Music Monday: Siobhan Magnus Moonbaby

Tracklisting:
Black Doll
Escape Goat
Hollywood Carousel (under-underground)
Eulogy
Pure Inspiration
Little Blue Pill
Beatrice Dream
Big Collapse
Moonbaby
Always Thinking

Bonus Track
Nothing Compares 2 U

Moon Baby is the debut album from American Idol Season 9 contestant Siobhan Magnus, released in January of 2012. With the exception of the bonus tracks, every song on the album was co-written by Siobhan.  The first single from the album was Beatrice Dream, with the follow up being Black Doll.  My favorite song on the album is Black Doll, but I have to say that the album as a whole is great and it actually had a bit of a calming effect on me when I was listening to it while driving in a stressful (lost) situation.  The abum was produced by Tony Raine and recorded in Nashville and Franklin, TN studios.

The CD can be purchased from Siobhan’s official website:http://smagnus.com/ or from various digital outlets.

Music Monday: Jason Mraz Love is a Four Letter Word

Tracklist

1. The Freedom Song
2. Living in the Moment
3. The Woman I Love
4. I Won’t Give Up
5. 5/6
6. Everything Is Sound
7. 93 million miles
8. Frank D Fixer
9. Who’s Thinking About You Now?
10. In Your Hands
11. Be Honest (feat. Inara George)
12. The World As I See It

Love is a Four Letter Word is the latest release from Jason Mraz! His first album in nearly 4 years.  Admittedly, I had not really kept up on his career after Waiting for My Rocket to Come came out.  Obviously I had heard his songs on the radio and saw a TV appearance here or there, but with the release of Love is a Four Letter Word I jumped back in to the land of Mraz and by pre-ordering his CD I received a pre-sale code for his tour this summer so I will be checking him out in August. It will be my first time seeing him live and I am excited!

The album is a bit different from Waiting for My Rocket, which is to be expected as Jason has had 10 years to grow as an artist since that was released.  However, all of the reasons why I fell in love with Jason in the first place are still present in the album. (And the lyrics are not quite as fast paced as some of his other releases so it will be that much easier to sing along!)  The album as a whole is a bit more mellow and laid back, which I generally do not like – but it totally does the trick to calm me down when I toss it in to the computer’s CD player when it is a stressful day at work and I don’t think I can handle all the work load I’ve been given.

With the exception of the first track (The Freedom Song) all the songs on the album were co-written by Jason.  “The Freedom Song” was written by Luc Reynaud with children in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Read the remarkable story of how this song came to be and see how it contributes by visiting www.LucAndTheLovingtons.com. Each song has a bit of a story as written in the linear notes.  That is where the information about The Freedom Song came from.  It is interesting to see Jason’s thoughts and notes (I assume) on each of the songs included on the album.

Free Music: Cody Simpson

Cody Simpson released a FREE mixtape last night called “Angels and Gentlemen” which contains 6 tracks.  Cody is an Australian teen pop artist who can be seen this summer in the US on tour with Big Time Rush.  The EP is a mix of some covers that he recorded.  You can either download the songs to your computer through Tracks.by (you’ll need a facebook account) or you can listen to them all for free right on facebook.  All the details can be found at: http://angelsandgentlemen.com/

Tracklisting:

1. Angels (intro)
2. Feel So Close (Calvin Harris Cover)
3. Beautiful People (Chris Brown Cover)
4. Ya Da One (Rihanna Re-imagination)
5. Interlude
6. Evenings In London (Drake Re-imagination)
7. What You Want (The Weekend Re-imagination)
8. Better Together (Jack Johnson Cover)
9. Gentlemen (Outro)

 

 

 

CD Review: Groove Kid Nation Music in Motion

Groove Kid Nation’s CD “Music in Motion” helps to bring together parents and children with grooovy Kid’s Songs.  This mostly original set draws kids into the action with specific instructions on what to do from funny dances, to playing air guitar, to responding to musical cues, to simply nodding their head o the beat.

An entirely new band of feline characters known as the Kool Katz guide the fun, and the enclosed 10-page booklet features colorful illustrations of each Kool Kat playing their own instrument.
I think this CD would be a hit with both children and adults alike.  The music is really great, so parents won’t be embarrassed if the CD happens to turn on when you’re in your car with your coworkers or other adults.  The songs also help teach kids about musical instruments and are a great way to keep them active as many of the songs encourage the kids to dance or run around depending on if the instrument in question is being played low or high.h some groooovy Kid’s Songs.   Along with the CD, also included is a 10 page

illustrated booklet that shows all the Kool Katz and their instruments to help teach your child learn about music.

Groove Kid Nation is the brainchild of veteran record producer and keyboardist Rodney Lee.  With over 20 years of experience in the music business as a  touring sideman, record producer, and recording artist, Rodney is applying his talents to the realm of children’s music. (Bio taken from http://groovekidnation.com/about.html)

10% of the wholesale price of Music in Motion will be donated to CARE, a leading humanitarian organization fighting poverty.  Visit care.org for more information.

The track listing of this CD is as follows:
Kool Katz
Itch and Scratch
Go Kat Go
Funky Chicken
Fast and Slow
4 Little Kittens
Get Up, Get Down, Get Funky, Get Loose
Humpty Dumpy
I’ve Been Playing in a Soul Band
Play on It

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