[ [http://wereawakening.blogspot.com/2008/04/switchfoot-will-record-song-and-video.html Switchfoot Will Record a Song and a video for the Narnia Soundtrack!] – published April 2, 2008 (retrieved April 5, 2008)] [ [http://www.narniafans.com/?id=1402 Switchfoot on Prince Caspian Soundtrack] – published April 3, 2008 (retrieved April 5, 2008)] ]The song was performed for the first time live at University of Iowa's Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday night April 16, 2008. [ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDAcNkKjlFk&NR=1 Switchfoot "This Is Home"] - published April 17, 2008 (retrieved April 22, 2008).]
Foreman said, "I'm a huge C.S. Lewis fan and one of the big reasons I love his writing is because there's a longing in every page of his fiction and non-fiction... He doesn't create worlds that are picture perfect, but they feel real, they feel like they could exist, and thats because it feels like this world here where we're all longing for things to be set right." [ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuxdEoCC07I This Is Home clip] - Published April 23, 2008 (retrieved April 26, 2008)]
"‘This Is Home’ was inspired by the book after re-reading it for the opportunity to write for the film. I am always taken by [C. S.] Lewis' ability to write about the bittersweet beauty in this world; this home we aren’t really made for but is the place we work out our humanity in the midst of our longing for our true home." [ [http://wereawakening.blogspot.com/2008/04/listen-to-this-is-home.html Listen to This Is Home] - published April 14, 2008 (Retrieved April 17, 2008)]
The song was also featured on ESPN SportsCenter's "Titletown" segment which ran throughtout July, 2008.
Versions
There are four different versions/mixes of the song.
*The Radio Mix was the first version of the song that emerged on websites like allaccess.com and [http://caspian.interlinc-online.com/archive/?p=15&id=49de77cada6633b87b46a9eee9853356 interlinc] and features the full drums and a more full instrumental arrangement. It is the mix that was shipped to and played on radio stations, likely for its more upbeat tempo. It also features on Switchfoot's The Best Yet greatest hits compilation.
*The second version is the one found on the actual soundtrack cd for the movie, and features light percussion in place of the full drum kit, along with a more atmospheric feel in the overall sound mix. [ [http://disneymusic.disney.go.com/albums/princecaspian.html Disney Music] - Published May 1, 2008 (retrieved May 1, 2008)]
*The third version is drastically different from the other two versions. Featured in the end credits of the actual movie, it features altered lyrics, and shorter length.
*A fourth version emerged online [ [http://wereawakening.blogspot.com/2008/09/every-breath-is-magic-this-is-home.html "Every breath is magic...": This Is Home Movie Credits Version] - Published September 11, 2008 (retrieved September 12, 2008)] featuring much the same lyrics as the version in the actual credits of the movie. However, this version features an additional line to the chorus, and comes to a more complete ending.
Release as a radio single
The single impacted to radio on April 25, 2008. [ [http://www.cmcentral.com/rss/7803.html Third Day, Switchfoot, Jars of Clay and Robert Randolf and the Family Band Launch Music Builds Tour] – published April 18, 2008 (retrieved April 19, 2008)]
Partnering with Walt Disney Records and in addition to local marketing surrounding the film, the band's Christian-side distributor, Sparrow Records under EMI CMG Label Group released "This Is Home" to AC and CHR Christian radio. The band's management team, Red Light Management/Entertainment, partnering with the Disney-owned Hollywood Records put the single out at mainstream AC and Triple A radio formats. [ [http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2008/04/23.NEW%20SWITCHFOOT%20SONG%20THIS%20IS%20HOME%20SELECTED%20FOR%20UPCOMING%20WALT%20DISNEY%20PICTURES%20WALDEN%20MEDIA%20FILM.asp New Switchfoot song "This Is Home" selected for upcoming Walt Disney Pictures, Walden Media Film "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian"] - published April 23, 2008 (retrived April 23, 2008)] [ [http://www.breathecast.com/Christian.Music.News-Switchfoot.Performs.This.Is.Home.On.The.Tonight.Show.With.Jay.Leno.May.13/1_2187.htm Switchfoot Performs 'This Is Home' On The Tonight Show With Jay Leno May 13] - Published May 12, 2008 (Retrieved May 14, 2008)]
Chart positions
Music video
The band shot a music video for the song, interspersed with footage from the actual movie on Sunday, April 13, 2008 [ [http://wereawakening.blogspot.com/2008/04/listen-to-this-is-home.html Listen to This Is Home] - published April 14, 2008 (Retrieved April 17, 2008)]
The video premiered May 2, 2008 on Disney.com, [ [http://sdm3.com/viewmsg.cfm?n35037s1939c11541229t2139 Sparrow Records Newsletter] - (Retrieved May 1, 2008)] and was posted on the band's official website as streaming Youtube video three days later. The video is included in the enhanced portion of the soundtrack carried in certain stores.
References
External links
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx00kfqFvqg Music Video]
* [http://www.switchfoot.com/narnia.htm Band Release]
* [http://www.switchfoot.com/ Switchfoot.com]
* [http://wereawakening.blogspot.com/2008/09/every-breath-is-magic-this-is-home.html Alternate lyrics]
