Shades Of Grace

Track Listings
1. On My Way to Paradise    
2. Butterfly Kisses    
3. I'm Gonna Be Ready - Bob Carlisle, Bryan Duncan    
4. Living Water    
5. One Man Revival    
6. You Must Have Been an Angel    
7. Man of His Word    
8. It Is Well With My Soul    
9. On My Knees    
10. Mighty Love    

Shades Of Grace, Music, Bob Carlisle, Adult Contemporary, CCM, Gospel/Christian Music, Religious / Contemp. Christian
Butterfly Kisses (Shades Of Grace)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Butterfly Kisses
  • Butterfly Kisses (Shades Of Grace)
  • The Strength of this Collection is the Lyrics
  • Butterfly Kisses
  • Simply Awesome
 Butterfly Kisses (Shades Of Grace)
Bob Carlisle
Manufacturer: Benson
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
GospelGospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
Christian Contemporary MusicChristian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00000058R
Release Date: 1997-05-13

Tracks:

  1. Butterfly Kisses
  2. You Must Have Been An Angel
  3. Man Of His Word
  4. On My Way To Paradise
  5. One Man Revival
  6. Mighty Love
  7. Living Water
  8. It Is Well With My Soul
  9. On My Knees
  10. I'm Gonna Be Ready
  11. Bonus Track 1

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Butterfly Kisses.......2006-09-07

I first heard "Butterfly Kisses" in the car with my mom. i was about 7 or 8. i am now 13 and this song still has the power to draw tears to my eyes. Bob Carlise is a wonderful singer to begin with and his songs are very powerful. I WOULD MOST STROGLY ADVISE YOU TO BUY THIS CD. I guarunte it will touch you.

5 out of 5 stars Butterfly Kisses (Shades Of Grace).......2005-04-03

I was driving when I first heard the song Butterfly Kisses as a father of a beautiful daughter the tears rolled down my cheers in a way that no other song has. I went an brought the album as soon as i could found a music shop. Seven years later the songs still sound fresh and every time I hear Butterfly Kisses my heart beats a little faster and it reminds of how lucky I am to have a beautiful little girl. I also take every little kiss that she gives me and keep it my heart.

4 out of 5 stars The Strength of this Collection is the Lyrics.......2004-07-25

When Bob Carlisle's album, "Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace)" went toward the top of the charts in 1997 - it was a major surprise. This Christian Contemporary album came out of left field to generate some significant sales. Much of the success of this album was propelled by the title song "Butterfly Kisses". Carlisle puts together a nice album of some Christian tunes with some very good songwriting that was a refreshing change from the ever dominant "alternative music" landscape.

Out of the gate, I think it is some powerful songwriting that gives the strength to this album. To be objective here, Bob Carlisle is a nice vocalist, but I don't think he does much to distinguish himself as a great vocalist. He is good enough to carry out the lyrics that he wrote - and that's good enough for this collection. Carlisle's work does show a nice amount of diversity in the instrumentals that inject some nice moments into what could have been an ballads album. While this is a nice effort and certainly the collection has its moments where it justifies why it was able to make a print on the 1997 music landscape - I still wouldn't go as far as to say this is a Hall of Fame album.

The title track, "Butterfly Kisses" tells the story of a father's relationship with his daughter. This song was the most successful and has probably made a permament mark in terms of being a song that will be a staple at weddings and Sweet 16 parties. This is a song that really makes use of metaphors (i.e. 'to perfume and makeup from ribbons and curls"). "Butterfly Kisses" is included as the first and last song and there are some suttle differences between the two versions (the latter is a 'live' version). One of these differences is when "All the precious time..." is sung about 3:15 into the song, you will hear stronger percussion on the later 'live' version of the song. Carlisle has definitely rode the wave with the success of this song. He has used the title song on 2 other albums. In fact, this album was originally released as "Shades of Grace". As the song "Butterfly Kisses" gained momentum, the "Shades of Grace" collection was repackaged as "Butterfly Kisses" and the order of all of the songs was reshuffled as well.

The Christian Contemporary framework on this album is present on every track of this album. There are songs on the collection that do have a late 1970's adult contemporary feel to it in terms of the sound. This is demonstrated on the tracks "You Must Have Been a Angel" and "I'm Gonna Be Ready". These two songs are two of the stronger tracks on the album as well. The later track features a great duet with Bryan Duncan - who is also a well known voice in the Christian Contemporary music scene. (I like the reference to Bob Carlisle as "Bobby C" in the song). The song "On My Way to Paradise" almost has a Michael McDonald - especially with the background vocals. "One Man Revival" and "It is Well with My Soul" are nice songs that are solid Christian Contemporary Songs - if you listen closely, you might get the feel of a (very) light carribean sound in the background of each of these songs.

The song "Man of His Word" is one of those songs that has brilliant lyrics. In this song Carlisle tells the story of a preacher and his relationship with his family over 50 years. The song discusses three periods: 1944 when the preacher met his wife, 1964 when the Vietnam War would divide the family, and 1994 when the preacher is on his deathbed. This is some very powerful stuff and shows how the strength of the lyrics can carry the song.

Finally the song, "On My Knees" is another nice song. This song does have a Gospel feel to it. It doesn't have a Gospel Chorus on it, but it could have easily had one. This is one track on the album where the lyrics don't carry it, but the music and surprisingly, Carlisle's vocals prove to be the real strength of this song.

The liner notes are solid in that the lyrics are included to all of the songs - as well as the songwriting and musician credits. As mentioned above, this album does fall short of being a "Hall of Fame" album. While I do think there is some brilliant songwriting, this is a tough album to get into for long periods of time. The things that are nice about this album are probably found on many of Christian Contemporary (or for that matter Adult Contemporary) albums. Clearly, it will be the strength of some powerful lyrics that will be what this album has to offer. It was a shame it didn't get the mainstream radio airplay to back the solid sales of this album. As a result, this is a solid album - and even if you aren't a Christian Contemporary music fan, you may find this collection enjoyable.

5 out of 5 stars Butterfly Kisses.......2004-01-25

Although the album Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace)is overall a very average CD, I give it fives stars because of Butterfly Kisses. My dad bought this CD about 3-4 years ago when I was around six years old. I am now ten years old.

Butterfly Kisses is a song about a father's love for his daughter. As it goes through the stages of his daughter's life, it shows that even when she is a teenager and the line goes, "I still love you daddy but I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time" how she still has an unconditional love for him. The piano is beautiful and I simply love the sounds of hirls and boys laughing on the playground in the beginning. All the words are beautiful in Butterfly Kisses.

I can't say I love the CD as a whole, but Butterfly Kisses is such an amazing song. Bob has an incredible voice. Note: He is more of a gospel religious singer, if you don't really go for that genre of music than maybe buy a single CD for just Butterfly Kisses. The other song I like on this CD is Must Have Been An Angel.

Buy this CD for if anything, only Butterfly Kisses. It is that much of a wonderful song.

I highly recommend Butterfly Kisses (entire cd or single cd) as a gift from a father to daughter, daughter to father, or a wedding gift. Butterfly Kisses has become me and my dad's song.

Please check out my other reviews in the games, books, and Cd's section. Thanks! And again, listen to Butterfly Kisses.

5 out of 5 stars Simply Awesome.......2003-07-17

Bob Carlie and his butterfly kisses tune is certanitly one the best tunes to be played at wedding's, and it was not also a " Pop" hit but also ranked high on the the Contempary Gospel charts as well. The other songs included on this CD are simply the best.
Blue Shades: The Music of Frank Ticheli
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Frank Ticheli's Music
  • Amazing Grace
 Blue Shades: The Music of Frank Ticheli

Manufacturer: Mark Masters
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

MarchesMarches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
MarchesMarches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
Classic Big BandClassic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0000365PY
Release Date: 1999-11-09

Tracks:

  1. Blue Shades
  2. La Belle et le Capitaine
  3. Belle
  4. Ballad
  5. Country Dance
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  7. Postcard
  8. Nightfall
  9. Light
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  14. Redemption
  15. Pacific Fanfare

Album Description

Frank Ticheli was born in 1958 in Monroe, Louisiana. He received his Bachelor of Music in Composition from Southern Methodist College and the Masters Degrees in Composition and Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Michigan. He is Associate Professor of Music at the University of Southern California and is the Composer-in-Residence of the Pacific Symphony Orchestra. He has composed works for band, wind ensemble, orchestra, chamber ensembles, and the theatre. His music has garnered many prestigious awards including the Goddard Lieberson fellowship and Charles Ives Scholarship from the American Academy and Institute of arts and letters; the 1989 Walter Beeler memorial Composition Prize; the Ross Lee Finney Award; and first prize in the 11th annual Symposium for New Band Music in Virginia.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Frank Ticheli's Music.......2004-09-03

Our University ensamble has played many, many of Ticheli's pieces and they are some of the most moving, touching pieces to listen to. The recording on this CD is good and almost captures the true emotion you get from listening to Ticheli live.

4 out of 5 stars Amazing Grace.......2004-02-12

Only four stars because I have only heard one song. Alone, this version of Amazing Grace deserves a high rating. It brings tears to my eyes. I am a high school sophomore and I'm principal flute. I'm very grateful that my band director paid the $100 for the score.
Shades Of Grace
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Shades Of Grace
    Bob Carlisle
    Manufacturer: Dmg [Diamante]
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
    GospelGospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
    Christian Contemporary MusicChristian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000005VPN
    Release Date: 1996-04-01

    Tracks:

    1. On My Way to Paradise
    2. Butterfly Kisses
    3. I'm Gonna Be Ready - Bob Carlisle, Bryan Duncan
    4. Living Water
    5. One Man Revival
    6. You Must Have Been an Angel
    7. Man of His Word
    8. It Is Well With My Soul
    9. On My Knees
    10. Mighty Love

    Product Description

    Excellent condition, includes the original CD, case, and paperwork, First Class shipped, ask me for more CD Titles or my Complete CD List! :)
    Shades of Lavender
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Shades of Lavender
      Lavender Grace
      Manufacturer: Lavender Grace Productions
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000CA9G76
      Release Date: 2005-08-09

      Tracks:

      1. What Do You Believe
      2. Easy
      3. Ain't Nothing Wrong
      4. Love Me or Leave Me
      5. Slave to Your Coolness
      6. Passing Fancy
      7. Shallows of Fear
      8. Funny Really
      9. Sea Shanty
      Shades Of Grace
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Shades Of Grace

        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        PianoPiano | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music
        ASIN: B00004U0CX
        Release Date: 2000-03-30

        Tracks:

        1. Cross Road
        2. My Hope
        3. Shades Of Grace
        4. A Beauty Past Speaking
        5. My Delight
        6. The Wedding
        7. The River Flowing
        8. Provision
        9. My Eyes Look To The Hills
        10. Beyond Every Barrier
        11. The Power Of Joy
        12. A Reign Of Peace
        13. Jacob's Ladder

        Album Description

        Shades Of Grace addresses the spiritual side of our lives.

        The music for most of the selections has an interesting combination of a classical accompaniment of strings and piano, while the melody is carried by a second piano played in a more impressionistic style. This is a good album to play while meditating. These are all original compositions.

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        7. The Lady and Her Music
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        9. The Sweetest Sounds
        10. The World of Swing

        Music

        Music