Gracie's Theme (Anthem for Congenital Heart Disease) - Paul Cardall
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- Congenital Heart Disease is the #1 birth defect. Internationally acclaimed Pianist Paul Cardall lived most of his life with half a heart until receiving a donor heart 5 years ago.
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Paul Cardall is a Steinway & Sons sponsored pianist who recently debuted for the third consecutive time on top of the Billboard charts. His latest album “A New Creation” debuted #1 on the Billboard New Age Chart, #1 on Amazon and iTunes, and #2 on Billboard’s Classical Album Chart and comes shortly after Cardall has garnered more than 1.5 billion streams and 25 million monthly listeners.
Paul founded Stone Angel Music in 1999- an independent, award-winning record label and premiere recording studio in Salt Lake City, Utah. The label has released and charted multiple artists on Billboard, including cellist Stephen Sharp Nelson (now of The Piano Guys), #2 Billboard-charting pianist Jason Lyle Black, guitarist Ryan Tilby, composer Shane Mickelson, Ryan Stewart, and Camille Nelson. Stone Angel Music albums are distributed by Deseret Book Distributors, CDBaby, and Alliance Entertainment.
In 2011, Utah State Board of Regents awarded Paul with an honorary doctorate because of his community service. As a former executive board member of the Saving tiny Hearts Society 501(c)3, Paul actively promotes congenital heart disease medical research and keynotes medical conferences all over the world sharing his personal experience surviving congenital heart disease. Shortly after receiving a heart transplant in 2009, Paul established an endowment at Salt Lake Community College that awards annual scholarships for students affected by congenital heart disease.
More information: PaulCardall.com
Song and video credits:
Filmed in Woodland, Utah by www.pointedigital.com
Drums by Randall Topper
Mixed by Trevor Price at Stone Angel Music Studios
Choir by Lauri Smith
Location Scout: Darren Nord
Copyright 2014 Paul Cardall (BMI)
Thank you everyone who has commented on this video. I wrote this piece while I lived in and out of a hospital in 2008-2009 waiting for a donor heart to become available. I was born with a congenital heart defect (single functioning ventricle) and was in severe heart failure. During this saga, I lost my younger brother to mental illness. I also met other families enduring loss. I met the family of Gracie who was one of the children also suffering from CHD. We shared the same medical team. Unfortunately, she did not survive. She died just short of her 1st birthday. As I thought about these things I sat at the piano in the hospital and wrote this anthem.
Gracie's Theme is an expression of my grief and sorrow for families affected by disease and loss. Starting 2 minutes in you'll start to feel joy and a vibe of motivation because no matter how hard life might be, it is still beautiful. I believe life should be celebrated! I believe life has a divine purpose. How we react to suffering matters. Every moment of our lives matters. I hope that this song will continue to inspire listeners to appreciate good health, family, and hope in a glorious reunion with those who have passed away. After waiting 385 days, I received my donor heart and a transplant in September 2009. God bless! -Paul Cardall
I have this set to my phone as my alarm in the mornings.
is there music sheet for this song for piano?
This is the most beautiful piece of music I have ever heard . I play it everyday. My husband had a liver transplant in 2011
Paul Cardall
This is truly a breathtaking and emotional piece, thank you for such a beautiful melody and your efforts to help better understand Congenital Heart Defect.
I love this piece so much. I recently started learning it. God Bless Paul.
For someone who was born with half a heart, you sure make our hearts come alive. Thank you for your beautiful music.
Paul: What a great tribute to our grand daughter Gracie and to the thousands of children born every year with CHD. Thank you for coming into our lives and for keeping the fight alive so we may save more children. May we always remember Gracie and the great fight she put up in her short time among us. Until we see her again.
Gary and Connie
Wasatch Mountain amen
I fell in love with this song, when i came here to see the video. Im glad i learned more about CHD. while i am a donor, that'll be some time before i can offer them to help someone else. im glad Paul has brought awareness to CHD. I will keep those with CHD in my prayers and make a donation for those families who have a similar story to yours. I'll bring awareness so that others can help forward progress on the fight against CHD.
Im truly truly sorry for your loved one. I really want to give my kindest regards to your family.
Deepest Sympathy to you and yours,
-Earl
. I have a 9-year-son. He has Thalassemia disease. He needs blood tranfers every month. He told me to help him write a little word to you. He loves you and this song so much. He is learning play the piano. He wish that he will play piano as well as you done. Thank you so much for bringing to my son love, bravery to overcome his disease
Thank you Tuong Vy. I hope he doing better and still playing piano. Please tell your son, he has my love too.
I've received my heart transplant when i was 12... I have been out now for almost 25 years. Praise God!
When i listen to this song, i hear nothing, i think nothing but i just feel happy, at peace and hopeful. I am not Gracie but its my theme song too.
Thank you Paul. Your music is beautiful, My granddaughter had three open heart surgery's in her first eighteen mouths of life.She is now nine years old. and is listed for a heart transplant. I thank God for everyday he gives her. When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile. God Bless you.
+Gino Espino beautifully said.
This is my song to my little miracle boy who survived!! I would love to hear him play this one day!!
I feel like I'm Heaven! So peaceful. I could listen to this all day.
I was born with a bi-cuspid aortic valve, and I had open- heart surgery on Tuesday, July 22'nd, 2008, and I have a mechanical aortic valve. I am truly grateful for my life. God bless you my friend. ~Jonathan~
My kids were so happy to be a part of this video. Our Vlog from that experience will be released this week on our TH-cam channel. Thanks again! :)
My name is Gracie and I'm so happy that I have a song named after me. I can't stop listening to this. So beautiful!!!
This song brought me to tears when I just listened to it. Having watched the video and knowing the story behind it, it brought even more tears.
I heard this song for the first time on an Amazon playlist and it caught my heart. It made me think of my eldest son who died at age 27 (drowned in a creek. He had epilepsy, an alcoholic and was homeless. I have a TH-cam video dedicated to him). Beautiful song! Thank you so much for sharing your talent. :-) God bless.
God destined this man for great things. May God give him peace.
Thank you Debby!
I’ve said it a couple years ago, and I’ll always continue to say it. Such a beautiful melody that deserves much more views! If it’s one thing I wish I knew I how to do, is to play the piano. It brings SO much peace in my life. One of my all-time favorites! 🤍
Amazing video Paul! As always, you're touching lives and making a difference in the world.
Fortunately, your music is not only beautiful . It has something very special that I can't describe with simple words because of it always take me to a another dimension full of sensations and feelings . Thank you so much for this great job ,Paul Cardall :)
It is the precious Holy Spirit of God that is touching your heart ❤️
i have worked in a hospice program here for eight years now, and Paul, your music so speaks to me. We see death every day, but we also see love and acceptance and peace and quiet goodbyes. We also hear laughter erupting from the patient rooms.....it generally starts when someone says "do you remember the time....." What we are hearing in that celebration of life is a recognition of where we are, and acceptance.
God bless you Paul for the beauty and solace you bring.......
Thank you for being part of hospice. My first experience with the organization was when my dad was dying of cancer at 52 years old. My second was for my infant grandson who lived for two months, the last month being at home in our arms with the sweetest hospice nurse by our side. I am forever grateful 💕
Thank you for your selfless work Chuck, may God bless you too.
Your music soothes my spirit, quiets my mind and caresses my heart. You have such a beautiful gift. Thank you for sharing it.
Wow, this music makes all your senses come alive. thank you for using y'all's talents in such a quality manner.
Thank you so much! I hope you’ll check out my latest album December…
This is the most exquisitely beautiful music I have heard ever! I can't stop listening to it. A most beautiful tribute!
Paul, I cannot thank you enough for sharing your gift. This song was shared to me by my sister years ago. It brings tears to my eyes EVERY time. 6 months ago now I walked down the aisle to it, at the 2 minute point (in this video) thank you so much!
That is beautiful, thank you Kristin.
This video pulls at my heartstrings & brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it, especially when you know the story behind this song. Paul’s music is so relaxing & soothes the soul! I have all his CD’s & love every one of them! His spirituality shows in his music! Paul, God has surely given you the gift of talent in your music! God bless!
Thank you Rebecca for your encouragement! I'm sending my listeners a free song that is only available through my website. You can sign up at: paulcardall.com/all-access and I will email it.
I feel like this song is underrated. It deserves more views and likes. I love listening to piano music; always put my mind at ease. 2:03
tear up every time I listen
Really feel very heart-touching after hearing this.
I Love to listen to his music!! The piano is my favorite!!
Thank you Teresa, please visit my website at: paulcardall.com/all-access when you sign up, I will email you a free song.
so inspiring! Thank you! your music has saved me the last 12 years since I lost my 15 year old son to unexpected heart failure. I miss him so much.
I cant love this enough. Absolutely breathtaking
Beautiful video and song. This is very close to my heart because my son was born with AV canal defect holes in his heart and underwent surgery when he was 9 months old. He has been extremely blessed and is miss 24 and has only had the one surgery. I'm great full fir San Diego children's hospital for catching the defect and mostly to my Heavenly Father for blessing his life.
My Mother died on Sept. 2014 due to Congestive Heart Failure at age 90. She is an Angel that watches over me now. I love Paul's music because it gives me a sense of tranquility, peace and hope. God Bless the children.
Listening to this song in 2021. Gosh, this song is very beautiful! Brings so much peace to my mind and heart. Well written song! 🤍
Thank you so much Leo, I'm sending my listeners a free song. It's available when you sign up on my website: paulcardall.com/all-access I will email it to you.
Paul Cardall is an incredible artist. I don't think I heard anyone who plays with such passions and beauty ❤ .....from Fort Worth, Texas
Mr Cardall when my life is in chaos and I need some peace, I listen to your music. It relaxes and helps me put my life back into perspective about what really matters in this life. Thankyou
Paul Cardall is AMAZING! This is one of my favorite songs; it brings tears to my eyes every time. Paul, you are awesome!!!
Thank you Savannah, I'm emailing a free song that is only available to my listeners who sign up on my website: paulcardall.com/all-access I hope you sign up.
Oh, wow!!! While listening to another one of your songs on Pandora, a little blurb of your profile caught my eye...you were born with congenital heart defect. Tears filled my eyes as, sadly, a family in our neigborhood just lost their 2 month old daughter, Claire, because she, too, was born with a congenital heart defect. She coded and passed away Friday, April 5, 2019. She was born January 15, 2019...my birthday. I will think of her each day and especially each year on my birthday. Gracie's Theme and the video is beautiful.
Melanie, I'm so sorry to read this. That will be a lovely tribute to her life.
Paul...you need to know that when times were tough you and a handful of other artists saved my life. Thank you for creating an inspiring music to help children who suffer at such a young age. Please keep on creating beautiful & inspirational music. From my whole heart, thank you.
Recently-Spotify played this when I was drifting off to sleep. I jumped up & made sure it was added to my favorites in Spotify & Pandora. I downloaded the entire CD on my phone so I could listen to this anytime! I find it here on YT & it has meaning behind this beautiful master piece making it one of my all time favorites! 💕
Thank you so much! I'm gifting my listeners with a free song available only to those who sign up on my website: paulcardall.com/all-access When you sign up, I'll email it to you.
My youngest son had a brain tumor and my oldest son had AML. Youngest is doing well now at age 26 but my oldest died at age 13. Though this song is for the kiddos with congenital heart disease, it has gotten into my broken heart and absolutely populates for me the feeling I get when I imagine my time comes and I get to see Joseph again. Thank you for the sweetness and hope you somehow put into music.
I am addicted to this song, it is so beautiful! I listen to it every morning and every night when I go to bed. I love your music. I have never had any music touch me the way yours has. Your amazing!
One of my favorite songs. I recently lost my mom and I play this song to reflect memories. Great song and inspiring!!! Keep up the Great work Paul Cardall!!!
I can't love this enough! Paul, thank you for all you do for the CHD community. You are a tremendous champion.
Just beautiful. No words can describe it
This is a beautiful and uplifting composition, Heavenly and bringing hope of greater things to come from my trials. I do trust the Lord and I know He has a plan for us all. Music like this gives me strength and hope in trials and helps me to look forward to a joyous outcome from them all and in the end complete joy.
60 Year Survivor of Tetralogy of Fallot. Thanks for all you do!
Jack, you are inspiring! Thank you for sharing.
I am glad that I was sent to you by Josh Dyches Dynasty your music is amazing!!! I can't wait to buy the album
This piece. This piece summarizes my emotions when I finally graduate, when I reach my ultimate goal to become the engineer I long to be after so many years, with all my loved ones and friends by my side. This truly symbolizes a dream come true and makes me cry every time I hear it.
Dear Paul !!! Congratulations to you , your music is really amazing with very beautiful melody !!! Thank you very much !!! Please continue this line of music ...-sincerely : Louis
Maravillosos, la música y el vídeo que acompaña...
Verónica Cristina Marothi Thank you very much,sweet Veronica with friendship : Louis
Gracias a tí, no hago nada para merecer tu elogio.
I met Paul on 2015, and Had the chance to see and hear him playing this song in front of me. Till today that is my best memory. So à wonderful moment, again today when i feel bad i listen Paul and remember this memory. Love you Paul, such a wonderful artist and person.
Flor, all my love and support. Thank you for being such a faithful fan = )
I am in love with this song. I hear it everywhere. Thank you Paul for inspiring so many.
no word to speak, God bless
The part where the kid's voices come in in the background sends a chill down my spine! It's that amazing! I'm so glad I found this beautiful song! Well done Mr. Cardall! Also the story behind this piece is very inspiring!
Thank you Josiah. I'm offering my listeners a free song. When you visit my website: paulcardall.com/all-access and sign up, I'll email it to you.
If Paul plays it, I probably will cry. Can't get enough of it.
I am dancing to this song in my dance recital
i have been listening to your musics for almost decade. and never get bored of it. it soother my minds... and often can refresh my memories again. your music is a magic
That is so kind. Thank you so much Dan!
quando eu estava da missão eu escutava muito este hino, tocado por você, me ajudou muito a refleti e pondera. eu escuto CDS seu até hoje, quando estou triste eu coloco e fico ponderando e isso me dar força para continuar, amando meu senhor, OBRIGADO!
BRASIL.
My Granddaughter’s new life began on May 28th 2018 She was listed for a heart transplant for two years. She is now eleven years. I will Forever be grateful to the donor , and the donors family. May God Bless the donor and comfort the family for the gift of life. Thank You 🙏
very nice piece, i've always love your songs, i remember when i was in my mission for my church, i used to listen to your songs to uplift my spirit, you've been far and i'm glad that you're doing ok now and again thank you for sharing your talents:)
Very touching music and story.
I have listened to this so many times and prayed for a boy named Luke..who received a new heart and is doing well. Now a dear young couple needs prayer for Elliott. A little baby with a not so good test result. A transplant or a temporary repair needed. Thank you for using your gifts as inspiration Paul Cardall. God bless you always...
Praying for Elliott....
Vicki
Beautiful! My grandson is a Heart Warrior and this makes my heart happy!
i came upon this song on the app pandora
when i first heard it,it didnt bring my attetion
but when i heard it again
it took my breath away
i had to have three surgerys
one on my stomach which was a sickness where if i didnt get surgery fast my blood would have turned into poison and i would have died (i was 9 or 10)
then i had to have one on my left knee and the doctor said i couldnt dance anymore because i was a ballerina and i loved to dance
then i had to had another surgery this year on my right knee but im getting better
but this song reminds me of all those times i had to go through and all the trouble my family had
This song is amazing and wonderful
i love it
but atleast i had other stuff to do
know i play the violin which i love playing so much
i draw and make poems also
since i could dance anymore i had other stuff to do and its great
Thank you Paul for this piece. I used it for a video I made when my husband died from brain cancer. It was so fitting and showed his life and illness in its fullness.
Thank you Sharon. You have my love and support. I am so sorry.
Thank you for your gift of music With Heart ! Thank you for being a part of our world !
This isn't just a fight song for children with congenital heart disease, it's for everyone who are ill and down and need something to show them miracles do come true.
So touching...absolutely beautiful!
Who is this guy? His music is sick! I could kick myself so many times because I am just now hearing his masterpieces. His "One By One" with his choir and Nathan Pacheco allowed me to find out that all of my goose bumps were working. And this song? Wow! This guy could take Mary Had A Little Lamb and make a masterpiece out of it. Awesome!
I'm learning this on the piano. I didn't know about the backstory until now. Beautiful song.
Спасибо за прекрасную музыку! Видео было добавлено в плейлист Wonderful Music!!! Thank you for the wonderful music! The video has been added to the Wonderful Music playlist!!!
This touched my soul it the worst and best way god only knows what we go thru
Just beautiful.
Just beautiful!
Our beautiful, sweet, never complained, tiny cousin, Paula Elaine Young was born with a hole in her heart that couldn't be repaired and she died at the age of 16.... and our hearts were forever broken. She was an angel. I dedicate this to her and all the others who struggle with heart issues.
Thank you for starting Saving tiny Hearts Paul. ❤️
This song is really beautiful, Paul. The music is actually perfect to remind me of what my family is going through the pain. But also this perfectly fits to my sister, who is looking for a kidney. #TeamSavannah
That's it im making my child learn to play the piano asap....you are my inspiration my friend I wish I knew you more!
Thank-you, Paul, for your sharing your heart & music, and the marvelous talent & life our Good Lord has given you. Your music touches the strings of my heart, and it revives & inspires me. I have and will share your music with family and friends. Thanks again. God Bless You Abundantly.
God bless you and thank you for subscribing to my TH-cam channel. I would love to email you a free song. It's only available to my listeners who sign up on my website: paulcardall.com/all-access
One of the most beautiful video's, I have ever listened to. Thank you Paul Cardall
Glad you enjoyed it!
That was pretty amazing! So inspiring to see people overcome their personal challenges and then seek to bless others with similar trials.
I just today discovered your music and a friend recommended I watch this video. I cannot put into words how touched I am by your music and the story behind this piece. One day I will get to meet little Gracie in all her perfection and see only the beauty that God intended without any pain or strife. Until that day comes, I will pray for all these perfect little angels sent to us. I will also pray for you Paul, not only for your health, but also for your gift the you have chosen to share with the world. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you Brett for taking the time to share that and for your prayers.
What you went through, what all these children and people have and will go through, is heartbreaking. This song, the story behind it, the real feeling, is heart building. Doctors do their their best to put hearts together, but this completely heals all wounds. I broke down in tears and my emotions welled up inside me as I saw all these faces, all these smiling faces, and I just can't imagine how hard it is for the people who suffer, and the the people around them. It's amazing how you wrote this and how moving it is. It's truly a gift to those suffering. I don't know what I would have done if my baby sister had been born with problems or something such as this. If my younger brother had problems, I would never be the same if he passed. they both mean so much to me and they are so young. All these young people, are going through too much, yet they smile and they laugh. You are an amazing person and an amazing musician, and I can only hope that everyone who goes through what you did, can pull through and continue to be remarkable and strong individuals.
Thank you for taking the time to comment Katelyn. God bless you and thank you for the encouragement.
Espetacular! O que Paul Cardall faz com o piano é simplesmente fantástico. Merece multidões de aplausos por seu trabalho cristão, voltado para a caridade a busca da socialização daqueles que são enfraquecidos por quaisquer condições. Sejamos um só, a Igreja de Cristo. Louvemos a Ele.
All it takes is just the first few notes of this beautiful song for my eyes to tear up, what a beautiful song for an incredible cause, thank you for the music 🙏🏻
Thank you Wally! I want to send you a free song that is available only to my listeners who sign up on my website: paulcardall.com/all-access Once you sign up, I will email it to you.
@@cardall : It is an honor to receive a reply from you, I’ve been a fan of your music ever since I first heard Sweet Escape, I found that beautiful song at a tough time in my life and after having the privilege to familiarize myself with your amazing catalog your music has become part of my life. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us 🙏🏻. I’ve joined and thank you for the free download song, I love it 👍🏻.
Gracias. Cada vez que escucho este tema, recuerdo a mi hermano que falleció y siento en mi corazón que pronto nos veremos
It's so touching, so beautiful. Many thanks.
Thank you Liu!
I can’t relate to the backstory, but when I hear this while I think about the stuff I’ve gone through I cry because I’m thinking about that one person that was actually there for me when no one else was. She kept me strong 💖💞
Guaoo, es maravilloso lo que haces por los niños, congratulations i love this song, is wonderfull.
Such beautiful song brother Paul. May God always bless you and the millions of children around the world with congenital heart disease.
Truly beautiful
Thank you.
I have been listening to your music for several years. I just read your note describing why you wrote this piece. I always knew there was something SPECIAL about YOU! however I would have never guessed you were born with a ❤ condition. I just asked myself tonight while listening to your piano…what kind of man plays the piano so beautifully! Now i understand!! I knew there was something deep….and special about YOU! You are a kind Soul! I’am thankful for you, and what you bring to the world with your Piano… Thank You for being the blessing that you are to me! ❤ Merry Christmas Paul
Thank you Terri. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! You are so kind. Please sign up for my newsletter. I keep my fans updated and send free songs. It's paulcardall.com/subscribe-all-heart-newsletter
@@cardall Signed up! Thank You! ♥️
I was trying to find the right word...
I guess this is the right one:
SPECTACULAR!!!!
you woke me up with your beautiful music this morning...
Thank you for this beautiful song !
Beautiful. Peaceful.
simply the best but remarkable your music Mr. Paul, you are one of a kind!.. thanks for sharing your music.. God bless..
Thanks for making such beautiful music.
Paul, your music is powerful, moving, and inspiring.
Thank you so much Davey!
Gracias por esta música, realmente me tocó en este momento de mi vida y me inspira para trabajar más, con la gente y a dar amor. Gracias.
Just touching!!! 3:00min! Amazing!!!!
Ruben J Ruiz
Awe inspiring Brother Cardall, I too had mechanical aortic value replaced 16 yrs Stonehenge my children were very young and I was a single mother of three
I love it. it makes me feel grateful for what I have but also makes me remember the people who are suffering from congenital heart disease. it is one of my favorite songs to dance to. it's like God knew that I was going to love it and put it there for me. Thank you for making wonderful songs, Paul Cardall