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i 2 (EYE) is Michael W. Smith's fifth album and his first platinum album. Smith collaborated again with lyricist Wayne Kirkpatrick, and produced a music video for the song "Secret Ambition".[3] The album peaked at number one on the Top Contemporary Christian charts.[4]
Track listing
All songs written by Michael W. Smith and Wayne Kirkpatrick except where noted.
- "Hand of Providence" – 4:33
- "Secret Ambition" (Smith, Kirkpatrick, Amy Grant) – 6:26
- "On the Other Side" – 3:40
- "All You're Missin' is a Heartache" – 5:39
- "I Miss the Way" – 4:35
- "Live and Learn" – 6:17
- "I Hear Leesha" – 5:26
- "Help You Find Your Way" (Smith, Kirkpatrick, Chris Rodriguez) – 5:28
- "Ashton" (Smith) – 3:17
- "The Throne" (Smith, Gary Moore) – 6:49
- "Pray for Me" – 3:52
Credits
- Musicians
- Michael W. Smith: keyboards, lead vocals, background vocals (2, 3, 6, 7, 10), horn arrangement (6), drum programming (9)
- Dann Huff: guitars (1-8)
- Chris Rodriguez: guitars (1, 3, 5, 6, 8), background vocals (4, 6, 8, 11)
- Jerry McPherson: guitars (2, 4, 9, 10), acoustic guitar (7)
- Billy Sprague: acoustic guitar (11)
- Tom Hemby: guitars (6, 8, 10, 11), bass guitar (9, 11)
- Mike Brignardello: bass guitar (1-5, 7, 8)
- Tommy Sims: bass guitar (6)
- Gary Lunn: bass guitar (10)
- Paul Leim: drums (1-4, 6 ,7, 8, 10)
- Terry McMillan: percussion (1, 3, 5, 7, 8), harmonica (1)
- Mark Hammond: drum programming (11)
- String quartet (5): Carl Gorodetzsky, George Binkley, John Borg and Bob Mason
- Ronn Huff: string arrangements (5)
- Horns and horn arrangements (6): Mark Douthit, Mike Haynes and Barry Green
- Mark O'Connor: fiddles and mandolins (9)
- Wayne Kirkpatrick: background vocals (1-8, 10), acoustic guitar (3), drum programming (9)
- Chris Harris: background vocals (1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10), recitation (6)
- Mark Heimmerman: background vocals (2, 5)
- Billy Simon: background vocals (4)
- Michael Sweet: background vocals (4)
- Oz Fox: background vocals (4)
- Choir (10): Chris Harris, Mark Heimmerman, Chris Rodriguez, Kim Smith, Amy Heimmerman, Lisa Rodriguez, Jan Harris, Don Wise and Angel Palacastro
- Children's choir (10): Anna Kristen Caker, Benji Cowart, Jeremy Cowart, Dana Dawson, Daniel Dorris, Heather Holland, Shannon Love and Sara Yarborough
- Kathie Hill: children's choir director
- Production
- Producers: Michael W. Smith and Wayne Kirkpatrick
- Executive producers: Michael Blanton and Jeff Moesley
- Engineered and mixed by Bill Whittington
- Additional engineer: Lynn Fuston
- Assistant engineers: Steve Bishir, Mike Clute, Dave Parker, Carry Summers, Mark Nevers, John Bouchillon and Brian Hardin
- Recorded at The Bennett House, Deer Valley and The Castle (Franklin, TN); Omni Sound and 16th Avenue Sound (Nashville, TN)
- Mixed at 16th Avenue Sound and Masterfonics (Nashville, TN)
- Editing: Ken Love
- Mastering: Hank Williams at Master Mix (Nashville, TN)
- Design: Jackson Design Nashville
- Photography: Eika Aoshima
- Styling: Jonathan Scow/Clautier
- Grooming: Wendy Osmundson
Album certifications
| Country | Sales | Certifications |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA) | 500,000 | Gold |
References
- ^ I 2 at AllMusic
- ^ "Michael W. Smith, "I 2 Eye" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. December 19, 2012. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ Tori Taff, Christa Farris 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music: The Stories Behind the Music 1591452104 2006 Michael W. Smith's music video for his song "Secret Ambition" ..
- ^ Allmusic "i 2 (EYE)". Retrieved November 3, 2011.
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