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Here is a new song with video. We did this song in February and Robert was a bit concerned about how to do the video. So I got tabled a couple of times until he was comfortable with the video content. Hope you like it.

Moral Mathematics - Video

Moral Mathematics - Soundcloud

Robert Cordrey, lyrics, vocals, video production
Scott Collingwood, lead guitar synth and fills, soundtrack production
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Key=D , Tempo 122, Length (m:s)=3:04
No intro. 90 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 90. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for Time signature,Volume Changes,
Style is _STUNR1.STY (Stunner Straight Mod Ctry Rhythm)

RealTracks in style: 4028:Bass, Electric, ModernCountry8ths Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 3920:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AltRockTremoloHeld 085
RealTracks in style: 4054:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernCountryStraightPowerRiff Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 4052:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernCountryStraightHighRiff Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 4055:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernCountryStraightHighHeld Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 4053:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernCountryStraightTremoloHeld Ev 120
RealDrums in style:NashvilleEven8^5-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride

Moral Mathematics

here they come
disciples with rifles
driving back off the hammer into the sun

Resurrection Men
cold hands clear eyes
looking down the barrel of born again

all prayers answered with lead
conviction fills me with dread

don`t tell me how the west was won
you know its a zero sum
the moral mathematics of your gun

gonna need something bigger
stand your ground
in God`s Army quote verse and trigger

where the good go armed
concealed-carry
sitting on the porch you can be harmed

started with 10 paces at dawn
now we`re way past get-off-my-lawn

don`t tell me how the west was won
you know its a zero sum
the moral mathematics of your gun

may your kingdom never come
you know its a zero sum
the moral mathematics of your gun

© Robert Cordrey Feb.2024


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Scott / Robert,

This an excellent production! Love the song and video. Awesome lyrics, vocal, guitar and tracks selection.

Spirit Level rides again!

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On your video I commented Impactful. But, man, that word is so large in meaning when applied to this gem. What a great write and production Scott & Robert. Outstanding mix, and I love the dynamics you've incorporated. That guitar is so dang good.


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Now THAT's a wild ride! Cool song with evocative vocals and guitar throughout. Love the moody arrangement and spacious mix. It all sounds as spooky as it looks. Great job!


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Cool Video and song ... nice cowboy feel. Like the Slide work and cool guitar tones.


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Scott & Robert, this is a really good song.
"where the good go armed
concealed-carry"

That is becoming a necessity.

"sitting on the porch you can be harmed"

That line hit home as a young mother heard something, opened her door, and was killed by a random shooter. A lot of that is happening around Rochester NY lately.

Great write, super mix, outstanding guitar.


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Thanks Bob, Marty and Ron for checking out the song. Really glad you liked it..


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Scary, modern Western song with an inviting title. "all prayers answered with lead" and the video support the image of the faceless dread. Robert's voice sounds haunted with all the effects. Cool riffs, Scott creates exciting wilderness mood with his playing, like a gloomy version of The Shadows' Apache.

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Scott and Robert...very cool song and video...really great production all round!


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Scott & Robert

Very impressive, good lyric, excellent guitar and vocals.
Really well done.

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This song had me as soon as I heard the sound of Scott's singing guitar - it's one of the most distinctive guitar sounds on the forum.
In light of the message in this song, Scott could be described as a "gun" guitarist.
Robert's lyrics demand attention:
"... started with 10 paces at dawn.
now we`re way past get-off-my-lawn."
The RealTracks chosen work perfectly and the production is top-notch.
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Excellent “connect your own dots” lyric that leaves a lot of interpretive room to the listener.

The band, your performance and the mix are outstanding.
The cool vocal processing sounds like it had a slight run through a Leslie.

The well produced video reminded us of Westworld.

Great collaboration!

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Thanks Elliot, Mario, Janne and Dan. Really glad you liked the song and video.


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Hi, Scott.

I had a listen to SoundCloud, figuring I'd like to hear where the song went without too many cues.

Robert's lyrics are an interesting blend of religious imagery joined to gun rhetoric, set to a western-themed backing.

Very cool! smile


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Nice song. Reminds me of the Eastwood era of spaghetti westerns and a few other mixed in for good measure.


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Thanks Peter, Mike, Janice and Bud, David and Herb for checking out the song and the kind words. Robert and I really appreciate you taking the time to have a listen and comment..


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Wow, really nice guys!

Love this! Everything about it, music, lyrics, playing production, everything. Another classic!

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BRILLIANT. The lyrics carry a stark, true (in my view) message that ought (in my view) to be really listened to, before it's too late. The song is absolutely stellar, so well and (dare I say) professionally written. Congratulations, Robert and Scott ... you've created a small masterpiece, here. One can tell how much work went into it, and the result is top-notch. Hats off and well done.

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The video was fascinating to watch. Excellent!!!
Superior lyric writing from start to finish. I especially like:
"don`t tell me how the west was won
you know its a zero sum
the moral mathematics of your gun"
Scott, you have the knack for creating guitar parts that enhance and meld with the song.

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Thanks David, James and Scott for checking out the song. Your comments are very much appreciated...


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