Real a Lie explained

Real a Lie
Cover:realalie.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Auf der Maur
Album:Auf der Maur
B-Side:"My Foggy Notion" (demo version)
Released:February 2, 2004
Recorded:2003–2004
Genre:Alternative rock
Length:4:22
Label:Capitol
Producer:Chris Goss, Melissa Auf der Maur
Prev Title:Followed the Waves
Prev Year:2004
Next Title:Taste You
Next Year:2004

"Real a Lie" (also known as "Real, a Lie") is the second single from Auf der Maur's self-titled solo debut. The song failed to chart in the United States, however, due to a successful tour of the United Kingdom, it fared slightly better than "Followed the Waves" there, peaking at #33.

Background and production

"Real a Lie" was one of the many songs written by Melissa Auf der Maur over a 12-year period from 1992 to 2004. Originally titled "Realalie", the song was first performed by her original band, Tinker, which also included co-writer Steve Durand, and was released as the band's second single in 1994, which was backed with the b-side "Saxon Princess." Auf der Maur later reworked the song during the recording sessions for Auf der Maur in 2003-4 featuring a layer Wall of sound of guitars and reworked lyrics. The song was featured as the third track on the album.

Track listing and formats

  1. "Real a Lie" – 4:22 (Auf der Maur, Steve Durand)
  2. "My Foggy Notion" (demo version) – 4:13 (Auf der Maur)
  1. "Real a Lie" – 4:22
  2. "Afraid" – 3:38 (Christa Paeffgen)
  3. "Taste You" (acoustic) – 4:49 (Auf der Maur)
  4. "Real a Lie" (enhanced video)
  1. "Real a Lie" – 4:22
  2. "Afraid" – 3:38
  1. "Real a Lie" (radio edit) – 3:33
  2. "Real a Lie" (album version) – 4:22

Music video

A promotional music video was created for the single in 2004 and released on May 3, 2004.[3] The video is compiled of photographs of Auf der Maur performing "Real a Lie" and was recorded in still motion.

Musicians and personnel

Musicians and performers

Production personnel

Notes and References

  1. Discogs.com Auf Der Maur* – Real A Lie (7", Single, Ltd, Whi) at Discogs http://www.discogs.com/Auf-Der-Maur-Real-A-Lie/release/565445 Retrieved on June 20, 2010.
  2. Discogs.com Auf der Maur* – Real A Lie (CD, Single, Promo) at Discogs http://www.discogs.com/Auf-der-Maur-Real-A-Lie/release/387664 Retrieved on June 20, 2010.
  3. Firecrasher, MAdM | Melissa Auf der Maur | Archives | Watching video: Auf der Maur - Real, A Lie http://www.melissaaufdermaur.org/video/view/auf_der_maur_real_a_lie/14 Retrieved on June 20, 2010.
  4. Web site: AUF DER MAUR - The Official Charts Company. 2004. 2010-06-20.