Best of Gemini

Editorial Reviews
From Parents' Choice®
Twin brothers Laszlo and Sandor Slomovits--the pair of musical pros known as Gemini--know what kids like. Their resonant, rockin' songs about cats, puppies, riding a bike, the loose tooth blues, fumbling the football, family, and food invite smiles and singalong participation. A 1999 Parents' Choice Silver Award Winner. Recommended for ages 5 to 12. (Lynne Heffley, Parents' Choice®).

— Robert Sherman, WQXR, the voice of the New York Times
"Beautiful songs and singing! Delightful!"

Album Description
Winner of 1999 Directors’ Choice Award from Early Childhood News. Also received Parents Choice Award, and Notable Childrens Recording by the American Library Association. Delightful original songs for children and families. Upbeat, uplifting folk music.

Best of Gemini

Tracks:

Bolo Ram
Gopala Hare
Is It Love
Opening
Gayatri (Luscious Chill Mix)
Hare Krishna
Raksha Ma
Heart Sutra
Opium
Om Mani Padme Hum
Stay In My Heart
On Namah Shivaya
Shree Ram/Om

Customer Reviews:

Dopey Kirtan.......2007-03-30

The music is soothing,relaxing and melodious. The singer has obviously learnt some classical indian music and it shows especially Jai Ma and Opium are deliciously mellow and make you want to drift away. But if you are looking for kirtan on the lines of Jai Uttal or Krishna Das you may be disappointed. None of the songs are brisk or invigorating, and hard core kirtan buffs might even find the singer's pronounciation of sanskrit to be dopey/half swallowing syllables and words. Definitely a good addition to your collection of relaxing music.

Meditation.......2007-03-21

This is an excellent CD to be used during meditation. All of the songs are very relaxing. The music also makes you want to move your body.

Nice, but no sitar.......2007-03-09

Despite the WAH!nderful CD Cover, the CD itself is really quite nice but it misses that bit of excellence that I like to find in music. Sort of easy listening, mantra's for beginners. Suits a night of reading as well as having tea with mom, without her being annoyed.

Average customer rating:

Family Favorite
The best in children's music!
The Best CD Ever
Inspiring, hilarious and wonderful!

Best of Gemini

Manufacturer: Gemini
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Children's Music | Styles | Music

General | Children's Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music

General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music
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Lullabies for Our Children

ASIN: B00000J5UI
Release Date: 1999-05-11

Tracks:

Hello
Everybody Once Was a Kid
All the World
Deli
Pizza
Lunch
Cat Song
Puppy Love
Howling at the Moon
Rooster Story
Pray for Snow
Music Teacher's Blues
Bicycle Song
Oops!
Loose Tooth Blues
Pen Pals
Just One More
Bye Bye

Album Description

Winner of 1999 Directors' Choice Award from Early Childhood News. Also received Parents Choice Award, and Notable Childrens Recording by the American Library Association. Delightful original songs for children and families. Upbeat, uplifting folk music.

Customer Reviews:

Family Favorite.......2001-12-13

Ten years ago a friend in Ann Arbor sent me the Gemini Video and launched our household into loyal fandom. Now that my kids are older, this is still a favorite CD.

The singing is good, lyrics are fun (without being too cute) and the excellent musicianship and variety of instruments puts Gemini in a category above the usual watered-down childrens' faire. My only complaint- they chose to put a long spoken story about a chicken in the middle of the CD. The kids love hearing it over and over.. but I do not.

The best in children's music!.......2000-11-03

I purchased this CD for my own children after having seen Laz and San in concert at the Texas Music Educator's Association Conference in San Antonio Texas. (They perform there every year!) Until this year, I had taught music for 17 years, and have yet to see or hear another group which is any better than Gemini! As music teachers themselves, they know what kids love! But since two other music teachers before me have spoken, I'd like to emphasize the joy of this album from a parent's point of view.

MY KIDS LOVE IT! We have had the album for going on 2 years now, and every time we get in the car, my 5 year old still says: "Mommy, I want to hear the Pizza Song!" My 6 year old begged me to play the Grandma and Grandpa song (Pen Pals) for her grandparents who came to visit. It touched her and her grandmother so much that they have enjoyed writing e-mail notes to each other about their daily activities since. My favorite, as a former teacher, is "Pray for Snow". You just think it's for the kids: there is a surprise at the end for the teachers! And all four of us LOVE to sing along to the chorus of "The Rooster Song". This is truly our favorite album!

The Best CD Ever.......2000-10-05

This is the best CD I have ever used with the young children I teach music to. They love the music - especially the Hello Song. Motions or sign language can easily be added to most of these songs. A lot of the songs have interesting subject matter like food or roosters and kids enjoy singing them. As an adult I love to put it on and sing along with it. I have only had the CD for seven months and it's already on the verge of kicking the bucket because I have listened to it so much. It is definitely one of those CD's I will buy again when it is unusable. I recommend this CD for everyone!

Inspiring, hilarious and wonderful!.......2000-04-30

Every album by this duo is a masterpiece. They have also done solo albums and they are just as wonderful. Their skills as performers, composers and lyricists are truly thrilling. I am not easily impressed, since I am a professionally trained classical musician, but they leave me in awe! Your children will love this album -- be sure to get their other recordings too!