Changing Channels

Editorial Reviews
From Parents' Choice®
With the unwieldy subtitle: "Songs for TV & Media Smart Kids, Creative Conflict Resolution & More," you know this release from respected children's artists Fink and Marxer isn't just for pleasure. It's to their credit, then, that there is much lively fun found amid all the worthy edification. There's a comic, consciousness-raising search for role models ("A Ballet Driving Truck Driver"), jazzy advice on handling stress ("Count to 10 and Try Again"), helping kids become aware of media manipulation ("Buy Me This and Buy Me That"). Humorist Bill Harley makes an appearance with "The TV Way," a tale about "Dr. Nasty" and "The Fearless Falcon," in which a savvy kid points out the difference between real life and what happens on TV. Other earnest, empowering songs include "The Power in Me" and "That's What I Like About You." Fink and Marcy's varied musical styles are complemented by a childen's gospel chorus and other children's voices. A 1998 Parents' Choice® Silver Honor.

Reviewed by Lynne Heffley, Parents' Choice® 1998

Changing Channels, Music, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, Children's, Children's Folk, Childrens, Contemporary Folk, Pop, Traditional Bluegrass
Changing Channels
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Changing Channels
    Jerry Douglas
    Manufacturer: MCA
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music
    ContemporaryContemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B0001GQGIS

    Tracks:

    1. From Ankara to Izmir
    2. Distance/Winter's Edge
    3. Emphysenia Two Step
    4. Waltzing on Thin Ice
    5. Changing Channels
    6. Freemantle
    7. St. Anne's Reel
    8. (Write It on) The Tablet of Your Heart
    Changing Channels: Positive Living Skills for Children
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • as good as "spaghetti toes"
    		 Changing Channels: Positive Living Skills for Children
    PhD Terry Orlick
    Manufacturer: Zone of Excellence
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    Similar Items:
    1. Spaghetti Toes - Positive Living Skills for Children
    2. Relaxation and Joyful Living: Positive Living Skills for Teens and Adults
    3. Feeling Great: Teaching Children to Excel at Living
    4. Focusing through Distractions: Positive living skills for teens and adults
    5. Nice on my Feelings: Nurturing the best in Children and Parents

    ASIN: B000BJG2P2
    Release Date: 2005-02-01

    Tracks:

    1. Special Place Relaxation
    2. Umbalakiki
    3. Changing Channels
    4. Changing Channels Song
    5. Follow Your Breathing
    6. Spaghetti Toes for Worries
    7. Spaghetti Toes for Anger
    8. Good Echoes#1
    9. Treasure Hunting for Highlights#1
    10. Highlight Song#3
    11. Laughing
    12. Star Track#1
    13. Good Echoes#2
    14. Treasure Hunting for Highlights#2
    15. Special Place Relaxation#2

    Product Description

    All children gain from Positive Living Skills. The uplifting activities on this CD teach children how to relax, focus, listen attentively, control stress, embrace good things in themselves and others, and find joy in each day. The content of this CD is meaningful and relevant for helping all people at all ages become better people and better performers.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars as good as "spaghetti toes".......2006-11-28

    or most anything else by T.Orlick. (also check out 'cooperative sports and games'). This easy listening CD teaches kids skills to be happier, calmer, more in control. Age 3 upwards. Good for listening to at bedtime.
    Changing Channels
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Cathy and Marcy entertain and educate with humor and wisdom
    		 Changing Channels
    Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer
    Manufacturer: Rounder Select
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
    Traditional FolkTraditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Children's Music | Styles | Music
    EducationalEducational | Children's Music | Styles | Music
    Folk MusicFolk Music | Children's Music | Styles | Music
    TraditionalTraditional | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music
    Rounder RecordsRounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Children's Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    Children's EducationalChildren's Educational | Children's Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    Similar Items:
    1. Scat Like That: A Musical Word Odyssey

    ASIN: B000005YVW
    Release Date: 1998-03-10

    Tracks:

    1. Turn If Off, Change The Channel, Leave The Room
    2. 50 Things That I Can Do Instead Of Watch TV
    3. A Ballet Dancing Truck Driver
    4. Count To 10 And Try Again
    5. That's What I Like About You
    6. Use A Word
    7. Talk To Me
    8. Dad Threw The TV Out The Window
    9. Buy Me This And Buy Me That
    10. The TV Way
    11. The Power In Me
    12. Sharing

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Cathy and Marcy entertain and educate with humor and wisdom.......1998-09-03

    My 3-year-old is already a music groupie of this talented pair. They describe this album as teaching "media awareness and conflict resolution" which sounds dreadfully preachy. It isn't. The messages are very positive and the songs are very good, unlike most "message" albums available today. I recommend this one without reservation, even though I'm usually allergic to singing kids on professional recordings. Your kids will especially love "Dad Threw the TV out the Window."
    Changing Channels
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Changing Channels

      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music
      ASIN: B00005AMAF
      Release Date: 2001-02-21

      Tracks:

      1. You Listened to Me
      2. Empty Skies
      3. Owl in the Road
      4. Alley Walking
      5. Cathode Ray
      6. Highway 9
      7. Galen & Marliss
      8. The Dancing Crow
      9. Another Nameless Face
      10. Wrapped in Your Love
      11. Little Hercules
      12. Ready For the Times to Get Better
      13. Sea Lullaby
      14. Heartbeat of the Tide
      15. Now I wonder

      Music:

      1. Classical Baby
      2. Classical Music [Enhanced]
      3. Crayola Storybook Songs
      4. Crayola Toddler Songs
      5. Double the Fun: Jump N Jive With Hi-5/It's a Party
      6. Ella Jenkins & A Union of Friends Pulling Together
      7. Everyone Says It's On [Import]
      8. Good Morning Exercises for Kid
      9. Good Music for Little Guys
      10. Gotta Dance

      Music

      Music