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I haven`t seen a Bond movie in a while, so this must have started with a different spy for inspiration.
Its the second Spirit Level Bond tune- "Spellbound" was our first a few years back.
Production on this belongs to Scott.

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Cloak and Dagger

there`s a prison called England
the World Warrior left today
killing calm in a briefcase
pick a passport change the face

there`s a hero he`s unworthy
to close up the shroud
a girl he betrayed
sambas dream cloud

bring a cloak for your master
a dagger for the source
come back so much wiser
come back so much worse
cloak and dagger
cloak and dagger

from a boy they called quiet
his face in the dirt
to the man who struck back
the spy who struck first

how will you get clean
with your mind of many rooms
a heart no one`s seen

bring a dagger for your master
a cloak for the source
come back so much wiser
come back so much worse
cloak and dagger
cloak and dagger

© Robert Cordrey Sept. 2022

Cloak & Dagger

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Hi Robert and Scott,

Great to see a new song from you two!

Man, I really like the way you write, Robert, great imagery! Love your vocal too, especially the harmonies.

Love your tone Scott! And your sense of melody also, you are playing some very cool lines.

Nice one!

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Hello Robert & Scott. I always enjoy your level of spirit and how it raises the spirit in me. Cool opening. I enjoy your unique style of singing, Robert, and it's no secret how much respect I have for Scott's ability. You guys got down to the very essence of what it takes to be a spy AND what it takes out of the spy. Really cool bridge with harmony. The lyrics are always interesting and quite poetic. Scott, your taste is always so spot-on with the songs requirements.


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Hi Robertkc,

Perfect symbiosis between your voice and Scott's guitar. The harmonies are pleasant. And all well done.

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Nice! Good write, cool backing and lyric.

I especially liked the guitars and vocals.


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Mysterious and gloomy, Scott's playing can really paint the blood and excitement. Poetic and introspective story, different angle to a spy. Interesting vocals add to the mood, is that backing choir also an RT (was not listed)? Very creative work.

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Was really happy when Robert came up with the idea for a new spy tune. This one can be the sequel to Spellbound. Maybe more sequels to come down the road. Thanks for all the awesome comments and for checking out the song. Your comments are very much appreciated.


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Excellent song!

Great vocal and harmonies.
Outstanding chops, as usual, and mix.

Two thumbs up


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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Hi Robert and Scott,

Great to see a new song from you two!

Man, I really like the way you write, Robert, great imagery! Love your vocal too, especially the harmonies.

Love your tone Scott! And your sense of melody also, you are playing some very cool lines.

Nice one!


Thanks Dave; I appreciate your endorsement of my writing- been out of the loop for a while so a little support goes a long way.
We have a backlog of tunes coming now... I`m trying to catchup with Scott`s unflagging enthusiasm!




Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
Hello Robert & Scott. I always enjoy your level of spirit and how it raises the spirit in me. Cool opening. I enjoy your unique style of singing, Robert, and it's no secret how much respect I have for Scott's ability. You guys got down to the very essence of what it takes to be a spy AND what it takes out of the spy. Really cool bridge with harmony. The lyrics are always interesting and quite poetic. Scott, your taste is always so spot-on with the songs requirements.


Marty,
I`m glad you got the core of the write; I`m not a fan the Ken Doll smooth Roger Moore Bond type,
but Daniel Craig lets us behind the mask and that`s what I was aiming at here.
Thank you for your likes on this.





Originally Posted By: Derochette
Hi Robertkc,

Perfect symbiosis between your voice and Scott's guitar. The harmonies are pleasant. And all well done.

Kindly regard
Derochette
alias JaniJackFlash


Thank you for listening Derochette!



Originally Posted By: dcuny
Nice! Good write, cool backing and lyric.

I especially liked the guitars and vocals.


That`s appreciated, David.



Originally Posted By: jannesan
Mysterious and gloomy, Scott's playing can really paint the blood and excitement. Poetic and introspective story, different angle to a spy. Interesting vocals add to the mood, is that backing choir also an RT (was not listed)? Very creative work.

Janne


Janne,
The bgv`s are from a synth choir Scott found.
I agree his guitar captures the slightly ominous mood here;thank you for listening and commenting.

Robert

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“from a boy they called quiet
his face in the dirt
to the man who struck back
the spy who struck first

how will you get clean
with your mind of many rooms
a heart no one`s seen”

This is a very serious spy story and reminds us of how much we enjoyed Ian Fleming’s early Bond novels.

As others mentioned Scott’s guitar and your vocals are such a good match and have an ethereal vibe.

Good arrangement and mix too!

Fine work from both of you.

J&B

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I love these lyrics, Robert.
I'm intrigued.

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Very Bond-like indeed, the intro wasn't really necessary to get the idea.
Good work by both of you, I especially like the lyrics and how you deliver them.
Unusual but well working choice of harmonies.

Cool stuff!


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I love that opening guitar. And the guitar throughout.

Vocal is really good.

I enjoyed the the whole tune and the feel of it all.

A Spirit Level top tune.

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Robert & Scott,
Very cool and unusual tune. Almost theatrical. Robert, you can sculpt lyrics very well! Clear vocals, but I wish they would be more upfront.
Scott's signature guitar sound creates perfect mood. Solid production. Thank you for sharing.

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Nice melody, singing and lyrics and nice use of instruments.

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Originally Posted By: MarioD
Excellent song!

Great vocal and harmonies.
Outstanding chops, as usual, and mix.

Two thumbs up


Thank you for listening and commenting, Mario!

Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
“from a boy they called quiet
his face in the dirt
to the man who struck back
the spy who struck first

how will you get clean
with your mind of many rooms
a heart no one`s seen”

This is a very serious spy story and reminds us of how much we enjoyed Ian Fleming’s early Bond novels.

As others mentioned Scott’s guitar and your vocals are such a good match and have an ethereal vibe.

Good arrangement and mix too!

Fine work from both of you.

J&B


J&B,
There`s a darker tinge to the Bond theme songs I like (Skyfall),though less of a story lyrically...but I can`t hold those big notes like Adelle so have to fill the space with more words!
Thanks for you kind comments.




Originally Posted By: vicarn
I love these lyrics, Robert.
I'm intrigued.

Vic


Vic,
I`m glad you found the write interesting- thanks for listening.




Originally Posted By: B.D.Thomas
Very Bond-like indeed, the intro wasn't really necessary to get the idea.
Good work by both of you, I especially like the lyrics and how you deliver them.
Unusual but well working choice of harmonies.

Cool stuff!


B.D.,
I appreciate your thoughts; I thought Scott nailed that tell tale guitar intro passage.
Thanks for your thumbs up on the lyrics.

Robert


Originally Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm
I love that opening guitar. And the guitar throughout.

Vocal is really good.

I enjoyed the the whole tune and the feel of it all.

A Spirit Level top tune.


That`s very kind Scott; thank you!


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Thanks to everyone who checked out the song. Your comments are very much appreciated. Glad you liked it..


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