Beautiful Lie

A simple song this time, I usually have much more instruments More dance-oriented approach, BIAB is capable of creating an excellent backing track also in that genre. Warning: this may sound very LOUD.

Instruments used:
RealDrums PraiseWorshipUptempo16
Loop: housetechno_crunchy_120_b
RealTracks:
Synth Bass #2298
Electric guitar Soloist #1530 (DI+Amplitube 3)
Electric guitar Rhythm #1269, #1270

MIDI Orchestration (The Orchestra)

Vocals by me

Mixed in Cakewalk by BandLab

Lyrics:

Former lasting trip is past
paths are going apart
grayness hanging above,
idylls are broken up
world filled with problems but
I keep on searching for a
new holy love.
I've found my next hideaway in your eyes
even if these feelings are not mutual
happy naps under the
warmth of my wish quilt
daydreaming continual.

I'm building castles in the air
I'm making bed for you too up there
the darkness would conquer the blue sky
if I did not believe in
that beautiful lie
fluffy, light, soft and white
beautiful, that beautiful lie.

Hours go by leisurely
counting seconds until
you are walking outdoors,
if I just see you
through my kitchen window
then that is enough, you make me
sparkle once more.
I see my hands wrapped around your body
see some playful kissing on a vernal noon
see you melt my frost,
numbness and open my buds
release us to the wonders of June.

I'm building castles in the air...

I'm painting with dazzling colors
to hide bitterness, envy
crochet curtains for your bedroom
sinking with you in this candyfloss fantasy
silk on you, on your linen
as feathers we are floating free
as feathers we are floating free.

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Janne

Very cool backtrack Janne. Boy this just grabs you right from the beginning. Super vocal. Well done

This does grab your attention from the very first note...
Nicely done...
An elegant melody to go along with the lyrics...
Well sung... Well done!

I haven't a clue what the song's about - even after reading the lyrics.

But from a musical perspective - I enjoyed it. Nicely done.

Hi Janne,

That is a very nice composition! I truly enjoyed listening to it. Good vocal performance!

Thanks for sharing!
Will

Janne,

Another nice Pop-oriented track. And very "dance-able"...

Nice job of putting the tracks together to achieve the sound. The added synth track in the chorus is very effective...

fj

Janne,
You have very unusual lyric twists. If I have to name your genre, I would say "Outsider Pop".
Good work on this! I did not feel that backing track is missing any instruments, does not sound thin. Also, it was not "too" loud to my ears.

Thank you for sharing!

Misha.

Janne,

This is a very cool song. Great vocal and mix. Not too loud at all - I found the balance to be very good.

Bob

Nicely done! Gives me a sense of abstraction, almost. Flows beautifully well, and the lyrics are inventive and clever. I thought the tune had a nice pulse as well. An interesting choice for the percussion.

Thanks for sharing

For the genre it does not sound too loud or thin. It's just right for what floyd called "danceable!"

The very strong melody really carries the song well and is memorable.

Well done!

J&B

Excellent work jannesan! Really dug the dancey vibe this has. Great mixdown too all of the elements are clear. well done!

jannesan,

Love the title on this one, catchy chorus and the overall beat keeps the listener engaged from start to finish. Nicely put together! Like dcuny, I’m not quite sure I’m following the lyrics entirely, but it still worked for me. Good stuff!

Regards,

Deej

Hi Janne,

Very enjoyable. The feel of 'energy' that you've created is excellent. As floyd says... it's very 'danceable'... and I totally agree.

My feet were tapping somewhere around bar 2 and didn't stop until the end

That bar of excellence that you keep on setting for yourself just gets higher and higher with each production!

All the best,
Noel

The backing sounds brilliant. Well balanced and clear and giving that "airy" feeling expressed in the lyric. Some extra fine lines in the song. Makes me smile. Much enjoyed.

Thanks Scott for your positive words

Janne

Thanks Jim for your kind comment, I'm especially glad for the word 'elegant'

Janne

Thanks David, I'm glad you enjoyed even when you didn't have a clue simple explanation: story about a boy dreaming of a girl he can never have -> used idiom 'Building castles in the air' -> furnishing of the castle is dream like and light -> he knows it's a lie, but very beautiful one he doesn't want to wake up from

Janne

Really cool song Janne!

The lyrics are really interesting. Love that guitar solo!

Thanks Will for your kind words, especially concerning my vocals, I'm always very worried about that because my voice never sounds good in my own ears

Janne

Thanks Floyd, your kind feedback is always rewarding It is nice that BIAB can produce such a dancable sound. Actually, it is not synth track as such in the chorus, but orchestral instruments, but I agree, it is very effective, it would work well also without the dance instruments.

Janne

Thanks Misha for your always positive feedback "Outsider Pop" - I don't know what it exactly means but I love that, I feel like an outsider when it comes to listening and making music Thanks for that invention, I'll use it in the future

with "loud" I meant that when I had my songs in a playlist, this song started loudest and I had to lower the volume.

Janne

Janne,
You already have many comments on the happy danceable sound you`ve made- I like that bouncy chorus too. Nice mix of EDM & Rt`s.
I found the lyrics a fun take on what desperate measures the love crush can lead to: " crochet curtains for your bedroom" that`s one that brought a chuckle... nearly been there!
Good to hear you once again trying a new style.

Robert

Really cool tune Janne!! Lyrics are very interesting. I love the musical change as the chorus comes in.....chorus is very sweet and upbeat! Great job!! Take care. Greg

Thanks Bob, I appreciate your kind feedback

Janne

Thanks Deryk for your positive review I'm really glad you find my lyrics clever

Janne

Thanks Janice and Bud for your kind comment Nice to hear that you find the melody strong and memorable - usually I don't remember lyrics of my songs, but in this case I do quite easily, maybe it is because the melody itself is so memorable

Janne

great backing tracks

nice vocals

another well done pop song!

enjoyed the listen,

Kenny

Sounds good to me, I like the guitar in the intro, good way to start things off, nice solo too.

Overall a solid, well constructed track, well done!

Thanks Joe for your positive words

Janne

Thanks Deej for your kind words Nice to get feedback also for the song title, it is important part of the song, for getting attention. Dreams are usually difficult to describe in words, so this dreamy song cannot be fully explained, but I'm glad it worked for you

Janne

Thanks Noel, you are just too kind with your words I'm really glad you enjoyed the song from start to end

Janne

Thanks Tangmo for your positive feedback and smile "Airy" is an excellent description, I was aiming for that. Glad you enjoyed!

Janne

Thanks David, I appreciate your kind words

Janne

Thanks Robert for your kind comment I'm glad you liked the lyrics, always nice to hear that a song awakes some memories in somebody else.

Janne

Janne, I like the way the sound expands dramatically in the chorus! You always produce great sounding tracks! Thanks, Torrey

Thanks Greg for your kind feedback I read my notes that I actually made this song as a counterpart for a previous song which had only minor chords - this one has only major chords (of course some inversions may sound bit minor), so that's why it's so upbeat.

Janne

Thanks Kenny for your kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed

Janne

Thanks Dave for your nice comment Yes, it is good to jump straight into the business - and BIAB has so many nice solo guitars that you always find something usable.

Janne

Thanks Torrey, I appreciate your positive feedback

Janne