MP3 Aaron Vande Wege - Bicycles, Monkeys, and an Occasional Cat

Fun acoustic folk music. Familiar poems with a twist of wit and humor.

11 MP3 Songs
KIDS/FAMILY: General Children's Music, FOLK: Traditional Folk



Details:
Singer, songwriter and guitarist, Aaron Vande Wege, has just released his second childrenâs music cd, âBicycles, Monkeys, and an Occasional Cat.â His music is largely inspired by his godson, Jamie Duiven, to whom the cd is dedicated. Jamie, 5, appears on two tracks, âNo More Monkeysâ and âThe Moose Song.â Aaronâs job as Jamieâs nanny affords him the time and freedom necessary to compose, create and test new tunes.

Many of the lyrics found on âBicycles, Monkeys, and an Occasional Catâ were written by Aaron, though some, such as âHumpty Dumptyâ and âHey Diddle Diddleâ will be familiar. Aaron often builds on traditional poems and arranges familiar melodies to create new sounds kids will enjoy. His style is mainly folk, though a bit of techno snuck in this time around.

Jazz musician, Kayle Clements (www.csongs.com), helped Aaron record and mix the 11-song album in his home studio. Kayle also appears on several tracks, having composed countermelodies, bass lines and various additions to Aaronâs creations. Other artists contributed their talents to âBicycles, Monkeys, and an Occasional Cat,â including Kenn Vidro (www.squarepears.com), Rockfordâs Lakes Elementary art teacher, who brought Aaronâs cover art characters to life.

The cdâs title evolved from the song titles, âLavender Bicycle,â âNo More Monkeys,â and three different songs about cats. Aaronâs first cd, âPicklehead and Other âDillyâ Songs,â was released in 2004. Dilly Songs were created to be both Delightful and Silly songs that kids enjoy singing. Aaron writes his songs with the childâs singing voice in mind, hoping to evoke laughter and giggles.