Moondreamer

Editorial Reviews
From Parents' Choice®
The purity of this folk singer's voice is a shimmering delight, and so are the varied, unusual lullabies here, rich in imagery and execution. Each one glows with Herdman's expressive lilt. In "While you Sleep," softly complemented by cellist Abby Newton and other sterling musicians, nature's goodnight soothes dreamers "when shadows start to fall and Orion walks the skies"; Herdman captures a child's innocence in the love of an old toy in "A Velveteen Love Song," written by Bob Franke, a heart-felt tribute to Margery Williams' beloved "Velveteen Rabbit." "Mid Night Round," about a singalong with harmonizing dolls and bears, offers its own a capella harmonies with Herdman joined by vocalists Anne Hills and Cindy Mangsen. Herdman conveys quiet magic in Bill Caddick's "John O'Dreams" (Yield up the nighttime to old John O'Dreams") and pianist Donald Sosin lends a feather touch to match Herdman's caressing vocals in "Lullabye (Goodnight my Angel)," by Billy Joel. A 1998 Parents' Choice® Gold Award.

Reviewed by Parents' Choice® 1998

Tracks:

Howl At The Moon
A Velveteen Love Song
1000 Pairs Of Pajamas
Mid Night Round
While You Sleep
Bluegrass Boy
Stars On The Water
John O'Dreams
Moon & Me
Lullabye (Goodnight My Angel)
Dreamland
All Through The Night

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic lullabies.......2006-03-21

When we had our first child in 2002, we received Stardreamer. We liked it so much, we took a chance on Moondreamer as well. Stardreamer is our favorite, but we love both, and the two have become our standard gifts for new parents. The songs are nicely sung, our kids like them, but they are tollerable as adults, even after the 1000th time.

Highly recommended.

Such a rich voice.......2005-09-27

Ms. Herdman's voice is so rich and lovely. Her selections of songs on this CD is varied and delightful. The harmonies are well done, and the accompaniment is perfection. I don't have children, although I teach. and find this CD can mellow a room, and bring children to quite conversation without any effort on my part. They love to sing along, as do I.

Got a kid who can't sleep?.......2001-10-02

This is a second wonderful collection to help a restless little one make it through the night. As a dad whose children can't seem to get through the night without a little help, Herdman's collection of just beautiful tunes is truly a godsend. I can't recommend this CD enough. My boy, going on 6 has listen to this and to Stardreamer since he was 2, and still loves them. AND best of all, these are wonderful, loving tunes, with no tie in cartoons or (thankfully) action figures!

Music to Put You to Sleep.......2000-12-29

I'm a children's librarian, so I listen to and review a lot of children's music as part of my job. Priscilla Herdman's voice is better than most children's singers' because she avoids that goofy cute sound so many children's singers have. Her voice has the same clear, high quality that her fellow folksinger Judy Collins has.

However, in all honesty, I have to say this album is pretty dull. We have it in our library, but the children don't check it out. I think, this is because the song selection doesn't appeal to them. The songs just aren't "catchy." A parent might be able to use this album to put a child to sleep. Whether this is because the songs are soothing, or merely boring is the question.

Moon Dreamer.......2000-06-03

Pricilla Herdman's album Star Dreamer was the first recording I purchased for my grandson. He will be 3 this month and it is still the music he goes to bed listening to each night. Moon Dreamer is equally enjoyable. It's an album that children, family and friends can sing along with and be amused at the very clever lyrics. You won't be disappointed with any of her albums for children. They make great gifts for new parents.

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