Showing posts with label Van Morrison. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Van Morrison. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Ben's Playlist - Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Animal Kingdom – Key Wilde And Mr. Clarke
Archaeology – Danny Weinkauf
Gloria – Van Morrison & Them
Junior's Farm – Steve Miller
Now Let's Dance – Elizabeth Mitchell & Dan Zanes
Odd Socks – Dean Jones
Smile in My Heart – Suzi Shelton
This Land Is Your Land  – Alastair Moock & Friends
Tomorrow's People  – Brady Rymer & The Little Band That Could

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Ben's Playlist - Friday, May 22, 2015

All About That Bass – Meghan Trainor
Animal Kingdom – Key Wilde And Mr. Clarke
Bonsai – Billy Kelly and the Blah Blah Blahs
Gloria – Van Morrison & Them
Little Things – One Direction
National Hiccup Day – The Dirty Sock Funtime Band
Smile in My Heart – Suzi Shelton
Snaggletooth – Dean Jones
Voodoo Doll – 5 Seconds of Summer

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Ben's Playlist - Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Coming Back For You – Maroon 5
Domino – Van Morrison
Free Ride Everyday – Lori Henriques
I Can Still Say I Love You –  Keith Munslow
I'm Not the Sharpest Tool – Dean Jones
Iko Iko (feat. Josh and the Jamtones & Little Goose) – Father Goose
Jet – Robin Zander & Rick Nielsen
Look, Think, Guess, Know – Tom Chapin
Upside Down – Ratboy Jr.

Sunday, May 03, 2015

Ben's Playlist - Monday, May 4, 2015

Always On The Run – Joanie Leeds And The Nightlights
The Girl With the Squirrel in Her Hat – Caspar Babypants
Gloria – Van Morrison & Them
If I Lose Myself – Alesso Vs. OneRepublic
Lips Are Movin – Meghan Trainor
Motorcycle Mom – The Not-Its!
Raised by Trolls – Key Wilde and Mr. Clarke
Shake My Sillies Out – Andy Z
Voodoo Doll – 5 Seconds of Summer

Thursday, April 09, 2015

Ben's Playlist - Friday, April 10, 2015

Domino – Van Morrison
Go Jump in the Water – Keith Munslow
Guitar Pickin' Chicken – Ratboy Jr.
If I Lose Myself – Alesso Vs. OneRepublic
Iko Iko (feat. Josh and the Jamtones & Little Goose) – Father Goose
Kidz Rock (feat. Mista Cookie Jar) – Twinkle Time Kidz Rock (feat. Mista Cookie Jar)
Like a Bird Must – Hullabaloo
National Hiccup Day – The Dirty Sock Funtime Band
Runaway – Ed Sheeran

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Ben's Playlist - Friday, March 27, 2015

Wild Night – Van Morrison
Kings & Queens – The Hipwaders
If I Could Fly – Riff Rockit
Coming Back For You – Maroon 5
Go Away – Weezer
All About That Bass – Meghan Trainor
Too Much Sugar – Keith Munslow
This Little Light Of Mine – Eric Herman And The Invisible Band

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Ben's Playlist - Friday, March 13, 2015

If Red Tastes Like Strawberry – The Whirlygigs
Wake Up – The Neville Brothers
Little Things – One Direction
3 Pointed Back – Secret Agent 23 Skidoo
Gratitude  – Mista Cookie Jar & the Chocolate Chips
Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile) – Van Morrison
I'm My Own Grandpa (Featuring Riders in the Sky) – Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer
My Favorite Sneakers – In The Nick Of Time

Sunday, March 08, 2015

Ben's Playlist - Monday, March 9, 2015

Don't –  Sheeran
Farewell –  Rihanna
Raised by Trolls –  Key Wilde and Mr. Clarke
Real Real Gone –  Van Morrison
Banana Pudding –  Sugar Free Allstars
My Sister Kissed Her Boyfriend –  Trout Fishing In America
Word Crimes –  Weird Al Yankovic
DJ All Day –  Secret Agent 23 Skidoo

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Ben's Playlist - Friday, February 27, 2015

Domino – Van Morrison
If I Could Fly – Riff Rockit
Duck Ellington – Lucky Diaz And The Family Jam Band
Shutterbug – Recess Monkey
New  – Paul McCartney
Metaphor – The Alphabeticians
Caught in the Screen – Secret Agent 23 Skidoo
The Best Parts  – Eric Herman

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Ben's Playlist - Thursday, February 26, 2015

Gloria – Van Morrison & Them
Tomorrow's People – Brady Rymer & The Little Band That Could
Foolish Father  – Weezer
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Let The Records Play – Pearl Jam
Love Runs Out – OneRepublic
We All Want Love – Rihanna

Monday, February 23, 2015

Ben's Playlist - Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Paper Moon – Laura Doherty
Danceology – The Dirty Sock Funtime Band
Germs – Joanie Leeds And The Nightlights
My Own Detective – Tom Chapin
Back To The Shack  – Weezer
Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile) – Van Morrison
Half Of Me – Rihanna
Sing  – Ed Sheeran
Animals – Maroon 5

Thursday, February 05, 2015

Ben's Playlist - Friday, February 6, 2015

Smile in My Heart – Suzi Shelton
Marsupial – Danny Weinkauf
Raise Your Hand – The Not-Its!
Sittin On A Cloud – The Whirlygigs
Mothership – Mr. Saxophone
Closer To You  – Michael Franti & Spearhead
Groove – Lori Henriques
Gloria – Van Morrison & Them
Live And Let Die – Billy Joel

Wednesday, February 04, 2015

Ben's Playlist - Thursday, February 5, 2015

Everything I Didn't Say – 5 Seconds of Summer
No, No, No – The Little Rockers Band
Roller coaster  – Bari Koral Family Rock Band
Slow – Trout Fishing In America
H-U-L-L-A-B-A-L-O-O  – Hullabaloo
Something I Need – OneRepublic
Real Real Gone – Van Morrison
Like I'm Gonna Lose You – Meghan Trainor Feat. John Legend

Tuesday, February 03, 2015

Ben's Playlist - Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Another Good Year  – Lori Henriques
Snaggletooth  – Dean Jones
Word Crimes  – Weird Al Yankovic
Me Time  – Chibi Kodama
Bird in an Airplane Suit  – Caspar Babypants
Kangaroo!  – Alex & The Kaleidoscope Band
Alligator Get-Together  – Key Wilde And Mr. Clarke
My Selfish Heart  – Meghan Trainor
Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)  – Van Morrison

Monday, February 02, 2015

Ben's Playlist - Tuesday, February 3, 2015

If I Lose Myself – Alesso Vs. OneRepublic
My Sister Kissed Her Boyfriend – Trout Fishing In America
Shake It Off! – Uncle Rock
Fill It Up – Josh And The Jamtones
Archaeology – Danny Weinkauf
What's My Name? – Rihanna Feat. Drake
Lips Are Movin – Meghan Trainor
Wild Night – Van Morrison

Sunday, February 01, 2015

Ben's Playlist - Monday, February 2, 2015

Diamonds – Rihanna
Raised by Trolls – Key Wilde and Mr. Clarke
Guitar Pickin' Chicken – Ratboy Jr.
Let The Records Play – Pearl Jam
Gratitude  – Mista Cookie Jar & the Chocolate Chips
Coral Reef – The Whizpops!
All About That Bass – Meghan Trainor
Domino – Van Morrison

Tuesday, March 04, 2014

Ben's Playlist - Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Changes – David Bowie
Life Is Better With You – Michael Franti & Spearhead
Looking For Trains – Justin Roberts
Danceology – The Dirty Sock Funtime Band
Let 'em Know – Milkshake
Real Real Gone – Van Morrison
Give Me Back My Hat – Bill Harley And Keith Munslow
Louder – Lea Michele
Sing To Me – Walter Martin
Stop at a Mom N' Pop – Uncle Rock

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Ben's Playlist - Monday, January 13, 2013

Little Little Baby – The Harmonica Pocket
Mother Nature's Sun – Caspar Babypants
Real Real Gone – Van Morrison
Shrimp – Recess Monkey
Cheese World  – The Dirty Sock Funtime Band
I'm Your Boyfriend Now – They Might Be Giants
Alligator  –  Paul McCartney
Show Me A Sign – Michael Franti & Spearhead
Rock Me – One Direction
Peace Sign – David Tobocman

Sunday, December 01, 2013

Ben's Playlist - Monday, December 2, 2013

Prehensile Grip – Dean Jones
My Sister Kissed Her Boyfriend – Trout Fishing In America
Size Of The Problem – Tom Chapin
You've Got A Friend In Me (Featuring Chris Smither) – Alastair Moock
Alove Alliteration – Mr. Palindrome
The Ground – Underbirds
Pockets – Lucky Diaz And The Family Jam Band
Mr Wolf – The Short Films
Real Real Gone – Van Morrison
Give Me Back My Hat – Bill Harley And Keith Munslow
Freak Out – Astrograss

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Justin's Lullaby CD an Eye-Opener

Excitement!

A Justin Roberts concert experience gets the kids on their feet; moving, singing, repeating simple hand or body motions (clapping, arms wide) in conjunction with the songs.

Astonishment!

LULLABY, Justin Roberts' new CD, features 10 pleasing orchestral pieces that will get the kids off to sleep; shuffling, yawning, repeating simple hand or body motions (stretching, brushing teeth) in conjunction with bedtime.

When a children's music act tries to broaden their range, the three most common digressions are world music, re-interpretations of classics, and lullabies. There's something transfixing about hearing members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra back up a voice we've learned to love and respect over the past few years.

The opening piano on "Count Them As They Go" sets the mood. How can I, as a parent, calm my child's over-stimulated brain and soothe him to sleep?

An oak tree stands tall
Green leaves then red and yellow
They're holding on
Now count them as they go
Just count them as they go

The closest to "concert" Justin might be "What the Stork Sent," with vocals from Lisa Estridge and Donica Henderson from the Chicago production of HAIRSPRAY. The song contains a tease of a "baa baa baa" refrain that swirls around at least one number of every Justin Roberts' CD. And "A Wild One" did indeed make my wife think Justin was covering a Van Morrison song (no, it's an original composition).

Have I used enough synonyms for "mellow" to adequately describe this CD? LULLABY is not your typical children's music CD and truly a delight from a consistently entertaining performer. By nearly putting me to sleep, Justin Roberts woke me up through the evolution of his musical process.

 Here is the video for the lead track, "Count Them as They Go":




LULLABY is available on November 19 from Justin Roberts' website, Amazon, CDBABY, and iTunes.