Internationally acclaimed pianist, producer, and film composer Paul Cardall… Read Full Bio ↴Internationally acclaimed pianist, producer, and film composer Paul Cardall is known for his unique, heartfelt musical style. Indeed, his fans say Cardall’s music literally soothes the heart and nurtures the soul.
Such descriptions are ironically appropriate since the artist was born with essentially half a functioning heart. That life-threatening congenital defect as well as a series of difficult surgeries and heart-related illnesses have shaped Cardall’s musical style and inspired his dozens of popular melodic compositions and arrangements.
Notably, his thirteenth studio album titled New Life debuted as the number one Billboard New Age album in February, 2011 and held a position in the top five for more than 30 weeks. Radio stations reporting to Reviews New Age recognized New Life as the best album of 2011. Music critic Michael Debbage wrote, “There is no filler on this brilliant album that has even surpassed Yanni and Enya on the Billboard New Age Chart, hitting No. 1 without any major label support or media attention - Amazing!”
The aptly named album was Cardall’s first recording after undergoing a life-saving heart transplant in September 2009. It was during the 385 days of waiting on the organ donation list that a hospitalized Cardall turned to blogging as a means of maintaining perspective while facing death and sharing his experience with family and friends. Over a million people followed the blog and own one of his albums.
Cardall believes his music “has the power to heal and inspire others.” Indeed, audiences who attend a Paul Cardall concert or speech typically come away feeling more alive and grateful for all that is good in this beautiful, yet often chaotic world. One well-known fan, Fox News Anchor Bret Baeir, who has a son with a similar congenital heart defect, has said, “Paul inspires me and my family. He exudes optimism.”
Steinway & Sons Artist Manager Jenn Gordan said, "Cardall's commitment to excellence in his artistic and professional achievements make it most appropriate that he is included on the Steinway Artist Roster, a list of the most accomplished and discriminating artists in the world."
In addition to his recording career, Cardall founded his own record Stone Angel Music in 1999. He launched cellist Steven Sharp Nelson's (The Piano Guys) recording career with the popular "Sacred Cello Series" that debuted on the Billboard Classical Charts. Cardall also helped establish acoustic guitar virtuoso Ryan Tilby with a solo career. As part of his Stone Angel Music venture, Cardall owns a prestigious recording studio in the heart of Salt Lake City featuring a large orchestral live room, piano room, drum room, iso-booth, and two mix rooms; including offices for the record label.
In addition to his music, Cardall actively promotes various causes involving congenital heart disease and speaking out about what has been described as the nation’s number one birth defect. He created an endowment at Salt Lake Community College that funds scholarships for students born with congenital disease. His long-list of awards and recognitions includes an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the Utah State Board of Regents.
Discography & Awards
2011 New Life #1 Billboard New Age Album / #3 Top Heatseekers / #28 Independent
2009 Sacred Piano #5 Billboard New Age Album
2008 Hymns Collection #4 Billboard New Age Album
2008 Living for Eden
2007 Songs of Praise
2005 Primary Worship #12 Billboard New Age Album
2004 Christmas Hymns Vol. 1
2003 Live
2003 Faithful
2002 Daily Devotions
2001 Miracles: A Journey of Hope & Healing
2000 Hymns II: Piano Solos
1999 Looking Glass
1999 The Christmas Box #23 Billboard New Age Album
1997 Hymns: Piano Solos
1996: Sign of Affection
Official Website:
www.paulcardall.com
(2) Contemporary jazz pianist Paul Cardall was born April 24, 1973; suffering from a congenital heart defect, he was given only days to live but defied medical expectations, enduring a series of surgeries and illnesses throughout his childhood. Finding comfort in music, Cardall began piano lessons at age eight but quit six months later, not playing again for a decade. While in high school, however, tragedy struck when one of his best friends was killed in a car accident; a grieving Cardall spontaneously composed a musical tribute, going on to write a dozen more songs and in 1995, privately pressing an album. Around that same time he took a job playing piano at a local department store during the holiday season, and selling his record to customers; one copy of the disc made its way to author Richard Paul Evans, the writer of the best-seller The Christmas Box, who invited Cardall to write and record a musical adaptation of the book. The resulting album, also titled The Christmas Box, was released in 1997; upon signing to the Narada label, Cardall reissued the album two years later in conjunction with a new effort, The Looking Glass, which, like its predecessor, drew inspiration from Evans' novels. Cardall issued two albums in 2002, Daily Devotions and Miracles: A Journey of Hope and Healing. Stone Angel has distributed many of his releases, including 2004's Christmas Hymns, Vol. 1 and 2007's Songs of Praise. His 2009 effort Sacred Piano began his relationship with Shadow Mountain Records, the label that released his 2011 effort New Life, which debuted at number one on the Billboard New Age Charts. In 2013 he composed the music for the LDS feature film Ephraim's Rescue. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi
Such descriptions are ironically appropriate since the artist was born with essentially half a functioning heart. That life-threatening congenital defect as well as a series of difficult surgeries and heart-related illnesses have shaped Cardall’s musical style and inspired his dozens of popular melodic compositions and arrangements.
Notably, his thirteenth studio album titled New Life debuted as the number one Billboard New Age album in February, 2011 and held a position in the top five for more than 30 weeks. Radio stations reporting to Reviews New Age recognized New Life as the best album of 2011. Music critic Michael Debbage wrote, “There is no filler on this brilliant album that has even surpassed Yanni and Enya on the Billboard New Age Chart, hitting No. 1 without any major label support or media attention - Amazing!”
The aptly named album was Cardall’s first recording after undergoing a life-saving heart transplant in September 2009. It was during the 385 days of waiting on the organ donation list that a hospitalized Cardall turned to blogging as a means of maintaining perspective while facing death and sharing his experience with family and friends. Over a million people followed the blog and own one of his albums.
Cardall believes his music “has the power to heal and inspire others.” Indeed, audiences who attend a Paul Cardall concert or speech typically come away feeling more alive and grateful for all that is good in this beautiful, yet often chaotic world. One well-known fan, Fox News Anchor Bret Baeir, who has a son with a similar congenital heart defect, has said, “Paul inspires me and my family. He exudes optimism.”
Steinway & Sons Artist Manager Jenn Gordan said, "Cardall's commitment to excellence in his artistic and professional achievements make it most appropriate that he is included on the Steinway Artist Roster, a list of the most accomplished and discriminating artists in the world."
In addition to his recording career, Cardall founded his own record Stone Angel Music in 1999. He launched cellist Steven Sharp Nelson's (The Piano Guys) recording career with the popular "Sacred Cello Series" that debuted on the Billboard Classical Charts. Cardall also helped establish acoustic guitar virtuoso Ryan Tilby with a solo career. As part of his Stone Angel Music venture, Cardall owns a prestigious recording studio in the heart of Salt Lake City featuring a large orchestral live room, piano room, drum room, iso-booth, and two mix rooms; including offices for the record label.
In addition to his music, Cardall actively promotes various causes involving congenital heart disease and speaking out about what has been described as the nation’s number one birth defect. He created an endowment at Salt Lake Community College that funds scholarships for students born with congenital disease. His long-list of awards and recognitions includes an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the Utah State Board of Regents.
Discography & Awards
2011 New Life #1 Billboard New Age Album / #3 Top Heatseekers / #28 Independent
2009 Sacred Piano #5 Billboard New Age Album
2008 Hymns Collection #4 Billboard New Age Album
2008 Living for Eden
2007 Songs of Praise
2005 Primary Worship #12 Billboard New Age Album
2004 Christmas Hymns Vol. 1
2003 Live
2003 Faithful
2002 Daily Devotions
2001 Miracles: A Journey of Hope & Healing
2000 Hymns II: Piano Solos
1999 Looking Glass
1999 The Christmas Box #23 Billboard New Age Album
1997 Hymns: Piano Solos
1996: Sign of Affection
Official Website:
www.paulcardall.com
(2) Contemporary jazz pianist Paul Cardall was born April 24, 1973; suffering from a congenital heart defect, he was given only days to live but defied medical expectations, enduring a series of surgeries and illnesses throughout his childhood. Finding comfort in music, Cardall began piano lessons at age eight but quit six months later, not playing again for a decade. While in high school, however, tragedy struck when one of his best friends was killed in a car accident; a grieving Cardall spontaneously composed a musical tribute, going on to write a dozen more songs and in 1995, privately pressing an album. Around that same time he took a job playing piano at a local department store during the holiday season, and selling his record to customers; one copy of the disc made its way to author Richard Paul Evans, the writer of the best-seller The Christmas Box, who invited Cardall to write and record a musical adaptation of the book. The resulting album, also titled The Christmas Box, was released in 1997; upon signing to the Narada label, Cardall reissued the album two years later in conjunction with a new effort, The Looking Glass, which, like its predecessor, drew inspiration from Evans' novels. Cardall issued two albums in 2002, Daily Devotions and Miracles: A Journey of Hope and Healing. Stone Angel has distributed many of his releases, including 2004's Christmas Hymns, Vol. 1 and 2007's Songs of Praise. His 2009 effort Sacred Piano began his relationship with Shadow Mountain Records, the label that released his 2011 effort New Life, which debuted at number one on the Billboard New Age Charts. In 2013 he composed the music for the LDS feature film Ephraim's Rescue. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi
State of Mind
Paul Cardall Lyrics
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$LOTHBOI I’ve entered this state of mind Where I do not feel And…
12:06 Look into my eyes and you will see The way your…
38-th Parallel I stand tall with an arrogant grin Filled with pride…
38th Parallel Verse 1 ____________________________________ I stand tall wi…
A Covenant of Thorns It's in the air Tonight I feel the end I've said goodbye …
A Hero to Fall Have you ever felt unwanted Like you're living but you never…
A.F. No matter where we go you know I'll always feel at…
A.M.R Misfit Brr Too Cold I'm going insane I got all these snakes …
Absolution Project A never ending nightmare but I cannot decide If it’s a…
Ady Suleiman And if i ever knew what maybe, for these written…
Andria Rose Give me, give me, give me, give me Something I'll be…
Armin van Buuren I've got a feeling that I can’t let go It keeps…
Ashley Yeah, yeah, let me take it back to Cleveland, where I…
ATLAS FOR HOME When hell is gone, when laughs are back When trees had…
Atmozfears feat. In-Phase I've had enough practice like this Being so fucking quiet Wo…
Autumn Many went to the shimmering land of make-believe and ventur…
Auvie Two6ixty 6ixty Yea Almost lost my ways because of jealousy And as a r…
B&W My mind really been running My mind just moves so fast…
Bainbridge Merril Where do I go from here? Or am I just like…
Beth Hart I can't tell between the two It's all the same to…
brandon jenner Save your breath Let peace fill your chest We all feel the…
Brass Owl The clock just keeps on ticking Faster now everyday And it s…
Broken Bones I can't breathe, I can't think What's going one? I've gotta…
Bryan Adams I know that you're curious, So don't be serious, You know …
Buddy Lackey these days are crazed I've been amazed the way he lays…
Chet Lam State Of Mind I remember you just like your coffee hot Take…
Chi-A.D. Light it uh Light it up uh 90´s on my mind (Light…
Clint Black Got a big leather suitcase, all I own's inside Seems I've…
Clockwise Split tounge speak for the people Speak up! Change your mind…
CML Shocking state of mind Lost in crime It's a mad house In the…
Colby O'Donis (Verse) If I can read the stars I could see Us together Can…
Complex D.I. The Treacherous I have never seen her smile around me. But a…
Crystal Bernard It used to be easy, now I'm doin' my time Workin'…
D-Block & S-te-Fan By now they already know I ain't no regular I've been…
Dance Hall Crashers I can't believe the time--it's getting to be late, so…
Daoutlet I'm in the state of mind I came to land…
De/Vision Can't you feel it It's easy to find Heaven is a state…
Destra Oh De Queen ah bacchanal Hey, yea- ehh It's Carnival, it's C…
Destra Garcia take a chance ya might get lucky try ya luck ya might get…
Divide Music The only limit's that you have Holding you behind Are the wa…
Dizzy Wright Turn my passion into my paycheck, they can't relate yet He…
Duke & Jones & Marlhy Ich wollte nie sein wie ihr, keiner hat's verstanden Dennoch…
Electric Light Orchestra I was goin' round the world, I was looking for somewhere, I…
Elegy When I look at myself frustration I try to hide When…
Eponine Lost You are lost You're worthless Just give up You've been …
F.H.O.D. No matter where we go you know I'll always feel at…
fabio ferrini All you need to do is change your state of mind You…
Figure Four I CAN'T ESCAPE THIS STATE OF MIND. IT ALWAYS STAYS…
Fish I’m real that’s the state of mind I don’t fold, I’m…
French Montana Some people like to get away Some people like to get…
Ghetto Feat. Andrea Clarke Yeah, you see this one here yeah? This one's for anyone…
Ghost Care Sit back and relax. I'm on my way now, on my…
Goldie I realize the state of mind where you have found…
Gorefest Other men's fear strengthens you As you march the streets Wi…
Guardian I wake up in the sunshine Not a cloud is in…
Haley Smalls Caught in a state of mind where paranoia's rising Everything…
Holly Valance You don't need to hang around You don't need to talk…
Home Brew Just sittin' in my lonely cell, with my lonely self And…
Hushtones Y…
Iamjakehill I thought I had it all figured out I had to…
Ian Van Dahl Believe me When life seems to fade in black and white It's…
In-Phase I've had enough practice like this Being so fucking quiet Wo…
J-cell Yo my nigga start Hold up bro I gotta take a…
J.P. Illusion Pooh, you a fool for this one Go Grizz You told me,…
Jeff McCall It's just your state of mind Our future well defined The pat…
Jim St. James Theres voices in my head again Making up stories that never…
JJ Wilde I tend to come off wrong When you look at…
Jjdroy Better get the fuck away, I ain't gonna play nice And…
John John What have they done to your car, Pa? What on Earth…
Justin-E And as I fall I look for ways to pick myself…
K.C.C. Packing my bags heading out today To my favorite spot in…
Kansh I been MIA Still ain't take no loss RAP inside my DNA…
Kitt I been at a loss to tell you why I…
Kobis What are you waiting for? Go get it Gotta try, you…
L. Ron Hubbard I'm tryin', I'm hopin' just going with the motion I'm tryin'…
Latex Empire Yeah, yeah, I'm up at Brooklyn, now I'm down in…
Lenni Kim Plaisir, peux-tu changer mon monde pour un court moment? Pla…
Lenni-Kim Drop the needle on Sinatra Sing along to Silent Night Carry …
Life in Idle The impact between your headlights and a baseball bat Wouldn…
Lion Sphere Your footsteps on my mattress Fill up with your absence Your…
Liquid Visions You take my hand and we cross the floor We hear…
Longwave I woke up from a dream last night I was dancin'…
Los Kung-Fu Monkeys I am like this, I want to live Without your thoughts…
Lucien Parker [Verse] Yeah I walked into the after party But it aint have…
Lunascape You see me with a golden crown I never even wore Make…
M-Tech Misfit Brr Too Cold I'm going insane I got all these snakes …
M.O.N.G.O. Let me take you on a trip so you can…
Mad Caddies I feel the heat, the fire that burns Deep in my…
maddix It's not just a dream (It's not just a dream) It…
Marcus Miller and Raul Midon Used to sit and worry about the future Worrying about the…
Marcus Miller feat. Roy Hargrove Used to sit and worry about the future Worrying about the…
Marcus Miller feat. Roy Hargrove & Raul Midón Used to sit and worry about the future Worrying about the…
MARCUS MILLER FEATURING ROY HARGROBE & RAUL MIDÓN Used to sit and worry about the future Worrying about the…
matt clarke Finjo ser invisível Pra não ter que te encarar Afogo na pisc…
MC Jin its my state of mind and i dont wanna leave its my…
Medusa's Disco Oh I had a dream, a dream that dreamt me But…
Merril Bainbridge Where do I go from here? Or am I just like…
Mersi I hope you realize don't die Can't live with you can't…
Mesh I, I needed to see how far you would take…
Midon Raul Used to sit and worry about the future Worrying about the…
Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs Home is a state of mind State of mind Home is a…
Mizta Decoder State of mind Loosing control And nobody knows Feel the li…
Mordred Can you see the substance of who you really are?…
Mr. Justin I see faces in the bathroom tile So I sit down…
Muse of the Brave Happiness is just a state of mind If you look hard…
N.E.U.K There's a chair in my head on which I used…
Napalm Death To transgress out, Out of a savage state of mind. A deep…
Natasha Thomas Everyone tries to tell you what to do Most times when…
novine I've seen A life with No color I've seen You running From ea…
Olaf Blackwood Stone cold In the bathroom Hoping I could drown all my…
Once was never How did we get here? It's a question i ask many…
Pink Turns Blue Wheels take me forward Planes take me higher We see our fa…
Pro Pain Sold to the highest bidder How does it feel to be…
Pro-Pain Sold to the highest bidder How does it feel to be…
Ramona Ellis I almost believed you When you told me I was…
Raul Midón Used to sit and worry about the future Worrying about the…
Raul Midуn Used to sit and worry about the future Worrying about the…
reonda community State of Mind from Lightness of Being by Reonda …
Rob de Boer Oh, move a little slower Now that it's over The tide tickles…
S.u.n. Talking 'bout things we've seen Paris to Oslo seem like drea…
Sam Sterling A few drops of Sweet Walter Red Will stain the fibers…
Sarah Jordan I hate my jealousy Most in the morning time Because it’s no…
Satchmode Lately your heart's been gone colder There is just a thing…
Scooter The world seems not the same... Introducing twisting myst…
Scott Fisher & 1A.M. Approach Misfit Brr Too Cold I'm going insane I got all these snakes …
Sex Gang Children Well it's a state of mind Waiting indoors for the rabbit-pie…
Shannon Murray Winter is moving in and it looks as if you…
shi offline aided recall by a black chewing gum now I remember why…
Silence the Crow Take your hands off me I'm beyond your touch All you are…
Skiins State Of Mind Verse 1 Making my way downtown Feeling those…
Snuggle walking up and down closed off, can you see me it’s a…
Sparzanza I feel like I'm drifting away, I feel like I'm…
State Of Mind Used to sit and worry about the future Worrying about the…
Stefan Allweier State of mind Falling all behind It's just you and I While w…
Steff Da Campo & Olaf Blackwood Stone cold In the bathroom Hoping I could drown all my…
Stileto STATE OF MIND - LYRICS VERSE 1: I’m all yours…
Suzi Quatro Fire burning in my heart Tearing me apart You're the fire Yo…
sød ven What do I believe in I don′t think I know anymore Tell…
T-Zank Iook I done bossed up they can't tell me nothin One…
T.Z.A Yea, yea I'm out that Brooklyn, now I'm down in…
T.Z.A. And as I fall I look for ways to pick myself…
Teminite I can feel the evolution All my time, no longer frozen The…
Ten City Yeah, yeah Ayo, gamers, it's time. It's time, gamers (aight,…
Tenek I think I need something I don't think it's you Rewind in…
Terrorizer Historical legacies Foundation of society Can't close your…
Texas Renegade The morning sun shines so bright in my eyes Cause I…
The Groovy Bastards Jammin' with my guys Making freedom state of mind We're just…
The Modern World Never had a chance For Sunday afternoon romance I'm sure I c…
The Villains Imperare sibi Maximum imperium est Am I chasing someone or …
Tkay Maidza Do-si-do you move in squares The space they only think I'm r…
Tom Spirals State of mind its a state of mind Babylon want to…
Us and Them Sometimes I find myself holding my breath Moments away from …
Various Artists Yeah, Yeah, Imma up at Brooklyn, now Im down in Tribeca, rig…
Wave I woke up from a dream last night I was dancin'…
White Rose These days I feel like I'm dreaming It's like my whole…
XMH You look you cry Your life is full of lies It's time…
YEEK Where everybody think they famous where everybody think they…
Yung Carnage Yeah, yeah Ayo my ex its time It's time, my ex…
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林一峰 I remember you just like your coffee hot Take no pictures…
Electric Light Orchestra I was goin' round the world I was lookin' for somewhere I…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Paul Cardall:
Bethel Your voice ever close you called Me You never gave up pursui…
Breathe WOO! WOO! WOO! BREATHE! [Bridge] One and then the two…
Deeper On a crowded beach in a distant time At the height…
God Our Father Hear Us Pray God, our Father, hear us pray Send thy grace this holy…
God the Eternal Father God, our Father, hear us pray Send thy grace this holy…
Green Hill There is a green hill far away, Without a city wall, Where…
I Love to See the Temple I love to see the temple. I′m going there someday To feel…
Joseph's First Prayer Yo sé que vive mi Señor; Consuelo es poder saber Que vive…
Scarborough Fair INSTRU mxmlyricstag MENTAL…
Without You Without you there's no change My nights and days are…
Worth of Souls You gave me wings to fly above The crowded streets where…
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