Seize the Day and Other Stories

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Arends showcases her best here from three studio efforts, not to mention two new tracks and five live ones recorded at Nashville's famed Blue Mountain Cafe. Too pop to be folk and too soft to be rock, her music rests somewhere in between, all the while drawing references to both. As a songwriter, Arends employs ideas from early contemporary Christian music with a modern sensibility, evidenced by her single "They'll Know We Are Christians." The smartly tailored arrangements make this so much more than a simple remake. "Father, Thy Will Be Done" is one of the simplest yet clever singles to be released in the CCM market. The call-and-answer verse and steady-beat rhythms leave you with an irresistible melody. The five live tracks are quite pleasing, especially "Go with God," enhanced by Phil Keaggy's masterful lead guitar. It's clear that Arends excels in the live setting, giving color and breath to her material and making her a must-see if she plays a venue near you. Third Day fans may also like this release, considering Mac Powell's appearance on the live "Seize the Day." --Michael Lyttle

Seize the Day and Other Stories, Music, Carolyn Arends, CCM, Christian, Pop, Religious / Contemp. Christian

Under the Gaze
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Under the Gaze
Carolyn Arends
Manufacturer: 2B Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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This self-produced album has been a long time in many ways, a lifetime in the making. The projects 12 Songs explore everything from laughter to tears, from infancy to the elderly, from life to death, from here to the hereafter all under one overriding theme: Gods infinite, loving gaze. Under the Gaze documents an incisive, insightful artist at her literary best.

Seize the Day and Other Stories

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A great guitar album
Isn't Carolyn (and God!) just so awesome?!
Other Stories.............!
Solid
Such a Treat!!!!

Seize the Day and Other Stories
Carolyn Arends
Manufacturer: Reunion
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2000-04-18

Tracks:

They'll Know We Are Christians
What Love Looks Like
Seize The Day
New Year's Day
The Power of Love
Reaching
Do What You Do
This Is The Stuff
Happy
Father Thy Will Be Done
We've Been Waiting For You
Seize The Day
This I Know
There You Are
I Can Hear You
Go With God

Amazon.com

Arends showcases her best here from three studio efforts, not to mention two new tracks and five live ones recorded at Nashville's famed Blue Mountain Cafe. Too pop to be folk and too soft to be rock, her music rests somewhere in between, all the while drawing references to both. As a songwriter, Arends employs ideas from early contemporary Christian music with a modern sensibility, evidenced by her single "They'll Know We Are Christians." The smartly tailored arrangements make this so much more than a simple remake. "Father, Thy Will Be Done" is one of the simplest yet clever singles to be released in the CCM market. The call-and-answer verse and steady-beat rhythms leave you with an irresistible melody. The five live tracks are quite pleasing, especially "Go with God," enhanced by Phil Keaggy's masterful lead guitar. It's clear that Arends excels in the live setting, giving color and breath to her material and making her a must-see if she plays a venue near you. Third Day fans may also like this release, considering Mac Powell's appearance on the live "Seize the Day." --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

A great guitar album.......2003-09-26

As a DJ who has worked at a couple different radio stations, I can recommend this disk without any reservations. The first song, a familiar hymn to those of us raised in VBS and Sunday School, They'll Know We Are Christians, is a song that I had not been all that fond of until I heard this version. The title track, a great song on its own, is improved by the addition of Mac Powell, lead singer of Third Day, and his unique voice. He blends well with Carolyn Arends and adds great feeling to the verse he sings. Non-christians will be able to appreciate this song as well, as it is not overtly a "Jesus song". The entire album is a good one for those who have avoided Christian music based on misconceptions of what Christian music sounds like. Teenagers who listened to the stations I worked at would request some of these songs, and parents won't mind hearing them.

Isn't Carolyn (and God!) just so awesome?!.......2003-02-07

This cd is the "shiznit"...lie dee die dee die...oh my God! From the first time I heard "Sieze the Day" on the local Christian station, I KNEW I had to own this cd. The Lord was so good to me, he made it possible. This is what I'm giving all my friends this year for their birthdays. Where would we be without God...the famous one?

Other Stories.............!.......2001-09-02

I thought this recording was done very well! It is almost like a best of recording of Carolyn.
I would have given this a 5 star rating instead of the 4 star that I gave it for the following reason. During the "LIVE" recordings, the bass seems to be too much at points. (now before you get upset, I'm a true audio person --ok)?
I don't know if the bass was done that way during the recording and the record company failed to adjust it to its original settings or that the person who played the bass failed to understand that when it would be heard it would be kinda much!
That is my only reason for giving this recording a 4 star rating!
I feel that if anyone listens to this recording... THEY WILL BE HOOKED!!!
This recording will be in my libary for a good while and it will get played often!!!
Thanks Carolyn! :-)

Solid.......2001-06-27

Good studio work at the beginning, followed by several inspired and energetic live tracks.

Such a Treat!!!!.......2000-08-17

I have listened to all of Carolyn's music since each recording came out. If I could have mixed my own CD, I would have chosen this recording EXACTLY! I love her gentle and talented voice on Reaching, and Go With God. The LIVE recordings are a great blend of everthing coming together at once. It's neat to hear the audience participation and other artists singing with her. Finally, the two new songs are outstanding! They'll Know We are Christians has such a cool guitar riff and blends some well known scripture into such a contemporary setting. I would love to see her come out with some music books. Overall, this recording is wonderful and such a treat for anyone who listen.

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