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Music is a universal language. Even if the words are in a different language than the one you speak, the tone, beat, and feelings still come through. Just put on a CD with an upbeat tempo and soon you will be tapping your feet or rocking your body in time. And if you watch the little ones, they will be bopping around too – as long as they don’t see you watching them!
This selection of CD’s are made for children but what I found interesting was the beat and melodies are from songs from my childhood. So while most of the songs are for children, I have to say that I also enjoyed them.
“Wild Is Everywhere” by Sara Lovell
A songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer with a wide-ranging musical palette and four critically praised albums to her credit, Sara Lovell moved to Berkeley from Los Angeles several years ago with a desire to create a permanent home and become a parent.
This CD is a eclectic assortment of songs that crosses genres and themes. With a musical beat that makes you want to sing along, this CD encourages everyone to step into the wildness that lies just outside your own front door.
This soundtrack contains the following songs:
Get Up
Rhinoceros Under the Bed
Raspberry Pickleberry Wormnut Pie
Stand Together
Bounce
Pie in the Sky
The Dark Side of My Room
All the Grownups Get to Stay up Late
What Color is the Sunshine
Where You Hiding All Day Long
I Want It Now
How to Love Yourself
The Problem Song
Wild is Everywhere
Wild Is Everywhere is available online at Sara Lovell.com
Make sure to follow Sara Lovell on social media:
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“Strawberry Wind” by Jessie Baylin
This collection of songs for children reminds me of songs from the mid to late 1970’s. They all tell a story and encourage the listener.
This soundtrack contains the following songs:
Dream Catcher
Supermoon
Strawberry Wind
Same Old Tune
Sparkle Shoelaces
Little Bird
Magic Of Your Mind
It’s The Summertime
I Am A Dreamer
Power In Words
Strawberry Wind is available online through Jessie Baylin and on Amazon.
Make sure to follow Jessie Baylin on social media:
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“Red Yarn’s Old Barn” by Red Yarn
Red Yarn (aka Andy Furgeson) is a Texas-born, Oregon-based family performer who weaves folksongs and puppetry into high-energy shows for all ages. With his engaging performances, lush folk-rock recordings, and playful music videos, this red-bearded bard is reinvigorating American folklore for younger generations. With traditional and original songs blending old time music, country-rock and indie folk, Red Yarn’s dynamic sound is both rooted and modern. Whether performing solo, with his wife & singing partner Jessie, or with a full band, Red Yarn encourages audiences to sing, dance, stomp, clap, and celebrate the multicultural musical heritage of the USA. As Red & Miss Jessie lead audiences through the landscapes of American folklore (depicted on beautiful quilted backdrops), they introduce their critter friends – lovable, handmade puppets – along the way.
This soundtrack contains the following songs:
Old Barn
Down in the Meadow
Old Hen Cackled
I’m Gonna Feed You Now
Go Little Gator
Sally Ann
Barndance
Did You Feed My Cow?
Barnfire
Till the Cows Come Home
To Raise a Barn
My Barn Door Is Open
Red Yarn’s Old Barn is available through Amazon.
Make sure to follow Red Yarn on social media:
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“Hand in Hand” by Suzi Shelton
What a great CD for children. It is packed with upbeat and inspiring songs that teach children to always believe in themselves.
This soundtrack contains the following songs:
Put Your Hands in the Air
Ladybugs (feat. Bess Rogers & Hannah Winkler)
Can You Feel the Power? (feat. Katie Mullins, Vered Ronen & Amelia Robinson)
Never Let You Go
The Grass Is Always Greener (feat. Tim Kubart)
Raindrop
River Come Down
Blue Fin
We Shall Walk
Hand in Hand by Suzi Shelton is available on Amazon.
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“Why Why Why” by Ants Ants Ants (Portland based indie rockers Johnny Clay and Dave Gulick)
Borrowing from the sonic palettes of 1970’s era Sesame Street, School House Rock and ”The Point” by Harry Nilsson, Johnny Clay and Dave Gulick now bring you Ants Ants Ants, offering up those sing-along melodies, stacked harmonies and folk pop guitar tones these writers are known for. With their family friendly lyrics and optimistic instrumentation, these tunes will take you into that golden childhood we dream of having ourselves and creating for the ones we love.
This soundtrack contains the following songs:
Morning Song
Are We There Yet?
Why Why Why?
Six Pickup Sticks
I Spy
Pinwheel
Helicopter Leaves
Blue
Ants
Where Does the Moon Go?
Willow Tree
Stars
Why Why Why is available on Amazon.
Make sure to follow Ants Ants Ants Band on social media:
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If you love music, especially songs that are uplifting and encouraging, make sure to visit the Amazon link where you can not only purchase a copy of these albums in both digital and physical form, but you can also listen to the majority of songs through the sample this CD link.
Any of these collections of songs would be a great way to share the love of music with your little ones both at home or when traveling.