Pocket Full of Stardust

Editorial Reviews
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Loading their blankets with dreams and their pillows with wishes landed Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer a couple of Grammy nods, and sprinkling the stardust that's lining their pockets on this last installment of the trilogy should short-list them for a third. A parcel of lullabies this crafty and playful pops up so infrequently it practically commands us to take a stiff broom to our own sleepiness and listen along, wide-eyed. The pair's vocal caresses and wound-down instrumentation aside, kids aren't apt to conk out right away either. But that's by design. Fink and Marxer promote here what hero Pete Seeger called "nighttime propaganda"--they sneak up on the sandman, ambushing him with a track-by-track tempo tone-down. Opener "Rhythm of the World" is downright upbeat with its steel drums, congas, and "Ching-a-ling-a-ling, hear the bells ring/ Ching-a-ling-a-lum, hands on a drum" verse, but by the time we reach "I Got Pajamas" in mid-CD, the mood is decidedly mellower (never mind the safari, spaceships, and bed full of llamas). "Whispers" and "Wish for Tomorrow" preside over the final descent into dreamland, with flowers whispering to the grass, grass whispering to the dew, and the moon rising high in the blue. Stylish but not oversimplified lyrics, the occasional sweet strains of a children's ensemble, and well-played bites of cittern, viola, fiddle, dulcimer, banjo, mandolin, oboe, and rain stick scatter a mellow blend of stardust that'll see kids ages 1 to 8 taking off their nightcaps yet again to the reigning queens of PJ propaganda. --Tammy La Gorce

Pocket Full of Stardust, Music, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer, Children's, Children's Folk, Childrens, Contemporary Folk, Pop

Average customer rating:

Great for kids, just as great for adults!

What a Pleasant Surprise! This is a Really Good CD

LOVE IT! Not your typical lullabies - better!

Pocket Full of Stardust
Cathy Fink , and Marcy Marxer
Manufacturer: Rounder Select
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Children's Music | Styles | Music
Educational | Children's Music | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000063TN3
Release Date: 2002-04-02

Tracks:

The Rhythm of the World
The Silliest Dream
Countin' Cars on the Sleepytime Train
Pocket Full of Stardust
Water, Sun, Earth and Sky
Jiggle and Tickle
Whose Been Sleepin' in My Bed?
I Got Pajamas
Sail Away Together
Thank You
Good Night Serenade
Counting Stars/Every Little Star
Talkin' to My Teddy
Pocket Full of Stardust (reprise)
Whispers
Wish for Tomorrow

Amazon.com

Loading their blankets with dreams and their pillows with wishes landed Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer a couple of Grammy nods, and sprinkling the stardust that's lining their pockets on this last installment of the trilogy should short-list them for a third. A parcel of lullabies this crafty and playful pops up so infrequently it practically commands us to take a stiff broom to our own sleepiness and listen along, wide-eyed. The pair's vocal caresses and wound-down instrumentation aside, kids aren't apt to conk out right away either. But that's by design. Fink and Marxer promote here what hero Pete Seeger called "nighttime propaganda"--they sneak up on the sandman, ambushing him with a track-by-track tempo tone-down. Opener "Rhythm of the World" is downright upbeat with its steel drums, congas, and "Ching-a-ling-a-ling, hear the bells ring/ Ching-a-ling-a-lum, hands on a drum" verse, but by the time we reach "I Got Pajamas" in mid-CD, the mood is decidedly mellower (never mind the safari, spaceships, and bed full of llamas). "Whispers" and "Wish for Tomorrow" preside over the final descent into dreamland, with flowers whispering to the grass, grass whispering to the dew, and the moon rising high in the blue. Stylish but not oversimplified lyrics, the occasional sweet strains of a children's ensemble, and well-played bites of cittern, viola, fiddle, dulcimer, banjo, mandolin, oboe, and rain stick scatter a mellow blend of stardust that'll see kids ages 1 to 8 taking off their nightcaps yet again to the reigning queens of PJ propaganda. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Great for kids, just as great for adults!.......2007-05-20

Pocket Full of Stardust is a surprise in so many ways. Musically, it is interesting and thoughtful.
My 3 year old cousin came to town this weekend and the moment I introduced her to the music of Cathy & Marcy, she was as happy as can be. She was dancing around the living room and was very entertained.
I recommend Cathy & Marcy's music to those who are tired of the same, boring children's music!
They offer a completely new take on educating and entertaining your young ones.

What a Pleasant Surprise! This is a Really Good CD.......2004-01-19

My family and I checked out this CD from our local library, and this is one of the better children's/family CD's we have heard. This music is really interesting and talented, with several excellent songs. Your children will like this, and so will you.

There's are songs with just a touch of folk, jazz, and celtic. Some are very singable, and there are a few songs that are especially excellent. This is good music. The CD starts a little on the playful side and then sort of winds down, supposedly to help children get ready for bed. Whatever the goal, it's good music.

Highly recommended!

LOVE IT! Not your typical lullabies - better!.......2003-03-04

My 5 year old always has trouble getting to sleep - we always put on music to help settle him down & also to drown out other noises - when this arrived last night we popped it in - it is not your typical lullabies, but he really enjoyed just laying down and listening to the music. He settled down faster & slept better. Lyrics were great!

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