Track Listings (14) - Disc #1| All Artists: Paul Cardall Title: Looking Glass Members Wishing: 3 Total Copies: 0 Label: Deseret Books Release Date: 10/5/1999 Genres: New Age, Pop, Christian & Gospel Styles: Instrumental, Pop & Contemporary, Instrumental Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPCs: 724384832322, 0724384832353, 724384832346 |
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As with his compositions for The Christmas Box, Paul Cardall's original piano pieces on The Looking Glass are inspired by a Richard Paul Evans novel of the same title. The story is one of loss, longing, and the ultimate sa... more » |
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Amazon.com As with his compositions for The Christmas Box, Paul Cardall's original piano pieces on The Looking Glass are inspired by a Richard Paul Evans novel of the same title. The story is one of loss, longing, and the ultimate salvation of true love. Cardall's 14 pieces move from setting the scene ("Bethel") toward conflict, dramatized in pieces such as "The Dream" and "Without You." His playing, both expressive and understated, rolls gently against a pliant and inventive backdrop of guitar, violin, cello, and viola. "The Woman in the Snow" marks a turning point in mood. Plaintive melody is replaced by a quickened tempo of inquisition and hope, followed by the disclosure of character through fully realized themes. Juxtaposing heavy and bright tones at the climactic centerpiece, the song cycle comes to harmonious resolution with "Redeeming Love," based on "Amazing Grace." A must for fans of Richard Paul Evans. --Paige La Grone Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsStunning Piano CD from Paul Cardall S. Cairns | Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, United Kingdom | 06/07/2003 (5 out of 5 stars) ""The Looking Glass" is, quite simply, one of the finest CDs I own. Paul Cardall is an extremely talented pianist, and here he showcases 14 original compositions on a 48 minute disc. The music was written for a novel of the same name by Richard Paul Evans. Piano lovers need not necessarily be book lovers too, for this CD more than holds its own without its literary counterpart. Indeed, I have never heard of the author, never mind read the book, and in no way do I feel that my enjoyment has been affected in any way.What beautiful piano music! This CD has that oh so rare quality of being an absolute joy to listen to from beginning to end. It is not often that I like every single track on any CD, but I certainly do here. For a 14 track CD, this is nothing short of amazing. Indeed, it is very hard to select favourites. Mention must go, however, to the first track which certainly has that "captivating the listener" quality. Other highlights include tracks 2, 5 and 10.Piano is the lead instrument in all the tracks, with some lightly orchestrated.The back cover photograph of the pianist suggests he is a very young man. For such a relative newcomer to the music-scene to write such a mature and fabulous CD, makes this release all the more special. I certainly look forward to hearing future works by Paul Cardall.A first class piano album. I give it my highest possible recommendation." The Best Story I've Ever... Heard Without Words... Erik A Thompson | Nampa, Idaho United States | 09/25/2002 (5 out of 5 stars) "This is a great album, I'm 22 and this is my favorite album I've ever heard. Paul cardall is beyond talented, he plays from his heart. He has a way to put his soul into each piece of music that comes out of the piano. I haven't written reviews before this and I'm a longtime customer of amazon.com but I had to reccomend this CD. The story in the cover corresponds with the music and talks about the story without saying a single word..." Paul Cardall's star is rising SJR | Wichita, Kansas | 05/23/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "When I listen to Paul Cardall's music, I hear the influences of George Winston, Jim Brickman, even Chopin. However, the style is very much Cardall's own. The Looking Glass is a wonderful collection of mostly original romantic piano music. Cardall's use of small ensemble (mostly strings) adds texture and depth to his musical arrangements. This is music that truly washes over the listener. Don't ask me how Cardall's music can be both soothing and soul stirring, but that is the effect it has on me, especially the tracks entitled "The Dream", "The Woman in the Snow", and "The Looking Glass". This CD is a must for those listeners who enjoy quiet piano music. Highest recommendation."
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