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Lie to Me

As some of you know, I spend too much time in the car commuting to work, which leaves me little time during the week for writing and conjugal visits. If I had my druthers, I'd prefer the latter. laugh Summer break is a week away---then two months of vacation. Anyway, I managed to write this: another musical character sketch.

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Just close the door
And turn around
Don’t talk anymore

Turn off the light
Embrace the dark
Let’s get lost in the night

Please lie to me
I need you to lie to me

What are you doing?
I don’t want to know
Save me from the ruin

Keep me near
Tell me you love me
Say what I want to hear

Please lie to me
I need you to lie to me

The truth won’t sent me free
All is ask is that you let me be
And lie, lie,
Lie to me
I need you to lie to me

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Scott

Wow what a melody! This has such a beautiful flow to it and the chord structure and arrangement are very nice! Those strings really make this song pop! You did a super job in all aspects of this one!

Thanks, Torrey

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Hi, Scott ! smile


What a wonderful tune !
I liked everything about it,
write, vocals, progression
and mix !

Cheers
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Hi Scott,

I really like that vocal melody you came up with! And love the passionate vocal too.

Sounds good, enjoyed! Enjoy your vacation!

BTW, the first song that Chris Spruit and I did together, way back in 2015, was also called Lie To Me smile

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Yeah, it's all about the melody, and this one is top-notch, Scott. Your vocal shines as always with such passion and conviction. A beautiful write --love the changes and melody.


Enjoy whatever happens!
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Hi Ezekiel,

Very emotional song, with a beautiful melody!
You sang your heart out, so to say...

I was thinking about your lyrics with that heartfelt cry to lie to you.
And I decided not to. Your song was too beautiful to lie about wink

Have a nice vacation,
Hans


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Scott, what an emotional heart felt song

Fantastic vocal with outstanding lyrics

The backing band was perfect as was the mix

I will not lie to you IMHO this is your best to date

Loved it


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Very nice song. I've always enjoyed hearing you sing, but I think you did an extra specially good job on this one - really good, and a great mix too.

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Hi Scott,

Really beautiful song.
Music, lyrics. vocals!

Rob and Anne-Marie


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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Scott

Wow what a melody! This has such a beautiful flow to it and the chord structure and arrangement are very nice! Those strings really make this song pop! You did a super job in all aspects of this one!

Thanks, Torrey


Torrey, Thanks much. I spent a lot of time at the piano on this one.
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Hi, Scott ! smile


What a wonderful tune !
I liked everything about it,
write, vocals, progression
and mix !

Cheers
Dani



Thanks so much, Dani. I appreciate the feedback.
Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Hi Scott,

I really like that vocal melody you came up with! And love the passionate vocal too.

Sounds good, enjoyed! Enjoy your vacation!

BTW, the first song that Chris Spruit and I did together, way back in 2015, was also called Lie To Me smile

Dave, after reading your comment, I had to go to your site and find the song. I was curious to see if the theme of the song was the same since they were titled the same, but the content was much different. I liked your song too!

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good tune tho !! you would have to tempo it up !!seems your vocals are too slow too match the tempo of the song !!, both are dragging !.

This would be a better song /listen, if you redone the tempo and re sung it at the newer father tempo !!


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Scott,
One of the most unusual and melody adventurous tunes I have heard by you (sorry, not lying).
Clever musical bed and ACE vocals. Very creative stuff. Couple of spins, listens very well. Enjoyed it and thank you for sharing.

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Hello Scott
really good song
Great sung and played
Your voice comes out very well in this song
Great job Scott
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

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Ezekiel,

Yeah, those chord changes married to that melody—really easy on the ear. The backing instrumentation (Symphonic Elements?) really work well here and give that chorus rich depth. Vocal is compelling. Sweet tune!

All my best to you,

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Scott

Very pretty song, beautifully sung and composed.

A pleasure to listen to.

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Scott,
A very cool melody and you sing those simple, pleading lyrics with conviction and, of course, your unmistakable rich tone.
The strings are a nice touch.
Very good!

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Scott...what a beautiful melody...so melancholy and captivating...the chord structure reminds me of the British composers like Lennon and McCartney or Elton John...the vocal is so passionate and perfect for the piece...so well done in composing, arranging and performing...this is so good!


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Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
Yeah, it's all about the melody, and this one is top-notch, Scott. Your vocal shines as always with such passion and conviction. A beautiful write --love the changes and melody.

Marty, I appreciate you taking time to listen and comment. Much appreciated!

Originally Posted By: Birchwood
Hi Ezekiel,

Very emotional song, with a beautiful melody!
You sang your heart out, so to say...

I was thinking about your lyrics with that heartfelt cry to lie to you.
And I decided not to. Your song was too beautiful to lie about wink

Have a nice vacation,
Hans

Hans, thanks. Ha! Good one!

Originally Posted By: MarioD
Scott, what an emotional heart felt song

Fantastic vocal with outstanding lyrics

The backing band was perfect as was the mix

I will not lie to you IMHO this is your best to date

Loved it

Mario, thanks so much!

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Originally Posted By: Brad Williams
Very nice song. I've always enjoyed hearing you sing, but I think you did an extra specially good job on this one - really good, and a great mix too.


Thanks, Brad. You're too kind. Also, thanks for listens on my other songs recently!

Originally Posted By: RnAM
Hi Scott,

Really beautiful song.
Music, lyrics. vocals!

Rob and Anne-Marie


Thanks, Rob and Anne-Marie. Much appreciated!

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Beautiful song Scott. Lovely vocal and lyric. Backtrack was a perfect framework for the song. Well done


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