superb against that haunting tin whistle. Passionate lyrics and vocal. That`s very kind, Marty- thanks! A very lovely song. Nice melody you found for the vocal track. Good work. I appreciate that- thank you for listening. Robert
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Robert,
This is more on a traditional side of 2 Bit Mystic music. Gentle musical approach to a difficult subject. Strong lyrics.
Solid music bed and mix. The only thing I would do differently is adding a bit of a reverb or chorus to whistle.
Thank you for sharing.
Misha.
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