My Heart thread - Page 2

SmthngOfADreamr · #16 05-05-2011, 09:35 AM

Let me start by saying that I am in love with the entire IYD album... That is --- EXCEPT for the addition of My Heart.

I was very excited to go to Barnes & Noble and purchase the album with the extra track, but upon listening to it at home, I feel as if My Heart ruins the flow. I also was a fan of the original version from the TISL era that we all knew, but I am not a huge fan at all of this newer version.

It's difficult to explain why, but this is the best I can do: It's like when I'm inside a Chick Fil-a, and I'm struggling to hear a song being played over the loudspeakers above general the din of the restaurant, and it's a song I think I might like. Then all of the sudden I hear words like "salvation" and "praise" pop out of the song, and I realize that what I'm listening to is christian rock. That's what my heart sounds like to me (the music, obviously, not necessarily the lyrics, although they could easily work also for a retreat at a mid-western mega-church...)

It's nothing I have against Christianity or any religion, it's only that was just my initial feeling about the song, which kind of ruined it for me on IYD. Both the sound of it as well as the themes are off from the rest of the album IMO. So I don't mean to offend anyone who is religious or who may have a predilection for christian rock.

BTW, for those who may not know Chick Fil-a: delicious chicken sandwiches and waffle fries served at a privately owned fast food chain. They are a Christian company and aren't afraid to let you know it, thus the christian rock played constantly inside their restaurants with which I am associating My Heart.

Josh2003 · #17 05-05-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SmthngOfADreamr

It's like when I'm inside a Chick Fil-a, and I'm struggling to hear a song being played over the loudspeakers above general the din of the restaurant, and it's a song I think I might like. Then all of the sudden I hear words like "salvation" and "praise" pop out of the song, and I realize that what I'm listening to is christian rock.

HAHAHAHA! Loved this line!

KarmaContestant · #18 05-05-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh2003

I feel like this one is missing all of the passion and feeling of the TISL version (I almost said "the original"). The verses have been watered down, melodically...and while I love the guitars, and the fact that they kept much of the music the same, the fact that the verses have been changed rather disappoints me :-(

What Josh said, 100%.

Jondalar · #19 05-05-2011, 09:57 AM

I actually just think this song needs more versus, maybe twice in a row, it goes right into chorus

used karma · #20 05-05-2011, 01:16 PM

I still haven't heard it.

markolas · #21 05-05-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by WildHearted

I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND what you meant about My Heart sounding like a Christian rock song..

Well, first off, the entire sound... but then that line, "My heart still stops when I stand before you.." idk I always hear the 'stand before you' line in Christian songs. That's what I've thought since I got the B&N CD!

I don't really know what Christian rock sounds like, so My Heart can't very well remind me of it.

SmthngOfADreamr · #22 05-05-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mezzoforte

As for the song--Gah! Does My Heart really sound like Christian rock? It really might. Man, we're killing one of my favorite songs!

Just got home and listened to it to give it another shot and have to say it really really does. Even the lyrics now sound like it to me. Sorry if I ruined a favorite song for you- wasn't my intention at all. But at least we have the other version which is more epic sounding with a different arrangement of lyrics as well, and I don't think it sounds christian rocky at all.

louielouie2000 · #23 05-05-2011, 04:10 PM

I was listening to My Heart in the car with the windows down just a few minutes ago, and I have to say, I think it'd actually make an excellent single. It's got excellent pacing, it's upbeat, and it's catchy

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ontheEdgeof17 · #24 05-05-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by louielouie2000

I was listening to My Heart in the car with the windows down just a few minutes ago, and I have to say, I think it'd actually make an excellent single. It's got excellent pacing, it's upbeat, and it's catchy

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I like the upgrade, too. However, I feel like there are lyrics missing. The verses seem choppy and I wish she sang "you're not to blame" with more umph!

-Lillith- · #25 05-05-2011, 04:32 PM

I want to hear it to, we only get the regular version of iyd here without bonus track.

Hoping for itunes thou...
I want to hear !

At least i can get my CD tomorrow!

PenguinHead · #26 05-05-2011, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mylittledemon

Gee, I'd love to hear it too but B&N won't get off their lazy rumps and SEND MY FRICKIN CD!!!

I just got an email message from Barnes & Noble that my order has been delayed. At least I have the standard version to placate me. Sorry to hear you are still waiting.

**mylittledemon** · #27 05-05-2011, 05:00 PM

B&N sent me an email this morning saying it was shipping today.

I'm surprised as I figured international orders might go out a bit quicker so as to arrive on the street date.

I should have it in another 5-6 days.

fleetwoodtrick · #28 05-06-2011, 06:49 PM

I would love to hear this-- I just have the regular CD. I can't find it on YouTube or anything, does anyone have any suggestions?

Edit: Got it! (:

kak125 · #29 05-06-2011, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fleetwoodtrick

I would love to hear this-- I just have the regular CD. I can't find it on YouTube or anything, does anyone have any suggestions?

check your pm's

BombaySapphire3 · #30 05-06-2011, 07:43 PM

It still doesn't really sound like a complete song to me just a bit folkier whereas the TISL version was pure AC and actually a better vocal IMO..It was the right decision to cut it