| 词条 | Spoken For (song) | ||||||||
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| name = Spoken For | cover = | alt = | type = single | artist = MercyMe | album = Spoken For | released = September 2002 | format = Digital download | recorded = 2002 in the United States
| studio = | venue = | genre = Contemporary Christian | length = 4:09 | label = INO | writer = Bart Millard, Nathan Cochran, Mike Scheuchzer, Jim Bryson, Robby Shaffer, Pete Kipley | producer = Kipley | prev_title = I Can Only Imagine | prev_year = 2001 | next_title = Word of God Speak | next_year = 2003 | misc = {{Extra track listing | album = Spoken For | type = single | tracks =
}} }} "Spoken For" is a song by Christian rock band MercyMe. Written by Bart Millard, Nathan Cochran, Mike Scheuchzer, Jim Bryson, Robby Shaffer, and Pete Kipley, "Spoken For" has been described as "haunting", and as having a "strong lyrical hook". Spoken For was released in 2002 as the lead single from MercyMe's 2002 album of the same title. It attained success on Christian radio, peaking atop the Radio & Records Christian AC and INPSO charts, as well as at No. 6 on the Radio & Records Christian CHR chart. It was nominated for Song of the Year at the 34th GMA Dove Awards. Background"Spoken For" was written by Bart Millard, Nathan Cochran, Mike Scheuchzer, Jim Bryson, Robby Shaffer, and Pete Kipley; it was also produced by Kipley.[1] The song was recorded in several locations; Luminous Sound in Dallas, Texas, The Sound Kitchen in Franklin, Tennessee, Indigo Room in Franklin, Tennessee, HydeAway Sound Lab in Jeckyll Island, Georgia, The Scwoodio in Greenville, Texas, Mountain View Recorders in Glorieta, New Mexico, and Playground Recording in Wylie, Texas.[1] The song was mastered by Richard Dodd at Vital Recordings,[1] and mixed by F. Reid Shippen at Recording Arts in Nashville, Tennessee.[1] Composition"Spoken For" is a contemporary Christian song with a length of four minutes and nine seconds.[1] The song is set in the key of C major and has a tempo of eighty beats per minute, with a vocal range spanning from A3-F5[2] The verse for "Spoken For" (“Take this world from me/I don’t need it anymore/I am finally free/My heart is spoken for”) has been described as "memorable",[3] while the song itself has been described as "haunting".[3] The song's lyrical hook has been described as "strong".[4] ReceptionCritical reception"Spoken For" received generally positive reviews from critics. Kevin McNeese of New Release Tuesday commented that "["Spoken For"] ...reminds us of the importance and adoration that God places on us".[5] Russ Breimeier of Christianity Today commented that the song is "worshipful",[4] also commenting that "MercyMe is destined for another big hit with ["Spoken For"]... I don't think it'll have the same impact as their signature hit, but it's enough to firmly establish MercyMe's popularity".[4] Tony Cummings of Cross Rhythms opined in his review of the album that "I particularly liked the haunting “Spoken For”".[3] "Spoken For" was nominated for Song of the Year at the 34th GMA Dove Awards.[6] Chart performance"Spoken For" peaked at No. 1 on the Radio & Records Christian AC chart, holding that spot for a total of seven weeks. In all, it spent 36 weeks on the chart.[15] On the Radio & Records INSPO chart, "Spoken For" held the top spot for six weeks, and spent a total of 21 weeks on the chart.[15] On the Radio & Records Christian CHR chart, "Spoken For" peaked at No. 6, spending a total of 28 weeks on the chart.[15] Charts
PersonnelCredits adapted from the album liner notes.[8][9] MercyMe
References
1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/spoken-for-r609944|title=Spoken For - MercyMe|work=Allmusic|publisher=All Media Guide|accessdate=22 August 2011}} 2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtdVPE.asp?ppn=MN0049535|title=Spoken For Sheet Music|work=Musicnotes.com|publisher=Simpleville Music|accessdate=22 August 2011}} 3. ^1 2 {{cite web|url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/MercyMe/Spoken_For/6912/|title=Spoken For (Cross Rhythms)|last=Cummings|first=Tony|publisher=Cross Rhythms|accessdate=13 November 2011}} 4. ^1 2 {{cite web|url=http://www.crosswalk.com/culture/music/spoken-for-music-review-1172981.html|title=Spoken For - Music Review|last=Bartenhagen|first=Marcia|date=November 25, 2002|work=CCM Magazine|publisher=Crosswalk.com|accessdate=11 November 2011}} 5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/userprofile_reviewssinglepost.php?review_id=4742&user_id=49|title=Spoken For by MercyMe|last=McNesse|first=Kevin|date=2008-01-30|work=NewReleaseTuesday.com|publisher=NRT Media|accessdate=1 September 2011}} 6. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.crosswalk.com/culture/music/34th-annual-dove-awards-nominees-announced-jan-14-news-1180878.html|title=34th Annual Dove Awards Nominees Announced - Jan 14 News|last=MacCorkle|first=Laura|date=January 14, 2003|publisher=Crosswalk.com|accessdate=13 November 2011}} 7. ^1 2 3 4 5 {{cite web|url=http://www.mikecurb.com/about/pdf/billboard_charted_singles.pdf|title=Billboard Charted Singles|work=Mikecurb.com|publisher=Curb Records|accessdate=21 August 2011}} 8. ^1 2 3 4 {{cite AV media notes|title=Spoken For|others=MercyMe|year=2002|page=4,7|publisher=INO Records}} 9. ^The band members' instruments are not credited on the album's liner notes, aside from Bryson's role in recording. Their primary instruments are listed based on their de facto primary roles in the group.
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