Me and You and the World
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Me and You and the World is the third studio album, and first major label release, by American acoustic rock performer Dave Barnes
. The album was launched internationally on April 1, 2008. The album's first single "Until You", which is a re-recording of a song from his first independent album, was released on February 19, 2008.
, Dave Barnes
began writing material for his next album while touring. During this tour, Barnes co-headlined a tour across the central states of the United States
with best friend Matt Wertz
. While on tour, Barnes was approached by Razor and Tie, a commercial recording label. Having studied Recording Industry Management in university, Barnes had developed the opinion that he should not engage in contracts with recording labels, however decided that in order to expand his musical audience, he would need to do so and signed an agreement with Razor and Tie, with whom he recorded the newly written album Me and You and the World.
. Originally upon the announcement of the track listing, the song "Someday" was speculated as being a re-recording and minor renaming of "Someday, Sarah" from his second album Chasing Mississippi, however it was actually a separate song altogether. The final track from the album is named "Annie", which is Barnes' wife's given name.
The first single from the album is the remixed version of the song "Until You". The song's arrangement is nearly identical to the original, however is marginally slower, includes various additional guitar fills in the background, and additional backing vocals are evident toward the end of the song.
The album features guest musicians Brooke Fraser
of New Zealand
on the God-centric song "Believe", Gabe Dixon on piano on "Annie", and with his band on "Someday", and "When a Heart Breaks" features Barnes' friend Matt Wertz
on backing vocals. The country-rock song "Good World Gone Bad" features Barnes' producer Ed Cash
as both co-writer along with Barnes, and also on electric guitars, including contributing the guitar solo.
.
Dave Barnes
Dave Barnes is an American rock-R&B-contemporary Christian singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee.-Early life:...
. The album was launched internationally on April 1, 2008. The album's first single "Until You", which is a re-recording of a song from his first independent album, was released on February 19, 2008.
Background
Following the release of his second independently recorded and launched album Chasing MississippiChasing Mississippi
Chasing Mississippi is the second studio album released by singer-songwriter Dave Barnes. Unlike Barnes' first album, Brother, Bring The Sun, Barnes co-produced the album along with Ed Cash...
, Dave Barnes
Dave Barnes
Dave Barnes is an American rock-R&B-contemporary Christian singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee.-Early life:...
began writing material for his next album while touring. During this tour, Barnes co-headlined a tour across the central states of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
with best friend Matt Wertz
Matt Wertz
Matt Wertz is a singer/songwriter. Originally from LaVale, MD he now calls Nashville, Tennessee, home. Wertz's interest in music started when he was young, but it was his interest in visual art that led him to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he graduated with a degree in...
. While on tour, Barnes was approached by Razor and Tie, a commercial recording label. Having studied Recording Industry Management in university, Barnes had developed the opinion that he should not engage in contracts with recording labels, however decided that in order to expand his musical audience, he would need to do so and signed an agreement with Razor and Tie, with whom he recorded the newly written album Me and You and the World.
Songs and singles
As this album is his first commercial release, two songs have been included from his previous independent efforts, "On a Night Like This" and "Until You", which both originated from his first album Brother, Bring the SunBrother, Bring the Sun
Brother, Bring The Sun is the first studio album released by singer-songwriter Dave Barnes. It was produced by Ed Cash.__notoc__- Track listing :# Crazyboutya 3:43# Until You 4:05# Graces Amazing Hands 3:46# Can't Grow Tired Of Your Love 3:21...
. Originally upon the announcement of the track listing, the song "Someday" was speculated as being a re-recording and minor renaming of "Someday, Sarah" from his second album Chasing Mississippi, however it was actually a separate song altogether. The final track from the album is named "Annie", which is Barnes' wife's given name.
The first single from the album is the remixed version of the song "Until You". The song's arrangement is nearly identical to the original, however is marginally slower, includes various additional guitar fills in the background, and additional backing vocals are evident toward the end of the song.
The album features guest musicians Brooke Fraser
Brooke Fraser
Brooke Gabrielle Fraser Ligertwood, better known as Brooke Fraser is a New Zealand award-winning folk-pop and Christian music artist...
of New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
on the God-centric song "Believe", Gabe Dixon on piano on "Annie", and with his band on "Someday", and "When a Heart Breaks" features Barnes' friend Matt Wertz
Matt Wertz
Matt Wertz is a singer/songwriter. Originally from LaVale, MD he now calls Nashville, Tennessee, home. Wertz's interest in music started when he was young, but it was his interest in visual art that led him to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he graduated with a degree in...
on backing vocals. The country-rock song "Good World Gone Bad" features Barnes' producer Ed Cash
Ed Cash
Ed Cash is a producer, songwriter, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist. He was named the “Producer of the Year” at the Gospel Music Awards for four consecutive years and gains recognition for his work with Christian singer, Chris Tomlin...
as both co-writer along with Barnes, and also on electric guitars, including contributing the guitar solo.
.
Release
The album was released on April 1, 2008 internationally, however the album has been made available for pre-order. Any pre-orders registered receive a free DVD and an additional CD to "give to the world", as Barnes notes in his blog. The DVD chronicles the making of the album.Track listing
- "Brothers & Sisters" – 3:34
- "Since You Said I Do" – 3:55
- "Until You" – 4:27
- "When a Heart Breaks" (featuring Matt WertzMatt WertzMatt Wertz is a singer/songwriter. Originally from LaVale, MD he now calls Nashville, Tennessee, home. Wertz's interest in music started when he was young, but it was his interest in visual art that led him to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he graduated with a degree in...
) – 5:02 - "Good World Gone Bad" – 3:16
- "On a Night Like This" – 3:06
- "Carry Me Through" – 3:16
- "Believe" (featuring Brooke FraserBrooke FraserBrooke Gabrielle Fraser Ligertwood, better known as Brooke Fraser is a New Zealand award-winning folk-pop and Christian music artist...
) – 3:18 - "Someday" (featuring Gabe Dixon band) – 4:39
- "10,000 Children" – 2:46
- "Nothing Else" – 4:20
- "Annie" – 2:57
- "Adeline" – 4:32 (iTunes exclusive bonus track)