MP3 Tales ´n Tunes - Bunches of Beasts

Children's music and storytelling

9 MP3 Songs in this album (63:11) !
Related styles: KIDS/FAMILY: Children's Storytelling, SPOKEN WORD: Storytelling



Details:
On their 2007 NAPPA Honors Award winning CD, Bunches of Beasts, Tales ân Tunes perform kid-friendly original songs and traditional tales into which their lively tunes have been creatively blended. Their character voices and catchy rhythms introduce you to animal friends, both real and imagined.

This 63 minute-long recording is recommended for children ages 3 and up; and includes new songs âBunches of Beastsâ and âDipsy Doodle Zoo Paradeâ along with some rollicking tales such as âLittle Red Bossy Henâ and âThe Lionâs at the Door.â Our version of a Louisiana folk tale, âPoule and Roach Celebrateâ features lively fiddle playing, along with banjo, guitar and bass. Yee-haw! Other stories included are: âMagic Beans,â âDrakestail,â âBig Bad Dragon,â and âThe Giant Turnip.â Sing along and join in the fun!

Bunches of Beasts has also garnered two fantastic reviews! The American Library Associationâs publication, Booklist, says in its April 2007 issue:

âMusical storytelling duo Carol Connolly and Don Darmer spotlight a compact carnival of animals (and a few humans) in nine songs and tales. Many of the beasts act in suspicious and often laughable human ways. Some of the tales have familiar themes such as âMagic Beansâ and âBig Bad Dragon.â Other memorable tales include "Little Red Bossy Hen" (who "knows what's best for the rest"), "Poule and Roach" (a Louisiana folktale about an industrious hen and a lazy bug), and "Drakestail" (a friendly, fearless duck). The stories are framed by down home fiddle, banjo, guitar, and bass music and vocals. Two original animal songs round out the collection. Reminiscent of an old fashioned get together with a couple of friendly, talented storytellers who donât mind taking their time. Delightfully entertaining.â

More praise comes in the School Library Journal in its April 2007 issue:

Carol Connolly and Don Darmer's latest release is an enchanting combination of lively melodies, catchy rhythms, and enthusiastic presentation. The nine original animal-themed songs feature both real and mythical creatures. Combining clever storytelling and simple melodies, the duo sing their way through stories such as "Little Red Bossy Hen," "Bunches of Beasts," "Magic Beans," "Dipsy Doodle Zoo Parade," "Big Bad Dragon," and more. Accompaniment is provided by guitar, fiddle, mandolin, and bass. The songs' storylines reinforce such concepts as individuality, imagination, and courage. Connolly's lyrics and the music, written by Darmer, blend nicely to provide a solid choice for preschool and primary grade general listening.