Music for Children

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Album Description
Soft, soothing, quiet instrumental music specially composed to calm and soothe children and babies. This wondrous music has a dreamy quality, and is sustained by a neverending melody of trance-like beauty and repose. It is equally relaxing and refreshing to the child in all of us!

Music for Children, Music, Anthony Miles, Childrens, Christmas Music, New Age, New Age / Meditation, Pop
Sing-A-Longs & Lullabies for the Film Curious George (Jack Johnson)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • I love this CD
  • Curious George CD
  • Great kid music
  • Feel good music
  • GREAT CD!!!
Sing-A-Longs & Lullabies for the Film Curious George (Jack Johnson)
Jack Johnson
Manufacturer: Umvd Labels
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. In Between Dreams
  2. Brushfire Fairytales
  3. Curious George (Widescreen Edition)
  4. On And On
  5. Thicker Than Water

ASIN: B000CR7RDE
Release Date: 2006-02-07

Tracks:

  1. Upside Down
  2. Broken
  3. People Watching
  4. Wrong Turn
  5. Talk Of The Town
  6. Jungle Gym
  7. We're Going To Be Friends
  8. The Sharing Song
  9. The 3 R's
  10. Lullaby
  11. With My Own Two Hands
  12. Questions
  13. Supposed To Be

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Admit it: If you had to pick an artist to give voice to the wackadoo thinkings of a monkey beloved by most of the American populace over age 3, you could do a lot worse than Jack Johnson. Black Eyed Peas? Too hyper. Death Cab for Cutie? Too ironic. They Might Be Giants? Too eggheaded. Johnson, though the object of much rightful jealousy--here, after all, is a guy who only stumbled into music and vaulted himself up the charts after a successful career as a pro surfer--turns out to have the goods to do H.A. Rey, Curious George's creator, proud. Fans familiar with Johnson's earlier discs will recognize a certain laconic sprawl and easy fascination in his songs that suits the theme of perpetual puzzlement perfectly (here, let's not forget, is a guy who racked up fans with songs called "Bubble Toes" and "Banana Pancakes"). That the music takes a childish turn barely registers--songs like opener "Upside Down" are classic Johnson, all wonderment and groove, and the collaborations with friends Ben Harper, G. Love, and Matt Costa warm up, wink, and scamper off before packing on the weight of excess meaning. "We're Going to Be Friends," track seven, seals the deal--when you can make the White Stripes sound compatible with the Man with the Yellow Hat, you know you've got a multi-generational winner. --Tammy La Gorce

Description

Faced with the task of giving a voice to a central character that does not speak, Universal Pictures turned to Jack Johnson to craft songs that could provide a voice for Curious George. As a new father, it gave him the opportunity to make an album for both parents and children. Presented with early animations and the story line, Jack crafted new songs that capture the emotions of Curious George as he leaves the jungle to follow the Man with the Yellow Hat. He also turned to friends Ben Harper, G. Love, and Matt Costa to contribute songs that might bridge the gap between parent and child. Joined on the record by his band (Adam Topol, Merlo Podlewski, and Zack Gill), Jack duets with three of the other songwriters (Ben Harper, G. Love, and Matt Costa), and does a cover of the White Stripes' "We're Going to Be Friends." Parents who watched Schoolhouse Rock on Saturday mornings when they were children will recognize Jack's take on the classic "Three Is a Magic Number," reinterpreted with the 3 R's as a call to protect the environment and Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Sing-a-Longs and Lullabies feels like so much more than your standard soundtrack due to its unified creative vision. While the songs have a universal appeal, their themes speak to a child's experience (or in this case, a curious monkey's experience) of the world.

More from Jack Johnson


In Between Dreams


On and On


Brushfire Fairytales


Sprout the soundtrack


Jack Johnson--A Weekend At The Greek & Live In Japan on DVD


The September Sessions on DVD

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars I love this CD.......2007-07-13

I love this CD! The songs are soothing and kid-friendly yet I enjoy them too. We bought it because it was "Curious George" (and my son is obsessed) but I am so glad that we did. Well worth the price! It's a very mellow, feel-good, happy, easy-on-the-ears, calming CD.

2 out of 5 stars Curious George CD.......2007-06-09

CD arrived in good shape but it is not at all what I thought it would be. This is not a sing-along CD. It seems to be misrepresenting itself with such a title. Not impressed or satisfied with this CD. It was reviewed to be something different. It's simply music by Jack Johnson which tends to be very slow.

5 out of 5 stars Great kid music.......2007-06-01

My daughter loves this soundtrack and sings along. Very kid friendly and teaches kids how to protect the environment. Jack Johnson is wonderful.

5 out of 5 stars Feel good music.......2007-05-27

After seeing Curious George and then watching the music video in the Special Features, we had to get this soundtrack. My children will often go to sleep to it and then I turn it on softly when it is time to wake up. My children love learning the lyrics and singing along.

5 out of 5 stars GREAT CD!!!.......2007-05-07

The title says it all. It's fun for the kids and really enjoyable for hte adults as well.
Baby Einstein: Lullaby Classics
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Sounds like a cheap plastic toy
  • would make you sleepy..
  • Kid's Music
  • Not soothing
  • Great for bedtime, but wish it were a real piano
Baby Einstein: Lullaby Classics

Manufacturer: Buena Vista
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001IXTU4
Release Date: 2004-03-16

Tracks:

  1. Variations (Twinkle, Twinkle), K265/300e
  2. Minuet In G From Anna Magdalena
  3. Piano Sonata In C, K 545, 2nd Movement
  4. Spring Song
  5. Piano Sonata In D, K 576, 3rd Movement
  6. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, BWV 147
  7. Canon
  8. The Moldau
  9. Preludes Book II, Clair De Lune
  10. Sonata No.14 (Moonlight), 2nd Movement, Op.27
  11. Symphony No.9, New World
  12. Fur Elise, WoO 59
  13. The Four Seasons, Winter, RV267, 2nd Movement
  14. Orchestral Suite No.3 In D, Air, BWV 1068
  15. Sonata No.8 (Pathetique), 2nd Movement, Op.13
  16. Kinderscene, Op.15
  17. Waltz No.15, Lullaby

Product Description

The Lullaby Classics A Concert for Little Ears music CD is a 17-track, 35-minute concert featuring a collection of soothing classical melodies perfect to calm little ones as they wind down for nap time, bedtime or a bit of quiet time. Each piece, re-orchestrated for little ears by the Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra, was specially selected to lull babies into sweet, blissful dreams. Lullaby Classics opens with ?Ç£Twinkle, Twinkle?Ç¥ variations by Mozart and includes calming and delightful melodies from composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Dvorak and Debussy. It ends with Brahms' ?Ç£Lullaby?Ç¥ tucking baby in for a cozy, restful sleep.Musical Selections:1. Variations (Twinkle, Twinkle), K265/300e, Mozart2. Minuet In G From Anna Magdalena, Bach3. Piano Sonata In C, K 545, 2nd Movement, Mozart4. Spring Song, Mendelssohn5. Piano Sonata In D, K 576, 3rd Movement, Mozart6. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, BWV 147, Bach7. Canon, Pachelbel8. The Moldau, Smetana9. Preludes Book II, Clair De Lune, Debussy10. Sonata No. 14 (Moonlight), 2nd Movement, Op. 27, Beethoven11. Symphony No. 9, New World , Dvorak12. Fur Elise, WoO 59, Beethoven13. The Four Seasons, Winter, RV297, 2nd Movement, Vivaldi14. Orchestral Suite No. 3 In D, Air, BWV 1068, Bach15. Sonata No. 8 (Pathetique), 2nd Movement, Op. 13, Beethoven16. Kinderscene Op.15, Schumann17. Waltz No 15, Lullaby, Brahms Age: birth +Awards:* Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award (2005)* National Parenting Center Seal of Approval (2004)* National Parenting Publications Awards (2004)

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Sounds like a cheap plastic toy.......2007-06-20

I have these DVD's and I can tell you that they will not be a huge part of my baby's development. I received them as a gift from someone that thinks that all you need to do is plunk your child in front of a TV all day without giving the baby any attention. You can see why these DVD's are popular at Day Care Centers or what I like to call, "Concentration camps for baby's with lazy parents", because they know that they can sit their kid/baby in front of the TV and let them turn into a thoughtless zombie while they listen to Baby Einstein totally ruin classics by Bach and DeBussy by playing the music with very cheap midi keyboards. I can get better quality music by whistling Dixie with a mouth-full of saltine crackers.

Also, it has been proven that classical music has nothing to do with the cognitive development of young people. Now, teach them how to play piano or violin and you have yourself an actual YOUNG EINSTEIN, but listening to this kind of music does nothing for the development of the brain. It is just for lazy parents that can't sit down with their kids and play with them or read them a book.

4 out of 5 stars would make you sleepy.........2007-06-15

its a good product with very fine music and my toddler realizes that it is sleep time, if I play it. he goes to bed and sleeps after a couple songs. I have trouble in some songs are some months.. dont know why.

4 out of 5 stars Kid's Music.......2007-06-08

I bought this CD for my grandniece, but after listening to it, I determined that no one would ever play this for her except me. I would have kept it for myself but I have the grown-up versions of each of the classical masterpieces on this CD. So, I ended up returning it for a full refund. If you want your kids to be exposed to classicl music, it's a great buy. But if you don't think they will get to listen to it, don't waste your time.

Baby Einstein: Lullaby Classics

1 out of 5 stars Not soothing.......2007-06-07

These synthesizer versions of classical songs get really old, really fast. Worse yet, the songs are sometimes not soothing at all, especially the very first song. The song seems to get particularly loud and uptempo, which is precisely what you don't expect in a lullaby. Please listen to the sample of the first song at least before you buy.

4 out of 5 stars Great for bedtime, but wish it were a real piano.......2007-06-01

This CD worked great to put my daughter to sleep while I rocked her in my arms, and I enjoyed the choices of songs and the arrangements. However, I would have preferred that real instruments were used.
For The Kids
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Fun. Some songs great. Some not.
  • Awesome songs for kids!
  • Nice change from Wiggles
  • eh
  • Great for parents and kids!
For The Kids
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Nettwerk Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006L7QX
Release Date: 2002-11-05

Tracks:

  1. Mahna Mahna- Cake
  2. La La La La Lemon - Barenaked Ladies
  3. The Rainbow Connection - Sarah McLachlan
  4. I've Got To Be Clean - Guster
  5. Wonderwheel - Dan Zanes
  6. Have a Little Fun - Glen Phillips
  7. The Hoppity Song - Five For Fighting
  8. My Flying Saucer - Billy Bragg & Wilco
  9. It's All Right To Cry - Darius Rucker
  10. Sing - Ivy
  11. Bright Eyes - Remy Zero
  12. Willie The King - Dan Wilson
  13. Snow Day - Bleu
  14. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" - Chantal/Raine Maida
  15. Good Night Children Everywhere - Sixpence None The Richer
  16. Bend Down The Branches - Tom Waits

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An all-star cast has joined forces to produce a wonderful CD and, if that weren't exciting enough, a portion of the proceeds will help restore music education in the U.S. public school system through the VHI Save the Music Foundation. Clever new renditions of familiar Muppets and Sesame Street tunes abound, but Semisonic's Dan Wilson, ex-Del Fuego artist Dan Zanes, Toad the Wet Sprocket's Glen Phillips, and Bleu wrote songs for this album, and Tom Waits's lullaby "Bend Down the Branches," originally recorded for a short film, makes its debut on this CD. No offense, Kermit, but the frog's 1979-vintage "The Rainbow Connection" never sounded so sultry as Sarah McLachlan's version here. Another favorite is "The Hoppity Song," a rock & roll ode to Five for Fighting frontman John Ondrasik's son Johnny. Make no mistake--this isn't one of those CDs that is more for adults than kids--songs about hygiene, the alphabet, and crying ("It's All Right to Cry" originally from Marlo Thomas's Free to Be You and Me) are truly "for the kids." That said, adults will enjoy hearing their favorite artists switch gears in this gentle (mostly, not Bleu's energetic "Snow Day!"), upbeat compilation, which combines just the right blend of familiar sing-along songs and exciting new material. The booklet doubles as a foldout coloring book, with illustrations for each song. A fun and noble effort for a fun and noble cause. --Karin Snelson

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Fun. Some songs great. Some not........2007-06-27

You know how U2 and Jack Johnson make CD's you can listen to straight through? Well, this is not a stright through album. It has some great songs, and some that I skip. My children love the La La La La Lemon song.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome songs for kids!.......2007-06-10

We have this CD in the car and "rock" to it when we go places. Our son loves the music and claps and "sings" along with it the whole time.
There is also a few "quieter" songs for babies that like to sleep in the car.
We really like it and I am contemplating getting the other "for the kids" CD's.

A great buy!

4 out of 5 stars Nice change from Wiggles.......2007-05-29

Parents who like the artists on For the Kids will enjoy listening; it provides something that grown-ups can sing along to without that silly feeling when other drivers catch you singing the standard kids' fare.

However, my 2-year old is not totally sold on it. She doesn't dislike it, but she doesn't seem to get into it the way she does other popular children's music. It seems to me like this CD is mostly 'for the parents' until kids are a bit older and can appreciate bands that parents think are cool.

3 out of 5 stars eh.......2007-05-10

It's pretty boring.... really. It's not that it's so bad, but we just didn't find it very interesting and it doesn't keep my son's attention (or mine). I would highly recommend They Might be Giants.

5 out of 5 stars Great for parents and kids!.......2007-04-18

I bought this CD actually before I became a father because of Cake's Mahna Mahna and Sarah McLachlan's Rainbow Connection. Yes, you don't have to have kids to enjoy this CD.

Today as a parent, I really enjoy listening to this CD. The whole song features songs that are just plain fun, catchy, and entertaining. I never listened to The Hoppity Song before, but now I find myself singing "hop hop hippity hop" sometimes.
Disney Baby Lullaby: Favorite Sleepytime Songs for Baby and You
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • An ok Night time cd
  • We LOVE this CD
  • Wonderful !!!!
  • Amazing memories of the past
  • the best one i've got
Disney Baby Lullaby: Favorite Sleepytime Songs for Baby and You
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Disney
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000001M0Z
Release Date: 1991-09-19

Tracks:

  1. When You Wish Upon A Star - Stephen Bishop
  2. Baby Mine - Paige Morehead
  3. Hush Little Baby - Rick Schulman
  4. Dreams Are The Flowers (That Bloom In Your Heart) - Jackie Cusic
  5. Brahms Lullaby (Lullaby And Good Night) - Jon Sherberg
  6. Stay Awake - Karen Taylor-Good
  7. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star - Jackie Cusic
  8. All The Pretty Little Horses - Jackie Cusic
  9. Golden Slumbers - Billy Gaines
  10. Fast Asleep - Paige Morehead
  11. La La Lu - Jane Sherberg
  12. Rockabye Baby - Larry Groce
  13. Sleep, Daddy, Sleep - Andy Blackford
  14. Mountain Lullaby - Larry Groce
  15. Sleep Little Child - Larry Groce
  16. Sleepytime Skies - Jackie Cusic
  17. Ho Ho Hum - Rick Schulman
  18. Countin' Sheep - Paige Morehead
  19. Nighty Night - Jane Sherberg
  20. A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes - Donna McElroy

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Lullabies lend themselves to woozy re-creations, a sort of endless repetition that flags under the weight of the concept (putting kids to bed for their much-needed sleep) and the lack of weight accorded to the music. You might expect a Disney lullaby collection to be on a par with the most mediocre collections, but this one is really a fine set. The tunes are standard--from the famous "Brahms Lullaby" to "All the Pretty Little Horses"--but they're uniformly excellent and creative, staying within the realm of acoustic music that sounds and feels organic. These are Disney-related tunes, for the most part, so "Stay Awake" is here, as is the whimsical "Sleep, Daddy, Sleep." Musically, the set is varied, steering away from a repetition of instrumentation or delivery. That makes it easily entertaining enough for back-to-back listens, which any parent will be asked for with this collection. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars An ok Night time cd.......2007-07-14

I had this a long time ago when my now 5 yr old was an infant. I LOVED it then....not so much now. U can find alot of these songs by different artists on iTUnes

5 out of 5 stars We LOVE this CD.......2007-07-10

A few years ago someone made us a copy of this tape and my kids played it over and over again until the tape broke. Thank goodness for CDs, because this one gets much use!

The only drawback (and it is not really that big a deal) is that my girls tend to sing along to the songs when they should be focusing on going to sleep! :)

I would not hesitate to recommend this one to my family and friends! We are very happy with this CD.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful !!!!.......2007-06-12

I spent quite some time searching for the perfect lullaby cd for my newborn daughter. I wanted lyrics. I purchased this one, and I LOVE IT!!! The songs are great, syrupy sweet. I listen to it at least twice daily and am not tired of it. My daughter already recognizes it when I turn it on, and it is a part of our bedtime routine. Wonderful!

5 out of 5 stars Amazing memories of the past.......2007-04-14

I just can't believe this is still available! this is awsome!I had the cassette version for my son (20years ago) and still have it but no cassette player to play it (every this is cd now) so I'm going to definately order this as I have grandkids now and this worked a treat getting my kids off to sleep when they were little ......very soothing and has always stayed eatched in my memory.

5 out of 5 stars the best one i've got.......2007-03-27

I have always been drawn to baby lullabies, but this is my favorite cd. I love every song it has in it. I buy this cd for all my best friend's children and they all love them too.
Baby Mozart
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Lively and comforting CD!
  • Baby loves this music!
  • Baby Mozart
  • great gift - thank you
  • Great music for baby AND mom
Baby Mozart
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Buena Vista
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ASIN: B000065VCG
Release Date: 2002-05-07

Tracks:

  1. Tune Up And Fanfare Based On Themes From 'The Magic Flute'
  2. Piano Sonata In C, K545, 1st Movement
  3. Piano Sonata In C, K330, 1st Movement
  4. Variations On 'Ah Vous Dirai-je, Maman,' No. 1, 8, And 11, K265/300e
  5. Piano Sonata In D, K576, 3rd Movement
  6. Concerto For Flute And Harp In C, K299, 1st Movement
  7. Piano Sonata In A, K331, 3rd Movement
  8. Piano Sonata In C, K545, 2nd Movement
  9. Sonata In D For Two Pianos, K448, 1st Movement
  10. Piano Sonata In C, K330, 3rd Movement
  11. Divertmento No. 17 In D
  12. Piano Sonata In B Flat, K570, 3rd Movement
  13. Piano Sonata In F, K533, 3rd Movement
  14. The Magic Flute, K620, Papageno Arias No. 2 And 20
  15. Symphony No. 41 In C, K551, 4th Movement

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Recipient of the National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval, Baby Mozart music CD is a 15-track, 28-minute collection designed as a playful introduction to the genius of Mozart, the child prodigy from Salzburg. Bring to life the Classical Period (1750-1830) with the brilliance and grace of classical music by Wolfgang Mozart and enrich your child's life by exposing them to melody, harmony in this audio journey of some of Mozart's best work. Re-orchestrated for little ears, this collection is sure to bring joy to your little one's playtime or bedtime. Tracks from this delightful CD are featured on our Baby Mozart video and DVD.Musical Selections:1. Tune up and fanfare based on themes from ?Ç£The Magic Flute?Ç¥2. Piano Sonata in C, K545, 1 st movement3. Piano Sonata in C, K330, 1st movement4. Variations on ?Ç£Ah vous dirai-je, maman?Ç¥, No. 1, 8 and 11, K265/300e5. Piano Sonata in D, K576, 3rd movement6. Concerto for Flute and Harp in C, K299, 1st movement7. Piano Sonata in A, K331, 3rd movement8. Piano Sonata in C, K545, 2nd movement9. Sonata in D for Two Pianos, K448, 1st movement10. Piano Sonata in C, K330, 3rd movement11. Divertmento No. 17 in D12. Piano Sonata in B flat, K570, 3rd movement13. Piano Sonata in F, K533, 3rd movement14. The Magic Flute, K620, Papgeno Arias No. 2 and 2015. Symphony No. 41 in C, K551, 4th movementAge: birth +Product Award: Billboard Magazine Top Midline Classical Albums (#1) - 2004

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Of all the reasons you'll click the Add to Shopping Cart button next to Baby Einstein's Baby Mozart--and there are many--the best one is that playing this record for babies doesn't feel weird. Instead of subjecting tiny, tender ears to the kind of Mozart that can make adult classical fans wilt when tackled by a maestro who means business, this is Mozart lite, mixed and mastered by a dad, Bill Weisbach, who's clearly hung around for his share of crib-side cooing. The slightly tinny sound of a child's piano sweeps the sting out of Piano Sonata in B Flat's third movement; the first movement of Concerto for Flute and Harp in C floats by, birdlike; variations on "Ah vous dirai-je, Maman" translate to a fancy-sounding (but adorable) "Twinkle, Twinkle"; and Piano Sonata in F's third movement snuggles so deeply into its childlike setting that if you close your eyes, you'll see a pastel parade of animals floating by overhead. Other pieces (more aptly called fragments, since only one track stretches beyond the three-minute mark), like Symphony No. 41's fourth movement, wander into more robust Mozart territory, but it's here the claims about classical music enhancing young kids' abstract reasoning skills and spatial intelligence crystallize. Babies strapped in for a roller coaster of sounds that gracefully dips, swerves, and high-jumps like this version, do have to process what they're hearing somehow (and a case could be made that the instruments Weisbach's chosen--the vibraphone, glockenspiel, and music box among them--make it more appealing for them to do so). Followers of Julie Aigner-Clark's Baby Einstein empire, many of whom opted out of the fan club once Disney bought the company in 2001, won't trip over a single Mickey Mouse-ified sound here. This is pure, plugged in, and muted Mozart, and if it doesn't make your baby smarter, it'll at least sound awfully sweet issuing from your nursery's speakers. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Lively and comforting CD!.......2007-06-12

This CD is inspiring and comforting! I have listened to it a lot since I got it and will continue to share it with junior when he arrives.

5 out of 5 stars Baby loves this music!.......2007-02-17

Puts our 6-week old daughter to sleep. What more could you ask for!

3 out of 5 stars Baby Mozart.......2007-02-14

Although the selection of music was good, I was disappointed at the synthesized sounds of the music. I have heard much of the "Mozart Effect" for stimulating learning in young minds, but why market it this way? Just turn on your radio to your local classical music station and give your child the benefit of the real thing without having to put more money in Disney's pockets.

5 out of 5 stars great gift - thank you.......2007-01-18

thankyou - I gave this as a gift - they loved it

5 out of 5 stars Great music for baby AND mom.......2006-04-18

I bought this CD with a gift card, because I wanted some soothing music for my daughter's naptime. In looking at the titles of the pieces, I didn't recognize very many, but in listening to the CD I found that I recognize much of the music. I was pleased at how calming it was and found myself humming various pieces throughout the day.

I would recommend this CD, and plan to purchase other Baby Einstein music!
Singable Songs for the Very Young: Great with a Peanut-Butter Sandwich
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • For a new generation
  • Fun songs to sing a long with baby!
  • High nostalgia level!
  • down by the bay
  • Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful
Singable Songs for the Very Young: Great with a Peanut-Butter Sandwich
Raffi
Manufacturer: Rounder / Umgd
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000003H4
Release Date: 1996-10-15

Tracks:

  1. The More We Get Together
  2. Down By The Bay
  3. Brush Your Teeth
  4. Robin In The Rain
  5. Five Little Frogs
  6. I Wonder If I'm Growing
  7. Aikendrum
  8. Bumping Up And Down
  9. Must Be Santa
  10. Wiloughby Wallaby Woo
  11. Spider On The Floor
  12. Baa Baa Black Sheep
  13. Going To The Zoo
  14. My Dreydel
  15. Peanut Butter Sandwich
  16. Five Little Pumpkins
  17. The Sharing Song
  18. Mr. Sun
  19. Old MacDonald Had A Band

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THE MORE WE GET TOGETHER DOWN BY THE BAY BRUSH YOUR TEETH ROBIN IN THE RAIN FIVE LITTLE FROGS I WONDER IF I'M GROWING UP AIKENDRUM BUMPING UP AND DOWN MUST BE SANTA WILLOUGHBY WALLBY WOO SPIDER ON THE FLOOR BAA BAA BLACK SHEEP GOING TO THE ZOO MY DREYDEL PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICH FIVE LITTLE PUMPKINS THE SHARING SONG MR. SUN OLD MCDONALD HAD A BAND

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Though recorded in the 1970s, this classic Raffi album is still one of the children's troubadour's bestsellers. The gentle, joyful style; simple musical arrangements; and easy-to-follow up-front vocals have made Singable Songs for the Very Young a favorite among tiny tots, parents, and preschool teachers. By combining traditional songs like "The More We Get Together," "Down by the Bay," and "Going to the Zoo" with Raffi originals like "I Wonder If I'm Growing," "Peanut Butter Sandwich," and a jazzy near-cover, "Old MacDonald Had a Band," the album has a familiar feel while giving young children the opportunity to learn new songs and rhythms. Other notable titles include the interactive "Brush Your Teeth," "Five Little Pumpkins," and the tongue-twisting "Willoughby Wallaby Woo." --Deborah Moore

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars For a new generation.......2007-07-04

I bought this CD for my grandchildren to listen to. Our family, including their father, always listened to the original on long trips. My grandchildren love most of the songs too. My 6 year old grandson finds some songs "boring" but mostly they love it, just like their father did.

5 out of 5 stars Fun songs to sing a long with baby!.......2007-05-03

My son really loves this. And I have to admit, it's infectious! I sing them to him at other times, too. For example, when it's time to brush his teeth, I sing that song. He smiles and opens his mouth wide to brush his teeth. If he gets fussy in the car, I know I can pop this in and he will settle immediately. I catch him smiling to himself, too.

5 out of 5 stars High nostalgia level!.......2007-04-02

I have had Raffi music in my home for the last 30 years - my own 5 children have enjoyed his music and I have purchased Raffi CD's for all of my grandchildren as well. Raffi's simple yet interesting melodies and warm voice are like a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter's day - comforting and delicious! Listening it to transports me to a time when my children were playing together and in the background was Raffi music and all was well in the world. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Here are some more Raffi titles, all recommended:Baby Beluga,Down By the Bay,[[ASIN:B0000003IO The Singable Songs Collection,Wheels on the Bus, (Raffi Songs to Read). Also enjoyed by my family: Sharon, Lois & Bram:Elephant Party

5 out of 5 stars down by the bay.......2007-03-26

Down by the bay is a funny song and my teacher mrs. schneider has the whole song and the book and Really funny funny funny my mother say did you ever see a rhino kissing a dino down by the bay and really ever good

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.......2007-03-20

This album is amazing--still today. I "discovered" Raffi as a 30-something mother, and am thrilled. Some of the songs I knew from childhood, some are new to me, and all are completely delightful. Raffi's voice is warm and steady. The simple accompaniment is quiet at times, celebratory at others, and never obtrusive.

The album is a treasure. We keep it going (in addition to Susie Tallman volumes and Jack Johnson's soundtrack to Curious George) as a daily soundtrack.

My daughter (8 months) starts to dance and hum the minute it begins to play. She has heard it since she was about 6 weeks old. I love dancing with her and singing along as Raffi intunes, "The more we get together..." "Down by the Bay" is probably one of my daughter's favorites, and I love the sharing song.
David Bowie Narrates Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf"
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great telling of a classic story as a classical music introduction
  • Excellent for kids and adults
  • Dont have this CD but have the vinyl
  • My son's discovery of classical music
  • David Bowie tells us a fearful story
David Bowie Narrates Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf"

Manufacturer: RCA
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Binding: Audio CD

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  5. Peter And The Wolf

ASIN: B000003F6R
Release Date: 1992-02-11

Tracks:

  1. Peter And The Wolf: Introduction
  2. Peter And The Wolf: The Story Begins
  3. Peter And The Wolf: The Bird
  4. Peter And The Wolf: The Duck, Dialogue With The Bird, Attack Of The Cat
  5. Peter And The Wolf: Grandfather
  6. Peter And The Wolf: The Wolf
  7. Peter And The Wolf: The Duck Is Caught
  8. Peter And The Wolf: The Wolf Stalks The Bird And The Cat
  9. Peter And The Wolf: Peter Prepares To Catch The Wolf
  10. Peter And The Wolf: The Bird Diverts The Wolf
  11. Peter And The Wolf: Peter Catches The Wolf
  12. Peter And The Wolf: The Hunters Arrive
  13. Peter And The Wolf: The Procession To the Zoo
  14. Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Theme: Full Orchestra
  15. Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Theme: Woodwinds
  16. Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Theme: Brass
  17. Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Theme: Strings
  18. Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Theme: Percussion
  19. Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Theme: Full Orchestra
  20. Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation I: Flute, Piccolo (Presto)
  21. Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation II: Oboes (Lento)
  22. Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation III: Clarinets (Moderato)
  23. Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation IV: Bassoons (Allegro alla marcia)
  24. Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation V: Violins (Brilliante alla pollaca)
  25. Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation VI: Violas (Meno mosso)
  26. Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation VII: Cellos
  27. Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation VIII: Double basses (Cominciando lento, ma poco accel.)
  28. Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation IX: Harp (Maestoso)
  29. Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation X: French Horns (L' istesso tempo)
  30. Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation XI: Trumpets (Vivace)
  31. Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation XII: Trombones & Tuba (Allegro pomposo)
  32. Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation XIII: Percussion (Moderato)
  33. Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Fugue: Full Orchestra
  34. The Nutcracker Suite: Overture
  35. The Nutcracker Suite: March
  36. The Nutcracker Suite: Dance Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy
  37. The Nutcracker Suite: Russian Dance
  38. The Nutcracker Suite: Arabian Dance
  39. The Nutcracker Suite: Chinese Dance
  40. The Nutcracker Suite: Dance Of The Mirlitons
  41. The Nutcracker Suite: Waltz Of The Flowers

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Great telling of a classic story as a classical music introduction.......2007-01-04

I remember being introduced to the idea of classical music telling a story with Peter and the Wolf many, many years ago. As each character in the story appears, its theme (and the instrument playing it) is introduced. Then the story takes over and builds to its climax and resolution with just the right amount of fright and humor for 2-4 year-olds.

Peter is clearly presented as a child who is disobedient and mildly punished for it, but then he is also brave and resourceful in fixing the situation he has caused. Finally is also merciful to the wolf (although he does put the wolf in a zoo, if that really bothers you). So the story has some subtle hints at morality without it being too oppressive.

In this CD version, the narration is clear and the pacing seems very adequate for even 2 year-old's attention. They often ask to hear it again, and they love the picture book I bought to go with it - see another review. They know all the instruments names, and can identify the characters just from hearing the music.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent for kids and adults.......2006-11-04

A very good version of the original. Bowie's voice is just right and the orchestra is right on. Excellent to demonstrate to kids the different instruments in a orchestra and a good story as well. I listened to it when I was young and also now when I am old. It still is great to listen to the music and the story telling.

4 out of 5 stars Dont have this CD but have the vinyl.......2004-05-26

I admit I do not have this CD, but I do have the vinyl version of this album. It contains just the first two pieces, Peter and Britten's Young Person's Guide... It was released by Columnbia on green translucent vinyl! Combine that with the Red Label that Columbia used and it is quite the colorful Album... I remember that I bought the album for the Britten, big Britten fan here, and partially the novelty of Bowie narrating Peter. The Britten is great, and Peter is very good with the beauty of the Philly strings, which has always been Philly's strong point. If I were looking to replace my vinyl copy, which I am not, I would not hesitate to get this disk.

5 out of 5 stars My son's discovery of classical music.......2003-05-17

My son's growing obsession with this story has truly sprouted since the purchase of this album.
Oddly enough, I never really knew this story or I don't remember it from my childhood, but once my dear sweet boy discovered it's haunting and charging sound, it's become a staple in my vehicle.

A perfect way to introduce classical music to any child -- tell them a story and have all the parts of the story be different instruments from an orchestra. Beautiful, just beautiful..

5 out of 5 stars David Bowie tells us a fearful story.......2002-08-09

Prokofiev here produces a rare and fresh musical story for children. A young boy decides one day to push the gate at the bottom of the garden and move into the big wild world and its dangers, a wolf and a cat. The boy is followed by his friend the duck and meets his other friend the bird who is saved by a split-hair chance from the teeth of the cat by Peter's cry of alarm. All dangers in the world are not from the deep forest. But a far worse danger comes from there : the wolf. If Peter is saved by his grandfather who takes him home, the duck is less lucky and ends up in the wolf's stomach. But Peter is looking after things with the help of the bird and they catch the wolf that is then taken to the zoo by the hunters. We are not always saved from dangers by big strong armed men, but mostly by our courage and inventive imagination. And the music tells us to be creative.

This tale is perfectly served by David Bowie's both deep and volatile voice that finds here a brand new field of artistic achievement and multiplies the music's real dramatic dimension, like a confidential story told to the listeners in their deepest ears as if he were an elfish fairy any kid would believe to be true and safe, in a word friendly.

Dr Jacques COULARDEAU
Beethoven's Wig: Sing Along Symphonies
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great for young children. Many Thanks!
  • EXCELLENT CD to introduce kids (& adults) to classical music!
  • Tchaikovsky is my favorite composer, declares my [...].
  • Truly fun AND educational
  • My kids' hands-down favorite classical CD
Beethoven's Wig: Sing Along Symphonies
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ASIN: B000060OLA
Release Date: 2002-03-05

Tracks:

  1. Beethoven's Wig (5th Symphony, Beethoven)
  2. Franz Liszt the Famous Pianist (Hungarian Rhapsody #2, Liszt)
  3. Please Don't Play Your Violin at Night (Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Mozart)
  4. Can You Can Can? (Can Can, Offenbach)
  5. Just For Elise (Fur Elise, Beethoven)
  6. Haydn's Great Surprise (Surprise Symphony, Haydn)
  7. Kings and Queens of England (Trumpet Tune, Purcell)
  8. Drip, Drip, Drip (Pizzicato from Sylvia, Delibes)
  9. Harmony (The Merry Peasant, Schumann)
  10. Hey Guitar Teacher (Bouree, Bach)
  11. Tchaikovsky's Cannonball (1812 Overture, Tchaikovsky)

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GENERAL FEATURES: Beethoven's Wig Sing Along Symphonies are zany stick-in-your-head lyrics set to the greatest hits of classical music. Filled with fact and fancy about the world's most notable composers and their masterpieces, each Sing Along Symphony opens the door to "serious music" in a way that's fun. As a bonus, the orchestral performance of each classical piece is included without lyrics. Educational entertainment for all ages.

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Inspired and wildly imaginative, Beethoven's Wig is one of the best introductions to classical music you could give to your children. Featuring snippets of 11 classical music staples--Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, Haydn, et al.--the disc and its creators, Richard Perlmutter and friends, pour on the silly lyrics the first time around to familiarize young ears to the old masters. Then in the last half of the record, the orchestra plays the same "serious" music pieces instrumentally. You might cheerfully recall Alan Sherman's popular spoofs of old classical works in Wig and you'll again chuckle at pieces like "Drip, Drip, Drip," which adapts Delibes's "Pizzicato from Sylvia." You'll also marvel at the expertise throughout the CD, with all the pieces well played yet thoroughly fun. Beethoven's Wig is an orchestral treasure with a sense of humor as old or as new as its listeners (and the fun questions that run throughout the CD's liner notes are almost as entertaining as the zany musical interludes). Highly recommended. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great for young children. Many Thanks!.......2007-07-16

I bought this one for my son since he was 2. We listen to it from time to time. Now at 3-1/2 he recognizes the music and melody. We dance, sing, and play with his toys or little instrument. We loves every songs especially Can Can, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, and Hungarian Rhapsody #2 which is also in "Cat Concerto" Tom & Jerry. It is a great way for every kids & parents to enjoy classical music. Thanks for making this CD happened.

5 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT CD to introduce kids (& adults) to classical music!.......2007-07-08

This CD is a must for every child. It is so important for children to appreciate the great composers. This CD is a wonderful introduction and a fun way for children to learn the facts and names to go along with the tunes. The selection of pieces for this disk are also wonderful. It is nice that the songs are also to where you can listen to them without the lyrics. My children love it and my husband loves to hear just the music (& he is more of a oldies rock n roll & country music man).

5 out of 5 stars Tchaikovsky is my favorite composer, declares my [...]........2007-06-15

We originally received Beethoven's wig from a friend. My two year old and eight year old loved it so much that I had to buy #2 from www.amazon.com and got the third one used on www.ebay.com. Now I have them all on a playlist on my Ipod, and we play them non-stop in the car, and at home. (putting all three on my Ipod makes it more bearable since it is not always the same songs). Too bad www.Itunes.com hasn't caught on yet.

The best part was when my daughter told her Music Camp teacher, " Tchaikovsky is my favorite composer!" I thought she was going to faint.

5 out of 5 stars Truly fun AND educational.......2007-06-01

We play this probably once a day in our home and my kids (one is almost 5, and 2 yr old twins) all enjoy it! Definitely appealing to kids, but also not offensive to the adult ear. I even find myself humming the words when I hear these classical pieces at other times of the day. I recommend for any household with small kids - it introduces classical music in a very fun, upbeat way.

5 out of 5 stars My kids' hands-down favorite classical CD.......2007-05-18

My kids take piano lessons, and I was hoping that listening to classical music would help them enjoy their lessons a bit more, since many of their lesson pieces are variations of classical melodies, and, for whatever reason, they don't naturally enjoy classical music.

I had heard rave reviews about the Classical Kids series of CDs (where a story is set to a composer's music), and, while my children enjoyed them, they didn't really want to hear the stories repeatedly, so the melodies didn't stick.

We got this CD from the library, and the minute they heard the first line of this CD, they were in hysterics. They just LOVED the silly lyrics, and they've listened to the CD repeatedly. They begged me to buy our own copy and to get the 2nd and 3rd CDs in this series. They ask questions about the music and the lyrics, trying to figure out what play on words and reality the creator of the CD was thinking about. They remember the music and who composed it. And they are much more interested in playing the pieces they know on the piano!

So, for our purposes, this CD has been perfect.

And yes, I put my money where my mouth is and purchased all three CDs in this set :) This one is still our favorite.
Classical Music for Children: A Toddler's Introduction to Classical Music
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Awesome CD
  • He started dancing as soon as we put it on!
  • Better than baby einstein
  • great music at a great price
  • A Wonderful CD for all ages
Classical Music for Children: A Toddler's Introduction to Classical Music

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ASIN: B000002XE8
Release Date: 1997-10-24

Tracks:

  1. Clair de Lune
  2. Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Romance: Andante
  3. Moonlight Sonata: Adagio sestonuto
  4. Minute Waltz
  5. On The Beautiful Blue Danube
  6. The Nutcracker Suite: Russian Dance
  7. El Amor Brujo: Danca del Terror
  8. Grand Valse Brillante, Waltz No. 1 op. 18
  9. Scenes Of Childhood Op. 15: Knight Of The Rocking Horse; Important Event
  10. Goldberg Variations: Aria
  11. The Nutcracker Suite: Chinese Dance
  12. Symphony No. 7: Allegro molto
  13. Symphony No. 94: Menuetto: Allegro molto
  14. The Nutcracker Suite: March
  15. Sonata In C Minor, Op.13 'Pathetique': Adagio cantabile

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Awesome CD.......2007-05-11

Have enjoyed this CD immensely with our four-year old. Great price for the quality. Thank you.

5 out of 5 stars He started dancing as soon as we put it on!.......2007-01-09

My 12 month old loves this CD and happily bops away to the music (in the car he sometimes even starts singing!). We like it too and not being very well versed in Classical music, it is a nice mix for us.

5 out of 5 stars Better than baby einstein.......2006-02-26

This is a great CD, with great music, at a great price. Everyone seems to love Baby Einstein, but I don't like the plinking music on those CD's, I like real orchestral pieces to stimulate my child. This is exactly what parents need, at a good price!

5 out of 5 stars great music at a great price.......2006-02-02

I got this cd to use as background when putting my 18 month old to sleep and for car rides. So far it has not made it out of the car. The cd is wonderful. The first song is the Luftansa airline comercial song (that is what my husband calls it) and is beautiful. I didn't think my husband would enjoy the cd at all but he doesn't mind one bit listening to it, he actually will put it on himself when we get in the car. My daughter loves it and will often start nodding her head back and forth to songs. I actually listen to it even when my daughter is not in the car. The music is soft and relaxing but not boring. It is also one of the only cd's that my in laws don't mind listening to when they are in the car with us.

I only paid like $4 here on amazon for it and I gladdly would of paid more for such a great cd. Its a great cd for such a great price!

5 out of 5 stars A Wonderful CD for all ages.......2002-11-03

My whole family has enjoyed this CD. It is very upbeat and easy to listen to. I think there is something for everyone on this one.
Lullaby Favorites: Music for Little People
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • lullaby favorites: music for little people
  • The Best Lullaby CD
  • Better for mothers
  • Lullaby favorites: Music for Little People
  • SIMPLY...BEAUTIFUL !
Lullaby Favorites: Music for Little People
Tina Malia
Manufacturer: Music Little People
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000033ZW
Release Date: 1997-03-18

Tracks:

  1. Dark Brown Is The River
  2. All The Pretty Little Horses
  3. Summertime
  4. All Through The Night
  5. Jewish Lullaby
  6. Rock-A-Bye Baby
  7. Gaelic Lullaby
  8. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
  9. Somewhere Over The Rainbow
  10. Brahms Lullaby

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars lullaby favorites: music for little people.......2007-06-27

My daughter is 7 years old and has listened to this CD every night since

she was 1. Our first CD finally wore out and we had to buy our second

copy. We love Tina Malia and her beautiful songs.

5 out of 5 stars The Best Lullaby CD .......2007-06-17

I first bought this CD along with several others shortly after my daughter was born and it quickly became the favorite. My daughter is turning 5 in a couple of weeks and this is still the CD she and I want to listen to at bedtime. We still love all the songs after listing to nearly every night for 5 years!. The music is all acoustic with lovely soothing melodies, quite rhythms, and beautifully sung lyrics. I strongly recommend buying this CD if you are looking for high quality relaxing and gentle music to help your child drift off to sleep. I've lost count of how many times I bought this CD and am always glad to purchase more.

5 out of 5 stars Better for mothers.......2007-06-10

I bought this CD for a friend who had just had a baby. I thought it would be to help the baby sleep...and maybe it does, but it helps my friend sleep better. She wouldn't be without it.

5 out of 5 stars Lullaby favorites: Music for Little People.......2007-06-08

The lullabyes on this CD are performed in an extraordinary fashion, ranging from soothing melodies to stimulating interpretations with traces of jazz. When you need something to calm and relax you and your baby, these songs with their quiet meditative qualiy, will provide that for you. I highly recommend Tina Maia's Lullaby Favorites.

By B. Street(Bensenville,IL)

5 out of 5 stars SIMPLY...BEAUTIFUL !.......2007-05-30

I really like it! The singer has such a beautiful voice & the music is excellent! I knew some of the lullabies on the CD, but when I heard them this time -from Tina Malia -they all sounded ... magical! (especially Twinkle Twinkle Little Star)

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  1. Music for My Little Friends
  2. Music In My Heart
  3. Nature Sounds
  4. One More River
  5. Penguin Parade
  6. Road Trip
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