El Elefante

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Que bueno! Veteran jazz musician Ben Sidran and his son Leo launch their first album for kids with a sprinkling of original bilingual songs in a range of musical styles. With plenty of fun, ‘70s-style synthesizer sounds, children’s voices, and silly rhymes (such as the bewildering line "Keep that goose loose / Shoot the juice to the moose"), this is a true children’s album, and not the kind of kids’ CD that is secretly for adults. The album’s Spanish influence comes from Leo, who learned the language as a child and later traveled in Spain. Some songs, such as the bopping "Fantastic Bubble," alternate English and Spanish verses, and others, such as the mellifluous closing lullaby "Duermete," mix in a few Spanish words. Other selections, such as "Pushing and Shoving" (which Leo wrote--and recorded--for his girlfriend when he was a boy) and Ben’s song "Take It Easy Greasy," are solid English-language silliness. Kids will giggle at the funky jams in "The Tickle Monster" ("I’m going to tickle on your tummy and tickle on your toe / And if you want me to stop you just say no!"); or, they might jump around wildly to "Popcorn’s Got a Brand New Bag" and its distinctive James Brown groove. El Elefante is a buoyant offering and labor of love from a father-and-son team. --Karin Snelson

El Elefante, Music, Ben Sidran, Children's, Childrens, Pop, Smooth Jazz
El Que Busca Encuentra
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great and prompt service!
  • CHINGON
  • Awesome Music!
  • Pure Poetry- Wonderful Music-As good as it gets
  • Great for Students of SPanish
 El Que Busca Encuentra
Elefante
Manufacturer: Sony International
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Latin Music | Styles | Music
Latin PopLatin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music
Rock en EspañolRock en Español | Latin Music | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00005O6IV
Release Date: 2001-09-04

Tracks:

  1. De La Noche A La Manana
  2. El Que Busca Encuentra
  3. Sin Pedirte Cuentas
  4. Gordito Tracks
  5. La Que Se Fue
  6. Milagro De Amor
  7. Asi Es La Vida
  8. Amores Prohibidos
  9. Beatriz
  10. Vamos
  11. Caminas
  12. El Pais De La Sonrisa

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great and prompt service!.......2007-02-22

The product I ordered was delivered promptly and in excellent condition!

5 out of 5 stars CHINGON.......2005-01-15

ESTE ES UNO DE MIS CD'S FAVORITOS
SE DEJARON CAI LA GARRA, TODAS LAS CANCIONES ESTAN DE POCA
COMO MEXICANA ALIVIANADA CREO QUE ESTO ES LO QUE ESTABAMOS ESPERANDO PARA SALIR DE LA DEPRE LA ROLA "ASI ES LA VIDA" ES PURO SENTIMIENTO CHIDO. LA ROLA BEATRIZ ME HACE LLORAR PORQUE SE LE NOTA EL AMOR. REYLI SE DEJA CAI CON ESTA MUSICA.
SUPER RECOMENDABLE

5 out of 5 stars Awesome Music!.......2004-08-09

I first encountered the song "Asi Es La Vida" in one of my college Spanish classes. My TA was from Mexico, and she wanted us to learn more about Latin American culture along with the language. She always had us listen to different music and translate the songs, and I fell in love with this song. The rest of the CD is fantastic also! It's shame that most bands from the United States can't put out a CD filled with top-quality songs like Elefante has.

5 out of 5 stars Pure Poetry- Wonderful Music-As good as it gets.......2004-07-27

I bought this upon the suggestion of the local 7-11 guy, had only heard Asi Es La Vida on the radio. But, this is a much better disc than that one popular song reveals. In fact, this is one of my all time favorite discs of any kind of music. It has a level of sophistication that is rare in popular music. I have become a promoter for Elefante. The recording is a delight. More please.

5 out of 5 stars Great for Students of SPanish.......2004-04-14

I love the music of Elefante. I'm a perpetual student of Spanish and find the music is fun and the words are interesting, poetic and most importantly--intelligible! Take a listen!
El Elefante
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Let's GO!!!
  • 5++++ stars
  • Great for parents too!
  • addiction toddler style
  • A Father and Son's musical gift to children
 El Elefante
Ben Sidran & Leo Sidran
Manufacturer: Liquid 8
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Children's Music | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00007MB5F
Release Date: 2003-01-14

Tracks:

  1. Let's Go to Goosy Galpa
  2. Take It Easy Greasy (You've Got a Long Way to Slide)
  3. I Wanna Grow Up and Be Like a Tree
  4. Popcorn's Got a Brand New Bag
  5. The Yellow Bird
  6. Pushing and Shoving
  7. El Elefante
  8. The Tickle Monster
  9. Fantastic Bubble
  10. Duermete

Product Description

1. Let's Go To Goosy Galpa
2. Take It Easy Greasy
3. I Want To Grow Up And Be Like A Tree
4. Popcorn's Got A Brand New Bag
5. The Yellow Bird
6. Pushing And Shoving
7. El Elefante
8. The Tickle Monster
9. Fantastic Bubble
10. Duermete

Format: CD

Amazon.com

Que bueno! Veteran jazz musician Ben Sidran and his son Leo launch their first album for kids with a sprinkling of original bilingual songs in a range of musical styles. With plenty of fun, `70s-style synthesizer sounds, children's voices, and silly rhymes (such as the bewildering line "Keep that goose loose / Shoot the juice to the moose"), this is a true children's album, and not the kind of kids' CD that is secretly for adults. The album's Spanish influence comes from Leo, who learned the language as a child and later traveled in Spain. Some songs, such as the bopping "Fantastic Bubble," alternate English and Spanish verses, and others, such as the mellifluous closing lullaby "Duermete," mix in a few Spanish words. Other selections, such as "Pushing and Shoving" (which Leo wrote--and recorded--for his girlfriend when he was a boy) and Ben's song "Take It Easy Greasy," are solid English-language silliness. Kids will giggle at the funky jams in "The Tickle Monster" ("I'm going to tickle on your tummy and tickle on your toe / And if you want me to stop you just say no!"); or, they might jump around wildly to "Popcorn's Got a Brand New Bag" and its distinctive James Brown groove. El Elefante is a buoyant offering and labor of love from a father-and-son team. --Karin Snelson

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Let's GO!!!.......2005-03-05

This Album was a great discovery at the local public library and we couldn't wait to get our own copy, which currently resides in the car for our two-year-old to enjoy on the way to day care - Dad starts with "Let's Go," then we proceed to the car and listen to bilingual humour with a slight reggae beat (kind of a slow ska, with horns). "Let's go, Baminos" Our family has really enjoyed Dan Zanes, Pete Seeger, Raffi, etc., but this seems to be a nice departure from the folk genre, without getting too annoying (try both of Gunnar Madsen's albums as well!). My son seems to enjoy singing with the album and likes to "shoot the juice to the moon" while pointing to the sky (juice appears to be going to the moose, Bruce). "Old Man" Dad prefers "Popcorn's got a brand new bag," which reminds him of a certain funk/soul staple of years gone by. Interesting to see that another reviewer likes the "pushing and shoving" song - at first, I didn't like the out-of-tune child's voice, but it has grown on me and reminds me of a little Ziggy Marley singing in rememberance of his father at Reggae Sunsplash '81. This is certainly a goofy album, but it is one that parents and their kids should be able to enjoy over and over again....

5 out of 5 stars 5++++ stars.......2004-12-31

I had the honor of meeting Ben and Leo when they visited and performed for a small group while promoting their CD. This CD is great! I bought it when my boy was just a baby and to be honest...I played it for myself.

My favorite song is "Pushin and shoven" which Leo wrote and recorded when he was just a little tike. I believe he said he was six. He's now an adult. Leo traveled and lived in Spain where he learned to love the Spanish language. Some of the songs have spanish words for the kids to learn.

Buy this CD...your kids will love it and you will too!

5 out of 5 stars Great for parents too!.......2004-08-05

If you're like me with a toddler, you probably don't have time to listen your old CDs but this one is one you can both enjoy. I also heard about this one on NPR. It has good tunes in musical styles and in its lyrics with great lessons for the kids. The popcorn song is very much "kid" but it has the old blues classic rhythm. "I want to grow up" is excellent in its message that the kids can grow up to whatever they wish and that "you should wait and see and find out what I'm going to be." All in all, nice to listen for both parents and kids. Not too mushy & not too kidlike, very original and definitely beats the ice-cream truck music tunes. I'm hoping the father-son duo have a new CD out soon.

5 out of 5 stars addiction toddler style.......2003-04-03

My 2 year old is addicted to this CD! We listen to "her music" almost every morning while eating breakfast and every evening before bed. The nice thing about it is - I'm addicted to it too! It's fun and original. A very nice departure from the traditional toddler songs (wheels on the bus, itsy bitsy spider, etc.) The mixture of Spanish and English is great - it's wonderful to hear my daughter babbling in 2 languages.

4 out of 5 stars A Father and Son's musical gift to children.......2003-02-19

I first heard Ben and Leo Sidran's work on NPR's All Things Considered and I immediately went to purchase it for my young son. Ben and Leo have put together an album that's fun for both children and adults, replete with bilingual rhymes and a jazzy feel reminiscent of styles ranging from Ronaldo Folegatti to Maceo Parker. The songs are lighthearted and playful. All in all, a wonderful family collaboration and enojoyable to music lovers of all ages.
En el Ocaso de LA Hormiga y el Elefante
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		En el Ocaso de LA Hormiga y el Elefante
    Aldo Lopez-Gavilan Junco
    Manufacturer: Unicornio
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Latin Music | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000ETR8O8
    Release Date: 2006-03-01

    Tracks:

    1. Espiral
    2. Whisky Con Soda
    3. Tren A Ciudad Gotica
    4. Tema Con Bongo
    5. De Princesas,Castillos Y Puntos Suspensivos
    6. Sombanchero
    7. A Mi Hermanito Lindo
    8. Historia De La Nina Que Le Devolvio El Tiempo Al Tiempo
    9. Campanero
    10. En El Ocaso De La Hormiga Y El Elefante
    Super Exitos " Varios Artistas" De Coleccion " Import " Los Mejores Artistas En Album '
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Super Exitos " Varios Artistas" De Coleccion " Import " Los Mejores Artistas En Album '
      la oreja de van gogh,ricardo arjona,shakira,alex ubago,ana gabriel,elefante,la factoria,miguel angel,emmanuel,ov7,natalia lafourcade,el gran silencio,gilberto santa rosa,victor garcia,ha-ash,ricky martin,chayanne. sin bandera
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD
      ASIN: B000SPL2LI

      Product Description

      gran cd de pop latino los artistas del pop reunidos en un album mas no solo eso las mejores canciones. {C}100anosdemusica
      El Sueño Del Elefante
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        		El Sueño Del Elefante
        Strings for Kids
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        LullabiesLullabies | Children's Music | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000RWYB0Q

        Product Description

        Acoustic, instrumental easy listening folk for kids. Los instrumentistas José Flores y Walter Morciglio se dieron a la tarea de crear un proyecto de música para niños bajo el lema: "Música inteligente para niños". El albúm es una muestra intrumental, suave y melodiosa de varios géneros musicales para los oídos de los niños y de los no tan niños. Podremos escuchar a son de la guitarra muestras de bolero, bossa, jazz, danza y música del mundo en general. Es un disco lleno de preciosos colores e interpretaciones que nos transporta a un verdadero mundo lleno de melodías, donde la música expresa lo que sentimos. 1 El sueño del elefante 2 28 de abril 3 Bossa para niños 4 Mi niña 5 Sweet lullaby 6 Bahía 7 El baile de la gallina 8 Dime niña 9 Unicornio 10 Llegar a casa
        En el Ocaso de LA Ormiga y el Elefante
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          		En el Ocaso de LA Ormiga y el Elefante
          Aldo Lopez
          Manufacturer: Unicornio
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Latin Music | Styles | Music
          InternationalInternational | Imports | Stores | Music
          ASIN: B000050730
          Release Date: 2000-08-10

          Tracks:

          1. Espiral
          2. Whisky Con Soda
          3. Tren A Ciudad Gotica
          4. Tema Con Bongo
          5. De Princesas Castillos Y Puntos Suspensivos
          6. Sonbanchero
          7. A Mi Hermanito Lindo
          8. Historia De La Nina Que Te Devolvio El Tiempo Al Tiempo
          9. Campanero
          10. En El Ocaso De La Hormiga Y El Elefante

          Album Details

          First Recording by One of Cuba's Finest Young Pianists. This CD Won Best Jazz Album this Year at the Cuban Equivalent to the Grammy Awards, Cubadiscos.

          Music:

          1. Elmo in Grouchland [Soundtrack]
          2. Enjoying Jesus [Live]
          3. Favorite Bible Songs
          4. Favorite Silly Songs
          5. Favorites in the Key of Fun
          6. For Our Children Too
          7. Gospel Sung by the Great Quartets, Vol. 1
          8. Great Big Fun for the Very Little Ones
          9. Hanna-Barbera's Pic-a-Nic Basket of Cartoon Classics [Box set] [Soundtrack]
          10. Hey, It's Franklin [Soundtrack]

          Music

          Music