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Paintbox colours have some strange and imaginative names; this song began from noticing that and led to a love song I posted years back (deleted to make room on SC)and now to this, which could be a love song to our better natures.
There`s a fair helping of my philosophizing here which may not be to all tastes, but stay tuned; Scott contributes some of his best slide guitar throughout.
Our last song of the year:

The Impossible Blue

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The Impossible Blue


grounded freighter tilting in the bay
refugees through moonlight wade
sacrifice their lodestone
feather on feather bone by bone
to give a child wings made new
in the impossible blue

a blind girl`s rainbow songs the deaf man hears
every breath to still hold dear
gratitude their lodestone
feather on feather bone by bone
building wings to carry them through
to the impossible blue

Elysium Green or Burnt Umber Dream
the canvas has no colour you must choose
for sky where all flags fly
in your painting box find
Impossible Blue

we live our lives on this asylum earth
every madness seen inside us first
atonement our lodestone
feather on feather bone by bone
building wings to carry us through
to the impossible blue
building wings to carry us through
the impossible blue

© Robert Cordrey Sept. 2022

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I like your song, even though I don't quite understand the lyrics, but that's probably because I'm not a native speaker.
But there are some phrases that I really like and understand, and I really like the melody.


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Hi, Robert.

Pretty song! You've got a unique, building a song from fragments much like your "feather by feather/bone by bone" lyric.

Very poetic and touching.


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Poetic, impossible blue is a nice metaphor... for sky where all flags fly. Beautiful melody and chords, enjoyable vocals and the trustworthy spirit through Scott's guitar. Hope to hear more Spirit Level music in 2023 smile

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Beautiful, especially the harmonies.
Scott's guitar is awesome.

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Hi Robert and Scott
Great song you have recorded there
I really like the melody
You sing the song with a lot of feeling
And Scott creates just as much feeling with his excellent guitar work
A very nice collaboration
Wish you a Merry Christmas and a healthy Happy New Year
Andi ;-)

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Thanks BD and David for checking out the song. Really glad you liked it


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Wonderful words, amazing imagery. A true poet. Guitar woven beautifully. Great work.


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WOW.

"a blind girl`s rainbow songs the deaf man hears"

Thank you for sharing this one. Incredible writing (lyrically and musically), incredibly sensitive singing. Scott's guitar playing suits this song perfectly, which is the sign of a master.

One of your very best.

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Nice work Sir.

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Excellent poetry + passionate vocal + great guitar = Spirit Level wink

Nicely done you two!

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Hi Spirit level,

What a very beautiful song!
Dave wrote it down mathematically, but as a huge compliment
and I can't add anything to that.

I needed Google on the lyrics, but from what I could understand it was just very nice.
But the way you pronounced the word "Earth" in Asylum Earth was very, uh... expressive!
And Scott, you had played a wonderful solo. I liked how you started the outro. Very nice dynamic you released.

So, I bet we will hear much more from you the next year!

Merry Christmas,
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Even the name "paintbox colours" is an imaginative one. Speaking of colorful imagination, this song is an excellent example. I like that Robert '--if you stay tuned passed the philosophizing, you'll hear some great guitar.' I may not understand your philosophy veiled so esoterically in these outstanding lyrics (as you always write), but I know I am in total agreement with you, Robert. I'm also totally agree with the impact Scott brings to it. What a perfect voice he sings on 6 strings. Speaking of singing, dang, you sound terrific on this, and the harmonies are outstanding.


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Originally Posted By: B.D.Thomas
I like your song, even though I don't quite understand the lyrics, but that's probably because I'm not a native speaker.
But there are some phrases that I really like and understand, and I really like the melody.


Thank you,B.D. I don`t know what Google translate would do with lyrics, but I`m glad you understood some anyway and appreciate your listen.



Originally Posted By: dcuny
Hi, Robert.

Pretty song! You've got a unique, building a song from fragments much like your "feather by feather/bone by bone" lyric.

Very poetic and touching.


Thanks,David!

Originally Posted By: jannesan
Poetic, impossible blue is a nice metaphor... for sky where all flags fly. Beautiful melody and chords, enjoyable vocals and the trustworthy spirit through Scott's guitar. Hope to hear more Spirit Level music in 2023 smile

Janne


Janne,
We seem to be working 2 or 3 songs ahead now so looks like you`ll get your wish for more SL next year.
Thankyou for your support!



Originally Posted By: RnAM
Beautiful, especially the harmonies.
Scott's guitar is awesome.

Rob and Anne-Marie


Thanks Rob & Anne-Marie... I have worked a bit on harmonies ( with the help of Biab harmony generator!).



Originally Posted By: PROJECT M
Hi Robert and Scott
Great song you have recorded there
I really like the melody
You sing the song with a lot of feeling
And Scott creates just as much feeling with his excellent guitar work
A very nice collaboration
Wish you a Merry Christmas and a healthy Happy New Year
Andi ;-)


Andi,
Those are very kind comments;thank you and Merry Christmas to you too!

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This is really beautiful Robert.

Great lyrics, music, mix and singing.

Loved it!

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Robert and Scott

"we live our lives on this asylum earth
every madness seen inside us first" Great lines!

I don't remember hearing this before, but your resurrection of the tune is justified! Lots of deep lyrics that paint wonderful word pictures! Good job Scott! Slide parts are hard to do without a lot of extra noise, but you got it done! Good job guys!

Thanks, T




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Originally Posted By: TuneMonger
Wonderful words, amazing imagery. A true poet. Guitar woven beautifully. Great work.


Tunemonger,
Thank you very much!



Originally Posted By: musician17
WOW.

"a blind girl`s rainbow songs the deaf man hears"

Thank you for sharing this one. Incredible writing (lyrically and musically), incredibly sensitive singing. Scott's guitar playing suits this song perfectly, which is the sign of a master.

One of your very best.


That`s very kind, James; maybe I should point out this isn`t a rewrite of the original song of same name, but an all new song sharing the same title.
I agree Scott delivers some fine guitar lines here.

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Nice work Sir.


Thanks for listening, Rob



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Excellent poetry + passionate vocal + great guitar = Spirit Level wink

Nicely done you two!


Dave,
Your formula for SL is a keeper; thank you!


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Very sweet and gripping song. The orchestration is pleasant and the lyrics well written. Well done.

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Robert & Scott,

Poetic. Good write.
Nice BAND.
Good vocal.
Nice guitar, Scott.

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The chord changes are fascinating. The lyrics are dreamlike and stream of consciousness. Scott's slide work presents the perfect compliment to the atmospheric mood. Good work. I liked it, Tom

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