Richard paul evans for his novel, the christmas box its the story of a. After reading the christmas box, paul composes 10 original themes and arranges 7 traditional christmas hymns for richard paul evans to be released independently on richards newly created evans music, llc. One day richard paul evans, the author of the the christmas box, heard paul play and invited him to transform the christmas box into piano music. Author richard paul evans whose handful of modern holiday fiction books, including the christmas box, are perennial bestsellers gives cardall some wonderful inspiration with his wistful, bridges of madison countylike story of two drifters looking for loves redemption and salvation.
Paul cardall and i became friends when paul traveled to alaska in 2007 to perform. Contemporary jazz pianist paul cardall was born april 24, 1973. The christmas box by paul cardall 9780965488402 get. Richard paul evans the mistletoe promise book talk interview duration. Although he considers himself mostly a new age pianist, his music has spanned a lot of genres and has gathered him a host of fans around the world. Paul cardall s the christmas box interprets richard paul evans bestselling holiday book into jazz piano arrangements of traditional carols and original pieces. I find his music, spiritual, uplifting, comforting and relaxing. Cardall was able to travel to national book signings with evans during the release of. Whether through his struggle to survive numerous surgeries and an eventual heart transplant due to a complex congenital heart defect, or his desire now to help others cope with loss and pain by giving them hope through music. The letter, the final book of the christmas box collection, is, most simply stated, the love story of david and maryanne parkin. Since 1995, paul cooperated with the record company narada. The resulting album and evans mentorship essentially helped launch his professional recording. For me, the christmas box is an album, though with christmas in the title, can be enjoyed throughout the year, due to paul s style and presentation.
Timepiece the christmas box trilogy 2 richard paul evans author. The christmas box by paul cardall the christmas box. Loving pauls past christmas albums so much, i almost couldnt wait for the release of this christmas album. Minus the fuss and muss of the overly boisterous fare blared in most public places from thanksgiving through new years, cardall s song cycle cuts to the core of what this season is all about. The resulting album sold more than 50,000 copies its. Paul evans suggested to create a musical adaptation of the book. Paul cardall primary worship songbook primary worship paul cardall on free paul cardall christmas. Piano solo arrangements by paul cardall a piano collection songbook.
His first big breakthrough came with a cd of music inspired by the christmas box book and movie. The christmas box by paul cardall unknown, published 1996. Paul cardall born april 24, 1973 is an american pianist known for his original compositions. Finding comfort in music, cardall began piano lessons at age eight but quit six months later, not playing again for a decade. In 1995 he recorded his first album, entitled sign of affection. Paul cardall is known for his work on ephraims rescue 20, jesus in the wilderness 2015 and the most beautiful thing in the world 2012. New life songbookpaul cardall or any paul cardall songbooks or music paul cardall paul cardalllds.
The resulting album, also titled the christmas box, was released in 1997. Angels we have heard on high our little angel away in a manger the widows mansion jennas dance. Companion to richard paul evanss bestselling novel of the same name, on the christmas box, pianist paul cardall musically interprets the season and themes of this beloved story. Loving pauls past christmas albums so much, i almost couldnt wait for. Loving paul s past christmas albums so much, i almost couldnt wait for the release of this christmas album. Cardall was able to travel to national book signings with evans during the release of the cd and the book, he was able to sell tens of thousands of copies of his album and developed a supportive fan base. On this label he recorded his new album called looking glass, the adaptation of the book the christmas box. Provided to youtube by universal music group the christmas box paul cardall the christmas box. Around that same time he took a job playing piano at a local department store during the holiday season, selling his record to customers. The widows mansion from the christmas box by paul cardall. I am a fan of paul cardalls albums and love his interpetation and touch on various musical numbers. Paul cardall peaceful piano album videos play all sit back, relax, be calm, and push play and watch these gorgeous music videos from paul cardalls chart topping album, peaceful piano.
Paul cardalls entire life has been heart centered in one way or another. Shop our newest and most popular paul cardall sheet music such as redeemer, the restoration medley and gracies theme, or click the button above. Paul is also hired as an employee to help oversee the distribution of the album. Pauls musical rendition of the book was highly successful, and paul traveled and performed with evans. He commissioned cardall to create a musical adaptation of his book. The book s themes of family, love, and happiness are reflected in tracks like our little angel, the christmas box, silent night, and the first noel. Paul cardalls the christmas box interprets richard paul evans bestselling holiday book into jazz piano arrangements of traditional carols and original pieces. For me, the christmas box is an album, though with christmas in the title, can be enjoyed throughout the year, due to pauls style and presentation. The books themes of family, love, and happiness are reflected in tracks like our little angel, the christmas box, silent night, and the first noel. Away in a manger bring a torch, jeanette, isabella chrsitmas past hark. Box provided to youtube by universal music group the christmas box paul cardall the christmas box. But it is also everyones love story, for it is about the storms that all relationships must face when the blissful state of romance vanishes into one of reallife challenges and difficulties.
No copies of this book were found in stock from 837 online book stores and marketplaces. Richard paul evans, author of the bestseller the christmas box, heard the album and asked cardall to create a musical adaptation of his story. The widows mansion from the christmas box paul cardall. The resulting album sold more than 50,000 copies its first year. We are proud to serve the lds community all across canada. Cardall discovered he could transcribe the feelings of his heart through music. For eighteen years, she has had no choice but to keep it to herself, but on christmas eve 2008, all that is about to change. Timepiece the christmas box trilogy 2 richard paul evans. This album is heard author richard paul evans richard paul evans, author of the book the christmas box. Gospel music association dove instrumental album of the year comes to life in your home as you play these award winning arrangements and originals from paul cardall. He invited cardall to create a musical adaptation of the book. Gospel music association awards christmas album of the year.
But hes done solo piano, vocals, orchestral pieces, jazz, pop, lds hymns and christian rock. In this new release of inspirational, traditional, christian song arrangements, pianist paul cardall tenderly captures the innocence and. Paul cardall is an american pianist known for his original peaceful piano compositions. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Timepiece the christmas box trilogy 2 richard paul evans keywords. Companion to richard paul evanss bestselling novel of the same name, on the christmas box, pianist paul cardall musically interprets the season and. No doubt the book and cd will be packaged together in.
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