Vol 5, Part 7: “Hold My Heart” Demo

January 20th, 2010

Here is an early piano/vocal demo of “Hold My Heart” that Mike recorded prior to the version you have all come to know on Over and Underneath. Jordyn, in the A&R department at Provident, says this was one of the demos that let them know Tenth Avenue North could write really special songs. Enjoy!

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42 Responses to “Vol 5, Part 7: “Hold My Heart” Demo”

mary ann
January 20th, 2010 at 2:15 pm

What a beautiful song, and version. You are such a powerful writer- definitely annointed by the hand of God. Your music comforts and inspires. God bless.
Andrew
January 20th, 2010 at 2:23 pm

amazing! nuff said.
Lissi
January 20th, 2010 at 2:32 pm

Ahhh this is really pretty! This was one of my favorite songs anyways. <3
AngMomof3
January 20th, 2010 at 3:22 pm

Truly incredible. You guys amaze me. And I’m so very thankful that I got to see you live last year in the Rock and Worship Roadshow… I’ve listened to your album nonstop since then!
Dee Harper
January 20th, 2010 at 3:24 pm

THAT IS AWESOME! bout brought tears to my eyes! He sang it with such feeling! omg! I would love to have a copy of it!
Jen
January 20th, 2010 at 3:36 pm

I love Mike’s voice, and this version of the song really shows it off. I love the music you guys put out! I can’t wait to see you live at WinterJam.
Rachel
January 20th, 2010 at 3:54 pm

Whoa, that was awesome! I liked it on the piano…pretty spiffy. And I can’t wait until your new album comes out!! Anyone know when it’s scheduled to release??
Hailey
January 20th, 2010 at 6:04 pm

amazing. i love this song so much and this demo is great. You all are such an inspiration; your lyrics are powerful and keep me on the right track with God. God is using you in my life and so many other’s as well!

(i am doing a report on you all for my final for class. i have throughly enjoyed learning more about you!)

God bless you all and i will be praying for you!
Chandler H
January 20th, 2010 at 6:13 pm

wow! awesome version! any chance it may become a bonus track on a CD? i think their new CD comes out in May. can’t wait!!
rena
January 20th, 2010 at 7:42 pm

Huge fan! love it! God Bless!
Angie
January 20th, 2010 at 9:48 pm

whoah. awesome. i love hearing earlier versions of songs because a lot of times theyre just more raw… not that tenth avenue north isnt raw to begin with, but, you know what i mean.
Leah
January 20th, 2010 at 9:49 pm

I love your songs my favorite is Hold My Heart the first time i heard that song I cried and the more I lstened the more it changed my life.
LLUVIA
January 20th, 2010 at 10:18 pm

YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!! GLORY TO GOD FOR YOU!! KEEP LISTENING TO GOD SO U CAN STILL BLESS MANY LIVES, LIKE YOU BLESSED MINE!! LOVE U GUYS
Caleb Rawson
January 20th, 2010 at 11:14 pm

Such an amazing and inspiring song
linda
January 21st, 2010 at 7:39 am

Guys - My daughter saw you at Jamfest and got the album. We’ve heard many songs on the FISH. She popped it in the Cd player and I heard her sing praises to God all the way to her public high school…THANKs. Keep digging deeply into God’s Word and memorize it. He has given you a passion for more than just music and people are listening to what God is doing in your hearts and through your lives. I’m praying this morning that God would grant you a lifetime with a “satisfied heart.”
Thomas
January 21st, 2010 at 8:44 am

My wife & I went to Winter Jam in Tampa on the Saturday January 16th. It was a wonderful event with over 13,000 in the St. Pete Times Forum. We were looking forward to you playing and it was such a wonderful experience. I wish we would of made it over to your table afterwards. You guys play really well and we love listening to you on The Joy FM. Keep it up and keep bringing people to Christ.
Laurie S.
January 21st, 2010 at 9:14 am

That was so beautiful Mike, if I were Jordyn, I would have known too! You were born to glorify the Lord, in so many ways. I’m so grateful to have found you and your band. Thank you for “participating” in my journey with Jesus. Pardon my selfishness; however, I miss your “scriptures” that you write about your songs. I think you still have the last one, Hallelujah, maybe I’m wrong, gotta check the site more closely. We’re hoping to come to Winter Jam in Reading. I hope and pray that someday you will come to Bucks County, PA, or even Philly. Take care, God Bless, Laurie
Anna
January 21st, 2010 at 9:46 pm

Wow.

…I don’t suppose there’s any chance y’all could make this available for download? Please?
Alicia
January 22nd, 2010 at 1:02 pm

Absolutely beautiful. The anointing on your life is so evident in your music. It blesses me beyond belief. I pray for an overflow of blessings on you and the band in all your endeavors. May God to guide each of you in your walk with Christ. I can’t wait for the next album. Prayerfully, I’ll get to see you at the Winter Jam in Birmingham or the Until the Whole World Hears tour in Fayetteville. If not….I’ll continue to support the band no matter what.
Emily Rose
January 22nd, 2010 at 6:00 pm

This is an amazing version that is as good or better than the original (or wait–is THIS the original?!) You guys should really release this as a single on ITunes!!! I’d be the first to buy it! In short, LOVE IT!!!! Love you guys and I cannot WAIT to see you all live at WinterJam in Greenville, SC! Love you all again!!! -Emily (From Gaffney, SC)
Rachel K
January 22nd, 2010 at 7:18 pm

Wow That is so beautiful. For some reason it seems like the piano version and the one on Over and Underneeth are like 2 completely different songs. But this is one of the most amazing songs I’ve ever heard!! Beautiful! Keep glorifying the Lord!!!
Sophia
January 22nd, 2010 at 7:22 pm

I found this is on youtube

http://www.youtube.com/user/HaitiMissionary#p/a/u/0/-aDx3NAkzpE
Emily
January 22nd, 2010 at 7:24 pm

I know I’ve already commented on this but just wanted to say again…this song ROCKS and I am dreaming of the day when it comes available for DOWNLOAD!!!! PLEASE????????????! -Emily (From Gaffney, SC)
David
January 24th, 2010 at 9:38 pm

That’s amazing. Your music motivated me to progress on the guitar and microphone. Now I’m on a youth worship team and lovin every minute of worshipping my savior. Thanks again!
Oh and PLEASE make this acoustic version of the song available for download. It’s incredible.
Emily Rose
January 26th, 2010 at 5:14 pm

As this is the 3rd time I’ve commented on this, I just wanted to let you guys know that today I was laying on the floor in my PJ’s crying and crying out to my God for comfort and then this song came on my IPod. I started singing out loud even though I sound awful right now thanks to my Strep Throat. And every time I hear it, it brings me to my knees. Thanks for writing great songs. And please make this available for download! Love, -Emily Rose (Gaffney, SC)
april :)
January 26th, 2010 at 5:58 pm

Hey guyz! wow i am totally addicted to this song. i have recently become a fan of u guyz and i think ur all amazing! i bought ur album yesterday and the songs truly speak to me. i love it! hope to see u all in concert someday. luv, april.
4GivenSoftware
January 26th, 2010 at 7:12 pm

Wow,

This is nice, don’t suppose you would let us download that as an mp3?

In Christ,
Matt
Emily Rose
January 26th, 2010 at 8:15 pm

HEEEEEYYYYYY EVERYONE! LOOK HERE! There’s a FREE version of “BELOVED” available on these guy’s sight right now! The web address is http://www.tenthavenuenorth.com/exclusive. DOWNLOAD IT ITS FABULOUS!!!!! -Emily Rose (Gaffney, SC)
THERES A FREE DOWNLOAD!
January 26th, 2010 at 8:23 pm

Ok: First of all my real name is Emily Rose, but I wanted to tell everyone about this download: TENTH AVENUE NORTH HAS “beloved” AS A free DOWNLOAD RIGHT NOW! CLICK HERE –> http://www.tenthavenuenorth.com/exclusive TO GO GET IT! Happy LISTENING! -Emily Rose (GAFFNEY, SC)
Katherine
January 27th, 2010 at 10:24 am

I’m liking the different chord progressions in this one. Both versions are great though!
Leanna
January 27th, 2010 at 6:48 pm

Stunning!!! Absolutely stunning!!!
johnv
January 28th, 2010 at 7:43 pm

great but I think i like the one in the album better. can’t wait to see you at winter jam!!
Eli S. Deleffe
January 29th, 2010 at 3:51 pm

Thats Awesome!
G Williams
January 30th, 2010 at 8:05 pm

I lovve this son g so much guys, the lord God almighty bless you and your family, and may He preserve you and for the great work ahead of you in his vine yard.
Kate Terry
January 31st, 2010 at 6:49 pm

xo - I love you guys … authentic!
Melanie Merritt
February 1st, 2010 at 1:28 pm

Thank you for this song, I get goosebumps when I hear it. You are amazing! May God Bless you on your journeys! And thank you for affecting my life in such a deep way!
Patty
February 1st, 2010 at 11:09 pm

Man Mike, God is just speaking out through you. I know you can feel that, how could you not. God meets us where we are and will do anything to hold our hearts, we just have to let him. Just like Mike, he is crying out to be heard. How can we deny him?
Theresa
February 2nd, 2010 at 5:17 am

What an awesome song. I’ve heard it on the radio numerous times and it moves me every time. I want to download it but it’s not available on iTunes Australia. PLEASE can you make it available here? Thanks guys. Bless you
Louise
February 2nd, 2010 at 11:14 am

You were powerful at Winter Jam, Cleveland, Jan 29, 2010. That was some of the most awesome heartfelt worship we’ve ever seen. You didn’t get enough play time. We got some awesome pictures and memories though. Looking forward to next time y’all are through the area. God Bless all of you and your families.
Emily Rose
February 4th, 2010 at 5:54 pm

Puh-LEEEEZ put this up for download!!!!! PLEASE! We are DYING for you guys to do this! PLEASE?! For ME? Emily Rose? Your steady fan?!?!?!?!? PLEAS! DO IT FORA 13 YEAR GIRL! PLEASE! I’M BEGGING YOU! O; Niw I’m only losing my reputation. But youu get the point. PLEASE!
Ashley Thompson
February 9th, 2010 at 8:30 am

I love you every song ya’ll put out!!! This is definately the one that God used to show me that He is always there, no matter what cards life may deal to me. I was recently at one of your concerts, and rededicated my life to Christ. I’m just asking for everyone to keep me in your prayers, and for the band to keep putting out amazing songs like this one!!
Susan Parrish
March 1st, 2010 at 7:30 pm

This is so incredibly beautiful. God has given you such a wonderful, wonderful gift. Please, if you get the chance, make this available for download or purchase! Your talent is so simple yet absolutely wonderful; the song brought tears to my eyes. May God continue to richly bless you and keep you focused on the heavenly prize!