Name: Love Crimes
Duration: P00H05M37S
Description: This progression was lying around for quite a while before I realized that it was a song with words. Originally written on vibes, it translated well to the classical guitar. The words came in one sitting, inspired by a real life experience. Again Paul McCandless' searing soprano solo brought the tune to a higher level.

Love Crimes

from Forgotten Voices by Brian Whistler

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This progression was lying around for quite a while before I realized that it was a song with words. Originally written on vibes, it translated well to the classical guitar. The words came in one sitting, inspired by a real life experience. Again Paul McCandless' searing soprano solo brought the tune to a higher level.

lyrics

They were lying there in bed
On the other side of midnight
It was something that he said
As the room was filled with starlight
And his words, they flew like birds
Across the sky
Where they nested in the tangles of her hair
She heard the quiet song go wrong
And suddenly withdrawn
She sighs and disappears
She designs out of her tears
Little Love Crimes

It was something of a game
The way their hearts lay hidden
Each so different yet the same
Secrets guarded and forbidden
And they moved their kings and queens along the board
As they planned a way to make a winning play
Without a word he plays her pawn
The battle lines are drawn
He will soon be made to pay
It's her nature, it's her way

Little love crimes (be careful what you say)
Love crimes (or the flame may fade away)
Little love crimes
And the fire turns to ashes
Blowing them apart
Little love crimes of the heart

He was praying for a sign
She was asking for a token
Both afraid to cross the line
For both their hearts were broken
Full of pride they tried to hide
the hurt inside
Each one building up a fortress made of stone
Behind the wall they sit and wait
She stalls he hesitates
She is safer all alone
He may soon be on his own

Little love crimes (be careful what you say)
Love crimes (or the flame may fade away)
Little love crimes
And the fire turns to ashes
Blowing them apart
Little love crimes of the heart

credits

from Forgotten Voices, released August 18, 2015
vocals: Pablo Rodriguez
sop sax: Paul McCandless
ac guitar: Ricardo Peixote
synth: Brian Whistler
bass: Gary Brown
perc: Marquinho Brasil
drums: Allan Hall
Arrangement: Brian Whistler

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Brian Whistler San Francisco, California

Brian Whistler has been playing and writing music since his late teens.

"Forgotten Voices" forges a signature synthesis of many styles, including Brazilian jazz, Balinese bamboo music, African and Haitian drumming, and electronic world fusion elements.

His new compositions are instrumental vocalise journeys inspired by his love of nature.

(All compositions and arrangements) by Brian Whistler ... more