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Showing posts with label Sukey Molloy. Show all posts
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Monday, November 19, 2012

CD: I Like to Sing!

By: Sukey Molloy

By now everyone who reads my blog regularly knows how much I like music by Sukey Molloy. The CD "I Like to Sing" is no exception. I have found it to be just as entertaining and soothing to my grandchildren as all Sukey's other music.
I am a believer in exposing children to music early in life. It can be used as an important learning tool in the everyday life of a child. Music can also be used to sooth an irritated, ill, unhappy or frightened child. As I have mentioned in the past I like to play music to my grandchildren when we are driving long distances.  My grandchildren can get very cranky on long road trips. Who can blame them? When they are strapped down and can not move easily they get very uncomfortable. We do stop often for short breaks and at least take a hour long break every 3 or 4 hours. But all breaks considered they need soothing music to keep them relaxed and happy for most of our trips. I like to use upbeat music when everyone is awake or needs motivation. Then I use soft and calming music (example: lullabies) for nap time or cranky times.
Why do I like Sukey's music so much? Well, not all children's music is made the same. I need to understand the lyrics that are being played with the music. How many times have you listened to music on the radio and thought you knew the words. Maybe you were singing along with a song and had to find out later that you misunderstood the lyrics! Have you ever listened to a song that you understood only a word or two of the lyrics. Maybe the entire song sounded like mumbo jumbo! I want my children and grandchildren to speak clearly and be understood. If they are listening to music that is not clear how can I expect them to speak clearly.
Sukey Molly's music is great in this respect. The lyrics are clear, easily understood and just out right fun for my grandchildren.
On to the CD. "I Like to Sing!"  Has a collection of 18 lively tracks. This CD actually had my grandchildren bobbing their heads, clapping their hands and singing along to these very interactive songs. My favorite is track 8 "What Kind of Animal." I just love hearing my grandchildren singing along wanting to be monkeys.
From familiar songs like "The Itsy Bitsy Spider, Twinkle Twinkle to interactive songs like Jump Down Turn Around your child/grandchild will be sure to find a favorite song to sing along with.
This CD would definitely make a great stocking stuffer for your young child.
To purchase a CD, DVD or just listen to some of Sukey's music go here.
Disclaimer:
I received the above mentioned CD in exchange for an honest review. 

Friday, September 14, 2012

Children's Music CD I Am Sleepy By Sukey Molloy

Just recently I reviewed the Music C "I am Happy " by Sukey Molloy Well, I just received a companion CD "I am Sleepy" due to be released October 26th. I am an avid fan of song writer and singer Sukey Molloy. If you have never heard any of her music you are missing some fantastic children's music.

I am thrilled to review this CD. I have been searching for the perfect music to play for my newest grandson. He is just eight weeks old. He has been terribly cranky and has been diagnosed with infant reflux. His mother and I have come to the conclusion that soft and peaceful music might help him when riding in the car seat. This CD is perfect for that! I have been listening to the CD as I write this post. I can only say the music is relaxing, soothing and easy to listen to. I can feel the tension release from myself as I close my eyes and listen to each track.


 I AM SLEEPY!
TRACK LIST:
The Moon Shines Down
Hush My Little One
Evening's Coming
Quiet Night Poem
Twilight Song
The Story of Twinkle Little Star
Night is Falling
Early in the Evening
Sleep So Gently
Shadows Dance Upon My Wall
Scottish Folk Song
The Story of Little Lamb
Little Lamb's Song
Wind Through My Window
Sleep Now and Rest
Russian Lullaby
All the World is Sleeping
My favorite song on this CD is "The Moon Shines Down. Its soft soothing music will certainly calm a restless child. My favorite story on the CD is "The Story of Little Lamb. My grandchildren loved hearing the story. It makes a great bedtime story. Lastly the Quiet night poem was a favorite of Little Bugs. I think all my grandchildren and their parents will benefit from listening to the music on this CD.
I would like to share a sample of the music with you. Check out the video and tell me what you think.

Sukey is now taking pre-orders for the album on her website, www.sukeymolloy.com
Disclosure:
I received the above mentioned CD to review in exchange for an honest opinion.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Children's Music CD Review & Giveaway I Am Happy By Sukey Molloy

I am speechless as I write this review. I am listening to the I Am Happy music CD as I write this review. I have listened to it a few times this week. I love its lively music and lyrics. The music and lyrics are written in a way to encourage children to use their imaginations. When ever I get a new music CD I usually play the CD and try to pick my favorite song while I listen. As I was listening to this CD I thought the first track, I Put My Scarf on My Head would be my favorite. Then I changed my mind and thought track 5, It's Snowing was my favorite. I gave up on picking a favorite as I found each song was my favorite. Oh, I do have to mention that track 15, Counting Song is awesome. The lyrics count in English, Spanish, French, German and Japanese! I played the CD for Pooh Bear and he joined in started to dance to track 8 My Head Goes Round.  I recommend if you have any children in your home you should have the CD. I can't say more than the music is awesome. I just love that it encourages participation and movement. I enjoyed dancing to this music with Pooh Bear and I can hardly wait to share the music with the rest of my grandchildren.


I want to share with you a little bit of the lyrics from track 8 and you will know why Pooh Bear loves it so much.
Track 8, My Head Goes Round

My head goes round and round,
Then it goes up and down,
My head goes round and round,
Round and up and down, Oh!

My shoulders go up and down,
Then they go round and round,
Round and round and up and down,
And then I touch the ground, Oh!

If you would like to see the rest of the lyrics you can purchase the CD here for $15 when released on April 17 2012.  If you would like to win the CD you can enter the raffle copter below. 
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Mom Blog Society. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.