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Beethoven's Wig: Sing Along Symphoniesx$6.96
    (84 reviews)
Best Price: $6.96
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.
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
MPN: 618112 - UPC: 011661811225
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Delightful intro to classical music for kids (and adults!)      By A2Q5W3MOS73JJO on 2003-01-01
I am a 33 year old woman who has been a classical music lover for virtually my entire life. I found 'Beethoven's Wig' quite by accident while browsing on Amazon, and after listening to the snippets provided, I was laughing so hard that I knew I had to buy it. What a wonderful way to get young children interested in music! And of course, it's not only for children. I actually bought this as a present for my mother, who has been a classical music lover HER whole life (and who would [be so upset] if I revealed her age), and she was tickled pink by it!It's actually an old tradition to mate "fun" lyrics to classical music in order to make the music easy to learn. My mother tells me how she learned 'Morning' from the 'Peer Gynt Suite' as 'Morning is dawning/And Peer Gynt is yawning/Under a statue of Grieg', and I myself know two crazy versions of the 'Soldier's Chorus' from 'Faust'. Richard Perlmutter here is a worthy successor to this tradition. Here he makes up wonderful lyrics for 11 well-known classical pieces. These lyrics are wildly imaginative, hilarious, and clearly well thought-out. Many of the tracks include musicological or biographical details about the composers involved. The absolute highlight is the 'Pizzicato' from Delibes' 'Sylvia', where Sylvia leaves the faucet 'drip, drip, dripping' and tons of havoc in her wake. Perlmutter even manages to weave in an ad for a plumber here! His version of Offenbach's 'Can-Can' is tons of fun and will no doubt start you dancing, and in 'Just for Elise', her piece is stolen by Maurice from Greece in his valise and they call the police and go to the Justice of the Peace. The title track brings out the 'bigness' of Beethoven's Fifth, if not it's seriousness, and the disc ends explosively with Tchaikovsky's cannonball blowing up the concert hall. ('That was the beginning of POP music!') Most importantly, after all the "Silly Symphonies" are done, each musical excerpt is played straight, so the listener knows what it really sounds like in concert (or can sing along themselves if they wish). The booklet is delightful as well. Not only is it filled with whimsical illustrations (especially the cover with Beethoven's ever-expanding wig), but also suggests musically related activities for children (such as finding a picture of each composer, comparing the composers with modern musicians, etc). It also has "quizzes" at the bottom of each page about the composers, and even I didn't know some of the answers! (Offenbach hired a famous American composer to play violin in his orchestra. Who was it? John Phillip Sousa!) Like many other music lovers, including some who have reviewed this disc, I am also very worried about the "dumbing down" of classical music in order to make it more popular and, of course, to make the record companies lots of money. I am delighted to report that this is nothing of the sort. For one thing, Perlmutter's lyrics are simply too sophisticated and intelligent, to the point where they might help kids with English and writing skills. Not only that, they teach good musical lessons about the virtue of practice ('Hey, Guitar Teacher'/Bach's 'Bouree') and families making music together ('Harmony'/Schumann's 'Merry Peasant'). Not to mention that the Perlmutter's version of Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody #2 lists just about every major composer who ever existed. And how many 'dumbed down' versions of classical music help listeners learn the kings and queens of England? I do, however, have two reservations on the 'popularization' front which are enough to make me take off the fifth star. One is that the pronounciations of the composers' names is consistently 'American', and thus usually incorrect, i.e Wolfgang pronounced with a W instead of a V, Schu-MUHN for Schu-MAHN, BOTCH-erini instead of BACH-erini, and the most galling, VUR-di instead of VEHR-di. Still, the disc will get children interested enough in classical music to eagerly learn the correct pronounciations later, and I know plenty of serious music lovers who get them wrong. My other slight reservation is the total time of the disc is only 34:50. I realize that many young children won't have the attention span for a longer CD, but it would have been nice such a short disc were budget price, .... Despite these qualms, I think that buyers with children under 6 or 7 will be happy to add the fifth star back. Of course, 'Beethoven's Wig' presents ONLY the fun, lighthearted side of classical music, and not its seriousness or magnificence. However, I've always thought that humor and fun were some of the best tools for learning ANYTHING; laughter is a great memory aid. There were actually one or two pieces on this disc which I didn't know all that well, and now I'll never forget them. I think the appreciation for depth and grandeur WILL come, especially for children whose parents are music buffs. I have no doubt that this CD will start many children on this happy (and meaningful) journey.
The perfect antidote for mediocrity in children's music!      By on 2002-03-14
This CD is an absolute tour de force of entertainment and education, powered by lyric writing of exceptional craft and imagination that can be appreciated by all ages, from toddlers to the great grandparents. It evokes a century of musical storytelling, in the most whimsical and clever traditions spanning Gilbert & Sullivan to Tin Pan Alley to the best of Sesame Street. Lyricist and singer Richard Perlmutter is clearly someone who understands children as well as he understands music, and his love and passion for both fairly burst through the speakers on every track. Fur Elise alone is worth the price of the CD. And Beethovenï, Wig is not just for small children: my 12-year old daughter, upon hearing the lyrics sung to Fur Elise, dashed immediately to the piano, which she had given up two years ago and began playing the piece again for the first time since I can remember and singing Perlmutterï's delightful lyrics from the activity booklet included in the CD package. Now she's saying she wants to perform it in her middle school talent night. This CD is beautiful gift to all our children and, someday, to their children and may have the power to do as much for preserving the classical repertoire as do the finest conservatories. With, of course, a nod and a wink and lots of chuckles along the way.
Brings back fond memories from when I learned music!      By A2R6RA8FRBS608 on 2005-01-14
When I was rather young, just four or five years old, my mother got me started listening to classical music by numerous composers. I can't help but think of the fond memories I have of those days with my mom as we listened together and she taught me to appreciate this fine music. Therefore I sincerely believe this CD is a good purchase for children who are just beginning to get acquainted with classical music.
The first part of the CD preps the child to be receptive to classical music by the use of some fun and silly lyrics (which are well written) to go along with the music excerpts. As the CD tracks progress the same music is played again--but this time without the silly lyrics--to get the child to hear the beauty of the music. I think this is a valuable tool to entice kids to listen to and appreciate classical music. Children need to be exposed to the arts and this CD helps accomplish that.
The quality of the sound is rather good and the CD has a pretty good range of musical excerpts to keep the children interested. The liner notes are fantastic! They will entertain young and old alike! GRIN
One thing, though: I suggest you listen to the audio clips from the CD on this web site to see for yourself if you like Richard Perlmutter's singing. There seems to be some disagreement amongst the listeners (the adult ones who wrote the reviews, at least) so remember to give the CD sound clips a listen.
Irritating      By on 2004-05-25
Humor is subjective. I liked the idea of this cd but when I bought it, I found the lyrics annoying and not really funny. Obviously a lot of other people like but I found it frustrating to have wasted the money. My kids prefer it when I put on regular classical music. They (3 and 4) like listening for all the different instruments. The lyrics seemed more distracting than funny (older kids probably "get" the lyrics in a way preschoolers don't).
Great lyrics, mediocre lead singer      By A1F0TPIVWI3F26 on 2004-05-21
I cheerfully admit to being more ignorant about classical music than I want to be, so I bought this CD as much for my own edification as for my 4 year-old son's. I thought that the concept of using humor to introduce classical music would really work for my son, as he is constantly singing his favorite songs (over and over and over....).The lyrics are really very funny ("I can Can Can if you Can Can/Can you Can Can?"-- Offenbach's "Can Can"), and sometimes even educational (I might actually memorize the kings and queens of England set to Purcell's "Trumpet Tune"). Unfortunately, Perlmutter's voice isn't particularly melodic, so the CD isn't as enjoyable as I had hoped. So far, we've gotten more use out of the liner notes than the actual CD: I've been reading/sorta singing the lyrics to my son. I don't regret this purchase, but I am a bit disappointed...I would actually give this three and a half stars if possible. Just listen to all the audio samples (like I should have) to see if Perlmutter's voice gets on your nerves or not.
- Eleven zany renditions of music
     By A14OJS0VWMOSWO on 2002-05-17
In Beethoven's Wig, lyricist and singer Richard Perlmutter performs eleven zany renditions of music composed by some of the world's most famous names in classical music. The unique tributes comprising Beethoven's Wig include Franz Liszt the Famous Pianist; Please Don't Play Your Violin at Night (Mozart); Can You Can Can? (Offenbach); Just for Elise (Beethoven); Haydn's Great Surprise; Kings and Queens of England (Purcell); Drip, Drip, Drip (Delibes); Harmony (Schumann); Hey Guitar Teacher (Bach); Tchaikovsky's Cannonball; and the title piece Beethoven's Wig. Perlmutter succeeds in doing more than offering just another introduction to classical music for young listeners as the kids find themselves responding to the humorous lyrics even as they are becoming familiarized with the individual contributions of world class European composers. Beethoven's Wig is an enthusiastically recommended addition to family, school, and community library CD music collections.
- YES!!!
     By A1XRMY8YW2SUV0 on 2003-04-30
For those reviewers concerned about this CD "dumbing down" classical music by the addition of clever lyrics, I say "LIGHTEN UP, FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!" I am a professional musician whose children love this catchy, fun, educational CD which, by the way, stays true to the original (acoustic) orchestration without adding synthesizers or electronics. My 9 year old had memorized the entire CD in a very few days, and will no doubt remember the themes (and their composers) forever. His 7 year old brother is not far behind. I highly recommend this CD to anyone with children.
- My Kids Love This CD
     By A2EAWZN3JYKJT5 on 2004-12-31
I bought this CD for my kids (ages 13, 9,7, and 1) last July. They ALL love it and ask to listen to it all the time. They have memorized the lyrics and the older three know the names of the composers as well as the names of the original songs. My one year old loves "Hyden's Great Surprise" and recognizes it the moment it begins to play. Great music for kids of all ages. The voice quality of Richard Perlmutter is not great...but we love the CD anyway. A very enjoyable way to learn some great classical tunes.
- A Tremendous, Stupendous Hit at Our House!
     By A4K5YIQA7RWWI on 2002-04-30
Everyone at my house loves this CD (brought to us by Grandma) -- my husband (classically trained musician), our 8 year old son ..., our 2 year old daughter (who dances around the family room to the tunes), and me. The lyrics Perlmutter has put to these grand warhorses of classical music are so witty and inventive you can't help chortling. And how he manages to get through these parodies with wonderfully straight performances is a great mystery to us all. Each of us has our own favorites. The 2 year old likes "Harmony." The 8 year old likes "Drip, Drip, Drip." I'm partial to "Kings and Queens of England" and "Hey Guitar Teacher." And all of us love the Night Music ("Sheep will never help me sleep!"). I also should mention that the music and the humor hold up to repeated listenings (which is good b/c with kids you get repeated listenings). Give this one a try. You won't regret it.
- Funny for Little Kids
     By A2QR4EANU3BUU6 on 2002-05-18
This is a very clever and funny CD. There can be one small problem. Folks who have been "dumbed down" by contemporary classical radio's insistence over the years on music being spoken of lightly and frivolously on the air, and radio's avoidance of playing "challenging" works from all periods, might be of the mind-set that classical music is just pretty tunes for entertainment only. This funny, clever, witty CD enhances that feeling. But a lot of "serious music" really is serious. (And enjoyable.) Parents who have never thought of classical music as (dare I say it?) an elite art form (which it can sometimes be), an art that requires some striving to reach; pass that jolly, frivolous "it's only music" feeling on to their kids. (And the same can be said for the best of blues and jazz, etc.) Some of the lyrics take me back to my grade school "music appreciation" days, when as kids we sang: (to the opening theme from Mozart's 40th Symphony), "Mr. Mozart is locked in the closet, let him out, let him out, let him out!" Worth a chuckle, but will kids grow up to understand the incredible beauty and deeper meanings of what Mozart does with that theme? This CD isn't designed to help in that area. So it's fun and OK, especially for little kids. Hopefully, as they get older, they can carry the real music (which this isn't), with them.
- The kids love it!
     By A3QVI57VT1VGRO on 2002-06-26
"Beethoven's Wig" is a collection of funny lyrics added to famous classical pieces. For example, "Beethoven's Wig/Is Very Big..." is sung to the tune of Beethoven's 5th Symphony. Lyrics that Mom & Dad sung in the playground way back when ("Can can can you do the can can, if you can then I can...") are sung to Offenbach. My kids think it's hysterical and love singing along.The eleven parody songs are then followed by eleven original versions, so the album will even educate the kids about the "real" classics. On our home computer CD we have set up a playlist that re-arranges the album so that each parody is followed by its original, so the kids can see the similarities. Both my 3- and 8-year-old love it, and it doesn't drive the adults crazy, either (always a plus).
- I have heard some of this album on the radio, and I hate it
     By A3F270SNP9ZA8B on 2002-08-17
Our local NPR station has lately been playing excerpts from this album, believe it or not, and if the rest of this album equals what I have already heard, I don't care to hear the rest. It is based on the asinine and insulting notion that classical music must be made cute and silly before children are willing to hear it, as repulsive an idea as was ever used to sell this kind of music. Who knows what kind of effect listening to this album may have on budding classical music listeners? Will they forever associate these immortal pieces with these godawful, unfunny lyrics, or will they learn to appreciate these works for the magnificent creations they really are?
Whoever conceived this album must have said to himself, "Hey! I know a great way to sell classical music to kids and to some not-so-cultured folks! Just make up some silly lyrics to go with the music and they'll be willing to listen to it! Isn't that great?"
Well, it's not. It is nothing less than an excruciating trivialization of great music, like transcribing Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" for a buzzsaw or something---and I hope I haven't given anybody any ideas.
If you want an excellent way to introduce your children to great music, try Walt Disney's film classic, "Fantasia", or one of Leonard Bernstein's "Young People's Concerts" instead of this [stuff].
- A gift to children: lovable classics
     By A3SRNPPR72WPPO on 2002-08-22
A couple of weeks ago, shortly after I tuned in the Today Show, I left the room for a minute and returned to find my 5-year old looking up from his play, mesmerized, at the TV. Richard Perlmutter was performing a selection from his new CD, "Beethoven's Wig." I'd never heard anything quite like it (Mozart with children's lyrics!) and found myself as drawn in as my son. But it wasn't until hours later, when I actually heard my son humming the melody from the beginning of "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik," that I realized what had transpired: my kid was singing classical music. We bought the CD, and have now listened twice together all the way through, from Beethoven and Tchaikovsky to Haydn and Offenbach and beyond. It's really delightful, from the first track to the last. And because Perlmutter had the good sense to also include the original versions of these classics without the lyrics, performed by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, now my son likes to sing the lyrics himself sometimes along with the orchestra version so that he's the only voice (classical karaoke, kid-style!). He'll outgrow that someday, no doubt, but he'll always have these incredible melodies forever -- thanks to "Beethoven's Wig" and Perlmutter's fertile imagination. We highly recommend it.
- First Intreging, Suddenly a Catastrophe
     By A24SA7IVTEHCMI on 2005-06-13
I saw this while browsing my recommended Classical Music in Amazon.com and decided to take a look. The idea was intriguing: a dubbed over CD of Beethoven classics with funny lyrics. At first, I thought the joys of classical music (of which I've long enjoyed in its pure form) would be recognized by a younger audience being duped by modern trash such as 50 Cent, Nelly, and other rap artists. I soon realized my hopes were far from being recognized.
Mere seconds into listening to the PREVIEWS of this CD, I became irritated with the voice of John Joyce and Elin Carlson. Within ten minutes, I was reduced to pulling my hair out at the injustice done here. The Beethoven in the music has been shunted to the back, replaced with this unnaturally annoying series of attempted humor-fests. I state with great passion this is the worst attempt to introduce classical music to a younger audience, ever. My rating is only a shadowy reminder that this could have been a good plan.
I give a final word to those parents who want their children to listen to the real classics. Start them out early. Buy a Children's Mozart CD (there are a few on this site alone) and begin to play it while they are young. Do not introduce rap or even rock to them until they recognize the joys of classics. That's the exact method my parents had with me, and I've learned to love not just classical, but a variety of music from the ages. I end with a final warning not to buy this joke.
- Not necessarily a dumbed-down intro to classical music
     By on 2002-08-28
I wasn't sure that I would enjoy this album as much as I did... I didn't much like the singers' voices at first. But I listened hard to the lyrics, and while some of it is just plain goofy, there is actually quite a bit of information about the piece or the composer included within. And you know what... it works! Okay, so my 4-year old calls the 1812 Overture "The Cannonball", and Beethoven's 5th Symphony as "Beethoven's Wig", but she recognizes it when she hears it, whether it's on the radio, in the store, on TV, and especially at school! Her music teacher was amazed that a 4-year old could not only hum Delibes' "Sylvia," but also that she knew all of it, in tune, all the way through! This may be an irreverent introduction, but it is certainly far above the dumbed-down, tinkly versions found in that very irritating "Baby Mozart" video. And btw, there's a track which will teach you the names of all the monarchs of England, in chronological order!
- Teach your kids about classical music
     By AX57CFSJ05NPT on 2004-09-13
I loved this CD almost as much as my seven year old. We both enjoy the lyrics. And I'm betting she will remember who Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Hayden are for a long time to come. I also enjoy listening to the orchestral movements without the lyrics on the second half of the disc. I highly recommend this to anyone wanting to expose children to classical music. One doesn't have to be young to enjoy the witty lyrics.
- Crap/Kitch SAVE YOUR CHILDREN FROM THIS!
     By A1LH5914M6CLTH on 2006-07-13
This is so much worse than silly phrases to remember a symphony and the composer. The singing is horrendous, and so much vibrato, that anyone who thinks it is an example of good musicianship will never learn that there is some good music out there - 'cause it ain't HERE!
You want your kids to love classical music? Then play the real thing for them, they can sing along without words that belittle the glorious effort and achievement of the artists. You want silly? Get Tom Lehrer, and you can study up for science class, without becoming a drooling inmate. He even does a great job clarifying musical styles with Clementine!
Barney has already ruined "This Old Man" and hundreds of fine folksongs, why not pull down the rest of the Acropolis with noisy talk-overs a la Science Fiction Theatre 2000. Then, there'll be nothing left but angry obscenities to rap along with.
Don't even read the words - get a comic book for better command of the language, even a goofy Japanese/fake English one.
Yeah, I'm over thirteen. Maybe that's why I can tell it's designed to destroy any possible Mozart effect.
- So much fun!
     By A34EMIF9NGXIF2 on 2002-09-11
This is a wonderful CD! As an adult that knows nothing about classical music, I really enjoyed this unique presentation. The music is upbeat, the singing is excellent, and the lyrics are a hoot. Highly recommended for kids and adults alike!
- A catchy way to get kids to listen to the classics
     By AFB91DB9S7H8L on 2002-10-05
My 6 year old daughter has been taking piano for 2 years now, and she just loves this cd. She does have an ear for music, she figured out how to play her girlfriend's doorbell chime by sounding it out on the piano. And because she loves this cd and listens to it every night as she falls asleep, she is memorizing these famous pieces for the future. It will only make it easier for her when she stumbles upon these favs in her piano lesson books.P>By the way, I highly recommend everyone get a cd player for each kid's room and let them listen to music at night. My kids all love music and there is so much children's music for them, why not use that sleepy time to let the music permeate their little brains?
- Ahhhhhhhhggggggggggggg!!! (By Beethoven Lover)
     By on 2005-02-17
What a dumb album! I like Beethoven's music= this is a complete outrage! I think its made by Beethoven Haters!!!!!!!!!!!
- Excellent for parents & kids
     By A3N65WXRKWQN6L on 2006-02-24
We received this as a 1yr b-day present for our son. When we opened it to listen, both my husband & I laughed everytime one of the songs played. They are very very witty and enjoyable to listen to. Sometimes children's music can wear on you, but this one is my favorite hands down. We in fact give it to all of our friends whose babies turn 1 now.
- Classical Music Doesn't Need Words
     By A3VF465ZMK1RY2 on 2006-03-27
While I do admit that some of the lyrics in Beethoven's Wig are witty, I do not think this is a good introduction to classical music for children. The lyrics detract from the depth and breadth that this music has to offer. The lyrics also hinder the imagination of a child listening to classical music for the first time and getting to know these great pieces.
- Kids love it
     By A1C9KXZJ9BP7ZH on 2006-07-14
I have not actually listened to this one - we gave it as gift and have not heard from them either. But we started with Beethoven's Wig 3 which is OUTSTANDING! My kids love it, as do all the "kid" passengers who have ever heard it. We also have #2, which initially didn't seem as good as #3, but with more listening, we are enjoying it more too. #3 was a winner from the very first song. The lyrics are hilarious and the music is beautiful - and my kids love the instrumental pieces as much as the sing-along versions.
- Incomparable! Brilliant!
     By A3PHSA404YC2G9 on 2002-04-12
Utterly and fantastically brilliant! The inimitable Perlmutter has managed to match the music of classical music geniuses with his own brand of genius in the form of outrageously clever lyrics. The only problem with this CD is that it may constitute a driving hazard -- if you play it in the car, you will be powerless to control the extreme fit of laughter that follows. Be warned! This is a seriously hilarious CD; however, it also serves as an introduction of sorts to serious classical music. The manner in which Perlmutter accomplishes both tasks is amazing. Buy this CD!
- Humourous romp for bright kids who HATE music
     By on 2002-04-23
Some outrageously singable music aimed at the 6 to 16+ age group of reasonably bright children who go catatonic when you try to get them to listen to "real" music. Several of tunes presented are genuine winners, such as "Just For Elise; Beethoven's Wig; and Can You Can Can"... the CD duplicates the 11 tunes with the original orchestral versions. All in all, a great effort and well worth the price.
- Now carpools are fun!
     By A1MR7SIOW4XC8 on 2002-05-10
Believe it or not, the four kids in my carpool (ages 5, 6 and 7 years old) love this music sooooo much that we have to wait in the parking lot for the tune to finish before they get out of the van to go to school! Our family favorite is "Can Can" -- hearing my little boys trying to pronounce those French words is a riot. The other day the kids were so excited to tell me that they played "the violin song" at school (the original) and my son started singing the words!! It cracks me up knowing that my kids will always have these words in their heads when they listen to classical from now on! Reminds me of the epiphany I had when I realized that Bugs Bunny music was from the Barber of Seville! Great CD!!!!
- My Kids LOVE This Album!!!
     By A39KT3EFM22KMM on 2002-08-27
I saw Mr. Perlmutter on the Today Show and bought the album. My kids love these songs. It really is great that I am introducing them to classical music in a way that they like. We play it all the time in the car. This is definitely my favorite kids album I have ever heard. Thank you. Please let me know when there are more by this same artist!
- [Brilliant!!!]
     By AXX22QEPJ66MW on 2003-06-30
My almost-three-year-old son can't get enough of this amazing CD. And my 14-month-old little girl actually drags our drum over to the cd player in order to get me to play Hayden's Great Surprise. Both of our little ones can now do a mean Can Can thanks to Perlmutter. I can't say enough about this incredible teaching-tool. The music is both fun and inspiring. Our little boy can now tell you which composer wrote which piece of music, and he often hums the different compositions throughout the day. I can't wait for a second volume. We would buy it immediately and recommend it to all of our friends. Bravo!
- Fantastic CD for All Ages
     By on 2003-11-15
This CD was a gift from my sister. I put it on at my 7 year old's birthday party and all the kids went nuts -- from 3 to 19, they laughed (and danced!) like crazy.I wish this were part of a series. I'm going to give a copy to my son's music teacher at school.
- Charming, educational, fun for adults to listen to too!
     By on 2003-12-09
We got this and listened to this four times through in the car today. It is charming. The lyrics help kids (and adults!) remember who wrote each piece, or its name. They are silly lyrics and had everyone smiling, including Mom!A month later: We still love this CD. Now even my 4 year old recognizes the tunes. The first half of the CD has music with the lyrics, the second half has just the music, so you get to guess who did it and listen carefully to the interplay between instruments. I want to find another by the same group/composer. I'm sad not to see one. This CD is GREAT! GREAT! GREAT! I enjoy listening to the music-only section more than before I had the lyrics to think about while listening. This CD has enhanced my (adult) enjoyment of classical music while also entertaining my kids.
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