Music Inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Music Inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is a collection of songs by various Christian artists with the common theme of the book series The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis. The album was released in anticipation of the December 9, 2005 premiere of the film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. By October 2005, the songs "Remembering You" by Steven Curtis Chapman and "Waiting for the World to Fall" by Jars of Clay were already being played on Contemporary Christian radio.

Music Inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
ReleasedSeptember 27, 2005
Recorded2005
GenreSoundtrack
Length42:09
LabelSparrow
Producer
  • Peter York
  • Brad O'Donnel
The Chronicles of Narnia music chronology
Music Inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
(2005)
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
(2005)

Relient K, Mae, and the Newsboys wrote songs ("In Like a Lion (Always Winter)" for Relient K, "Where the Falls Begin" for Mae, and "Something to Believe In" for the Newsboys) to be considered for inclusion on the album. When they were not asked to be on the album, the bands released the songs on their Apathetic EP, The Everglow Special Edition, and Go: Special Edition, respectively. Relient K also re-released their Narnia song on their Christmas album, Let it Snow, Baby... Let it Reindeer.

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)ArtistLength
1."Waiting for the World to Fall"Charlie Lowell, Dan Haseltine, Matt Odmark, Stephen MasonJars of Clay3:40
2."Remembering You"Caleb Chapman, Steven Curtis ChapmanSteven Curtis Chapman3:52
3."Open Up Your Eyes"Jeremy CampJeremy Camp3:39
4."Hero"Bethany DillonBethany Dillon3:59
5."Stronger"Jon Thatcher, Martin Smith, Stewart Smith, Stu Garrard, Tim JuppDelirious?4:52
6."Lion"Jamie Moore, Cary Barlowe, Rebecca St. James, Shaun ShakelRebecca St. James3:49
7."New World"Toby McKeehan, Christopher StevenstobyMac3:16
8."I Will Believe"Jay Joyce, Jill Tomalty, Nichole NordemanNichole Nordeman4:32
9."Turkish Delight"David Crowder, Ed Cash, Jack Parker, Jason Solle, Mike HoganDavid Crowder Band3:11
10."More than it Seems"Aaron Sprinkle, Jon Micah SumrallKutless3:20
11."You're the One"Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Jesse Reeves, Louie GiglioChris Tomlin3:53
Total length:42:09

Notes

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Sheet music

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A book of sheet music was published by Hal Leonard Corporation on January 1, 2006 featuring piano arrangements, guitar chords, and lyrics to the songs featured on this album.

Charts

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Chart (2005) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard 200[1] 110
U.S. Billboard Top Christian Albums[1] 7

Awards

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The compilation won an award at the Dove Awards at the 37th Annual Gospel Music Awards[2] for Special Event Album of the Year. All contributing artists and producers received an award for their contribution.

References

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  1. ^ a b "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Original Soundtrack - Chart & Awards". All Music Guide. 2005. Retrieved 2010-07-10.
  2. ^ GMA Dove Awards - History Archived 2006-10-20 at the Wayback Machine
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