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Pros
- Original songs
- Appealing melodies
- Imaginative lyrics
- Encourages music appreciation, movement and creative thinking
Cons
- Would love to see more illustrations and suggested activities on the liner notes.
Description
- Contains 12 songs
- All songs written by Mary Kaye
- Running time: 28 min. and 41 sec.
- Distributed by CDBaby, Amazon and The AV Cafe Inc.
- Recommended for toddlers - 3rd Grade, parents and educators
- Price: $15
- For more information, visit her Web site
Guide Review - Product Review of Music Box by Mary Kaye
Music Box is the latest CD of singer-songwriter, performer and children's music recording artist; Mary Kaye. This CD is a collection of 12 songs that will appeal to listeners young and old.Music Box is certainly a refreshing break from your typical children's music. All the songs in this CD were written by Mary Kaye; 3 of the songs feature third grade students singing back-up vocals. The melodies are appealingly unpredictable, the lyrics are very imaginative and the vocals beautifully rendered.
In each song, Mary Kaye successfully creates interesting characters and scenarios that will tickle a child's imagination. For example, we hear about the "Hot Chocolate Fairy" who slides down cocoa mountain to bring hot cocoa (with marshmallows, of course) to eagerly awaiting children. In "Under the Moon," we hear about various animals enjoying a nighttime walk.
Clearly, Mary Kaye understands what her young listeners' need. Her background in education and theatre, plus her role as a mom to her 2 children, evidently contributes to this.
Music Box was certainly a joy to listen to. Parents and educators may also use this CD in the home or classroom to encourage music appreciation, movement and creative thinking.
