Ok everyone. I want to fill you all in on some news. A good friend of mine has a record coming out today. His name is Bart Millard, he sings in a band called MercyMe, and the record is called “Hymned Again”. I usually try to keep this site “advertisement-free”, but I wanted to openly support this album.
Bart and I have a bit of a history with each other. A few years back Bart had started a record label with a guy named Pete Kipley (who is now my producer and very good friend) and they said they wanted to be a part of what I was doing. I asked them to tell me more and they flew out to San Diego and spent a whole weekend with me telling me about their vision and asking about mine. A month later I was signed with them and working on my first record. Soon after that I was on my first tour with MercyMe, which was huge for the beginning of my “career”. So, needless to say, I owe Bart a huge debt of thanks for believing in me and giving me a chance to share my songs with people.
That was four years ago, since then things have shifted and labels have changed, but Bart is still a good friend. Today we were talking and he told me that his record was coming out, so I told him I’d let all you know about it! So there. You know about it. The record itself is a completely different sound than the band that Bart comes from. While MercyMe is one of the best at bringing massive worship anthems to the church, Bart Millard’s, “Hymned Again” is a collection of 12 old school hymns set to a musical background that at times makes me feel like I’m walking through the French Quarter of New Orleans about 60 years ago. I personally loved the track, “Jesus Cares For Me”. The guitars are so beautiful I wanted to cry.
For those used to the brit rock worship we have all become so accustomed to hearing this record is different, refreshingly so, and I would encourage you to get your hands on one.
-phil
Yeah MercyMe is one of my favorite artists. I will definitely get my hands on one o’ these, Phil.
Hey Phil- Absolutely loved “Singalong”. We saw you twice on the Remedy tour and I knew then that you are one of those acts that must be experienced live. Singalong captures the feel of your live show to a tee. Any chance of you comming to Vegas? I will check out Bart’s new album for sure. I just way Mercyme in July with Crowder. Awesome. Be Good. -Mike
Bought this the day of release and it rocks! So now what do I listen to; Singalong or Hymned Again….hmmm??!!
Good stuff from Phil and Bart!!
sounds like a good change. im gonna get my hands on one. sweet background between you guys.
I just bought it now
Please tell Pete Kipley that Nathan Gaddis says hello! We worked on a record once upon a time…and I dog sat for him once. We had a lot of fun in those days! I think fondly of him and his family!
Thanks!
gaddis
aww i cant wait to get this!! i love me some mercyme, expecially bart!! yay!! i will for sure be getting this :]
I’ll check it out!
All For HIs Son’s Glory!
Hey everyone, I second Phil’s opinion. I heard this record advertised on KLove this morning, and it was really good. It is VERY different, and I’m a southern girl. I haven’t heard these type songs since I was a little kid in my little hometown church. But it’s great…and the words of old hymns are so beautiful, how can one not love singing them to the Author and Creator of life?!?! God bless!
I like this kind of music. Sadly, I have no money left on my iTunes.
Well maybe I’ll just have to change that then. :p