Corneille- The Birth of Cornelius Music Review

THE REVIEW:

I am part of a new program called Music Moms. It means I get to sample some adult music instead of all the kids music that I normally listen to.

I was excited to get the first CD but was not sure when I saw that it was R&B. I like R&B but it is not my first choice. The CD I received was from Corneille titled- The Birth of Cornelius (Motown Records). It was filled with rich soulful tracks. He sings about love, the heart and his own life experiences. He has a really pleasant voice and I just really enjoyed the entire CD.

About Cornielle:
* Originally from Rwanda, this singer/writer/producer scored a number of hits in Canada, France and even Japan. The Birth of Cornelius is Corneille's English language debut.
* Corneille cites Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and original Motown music as influences
* The Birth of Cornelius by Corneille is in stores now from Universal Motown
* It is the 50th anniversary of Motown Records
* Corneille is a Red Cross Canada spokesperson and has been made a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
* Corneille's parents and other family members were killed in Rwanda during the genocide in 1994. He alone managed to escape- first to Kinshasa, and then to Germany, where he was taken in by some family friends.

What is your favorite non-kid oriented music? If it has been awhile since you listened to anything geared toward adults, I would strongly recommend this CD.





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Baby Einstein Review

Baby Einstein is celebrating 10 years of discovery!

For the past 10 years Baby Einstein has been sharing the beauty and wonder of the world to millions of babies and parents. In celebration of their anniversary, they are introducing two special editions of their most popular DVDs- Baby Mozart and Baby Beethoven.

Also coming in 2009 will be a whole new line of World Music products celebrating music and culture from all 7 continents.



We love Baby Einstein. I remember the first DVD that we showed Sara. Hubby and I just sat there watching her watch it. It was so cool!

I was lucky enough to receive the 10th Anniversary Baby Mozart DVD, Baby Einstein Touch and Feel Baby Animals Board Book and Lullaby Classics CD for review. We love all of it. The Baby Mozart DVD is great, as all of them are. And Sara is in love with the board book. She flips through it and feel all the animals and tells me about most of them.

Here are some helpful DVD viewing tips to be able to get the most out of the videos!

Talk! Talk! Talk!
From the moment we say that first hello to our new baby, we begin developing our little one’s language. So, when you’re watching a Baby Einstein DVD, you don’t have to be quiet. This is a chance to create little stories.

For example, if you see mechanical toys on the DVD, describe the action to your baby—“see the seals go UP the ladder. Now they’re sliding DOWN and around-- very fast.” If your baby starts “talking” back to your sounds, praise, cuddle, and imitate your baby to keep the conversation going. Even if you feel self-conscious about talking to a 6 month old, just stay the course. Your baby is probably listening and may show you with a smile, nod, or squeal, the many different ways they understand your language.

Bring it to Life
If children or puppets on the DVD are jumping or dancing, you can hold your little one and dance along to show baby how it feels. You can also play infant sized musical instruments to accompany the DVD Orchestra. Or, try using puppets or baby’s favorite stuffed animals to mimic the action in the DVD. You may get giggles from your little one. Babies usually want to do what they see and you can make that happen.

Make it Personal
Try making connections between what happens on screen with what happens in baby’s life. If you have a DVD that contains sign language, try some of the simpler signs with your baby. If you see how the puppets always do silly stuff, bring a puppet to mealtime to help you serve the food or provide additional encouragement to complete the meal.

Make it a Family Affair
Consider using DVD time as a way to interact with the whole family. If baby has an older sibling(s) around you can invite them watch the DVD with you. Encourage your older child to point out the names of the animals, say the colors, or even make animal sounds. They will probably love playing with baby and will be excited about showing off how much they know!

Thanks to Mom Central for the opportunity to help celebrate Baby Einstein's 10th Anniversary.






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Groovy Ruby: Review and Giveaway

I recently received a copy of the CD "Strong, Lovin' and Fun" by Groovy Ruby. Talk about fun! Groovy Ruby plays kids music the way that kids music should be.

From the website:
This all original band sings up on your feet, hooky, catchy, feel good tunes that get kids up and dancing. Led by five tween girls, the band's songs contain messages of friendship, perseverance, and encouragement, amongst other positive themes.



I think my favorites are Right Now and Strong, Lovin', and Fun.

This is going to make a great holiday gift this year. You can purchase them right on the website here.

And the best part- one lucky reader is going to win their own copy!

To enter:
Head over to Groovy Ruby and let me know what your favorite song is. Please make sure that there is a way for me to get in touch with you in the comment.

Additional ways to get entries (you must leave me a comment for each extra entry, letting me know about it)
* Sign up for my feed: (if you are already a subscriber, leave me a message letting me know in the comment section).
* Blog about this giveaway, come back here and post the link in the comment section.

Giveaway ends on December 3, 2008.





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Lauren Mayer- Return of Psycho Super Mom

I was lucky enough to review a CD by Lauren Mayer. I actually listened to it this weekend. It is hysterical! I was actually in a really bad mood and I put the CD in and within minutes I was laughing and just thinking- hey I can totally relate! My favorites were "Grownups Get To Have Fun Too" and "The Word Is No".



Lauren Mayer is an award-winning, critically-acclaimed entertainer.She uses comedy, original music and customized writing to make each show fit her audience. She has performed for hundreds of women's groups, fundraisers, and corporate clients.

You can purchase the CD directly from her website, or Amazon, CD Baby and comedy sites such as Picklehead Music.

I strongly suggest picking one up today, seriously funny stuff.

Thanks to the Family Review Network for giving me the opportunity to review this great CD!





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