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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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 Posted - 03/01/2005 : 12:29:56
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This one's for the forum mommies and daddies of very young kids.
So much children's music is plain horrible, an insult to kids and
a burden on the parents.
These albums have pleased both the big and the small at Casa
Kathryn. Please add your own!
• They Might Be Giants "NO!" -- their first of two children's CDs.
This sounds just like all their other albums. Yay! Their second
kid's CD, "Here Come the ABCs," will be issued this month.
Can't wait!
• Jerry Garcia and David Grisman "Not For Kids Only." Laidback,
bluegrassy tunes, traditional and sweet (mandolin, banjo,
guitar).
• Dan Zanes, former Del Fuegos frontman, has a bunch of good
albums, with cool guest singers -- John Doe (of X), Lou Reed,
Suzanne Vega, Aimee Mann.
Then there are our homemade mixes for our kids -- wanna do
some trading? Mine are all Frank. From "Havalina" to "Dog in the
Sand," the man's written some fine lullabies, as I was telling
Brian last night. I owe a debt of thanks to FB+theCs: when I had
not a clue how to soothe a newborn to sleep, "Dog in the Sand"
worked like a charm. That tune is long enough to last thru the
fussy pre-sleep period.
This thread is dedicated to: Henry, a.k.a. Son O' Twist; Willow B.; and FuBabyBru Alexis.
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2005 : 12:54:04
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My daughter loves alot of the Beatles.
Especially Magical Mystery Tour and really especially Abbey Road,
why just the other day she drew me a picture of an octopus's garden under the sea :)
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Godfather of nothing, ancesters of none.
Black glasses and feedback took my sense of fun.
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frank black conspiracy
~ Abstract Brain ~
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Posted - 03/01/2005 : 12:59:02
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me being boring me, i have a few compilations of both frank and the pixies. oh yeah, the breeders too
SMYT in general worked well, especially Horrible Day for some reason, she has taste
can't wait to check out TMBG's discs, they sound just perfect.
particle Man sounds to me like something that would have been on 'Barney', but not the killing part, of course.
we used to play songs while she was in utero, i wonder how much this affected her? |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/01/2005 : 13:11:29
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In Utero? That must have scared the kid to death. Especially Scentless Apprentice.
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frank black conspiracy
~ Abstract Brain ~
1126 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2005 : 13:15:28
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actually, i've been told she loves the sound of nirvana
apparantly when unplugged's been on mtv or wherever, she stares so hard and sings the best a 4 month old can
"..shi-verrrrrrrrrrr......the whole....night.....through......a'goooooooo" |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2005 : 13:28:21
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Hehe, do you ever hear her sing this.
I am my own parasite
I don't need a host to live
We feed off of each other
We can share our endorphns
Doll steak, test meat
I won my own pet virus
I get to pet and name her
Her milk is my shit
My shit is her milk
Doll steak, test meat
Look on the bright side is suicide
Lost eyesight I'm on your side
Angel left wing, right wing, broken wing
Lack of iron and/or sleeping
Protector of the kennel
Ecto-plasma
Ecto-Skeletal
Obituary birthday
Your scent is still here in my place of recovery
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frank black conspiracy
~ Abstract Brain ~
1126 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2005 : 13:43:38
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one day i bet. i've kept all my posters and stuff ready to prep her room
think i'll start light and play bleach
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2005 : 14:08:11
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Hehe, I guess you have a perfect time to play her School.
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2005 : 14:11:44
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Man a little kid yelling "doll steak" at the top of their lungs one be one cool customer. Especially the second time through in the song, when he stutters "nnnn test meat", because he's just going so hard. Okay, I love In Utero.
When I was a lad, all I listened to was the Beatles (mostly the blue best of, and especially Obla Di) and Paul Simon's "Graceland". Both great for kids! |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
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Posted - 03/01/2005 : 14:13:48
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Graceland is awesome, my parents listened to alot of Paul Simon when I was younger too.
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Godfather of nothing, ancesters of none.
Black glasses and feedback took my sense of fun.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2005 : 14:16:01
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Yeah Simon & Garfunky would be a good choice for a kid. They wrote some excellent songs.
(speedy, I LOVE that part of Milk too. Classic!)
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2005 : 14:18:14
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Graceland is still in my top 10 all time albums, I love it. Everything about it is great. Actually, Paul Simon in general is great. Can you beleive Graceland won a grammy when it came out? I mean, there was a time when the grammy's rewarded really good albums?
PS I have no real top 10. My top 10 probably has like 50 records in it. |
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Posted - 03/01/2005 : 14:22:52
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My sons are being educated on Frank Black's music, and what do I get, the older one is beggining to hate it, and my sweet daughter loves it!
Maybe I'm not doing the right thing...
Someone tell me why I act like a fool
When things don't go my way
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/01/2005 : 14:31:34
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Here's the songs my nearly three year old daughter loves to dance/jump around to.
Her favourite is probably Scissor Sisters - Laura, followed closely by:
Horrible Day and Goodbye Lorraine, Ash - Orpheus,
Sylvester - Do Ya Wanna Funk?, Dead Kennedys - Chemical Warfare
Dresden Dolls - Coin-Operated Boy.
I've been trying to introduce Le Tigre - TKO to her, but she's not bitten yet.
Oh, and my 6 month old son falls asleep to 50 Foot Wave - Clara Bow. Not sure if this is good.
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frank black conspiracy
~ Abstract Brain ~
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Posted - 03/01/2005 : 14:33:01
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hey rita, mother knows best
plus you're just giving your son(s) options, it's so cool he can make up his own mind what he does or doesn't like
i'm sure that's a good sign
but on a personal level:
"Son? What do you mean my music sucks? It's Frank Black"
"Frank Cack more like, mum"
kids! gotta love 'em. |
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frank black conspiracy
~ Abstract Brain ~
1126 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2005 : 14:35:19
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| Llamadance, you're little one's one groovy girl |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 03/01/2005 : 14:36:57
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Here's my list (it's maybe more girl friendly since my daugther is 6 and my son is only 1):
1) Ella Jenkins - my daughter goes to sleep to Ella Jenkins everynight (bedtime routines = good). Her discs come from the Smithsonian Folk series. It's very sweet stuff. We also have some great Woody Guthrie discs from that series.
2) Shake Sugaree: Taj Mahal Sings And Plays For Children
3) TMBG's No! - I think I like it more than she does, but it keeps us both happy.
4) Showtunes - my duaghter has hit a stage where she really loves musicals and you know what they are pretty damn catchy. So, we listen to and watch Annie, Mary Poppins, and the Sound of Music.
5) for dancing around the living room on Saturday mornings - David Byrne, Devo, TMBG |
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 03/01/2005 : 14:40:33
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My son (22 months) likes Madness and Floyd Domino.
My daughter (5) likes Leonard Cohen, John Cale and the Beatles.
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More kid-centric:
Ralph's World - Incredible. I love it. Listen to it even when to kids aren't around.
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Posted - 03/01/2005 : 14:42:58
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My daughter favourites are, Isla de Encanta and Speedy Marie.
My son's favourites are RHCP, Beastie Boys and the Hives...it's the age, 13 years old, he will get through it, I hope!
Someone tell me why I act like a fool
When things don't go my way
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2005 : 14:43:50
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quote:
Originally posted by Llamadance
Dresden Dolls - Coin-Operated Boy.
I've been trying to introduce Le Tigre - TKO to her, but she's not bitten yet.
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Brilliant!
To get her into Le Tigre, try the self-titled album. I bet she would LOVE Hot Topic. And probably Deceptacon too.
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2005 : 14:49:54
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quote:
Originally posted by ObfuscateByWill
More kid-centric:
Ralph's World - Incredible. I love it. Listen to it even when to kids aren't around.
We were just given one of those for Xmas. Pretty catchy:
"M-O-M-M-Y needs C-O-F-F-E-E" is a favorite in the house |
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 03/01/2005 : 14:54:06
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I like "Ragtime Cowboy Joe"
Can't help but to sing along.
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/01/2005 : 14:57:34
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quote:
Originally posted by frank black conspiracy
Llamadance, you're little one's one groovy girl
Yeah, she never stops moving, just gets faster when music is on. When she wants one of those songs on, she says, "daddy, can I have a BIG song on". Couldn't have put it better myself.
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2005 : 15:00:38
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| I haven't heard that disc, so maybe we'll give that to one of them for their impending birthdays (2 days apart unfortunately). |
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Posted - 03/01/2005 : 15:01:53
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quote:
Originally posted by frank black conspiracy
hey rita, mother knows best
plus you're just giving your son(s) options, it's so cool he can make up his own mind what he does or doesn't like
i'm sure that's a good sign
but on a personal level:
"Son? What do you mean my music sucks? It's Frank Black"
"Frank Cack more like, mum"
kids! gotta love 'em.
It's that difficult age that he's passing through...
He hates almost all my music, although his friends think that my music is cool, they even ask me to burn my CDs.
Sooner or later he will love Frank again!
Someone tell me why I act like a fool
When things don't go my way
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2005 : 15:05:28
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quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
quote:
Originally posted by Llamadance
Dresden Dolls - Coin-Operated Boy.
I've been trying to introduce Le Tigre - TKO to her, but she's not bitten yet.
Brilliant!
To get her into Le Tigre, try the self-titled album. I bet she would LOVE Hot Topic. And probably Deceptacon too.
Cheers HPM, will do. I dread the day she starts to like boy bands and stuff, just have to fight the good fight best I can.
I've wondered if I should play stuff that I hate in the hope she'll rebel against it in later life, but it's a terrible risk to take.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2005 : 15:24:29
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Yes very risky indeed.
By the way, I must recommend that self-titled Le Tigre album to you for your own listening pleasure. For me it's far better than This Island. I don't own Feminist Sweepstakes yet (will do very soon), but tgif off that album is amazing.
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
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Posted - 03/02/2005 : 02:25:36
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My 4-year son, Frederic, loves the Pogues because of the variety of instruments they play. But his favorite piece of music, by far, is 'Peter and the Wolf', by S. Prokofiev.
Btw, children's music is not necessarily horrible, it actually all depends on the way it's arranged and played. The French traditional repertoire is full of old, boring songs which can be easily - and very pleasantly - modernized and even 'rock'n'rollized'. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2005 : 03:46:47
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| Don't let floop near your kids Froggy. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2005 : 11:50:47
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Most children's music sucks eventho it doesn't have
to. Which is why I appreciate the music mentioned
on this thread.
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics |
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The Calistanian
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1342 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2005 : 11:56:50
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I laughed so hard the first time I heard my 3-year-old sing:
"I've got a broken face, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh..."
She also likes certain TMBG, and FB.
I have to pick up "No" by TMBG sometime though.
I'm sure I'm going to catch some heat for this, but I find the Wiggles semi-entertaining...
1. I am a fsh with no i's.
2. You must be wearing Zubaz, 'cause you're daring to be different.
3. I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2005 : 12:12:34
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The Wiggles give me the creeps. They're so hyper-happy.
My kid can't stand them, so I've been spared.
On the way to a state park last summer, beautiful
isolated place, a mommy friend popped
a Wiggles CD into my car CD player, befouling my
pristine machine where only Frank and Joe Strummer
and Morrissey go. Anyway, it was the first time I
heard them and my friend explained they are Aussie.
We pull into the park and the hippie nature
girl Ranger who took our $ spoke
with what I thought was an Australian accent. We asked
if that is where she was from and she said she was.
"Oh, we were just listening to the Wiggles," I told her and
she made this exasperated face and said something
about how she couldn't get away from them halfway
around the world. It was funny.
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The Calistanian
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 03/02/2005 : 12:21:36
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I agree there is a "creepy" essence to the Wiggles.
But, I don't think they're *that* bad. Most children's stuff is uppity anyway. Plus they play their own instruments.
I must say, though, my daughter was only into them from about 1.5 to 2.5 years of age. She definitly outgrew them.
Everybody now...
(The Calistanian singing) "Get ready, to wiggle,..."
1. I am a fsh with no i's.
2. You must be wearing Zubaz, 'cause you're daring to be different.
3. I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2005 : 12:23:31
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Noooooooooooo!!!!
How old is miss Calistanian?
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dayanara
* Dog in the Sand *
Australia
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Posted - 03/02/2005 : 12:28:51
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i'm not allowed to have children, but my nieces (4 and 6) are suddenly asking repeatedly to see my flaming lips videos, wayne's over the top enough to keep their attention. pixies are still "too weird," though. can't figure that one out.
i also highly recommend britten's 'the young person's guide to the orchestra.'
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The Calistanian
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 03/02/2005 : 12:35:59
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quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
Noooooooooooo!!!!
How old is miss Calistanian?
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics
Almost four.
Past the Wiggles stage.
But, The Calistanian, Jr. is 7 months, and on his way to "Wiggling".
1. I am a fsh with no i's.
2. You must be wearing Zubaz, 'cause you're daring to be different.
3. I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb. |
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Oh Baby! • The Forum Kid's Music Thread
