This Is Home facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "This is Home" |
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| Single by Switchfoot | ||||
| from the album The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) and The Best Yet | ||||
| Released | April 25, 2008 (to radio) October 21, 2008 (radio re-ship) |
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| Recorded | 2008 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 3:53 (radio edit/soundtrack version) 4:01 (Music Video) |
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| Label | Walt Disney Records Lowercase People Records Columbia(Legacy)/Sony Music Entertainment (For "The Best Yet") |
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| Songwriter(s) | Jon Foreman Adam Watts Andy Dodd |
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| Producer(s) | Switchfoot | |||
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"This is Home" is a song by the alternative rock band Switchfoot. It was written for the 2008 movie The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. You can hear the song during the end credits of the film. It was also very popular on U.S. Contemporary Christian music radio stations in 2008.
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Different Versions of the Song
There are five different versions of "This is Home." Each one sounds a little different!
The Radio Mix
The Radio Mix was the first version released. It has a full drum set and features the whole band playing. This version was sent to radio stations because it has a faster, more upbeat sound. It's also the one used in the official music videos and on the album The Best Yet.
The Soundtrack Version
The Soundtrack version is found on the movie's official soundtrack CD. This one uses lighter drums instead of a full drum set. It also has a more dreamy and open sound overall.
The Credits Version
The Credits version is quite different from the others. This is the one you hear at the end of the Prince Caspian movie. It has some changed lyrics and is shorter. The band's guitarist, Drew Shirley, said that the movie director liked their early demo version the best. So, parts of that demo ended up in the film!
Acoustic and Demo Versions
- An acoustic version of the song was released. It was only available on the Rhapsody music service.
- In 2009, Switchfoot also shared an even earlier demo of the song. It was called "Heading Home" back then. This version was only for members of their fan club, "Friends of the Foot."
How the Song Was Released
The song was first sent to radio stations on April 25, 2008.
Walt Disney Records worked with Sparrow Records to release "This Is Home" to Christian radio stations. The band's management team also worked with Hollywood Records (owned by Disney) to release the song to other mainstream radio stations.
In November 2008, a new music video for the song came out. The song was sent to radio stations again, but it didn't become as popular that time.
Song Chart Positions
This table shows how well "This is Home" did on different music charts:
| Chart | Highest Position |
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| Hot AC | 63 |
| CHR | 3 |
| Christian Rock Airplay | 21 |
| Billboard Hot Christian Songs | 14 |
| Billboard Hot Christian Adult Contemporary | 21 |
| Billboard Hot Christian Songs | 4 |
Awards for "This is Home"
"This is Home" was nominated for a Dove Award. This award is for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year. It was nominated at the 40th GMA Dove Awards.
Music Videos
The song has two different music videos.
First Music Video (Prince Caspian)
The band filmed the first music video on April 13, 2008. This video mixes scenes of the band playing with clips from the Prince Caspian movie.
The video first appeared on Disney.com on May 2, 2008. Three days later, it was posted on Switchfoot's official website as a YouTube video. You could also find this video on special versions of the movie soundtrack.
Second Music Video
The band released a second music video on YouTube on November 19, 2008. This video starts with Jon Foreman, the band's lead singer, talking about the song. It also shows live footage from one of the band's concerts. This video was likely made to help promote the band's "The Best Yet" album.
Other Places the Song Appears
"This is Home" has been included on several other albums and projects:
- It's on Switchfoot's greatest hits album, The Best Yet.
- The song is on Walt Disney Records' album, Disney Box Office Hits.
- It also appears on the compilation album WOW Hits 2009.
- An edited version of the "Radio mix" was used in trailers for the Disney movie "Chimpanzee".
