This Pretty Planet

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Tom Chapin's music for children has always been conscience-driven. But This Pretty Planet is far and away his most thematically focused work. His musical map is still wide ranging, from the opening brass-band cadence of "Come Blow Your Horn" to the two-step folk pacing of "Two Kinds of Seagulls" and on and on. Chapin's songs here, apropos of the CD's title, all focus on environmental connections and concerns. The title track first appeared on Family Tree, but most of these cuts are newly recorded (or never before recorded). All highlight Chapin's unbeatable knack for involving the hearts and minds of kids. The lyrics turn on tricky phrases that will build kids' vocabularies (and, hence, sense of self) but they also rely on great rhymes, intricate--though never intimidating--musical arrangements, and heaps of humor. Appearances by Judy Collins, Michael Doucet (of Beausoleil), and Dr. Ruth Westheimer add to Chapin's delightful mix. --Andrew Bartlett

This Pretty Planet, Music, Tom Chapin, Children's, Children's Folk, Childrens, Pop, Sing-Along
This Pretty Planet
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • If you want to "grow an environmentalist" start here
  • Not his best
  • This Pretty Planet
 This Pretty Planet
Tom Chapin
Manufacturer: Sony Wonder (Audio)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Children's Music | Styles | Music
EducationalEducational | Children's Music | Styles | Music
Folk MusicFolk Music | Children's Music | Styles | Music
Sing-A-LongsSing-A-Longs | Children's Music | Styles | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Family Tree
  2. Mother Earth
  3. Some Assembly Required
  4. Making Good Noise
  5. Great Big Fun for the Very Little Ones

ASIN: B00004SCCK
Release Date: 2000-04-04

Tracks:

  1. Come Blow Your Horn
  2. Mother Earth's Routine
  3. Two Kinds Of Seagulls
  4. R-E-C-Y-C-L-E
  5. The Signs Of Dawn
  6. Good Garbage
  7. This Pretty Planet II
  8. The Year 3000
  9. Passengers
  10. The Wheel Of The Water
  11. Clean Machine
  12. Happy Earth Day
  13. Someone's Gonna Use It
  14. Song Of The Earth
  15. This Pretty Planet

Amazon.com

Tom Chapin's music for children has always been conscience-driven. But This Pretty Planet is far and away his most thematically focused work. His musical map is still wide ranging, from the opening brass-band cadence of "Come Blow Your Horn" to the two-step folk pacing of "Two Kinds of Seagulls" and on and on. Chapin's songs here, apropos of the CD's title, all focus on environmental connections and concerns. The title track first appeared on Family Tree, but most of these cuts are newly recorded (or never before recorded). All highlight Chapin's unbeatable knack for involving the hearts and minds of kids. The lyrics turn on tricky phrases that will build kids' vocabularies (and, hence, sense of self) but they also rely on great rhymes, intricate--though never intimidating--musical arrangements, and heaps of humor. Appearances by Judy Collins, Michael Doucet (of Beausoleil), and Dr. Ruth Westheimer add to Chapin's delightful mix. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars If you want to "grow an environmentalist" start here.......2006-11-15

I have nearly all of Tom's CDs and love all of them. This one though is special in terms of teaching my five year old daughter about environmentalism. She absolutely loves it and it gives us a great deal of material to talk about! I've already bought 5 extra copies and given them away as presents and everyone we've given them to has loved them. I am about to get a bunch more and give them as gifts to the kindergarten teachers and others as birthday party giveaways.

2 out of 5 stars Not his best.......2001-12-28

We really enjoyed Tom's Moonboat CD, so I purchased a couple more for the kids (2 and 5 yrs) for Christmas. I was very disappointed in the content of this CD. We listened to a little more than half before the kids and I lost interest and turned it off. Every song is about "Green" subjects, which gets old after the 2nd song. The songs are not as creative and playful as his other work. We also bought the Family Tree CD, which is wonderful, and contains a better version of the "Pretty Planet" song. I recommend purchasing Family Tree or Moonboat over this CD, unless you're a teacher looking for music about environmental issues.

5 out of 5 stars This Pretty Planet.......2000-06-23

While it is probably a special kind of sin to say it, I have always preferred Tom Chapin's music to that of his late brother, Harry. This Pretty Planet is just the latest offering by Chapin meant (perhaps) as a children's recording, but it will be enjoyed people of any age. The addition of the guest duet partners is a whimsical and entirely welcome surprise.
This Pretty Planet
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • If you want to "grow an environmentalist" start here
  • Not his best
  • This Pretty Planet
 This Pretty Planet
Tom Chapin
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Children's Music | Styles | Music
EducationalEducational | Children's Music | Styles | Music
Folk MusicFolk Music | Children's Music | Styles | Music
Sing-A-LongsSing-A-Longs | Children's Music | Styles | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Family Tree
  2. Mother Earth
  3. Some Assembly Required
  4. Making Good Noise
  5. Great Big Fun for the Very Little Ones

ASIN: B00004SCCM
Release Date: 2000-04-04

Tracks:

  1. Come Blow Your Horn
  2. Mother Earth's Routine
  3. Two Kinds Of Seagulls
  4. R-E-C-Y-C-L-E
  5. The Signs Of Dawn
  6. Good Garbage
  7. This Pretty Planet II
  8. The Year 3000
  9. Passengers
  10. The Wheel Of The Water
  11. Clean Machine
  12. Happy Earth Day
  13. Someone's Gonna Use It
  14. Song Of The Earth
  15. This Pretty Planet

Amazon.com

Tom Chapin's music for children has always been conscience-driven. But This Pretty Planet is far and away his most thematically focused work. His musical map is still wide ranging, from the opening brass-band cadence of "Come Blow Your Horn" to the two-step folk pacing of "Two Kinds of Seagulls" and on and on. Chapin's songs here, apropos of the CD's title, all focus on environmental connections and concerns. The title track first appeared on Family Tree, but most of these cuts are newly recorded (or never before recorded). All highlight Chapin's unbeatable knack for involving the hearts and minds of kids. The lyrics turn on tricky phrases that will build kids' vocabularies (and, hence, sense of self) but they also rely on great rhymes, intricate--though never intimidating--musical arrangements, and heaps of humor. Appearances by Judy Collins, Michael Doucet (of Beausoleil), and Dr. Ruth Westheimer add to Chapin's delightful mix. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars If you want to "grow an environmentalist" start here.......2006-11-15

I have nearly all of Tom's CDs and love all of them. This one though is special in terms of teaching my five year old daughter about environmentalism. She absolutely loves it and it gives us a great deal of material to talk about! I've already bought 5 extra copies and given them away as presents and everyone we've given them to has loved them. I am about to get a bunch more and give them as gifts to the kindergarten teachers and others as birthday party giveaways.

2 out of 5 stars Not his best.......2001-12-28

We really enjoyed Tom's Moonboat CD, so I purchased a couple more for the kids (2 and 5 yrs) for Christmas. I was very disappointed in the content of this CD. We listened to a little more than half before the kids and I lost interest and turned it off. Every song is about "Green" subjects, which gets old after the 2nd song. The songs are not as creative and playful as his other work. We also bought the Family Tree CD, which is wonderful, and contains a better version of the "Pretty Planet" song. I recommend purchasing Family Tree or Moonboat over this CD, unless you're a teacher looking for music about environmental issues.

5 out of 5 stars This Pretty Planet.......2000-06-23

While it is probably a special kind of sin to say it, I have always preferred Tom Chapin's music to that of his late brother, Harry. This Pretty Planet is just the latest offering by Chapin meant (perhaps) as a children's recording, but it will be enjoyed people of any age. The addition of the guest duet partners is a whimsical and entirely welcome surprise.
Chainsaw Dance Party
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Chainsaw Dance Party
    Poseur Bill
    Manufacturer: Bumleg Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000CA2L1E
    Release Date: 2003-02-11

    Tracks:

    1. You Drive Me Crazy
    2. Terror Network
    3. I Dont Want
    4. Operator
    5. Imp
    6. Raising the Dead
    This Pretty Planet - Songs for the Earth
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		This Pretty Planet - Songs for the Earth

      Manufacturer: Ammus
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD
      ASIN: B000BT75S0
      {Club / Dance Music CONTAINS 51 SONGS ON A 4 CD Set} Pulsating Rhythms Vol. 3 / Dance Pool Vol. 1 / Dance Party Vol. 3 / Club Mix 96 Vol. 2
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		{Club / Dance Music CONTAINS 51 SONGS ON A 4 CD Set} Pulsating Rhythms Vol. 3 / Dance Pool Vol. 1 / Dance Party Vol. 3 / Club Mix 96 Vol. 2
        INTUITION - dance with me, VISIONS OF SHIVA - perfect day, URBAN HYPE - the feeling, ERIRE - i just can't give you up CONTAINS 51 SONGS ON 4 CDs: DAYEENE - around the world , JULIETTE JAIMES - we got it all, LEE ROGERS - love is the most, RAGE - run to you, CULTURE BEAT - inside out, M.D.A. - amor DEBBIE MALONE - running from my love , KLEPH & LOCK - share your lovers - DJ COMPANY - holiday in the land of love, TEQUILA feat. TANJA MARIA - with a boy like you, CLAUDIA CHIN - stop trippin' UPLIFTERS - mr. real , D-DEL-H - move sur ce rythme, HECTOR - luv me, E-SENSUAL - you should be dancing, BLA BLA POSSE - bouguez - SHIKISHA - pretty vacant, LEA KISS - don't stop the night DEDE - party , BLACK MAGIC - freedom, TAYLOR DAYNE - say a prayer, VANESSA DAOU - sunday afternoons, SANDY B - make the world go round NUYORICAN SOUL - mind fluid , KENLOU III - what a sensation, FRESH FISH - bang da bush, SOUL SOLUTION - can't stop love, JOI CARDWELL - you got to pray, D'STILL'D - stop go GROOVE COLLECTIVE - i want you , ACE OF BASE - don't turn around, SISTER SLEDGE - we are family (live), KOOL & THE GANG - take my heart (live), COMMODORES - baby this is forever PLANET SOUL - set u free , THE JACKSON FIVE feat. MICHAEL JACKSON - under the boardwalk, JAMES BROWN - it's too funky in here, DIVINE - native love REAL THING - can't get by without you (live) , THREE DEGREES - i'm doin' fine now, SABRINA - all of me, KOOL & THE GANG - joanna (live), AL JARREAU - ain't no sunshine, LATOYA JACKSON - sexual feeling ROSE ROYCE - car wash (live) , and JAMES BROWN - sex machine, THREE DEGREES - when eill i see you again SISTER SLEDGE - he's the greatest dancer (live)
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        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B000QU6HCY

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