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Free Music Notes for For the Kids
Free Music Review: Cute album
Hit: 5 Stars
I primarily wanted "For the Kids" because of Sarah McLachlan's rendition of Kermit the Frog's "The Rainbow Connection" from the eternal classic "The Muppet Movie". I struck gold today at my favorite record store today when I came across a used copy of the cd. Although the songs are certainly geared towards children, the songs can be enjoyed by any person of any age. I may not be wild about bands like Cake or Barenaked Ladies but their contributions to the compilation were quite cuke. Cake's "Mahna Mahna" has a surf feel to the song. "La La La La Lemon" is simply too cute. I absolutely love Sarah's version of "The Rainbow Connection". I haven't heard the song in years but after hearing Sarah's breathtaking cover of the classic Muppets song, the song lyrically surprisingly enough still sounds fresh as I heard it back in the late '70s (yeah, I know I am dating myself). As I listened to the lyrics for the first time in over a decade, there is still an innocence to the song that I really don't hear in today's music. Now I need to find the original version sung by Kermit the Frog. I almost forgot how much I loved this song as a kid. I also loved Ivy's "Sing". I remember singing along to that song on my Sesame Street soundtrack as a child. Kinda weird (in a good way) to hear a childhood favorite sung in a more stylishly hip fashion (very kitschy ala The Carpenters). Raine Maida and Chantal Kraviazuk's version of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" is also very stirring. The only song I didn't care for on this cd was "Bend Down the Branches" but that is because I can't stand Tom Waits' vocals. His singing style is an acquired taste. All proceeds to this album goes to two different organizations geared to protecting music and art programs in the schools when nowadays school budgets are being cut no thanks to bureacracy.Free Music Review: Definitely worth a La La La Listen!
Hit: 5 Stars
I bought this album primarily because it had a new Barenaked Ladies track on it (and since they haven't been touring this year I am STARVED for new BNL tracks) - but also because I am one of the "Sesame Street" generation & thought it would be fun to have a cd with some classic kids tunes sung by some of my favorite artists from today.I was not disappointed!
The tracks on this cd are funny, sweet, nostalgic and even poignant (especially Sarah McLachlan doing a truly beautiful rendition of Kermit's "Rainbow Connection"). There is also a wonderfully diverse range of musical artists on this album... Cake, Tom Waits, Wilco, BNL, Dan Wilson. If you weren't a fan of any/all of these artists *before* hearing the tasty tunes provided on this album, you may well be before you've finished listening to the last track.
This would be a fun & even useful gift for friends or family who have young children, but I think it's going to be even more fun for those of us who grew up with Sesame Street and The Muppets. Who can resist singing "Mahna Mahna" or "The Hoppity Song" at the top of their lungs? I sure can't!
Better yet, the proceeds from this album go to two great causes; VH1's "Save the Music Foundation" in the U.S. and "The Sarah McLachlan Music Outreach" program in Canada. Being a former Band Geek myself, I know how important music was in shaping my character and my life. Other kids should have that same opportunity. And that alone is reason enough to buy this album IMO.
La La La.... lovely!
Free Music Review: Stays crunchy, even in Milk!
Hit: 5 Stars
When we give our baby a bath, we put music on for her to make bathtime more enjoyable. Since my baby is too young to care either way for what music she is listening to, yet we want something age appropriate, we got this album. We bought it mainly for "I've got to be Clean" since it was cute and appropriate, but a few other tracks convinced us ("Mahna Mahna" and "La la la la Lemon")that this album would be a good buy. I also bought this cd because I wanted something with a little longevity. I didn't want a Barney CD for fear that it may drive me insane and that it will eventually drive my child insane, too.
This album did not disappoint. It's incredibly catchy, and I was suprised that I like the songs that didn't convince me to buy this album more than the ones that did. But that doesn't mean that those aren't good either. I find myself singing these songs outloud myself, especially "Wonderwheel," "Have a Little Fun with Me," "My Flying Saucer," and "Sing." Very fun modern album that will last with your kids growing up.
Free Music Review: Baby Shower Basket
Hit: 5 Stars
This was one of several items a group of friends put together for me in a baby shower basket. I was delighted to get something for everyone instead of just for the baby. Other must have products included things for my almost 3-year-old and my 8-year-old as well as for myself. Sign Me Up by Stacy DeBroff for my 8-year-old (and me) to help with choosing activities, Mommy I Have To Go Potty for my 3-year-old to get the job done, Mommy CEO, by Jodie Lynn for both them, myself and hubby on everyday preschool and toddler problems and to help me keep my sanity, Baby Einstein music and DVDs, For The Kids and other personal chosen items that many of them did not get at their own showers but chose for me. We all love For The Kids - even dad! If you are thinking of putting together a baby shower gift basket or something special for someone with kids - these should all totally be on the list. Your friends will love you for it...I do.Free Music Review: Citlalli and Mom's Favorite
Hit: 5 Stars
My daughter received this when she was a year old. My experiences with "kids" music usually involves low budget overly synthesized canned muzak, but this album ROCKS. We love it and bop around to it at home, in the car, etc. Like other reviewers, we like La-La-La-La Lemon, and our TOTAL favorites are Hoppity Song and Snow Day. The kid backup singers exude so much jumpin around joy, such wild abandon... I feel like a kid jumpin crazy while I'm listening to it.
The bossa nova version of the Carpenters "Sing" reminds me of my mom playing Sergio Mendes for me when I was a kid (and he wasn't even playing kid music!), and Sarah McLaughlans "Rainbow Connection" made me feel sad and lonely at first, but now we sing it like a lullaby.
On my to-do list: get a karoke machine for Citlalli's next birthday and have a For the Kids Sing Along!
Rock on Kidsters!!!!!!!!!