dls Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Hi all, I lurk here often but seldom post. Thought this would be a good place to gather a bit of info. I have a four-month-old son who seems to really dig music, either me playing it to him or on CD. My son is interested in some music, dismisses others. He seems to really like Allison Krauss and solo Tweedy. He'll sit and listen to both for a good 30+ minutes, which is outstanding for him. For those of you that have kids, do you recall any CDs your kids enjoyed when they were little? I'd welcome any suggestions --- I'd like to stay away from normal kiddie fare, if possible, but I'm pretty open to anything. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
muller Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I have a 7 month old son who loves Death Cab For Cutie. His favourite song though it seems is Iron & Wines cover of Such Great Heights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 When I was a kid, I loved this record: Link to allmusic.com review (alas, it's very short) I think my parents liked it because it wasn't cutesy, though it was definitely aimed at kids. I haven't heard it in thirty years or so, so I have little memory of it at this point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WilcoFan Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 My kids always liked the Nora Jones CDs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamin' Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Welcome SMS! My daughter will be 4 months old in just a couple of days. She attended many solo Tweedy/Cline/Kotche shows and listened to a lot of Neil Young when she was still in my womb. Her favourite lullaby is "Cinnamon Girl" (she even "sings" along with me) Hannah's top 5 picks: Pet Sounds (Who needs Mozart when you've got Brian Wilson?) Abbey Road Pink Moon After The Goldrush ("Only Love Can Break Your Heart") Blue Horse ("The littlest birds sing the prettiest songs...") Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Young kids will like pretty much whatever you tell them to like, so really....your choice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamin' Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Young kids will like pretty much whatever you tell them to like, so really....your choice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mchchef1 Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Young kids will like pretty much whatever you tell them to like, so really....your choice.This is true, my four year olds favorite band? WILCO more AM and BT(especially "Don't forget the flowers")Willie Nelson " Rainbow Connection" would sooth her/ put her to sleep faster than any other, great record. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
heile Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 They Might Be Giants "No!" is a great kids album Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deepseacatfish Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I remember I always use to listen to Beatles records as a kid. When I was really young I think my parents had me listen to a little Pete Seeger, Peter Paul and Mary, Raffi, and Rosenschantz. That about covered it. I'd suggest anything with vibraphones though...pretty sure that's the most calming instrument to my ears...but maybe kids find the voice more calming Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 When I was a kid, I loved this record: Link to allmusic.com review (alas, it's very short) I think my parents liked it because it wasn't cutesy, though it was definitely aimed at kids. I haven't heard it in thirty years or so, so I have little memory of it at this point.Well if you want to re-live your youth, I have a copy I can play for you if you get to Chicago....(well used and found in a resale shop.) Abeyoyo has shown up on several of Pete's albums. There is also a kids book of the story as well. The classic Woody Guthrie Nursery Songs is good too. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
noyes Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 4 months old?play him Time Out by the Dave Brubeck Quartet.every baby needs a bit of Paul Desmond in their ears. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Hi all, I lurk here often but seldom post. Thought this would be a good place to gather a bit of info. I have a four-month-old son who seems to really dig music, either me playing it to him or on CD. My son is interested in some music, dismisses others. He seems to really like Allison Krauss and solo Tweedy. He'll sit and listen to both for a good 30+ minutes, which is outstanding for him. For those of you that have kids, do you recall any CDs your kids enjoyed when they were little? I'd welcome any suggestions --- I'd like to stay away from normal kiddie fare, if possible, but I'm pretty open to anything. Thanks! For the Magic Kristen, I played her Band on the Run and Slow Turning. D-Man got Born to Run and Abbey Road. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamin' Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 This is a lot of fun. (Although I did get that Cuttlefish song stuck in my head for days, so beware!) WHB = Jon Langford, Kelly Hogan, Sally Timms, and Devil in a Woodpile. You can order it from Bloodshot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quarter23cd Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Both of my kids seemed to really like Coltrane's "Blue Train" when they were young. Now that they're old enough to state their preferences, we frequently end up with the Wiggles or a Disney soundtrack. The good news is that I managed to sneak some good music into their developing brains in the early days, so its only a matter of time before they come back around... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmait Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Dan Zanes' albums are both kid and adult friendly. Kids and parents are up dancing at his shows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Dan Zanes' albums are both kid and adult friendly. Kids and parents are up dancing at his shows.I'll second this guy for the 2/3 - 7/8 age range, as he's the best of the kid novelty acts. Not too obnoxious and the songs are definitely bearable. However, for a four-month old baby I wouldn't suggest subjecting yourself to any of the schtik-y stuff until absolutely necessary. Give the baby some classical music/lullaby shit and call it a day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 thanks to my dad i used to listen to CCR when i was 2 years old.... and now they're one of my fave bands Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socbret Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 The Terrible Two's "If You Ever See An Owl" It's Matt Pryor from The New Amsterdams and The Get Up Kids side project for children. Alt-Countryish mixed with some clean pop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalle Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 The Beatles were an integral part of my childhood. Rubber Soul! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lisa Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Max loved Graceland whenever he was car bound. In the cranky fussy early pm (5-7), a heavy dose of STOP MAKING SENSE always worked wonders --- caveat -- be prepared to dance with bebe in your arms.Beatles White album tied with Avalon Sunset for just before bedtime. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yermom Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Elizabeth Mitchell has some nice music for younger children...pretty music. My daughter & I got a lot of living-room-slow-dancing before bed miles out of Bob Marley and Al Green when she was very young. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imsjry Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 All my kids want to do is watch TV. They did like The Beatles before they discovered SpongeBob.... I should say that they do like to dance around to Beck, but anything with a beat would do it for them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marino13 Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 It's awesome that your kid seems to share your love of music. It should provide many bonding moments for you!! My 2 yr old daughter loves Revolver and many other Beatles songs. We sit at the computer together and watch youtube clips of the Beatles and she names each of the guys as they pop up. She also loves The Go! Team, many kid friendly sounds on that one. Other than that, it's 1 or 2 songs by several bands, including Doves, Sigur Ros, MMJ, Shins, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marino13 Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Just noticed your son is only 4 mos. When my daughter was that age, she seemed to like the softer acoustic stuff as well. It didn't take her long before she became less picky. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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