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Love the intro! Very effective.
As is that repeating melodic guitar line from Scott, nice hook.
Great lyrics!
Good vocal and rock solid bass, another solid team effort. Enjoyed!
Dave, I worked hard on that intro- thanks for the mention of it and your other likes. "...its dystopian rock but don`t let it bring you down" haha. Read the opening before pushing play. Not many songs could start out with "in the ruins of a song" but you guys turn up the interest early and keep it going strong. I love the alliteration that follows: "radio radiation ripples". Man, Spirit Level is rises every time you guys collaborate, even in the dystopian world. Marty, I`m glad you found the song survived the opening lines! Thanks for your listen and thoughtful comments. Hi Robertkc,
Well-written lyrics. I love the sound of the lead guitar which reinforces the mood you wanted to create. Dark atmosphere in which you plunge us. The discreet cello reinforces the enigmatic atmosphere. I liked it.
Kindly regard
Take care of yourself
Derochette
alias JaniJackFlash
Derochette, I appreciate that-most generous! Quite a project! Glad I didn't have to mix it!!!
As mentioned, cryptic and dark. Robert, you have such a way with lyrics and have a unique (in a good way) voice. Personally, I'm okay with the vocal being deep in the mix. I think it only adds to the drama and emotion you are striving to deliver - and you deliver it most effectively.
Definitely not a fun song, but that said, I song well done and delivers the message as intended. Ands that's what's important - did the song effectively deliver the message and the mood. And I would say - Yes and Yes.
The intricate melding of the many tracks must have taken quite some time and patience. However much time and effort you put into this, from my perspective, you were nicely rewarded.
Tip of the hat to all involved. Well done!
Alan Alan, I`m not sure Spirit Level has done a fun song to date...it seems some are drawn to the dark side! Thank you for taking the time to get into this and send us your supportive thoughts . Spirit Level,
Vintage sound for you all . . . like the build from the intro into the first verse. Really good vocal, Robert—lot of emotion there, and pulls the listener in. Not sure why this reminds me of Live—a combo of the vocal and those chord changes maybe—but really cool track, gentleman. I think for me among your best,
Hope all is well in your worlds (dystopian or otherwise),
Deej
I don`t know Live-will have a listen.Really appreciate your approval of the vocal as its more forceful than I usually attempt. All is well if we can continue playing whatever the state of the world. Robert
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Very cool!! Very trippy!! A little of the Mr. Mojo Risin spirit in the Spirit Level for this one! You guys have really keyed in on a great band sound!! Great stuff!! Take care. Greg
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Really nice work. It has a sort of a late Jethro Tull feel to me, which is a real plus to my ears and tastes. You boys work and play well together.
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Nice one, guys. Spirit Level has established an instantly recognizable sound, which is no small thing. Another very enjoyable outing.
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Leon Thank you, Leon! Robert, Scott, Ray...
This sounds like a group that has been making music together for a long time.
I think that you've ALL done some of your best work here.
Scott's lead, Ray's rhythm and bass, Robert's lyric and vocals.
I like the way the vocals are processed and how they sit in the mix. Seems appropriate for the genre (whatever one might call it).
I like it.
fj Floyd, Thanks for those generous comments... genre = Electric Doom with Cello? All three of you have been producing some fine work. To me the lyrics and the mood of the instrumentation sounds medieval like. If you set up the amps and drums in an old English castle it would be perfect for the video. Very good playing and vocals. I enjoyed it,Tom Tom, I like your theatrical idea; the castle would need to be a ruin, but according to my wife, I already dress mostly in rags so I`m stage-ready! Thanks for listening. We see sentient beings returning to their home planet and finding it
destroyed...they are in a shuttle flying over the ruins. All meaning
very cool dystopian imagery.
What to say? Hey, it's SL...mesmerizing, ethereal and all the while engaging.
The passionate vocal, soaring guitar and ever solid bass are all hittin' the note...
as Gregg Allman would say.
Fine production you three!
J&B
J&B, A cool movie script; yes, the three of us are still sentient! Thank you for that imaginative description of your impressions. Great intro and interesting lyrics! Reminds me a bit about Bowie. Thank you! Really interesting lyrics which held my interest.
Shades of Dire Straits in parts.
Great stuff.
Vic Vic, Did the Straits get this heavy? I appreciate your listen and comments. Robert
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Hi Robert,
Like others the intro was very cool. A bit chilly, but it takes you right into the song.
As allways, your lyrics are wonderfull; 'gargoyle judges angels on crutches,
lovers in towers, signs and wonders in anothers eyes'.
This is so well said and made me think a long time about it.
The melody has something hypnotic because of the rhythm and I like that very much.
Your vocals did several things in this song; somwhere in the beginning a bit raw, then going high, almost thin. So a lot of emotions you showed in it. Very nice.
Well done,
Hans
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Perhaps not, even with Heavy, Heavy Fuel, but to me there is a Dire Straits flavour in there. Maybe the lead guitar.
Vic
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Greg, Tangmo, Hans & Vic; thank you for giving Spirit Level your listens and taking the time to comment.
Robert
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