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''Written by: [[Amy Lee|A. Lee]] and [[Michael Wandmacher|M. Wandmacher]]''
''Written by: [[Amy Lee|A. Lee]] and [[Michael Wandmacher|M. Wandmacher]]''


'''''Speak to Me''''' is the end title theme song for the independent movie, [[Voice From The Stone]]. [[Amy Lee]] wrote the song with the movie's score producer, [[Michael Wandmacher]].
'''''Speak to Me''''' is the end title theme song for the independent movie, ''[[Voice from the Stone]]''. [[Amy Lee]] wrote the song with the movie's score producer, [[Michael Wandmacher]].<ref>http://repertoire.bmi.com/DetailView.aspx?detail=titleid&keyid=24348540&ShowNbr=0&ShowSeqNbr=0&blnWriter=True&blnPublisher=True&blnArtist=True&blnAltTitles=True</ref>


It was announced that Amy was working on a song for the film when the official Twitter account for Voice From The Stone posted a photo of Amy recording in the studio on August 13, 2015.<ref>https://twitter.com/VoiceFromTheSto/status/631952670643761152</ref>
It was announced that Amy was working on a song for the film when the official Twitter account for ''Voice From The Stone'' posted a photo of Amy recording in the studio on August 13, 2015.<ref>https://twitter.com/VoiceFromTheSto/status/631952670643761152</ref>


They recorded the song at [[Skywalker Ranch]] in Nicasio, California, which is well known for being the workplace of film director, George Lucas, who worked on blockbuster films such as Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park.
They recorded the song at Skywalker Ranch in Nicasio, California, which is well known for being the workplace of film director, George Lucas, who worked on blockbuster films Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/7YfTTyB4Tz/</ref>


In an interview with Collider, Amy explains that she was approached by the movie's director, [[Eric D. Howell]], about writing a song for the film:
In an interview with Collider, Amy explains that she was approached by the movie's director, [[Eric D. Howell]], about writing a song for the film<ref>http://collider.com/amy-lee-speak-to-me-voice-from-the-stone-interview/</ref>:


{{quote|...And this one came from the fact that the director (Eric Howell) thought of me specifically for it, which is awesome. He was like, “I just have a vision that it could be really cool, if you wanted to make a song for my film.” And I was like, “Okay!” And then, he let me see it. That’s how it started. He wanted me to check it out to see how I felt..}}
{{quote|...And this one came from the fact that the director (Eric Howell) thought of me specifically for it, which is awesome. He was like, “I just have a vision that it could be really cool, if you wanted to make a song for my film.” And I was like, “Okay!” And then, he let me see it. That’s how it started. He wanted me to check it out to see how I felt..}}


Amy said she watched an unfinalised version of the movie as they were still working on it, and loved it:
In the same interview, Amy said she watched an unfinalised version of the movie, and loved it:


{{quote|So, I watched the film and loved it. It’s so beautiful. And when I first saw it, it wasn’t finished. The score was in demo form and it hadn’t been edited, all the way. They were still working on it, but I felt so many feelings, with this beautiful romance happening, and it being very suspenseful and scary, and also just very beautiful.}}
{{quote|So, I watched the film and loved it. It’s so beautiful. And when I first saw it, it wasn’t finished. The score was in demo form and it hadn’t been edited, all the way. They were still working on it, but I felt so many feelings, with this beautiful romance happening, and it being very suspenseful and scary, and also just very beautiful.}}


On November 17, 2017, Eric D. Howell posted on Twitter that ''Speak to Me'' won Best Original Song for an Independant Movie at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards.
On November 17, 2017, Eric D. Howell posted on Twitter that ''Speak to Me'' won Best Original Song - Independant Movie at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards.<ref>https://twitter.com/EricDHowell/status/931501264281702400</ref>
 
Fans tried to promote the song to The Academy for consideration of ''Best Original Song'' at the 2018 Oscars, but unfortunately, the song wasn't nominated.


== Versions ==
== Versions ==
'''Studio versions:'''
===Studio Versions===


'''Speak To Me'''
'''Speak to Me (From "Voice From The Stone")'''
*''Recording date:'' August 2015
*''Recording date:'' August 2015
*''Status:'' Released
*''Status:'' Released
*''Released on:'' March 17, 2017
*''Released on:'' [[Speak to Me Single]]
*''Length:'' 5:17
*''Length:'' 5:17


'''Speak To Me [Radio Edit]'''
'''Speak to Me'''
*''Recording date:'' August 2015
*''Recording date:'' August 2015
*''Status:'' Released
*''Status:'' Released
*''Released on:'' March 17, 2017
*''Released on:'' [[Speak to Me Single]]
*''Length:'' 4:35
*''Length:'' 4:35


===Live Versions===


'''Live versions:'''
'''Speak to Me [Synthesis Live]'''
 
*''Performing period:'' October 15, 2017 - April 9, 2018
'''Speak To Me [Live]'''
*''Status:'' To be released October 12, 2018
*''Status:'' Unreleased
*''Recording date:'' November 3, 2017
*''Performing dates:'' October 14, 2017 - TBC
*''Released on:'' ''[[Synthesis Live]]'' (track #17)
*''Performed at:'' Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, NV (October 14, 2017)
*''Length:'' 5:18


== Lyrics ==
== Lyrics ==
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I will return to you<br>
I will return to you<br>


==Video==
==Commercial Release==
 
=== Speak to Me US promo ===
'''Status: Out of Print'''<BR>
'''Label: -'''<BR>
'''Cat.no: none'''
 
A cardsleeve promo made to promote the consideration of the song for the Oscars. These are very rare, less than 20 copies have surfaced so far.
 
#"Speak To Me"
 
<gallery>
Image:Speaktomefront.jpeg|Front
Image:Speaktomeback.jpeg|Back
</gallery>
 
==Music Video==
 
[[File:speak to me.jpg|250px|thumb|right|''Speak to Me'' video still.]]
 
The music video was directed by Eric D. Howell and filmed at Castello di Celsa in Tuscany, Italy on October 21, 2015  - the same location as the movie. Amy shared a few pictures of herself on Instagram getting ready and shooting the video.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/9FwwqQkDoI/</ref><ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/9G2ijckDsz/</ref><ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/9KDllrkDsU/</ref>
 
Entertainment Weekly exclusively revealed the music video on March 22, 2017, before it was published to Amy's YouTube channel.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB8ZsjMhy5M</ref> It gained one million views in eighteen days, with the views currently standing at over eight million.


== References ==
== References ==
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{{Amy Lee}}
{{Amy Lee}}
[[Category:Related songs]]
[[Category:Amy songs]]
[[Category:Amy Lee discography]]

Revision as of 10:02, 10 January 2019

Amy Lee Songs

A Single Tear
After
Alice
Baby Did a Bad, Bad Thing *
Beacon for the Blind
Bee and Duck
Between Worlds
Bill's Wife Theme
Blind Opening Theme
Can't Stop What's Coming
Dark Water
Donkey and Chicken
Dream of Ice
Dream Too Much
Drifter
Eternity of the Remorse
Find a Way
First Kiss
Going to California *
Goodnight
Goodnight My Love *
Halfway Down the Stairs *
Hello Goodbye *
Honeypot
I'm Not Tired
I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry **
If You're a Star
It's a Fire *
I Will Follow You into the Dark *
Little Bird
Lockdown
Love Exists
Mark's Theme
Push the Button
Remember to Breathe
Resurrection
Rubber Duckie *
Sally's Song *
Shaving
Speak to Me
Stand by Me *
The End of the Book
The Final Leap
Through Your Eyes
Voice in My Head
With or Without You *
White Out
You

* Cover versions
** Live cover versions

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General information

Written by: A. Lee and M. Wandmacher

Speak to Me is the end title theme song for the independent movie, Voice from the Stone. Amy Lee wrote the song with the movie's score producer, Michael Wandmacher.[1]

It was announced that Amy was working on a song for the film when the official Twitter account for Voice From The Stone posted a photo of Amy recording in the studio on August 13, 2015.[2]

They recorded the song at Skywalker Ranch in Nicasio, California, which is well known for being the workplace of film director, George Lucas, who worked on blockbuster films Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park.[3]

In an interview with Collider, Amy explains that she was approached by the movie's director, Eric D. Howell, about writing a song for the film[4]:

Vin1.jpg ...And this one came from the fact that the director (Eric Howell) thought of me specifically for it, which is awesome. He was like, “I just have a vision that it could be really cool, if you wanted to make a song for my film.” And I was like, “Okay!” And then, he let me see it. That’s how it started. He wanted me to check it out to see how I felt.. Vin2.jpg


In the same interview, Amy said she watched an unfinalised version of the movie, and loved it:

Vin1.jpg So, I watched the film and loved it. It’s so beautiful. And when I first saw it, it wasn’t finished. The score was in demo form and it hadn’t been edited, all the way. They were still working on it, but I felt so many feelings, with this beautiful romance happening, and it being very suspenseful and scary, and also just very beautiful. Vin2.jpg


On November 17, 2017, Eric D. Howell posted on Twitter that Speak to Me won Best Original Song - Independant Movie at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards.[5]

Fans tried to promote the song to The Academy for consideration of Best Original Song at the 2018 Oscars, but unfortunately, the song wasn't nominated.

Versions

Studio Versions

Speak to Me (From "Voice From The Stone")

Speak to Me

Live Versions

Speak to Me [Synthesis Live]

  • Performing period: October 15, 2017 - April 9, 2018
  • Status: To be released October 12, 2018
  • Recording date: November 3, 2017
  • Released on: Synthesis Live (track #17)
  • Length: 5:18

Lyrics

Be still, my love
I will return to you
However far you feel from me
You will never be alone
I will always be waiting
And I will always be watching you
Speak to me
Speak to me
Speak to me

I can't let go
You're every part of me
The space between is just a dream
You will never be alone

I will always be waiting
And I'll always be watching
We are one breath apart, my love
And I'll be holding it in 'till we're together
Hear me call your name
And just speak
Speak to me
Speak to me
Speak

I feel you rushing all through me
In these walls I still hear your heartbeat
And nothing in this world can hold me back
From waking through to you

We are one breath apart, my love
And I'll be holding it in 'till we're together
Hear me call your name
Just believe and speak
Speak to me
Speak to me
Speak to me

Be still, my love
I will return to you

Commercial Release

Speak to Me US promo

Status: Out of Print
Label: -
Cat.no: none

A cardsleeve promo made to promote the consideration of the song for the Oscars. These are very rare, less than 20 copies have surfaced so far.

  1. "Speak To Me"

Music Video

Speak to Me video still.

The music video was directed by Eric D. Howell and filmed at Castello di Celsa in Tuscany, Italy on October 21, 2015 - the same location as the movie. Amy shared a few pictures of herself on Instagram getting ready and shooting the video.[6][7][8]

Entertainment Weekly exclusively revealed the music video on March 22, 2017, before it was published to Amy's YouTube channel.[9] It gained one million views in eighteen days, with the views currently standing at over eight million.

References