Before And After – "I Know"


This week’s installment of “Before and After” is a song called “I Know” off of the album “All That is Within Me.”

Whenever we start writing a song, it usually has some strange title that only the band would understand, until I finally write lyrics and the real title comes about. This song was called “WB pop song” for quite some time. So let me explain the process of giving a demo its name. It goes something like this: “Hey that song sounds like one of those songs you hear on one of those teenage WB tv shows.” Hence the name “WB pop song.” Also notice I am still mumbling like I always do.

Enjoy

Before:

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After:

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Posted in Before And After on October 7, 2008 by

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  • http://kristinaisonehappymama.blogspot.com/ kristina

    VERY cool! Love this new feature on the blog. You guys ROCK. Seriously. Gonna have to blog about you today. It’s time. :)

  • http://cathy-davis.blogspot.com Cathy D

    I just love this!

    (Of course, I love that whole CD so it’s really neatio to hear behind the scenes on the songs.)

  • http://hearthesepraises.blogspot.com/ @JanetRN

    @BartMillard dude can you give the link in your tweets to the blog? Thanks :)

  • Tammy~S.L.O.B.

    Nice!! Ok I know I am really slow but I never bought your itunes originals because I had downloaded “wont back down” so I didnt need the rest! Then last night I was bored and was searching on itunes and found it and bought it. (did u know they give a discount if u already bought 1 song?) who knew? Anyway, I loaded it on my ipod and listened while cleaning all those toilets today(its how I pay for it all) haha
    It is awesome! The song “i will die for you” is beautiful! I learned so much more about u guys! Thank you so very much, it is a great addition to my mercyme pile!!

  • Robbie Paisley

    Its really interesting to hear how you all put songs together.

    My son writes music but he does not do lyrics. I told him he should find someone to put lyrics to them. He wrote a beautiful song in memory of his best friend Kevin, who died from injuries he received in the tornado that hit Nashville in 1998. Its titled On Heavens Wing and I would love to hear lyrics added to it.

    Thanks for sharing with us!

  • Robin C.

    well, I have to say I enjoyed the final version best. Something about the piano just adds that special touch to the song.

    I like the before/after….ya’ll share so much with us…pretty cool.

  • Sheryl

    Hey guys, it is really cool to hear the before version of your songs because it makes it all the more great listening when it is finished. Thanks for sharing!

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    Well done, I love it!

    Live Your Dreams,

    Jill