KATIE FRITZ: Remnant

Katie Fritz

Remnant

© 2007 Katie Fritz (837101381857)

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She sings from the heart with honesty. This multi-instrumental album has songs everyone can relate to and that inspire those who hear them.

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Music has always made Katie Fritz feel at peace. “It’s what I like to do after an amazing day or after a discouraging one. It was always an outlet for me to express myself in a way that I couldn’t otherwise do.” Now her lifetime interest has led to the production of her first CD.

Katie remembers making up songs before she could even write. She wrote songs when riding on the tractor with her dad, playing outside, or while sitting inside. “Everything was a song to me. If there wasn’t one I could think of, I made one up. Sometimes I just sang my thoughts.” When she was able to write, she would make up lyrics to prerecorded songs that were on her grandma’s keyboard.

In middle school, she began singing in front of people at church and in her school’s music programs. She and her cousin began playing music together, and it was then that she became more interested in her own music. During her high school years her writing really took off, but she was hesitant to share her songs with others. “I just wasn’t confident that they were ‘good enough.’” She recalls. So she continued to sing different places but mostly other people’s songs.

In college, one of her best friends was a recording major. One day he asked to record her. Though she always felt it would be awesome to record a CD, she was surprised when he asked her. Her dream was beginning to unfold. She trusted him with her music like no one else; he supported and encouraged her-offering a lot of great insight and ideas for her music. She felt that it was a safe place to open up and share her music. Being vulnerable did not feel threatening with him. They recorded numerous songs together and, after he graduated, she continued to record with two other friends.

College offered many opportunities for Katie to share her music. She performed for her college’s Pre-Exam Jam, talent shows, Bible Study, FCA, and was invited to perform at the home of Barton College’s president on several occasions. “It wasn’t necessarily the performance that I loved,” states Katie. “I was sharing my songs with others because if one person could relate and was affected by them, then it was all worth it.”

All of Katie’s songs have a story. Her ideas and inspiration come from the Lord. Many times the songs just “write themselves” in just a few minutes. Other times she will get part of a song and the rest will come later. One of her songs, “Loved,” is about a friend who struggling with depression, cutting herself, and cancer. “It goes through the stages of what she struggled with until she came to the realization that she was good enough…that she really was loved-despite her view of herself.” The friend was given months to live and was sharing with Katie details of what she wanted at her funeral. “It just didn’t sit right in my spirit,” Katie said. “I told her that we believe in the God of the Bible. God did miracles then and if he’s still God…he can still do it!”

After visiting with her friend, she was driving home when the song came to her heart/mind. She turned off the car radio and began singing the lyrics. She remembers saying, “Great Lord, that’s awesome, but how am I going to write them down while driving on I-95?” Just like that, the traffic came to a complete stop. She quickly grabbed a pen and paper and wrote the lyrics down. As soon as all of them were down, the traffic began moving.

“I began to pray specifically. I prayed that the next time she went to the doctor they wouldn’t find it…that it would just disappear.” Just a few weeks later, her friend called saying she had never seen so many doctors cry in her life; they couldn’t find it…the cancer was gone!

Katie chose the title “Remnant” because many of hers songs are based on life experiences (of either herself or people she knows). The songs come from her spirit out of what is “left over” from situations, so she felt it fitting to give the CD that title.


Katie continues to write music and perform at various places.

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  • sure to stir the heart
    author: William

    This album debuting to us, the world, a wonderful new musician who just may be noted in the coming years by others as a raw and honest flavor needed in such a superficial world. Lyrics that move you from breathtaking still moments of pondering, almost gutwrenching painful to your emotions at the realization of life, and then ending with the sweet bliss of resolved conclusions. The album seems to be based on experiences of life, not just of her own, but of those the artist is familiar with. The Song "Loved" makes me cry everytime, beautiful realities of hope brought into a life that needed such a glimpse of heaven. The song "how Long" also is one of my favorites as it brings recollections of feelings I have had in the past. I beleive that listening to this cd, many people will find something they can relate to, some words that will stir them and remind them of places on their journey that are just as familiar as their memory would allow

  • Unique to the core!
    author: Stephanie

    Katie Fritz's debut album Remnant is one that everyone should add to their collection. It is heartfelt and real, you never have to guess where the emotions come from, you know that they are truly what is felt. Everyone can gain something from this album, whether sympathy, hope, joy, laughter, or even just understanding. This album is versatile and will become a classic in any collection! When are you going to add it to yours?

  • Heart warming!
    author: Caitlin

    love this cd!! Buy it now! I was waiting for this cd to come out and got it as soon as I could! I love waking up to Katie's songs, its a great way to start the day off right. My personal favorite is Loved ;)

  • Terrific!
    author: Bob

    I am very impressed with this album. The songs are hearfelt and beautiful. I recommend it!

  • Remnant
    author: Amy

    Katie is such a talented newcomer! The songs are heartfelt and uplifting. It rarely leaves the cd player! Highly recommend!!!

  • An artist for these times!
    author: Miracle L. Smith

    Katie is a walking heartbeat. Her sensitivity to present day issues and her knowledge that God is the only one with the answers we all need is quite refreshing. No facade here. Katie is unapologetically herself on this album, and I love it!

  • Amazing
    author: Ant

    Katie is a true talent. This album made me stop worshipping the devil :)

  • author: Erika

    i bought this cd as soon as it came out, and i'm so glad i did! katie fritz is such an amazingly talented singer/songwriter. her songs are written with such passion and they touch your heart every time you listen to them. the songs are uplifting and have helped me through some tough times. i highly recommend this cd!

  • Buy it!
    author: Rob W

    Katie Fritz cd is assume she has a voice that makes my heart stop for a couple of seconds she is multi- talented artist! I definitely recommend buying her cd!

  • Remnant
    author: Mitch

    I love this cd! It is a breath of fresh air. Some of the songs remind me of how much God loves me! Some are fun songs that put a smile on my face. The cd is filled with hope!

  • author: Lindsay

    This CD is amazing. I bought it months ago and it is still in my CD player. An amazing voice and ability to touch hearts with her lyrics. Have I said it yet... AMAZING!

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