With Abandon
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With Abandon is the first album recorded by Chasing Furies
, released in 1999
. The song Thicker was the first single, and it originated a video directed by the award-winner filmmaker Brandon Dickerson
.
, with lyrics as profound as Jars of Clay
, and as musically creative as Mukala
with impressive musicianship and lyrical work .
The single Thicker was enlisted at number 5 in the Top 99 Songs of 1999 of the ChristianRock.Net Online Radio Station. The video was also present on the Top Ten charts of most requested videos of 1999 in the National Chart of Christian Video Magazine.
* Produced by Monroe Jones; Recorded and Mixed by Jim Dineen at Whristler's Music; Additional recording by Monroe Jones at Screaming Baby and Sarah's room at the Meeker house (Boulder, CO); Assisted by Scott Bilyeu, Jeremy Wit and Scott Ramsey; Programming by Mike Haynes
, Paul Evans
and Devon Weller.
† Words and Music by Sarah MacIntosh.
‡ Produced by Brent Milligan
; Recorded and Mixed by Shane D. Wilson; Recorded at 16th Avenue Sound, Salt Mine Studio and re:think; Mixed at Salt Mine Studio; Assisted by Jason Boertje; Acoustic Guitar: Joshua Meeker; Slide: vince Emmit; Scottish Pipes: Skip Cleavinger; Programming: Brent Milligan
.
§ Words and Music by Joshua Meeker.
¶ Words by Sarah MacIntosh, music by Joshua Meeker.
‖ Words by Sarah MacIntosh and Joshua Meeker, music by Sarah MacIntosh.
Chasing Furies
Chasing Furies was a Christian band from Fort Worth, Texas, USA. The band consisted of three siblings, with Sarah MacIntosh performing lead vocals and playing guitars, Rachel Meeker playing the piano and doing backing vocals, and Joshua Meeker playing lead guitars...
, released in 1999
1999 in music
-Events:*January 7**After eight years of marriage, Rod Stewart and supermodel wife Rachel Hunter announce their separation.**Paul McCartney attends the first of his stepdaughter Heather's first housewares collection in Georgia....
. The song Thicker was the first single, and it originated a video directed by the award-winner filmmaker Brandon Dickerson
Brandon Dickerson
Brandon Dickerson is an award-winning American music video, documentary film, and television commercial director who has also moved into directing theatrical films. He is currently signed with for commercials and for music videos....
.
Reception
The album was well received by critics, being called eclectic and very talented new group haunting as PlumbPlumb
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, with lyrics as profound as Jars of Clay
Jars of Clay
Jars of Clay is a Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. They met at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois.Jars of Clay consists of Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on piano and keyboards, Stephen Mason on lead guitars and Matthew Odmark on rhythm guitars...
, and as musically creative as Mukala
Mukala
Mukala was a Christian rock band formed in the late 1990s. The group consists of singer-songwriter-keyboardist Dan Mukala, guitarist Alex Nifong, and drummer Jason Collum...
with impressive musicianship and lyrical work .
The single Thicker was enlisted at number 5 in the Top 99 Songs of 1999 of the ChristianRock.Net Online Radio Station. The video was also present on the Top Ten charts of most requested videos of 1999 in the National Chart of Christian Video Magazine.
Track listing
- "Thicker"*†
- "Throw Me"†‡
- "I Would Drown"*§
- "Fair Night's Longing"†‡
- "Enchanted"*¶
- "I Surrender"†‡
- "Romance Me"‡§
- "Writhe for Hearing"†‡
- "Nothing"†‡
- "Whisper Softly"‡‖
- "Wait Forever"*¶
* Produced by Monroe Jones; Recorded and Mixed by Jim Dineen at Whristler's Music; Additional recording by Monroe Jones at Screaming Baby and Sarah's room at the Meeker house (Boulder, CO); Assisted by Scott Bilyeu, Jeremy Wit and Scott Ramsey; Programming by Mike Haynes
Mike Haynes
Michael James Haynes is an American former National Football League cornerback who played for the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Raiders. He used his speed, quickness and range to become both a premier defensive back and an outstanding punt return specialist.-Early years:Mike Haynes...
, Paul Evans
Paul Evans
Paul Evans may refer to:*Paul Evans , British Olympic runner*Paul Evans , American college basketball coach*Paul Evans , Canadian ice hockey player in the National Hockey League who played for the Philadelphia Flyers*Paul Evans Paul Evans may refer to:*Paul Evans (athlete) (born 1961), British...
and Devon Weller.
† Words and Music by Sarah MacIntosh.
‡ Produced by Brent Milligan
Brent Milligan
Brent Milligan is an Grammy Award-nominated, American record producer and session bass guitar player currently residing in Nashville, TN. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA, and moved to Nashville after graduating from Louisiana State University in 1992...
; Recorded and Mixed by Shane D. Wilson; Recorded at 16th Avenue Sound, Salt Mine Studio and re:think; Mixed at Salt Mine Studio; Assisted by Jason Boertje; Acoustic Guitar: Joshua Meeker; Slide: vince Emmit; Scottish Pipes: Skip Cleavinger; Programming: Brent Milligan
Brent Milligan
Brent Milligan is an Grammy Award-nominated, American record producer and session bass guitar player currently residing in Nashville, TN. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA, and moved to Nashville after graduating from Louisiana State University in 1992...
.
§ Words and Music by Joshua Meeker.
¶ Words by Sarah MacIntosh, music by Joshua Meeker.
‖ Words by Sarah MacIntosh and Joshua Meeker, music by Sarah MacIntosh.
Personnel
- Sarah MacIntosh, vocals, acoustic and electric guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, backing vocals on "I Would Drown" and "Romance Me" - Rachel Meeker, backing vocals, pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, keyboardKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments... - Joshua Meeker, lead electric guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, backing vocals, lead vocals on "I Would Drown" and "Romance Me" - Greg Herrington, drums
- Mark HillMark HillMark Hill is a British recording artist, songwriter and record producer. He rose to fame as one half of the Artful Dodger and co-writer/producer of Craig David's multi platinum album, Born To Do It....
, Brent MilliganBrent MilliganBrent Milligan is an Grammy Award-nominated, American record producer and session bass guitar player currently residing in Nashville, TN. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA, and moved to Nashville after graduating from Louisiana State University in 1992...
, bass - Jeffery Roach, keyboardKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal... - Monroe Jones, Brent MilliganBrent MilliganBrent Milligan is an Grammy Award-nominated, American record producer and session bass guitar player currently residing in Nashville, TN. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA, and moved to Nashville after graduating from Louisiana State University in 1992...
, production - Grant Cunningham, executive production
- Christiév Carothers, creative direction