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Not real music!
I bought this for our baby and like many of the reviewers, I was disappointed in the synthesized music.I have played some of the pieces, and although the concept is good, I want my child to hear music as it was on intended on the real instruments.

Musician Mom Loves - Does Use RealInstruments!
My 8-month-old son and I listen to this CD every night, and by the Pachelbel Canon (track 7) he's usually sound asleep.It is NOT ALL SYNTHESIZER.The jacket clearly states that the "Music Box Orchestra" includes flute, piano, cello, percussion, english horn, and oboe.As a musician, I am not offended by the "easy-listening" versions of these classics.In fact, I enjoy them.They introduce my son to the timeless melodies WITHOUT OVERSTIMULATING HIM at bedtime.I find them relaxing too.

Great lullaby cd!
I love all the Baby Einstein products & this is my favorite cd so far!My 10 week old son loves it & we listen to it while I'm feeding him & when I'm rocking him to sleep.The music is very soothing for baby and mom. All of the songs are great and sometimes even puts me to sleep! I would recommend to any new mom. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bagatelle for Keyboard    2. Baroque Suite/Partita for Orchestra    3. Cantata    4. Children's    5. Childrens    6. Choral    7. Classical Period Variations for Keyboard    8. Classical Sonata/Sonatina for Keyboard    9. Concerto    10. Keyboard    11. Keyboard Work with Descriptive or Unclassified Title    12. Lullabies    13. Miscellaneous    14. Orchestral    15. Pop    16. Romantic Music for Voice and Keyboard    17. Romantic Sonata/Sonatina for Keyboard    18. Romantic Symphony    19. Romantic Tone Poem/Symphonic Poem for Orchestra    20. Song Without Words for Keyboard   

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Is this somthing that I would listen to everyday? No.
.....But It's genius is in the fact that this can be played in a children's room to help them sleep as it is quite soothing and infantile in typical lullaby fashion. but best of all you can stay in the room with your child and not have the urge to blow your brains out to a crappy predictable lullaby from the 'Play-school company over and over and over again. I can listen to this and enjoy it many time's. Get it if you are also ready to choke the stuffing out of mickey and Disney Babies: Lullaby and the such. I have also noticed that there are lullaby versions of Nirvana and Coldplay which I will also be getting. now if they will just release that Motörhead lullaby I'll be set!

...This is the coolest thing ever.
So, I'm obviously not an infant, but I have to say- I LOVE THIS CD. It's complete genius. I love Radiohead, and these lullaby renditions of their songs are very soothing and sweet-sounding. I like falling asleep listening to music, and this CD definitely does the trick.
the thing i hate about radiohead
you know what I hate about radiohead? you know what i cant stand about the fact that they all know they're a bunch of frigging geniuses and their musical talents are completely unmatched by any other mainstream artist? you know what i hate about the fact that radiohead is probably one of the single most important contributions to the modern rock world that we will ever see? you know what i hate about the fact that radiohead has been voted most likely to find the cure for cancer? the thing I hate most about radiohead is that i love them some much that one day I may actually BUY this CD and I will ENJOY THE HELL OUT OF IT. No questions asked. if radiohead is involved, it is not a waste of your money. god help us all. ... Read more

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Wonderful Gift for Any Mother
I own this CD. While listening to it for the 100th time I was enjoying it so much I wanted to share it with a friend who recently had a baby, so I bought one for her. It's a beautiful, emotional and loving album. I am a Celine Dion fan and this album adds a whole new dimension toher music I recommend it highly to any Celine fan who doesn't already own it. And for any parent who knows the joy of new parenthood.
Well worth it!
Celine Dion's "Miracles" album is a beautiful gift and a treasure to own.I purchased two CD's; one as a gift for a new mother.She wrote to tell me how much she loves it.The song selection is different than most baby albums, but the babies don't know that (!) and it makes most mothers get misty-eyed.This CD is worth owning.

Gift for Mom
My mother told me that she wanted the CD so I bought it for her and she loves it. She and I have always been big Celine Dion fans. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Adult Contemporary    2. Canada    3. Lullabies    4. Pop    5. Pop Vocals    6. Rock/Pop    7. Soft Rock   

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My toddler asks to listen to it over and over.
I bought this collection for my daughter when she was about a year old.I didn't care too much for the songs myself at the time but I wasn't really wanting to listen to children's music in the first place.I am really glad that I bought it.My daughter is now almost 2 and she asks to listen to "the music" everyday.She will play in her room by herself for about an hour while I have these CD's playing and when we are away from home or doing something else, she will often start singing some of the songs by heart.It has really helped with her vocabulary and I am amazed at how many of the songs she can remember.Some reviewers don't like the children singing on this CD but my daughter loves it.I also like that there are 4 CD's.If I get tired of playing one, I will just put in a different one.As long as my child loves it,I'm happy too.

Great fun for my toddler
This CD combines professional singing with children participating, which fascinates my toddler.It's very useful to hear the youngsters' voices alongside the adults'.
Pretty good selection of songs
Wow - this cd set has it all!I particulary like the 4th cd and play it all the time for my 3 month old.You'll definitely enjoy hours upon hours of kiddie music. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Collections    2. Childrens    3. Electro-Acoustic    4. Ethnic Fusion    5. Lullabies    6. Pop    7. Sing-Along    8. Singer/Songwriter    9. V/A Compilations   

Editorial Review

This is a real sleeper of an album, literally. Smooth-jazz musicians--including Peter White, Dave Koz, Norman Brown, David Benoit, and others--play music here to put babies to sleep. Fans of New Age music, specifically what came out of the Pacific Northwest in the '80s, may find many of these 14 tracks reminiscent of that period. Long-time listeners of smooth-jazz radio may be reminded of the kind of ethereal, spacey music that was played in the early days of the format. Many of the songs are as obvious as Brian Culbertson's somnambulating "Brahms' Lullaby" and Koz's "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star," but some are inspired choices with creative arrangements and strong performances. Koz and his brother Jeff shine on the Beatles' title tune and the other Lennon/McCartney chestnut, "Blackbird." Brown's take on James Taylor's "You Can Close Your Eyes" is also moving, while not straying from the stillness of the concept. Perhaps the standout track is the superb performance of vocalist John Stoddart on Stevie Wonder's "Isn't She Lovely." Read more

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Absolutely lovely!
This CD is just a beautiful compilation of relaxing music, for our daughter [and me, the "Mom"].I've loved many of the artists for years, and was thrilled that my husband found this CD.I would highly recommend this CD to anyone that just wants to relax at the end of the day, with or without child.

Great CD
Perfect for putting the little one to sleep.What a great voice!!!

Sleepy time
I bought this cd for my grandchildren.I wanted something soothing to play for them as they fell asleep. This cd is just that. Thank you. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Collections    2. Childrens    3. Jazz Music    4. Pop   

Subjects:  1. Lullabies    2. Pop    3. Rock    4. Rock/Pop Collections    5. V/a Compilations   

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Favorite Bedtime CD
I have been using the CD for a few days now and I love it!I tried many other lullaby CD's and this one is most soothing and enjoyable.My daughter sleeps better with it on and I like to listening to it while putting her down.Do not hesitate to get this CD!

Bedtime w/the Beatles
This is one of the best cd's I have to play while my little one sleeps. However, it's easy to get tired of it playing over and over again. I mix it up with Bach for Babies and the recently purchased Best Piano Music Ever 2cd set. This Beatles lullaby cd is the reliable back up background music. I just hope when my son grows up, he won't fall asleep when he hears a song by the Beatles!

The Soundtrack to my Son's Infancy...
My wife and I stumbled across this CD in a Zany Brainy going out of business in SC. Being that my mother is a ex-hippie Beatles nut (who raised me to love great music), we snatched it up, the last one on the shelf, six months prior to our son's birth.
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Subjects:  1. Childrens    2. Instrumental    3. Lullabies    4. Pop    5. Popular Music    6. Tribute Albums   

Editorial Review

If these truly gorgeous lullabies and songs from all over the world don't soothe the savage beast within your child, nothing will. This hypnotic collection of soft and slow melodies--some ancient, some new--is perfect for lulling a child to sleep or for any evening when you want to escape into a warm bath with candles. Carlos Santana accompanies African singer Angelique Kidjo on the sweet opener, "Naima." Claudia Martinez sings "Arriba Del Cielo (Above theSky)," a lilting traditional lullaby with roots in the Mexican state ofGuerrero. The Letterstick Band, from the small An-Barra clan of Australian Aborigines, performs the moving "Yi-Rrana (Sunset)." One favorite is "Lá Vai Alguém (There Goes Someone)," a hot-summer-night-sounding lullaby sung in velvety tones by Virginia Rosa. Another lovely addition is Kanji Yano of the Sanshin Café Orchestra playing a generations-old lullaby on a traditional stringed instrument from Okinawa called the sanshin. The liner notes, written in English, Spanish, French, and Dutch, provide kid-friendly facts about the countries of origin. A portion of the proceeds are donated to the Putumayo Cross-Cultural Initiative, a non-profit organization that uses the power of world music and the arts to inspire children to connect with diverse cultures. Vive Read more

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Beautiful, complex, soothing
This is not your typical "baby music" CD, watered down melodies with sterilized syncopation and minimal instruments.These are luscious, rich, harmonic, melodic songs that my 16 month old twins have loved since they were born.Now, they wait for me to turn it on before naptime and start swaying to the music before it even starts.Mom and Dad never tire of listening to it - an important consideration as it will become a favorite in the nursery!The a capella voices are heavenly.There are male and female artists on the album, and the use of all kinds of interesting instruments from different cultures.We use it for daytime naps - I put the CD player on shuffle/repeat and get a couple of hours peace and quiet.Often I turn the nursery monitor up, just so I can hear the music myself.

Beautiful music
I play this CD for my kids as they fall asleep every night. They love it and so do I. Beautiful music; each piece sounds unique but they all blend very well. The fact that most are not in English makes it even more restful...the lyrics are just another part of the music: abstract and beautiful.
Love this CD
We received this as a baby gift a year ago, and it is easily my favorite lullaby CD. Lovely selections from around the world. I'm not sure who finds it more soothing ... my baby or me! It is now one of my top picks when I purchase baby gifts for friends. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Childrens    2. Lullabies    3. Pop    4. V/A Compilations    5. World Beat Collections    6. World Music   

Editorial Review

For centuries the world over, mothers (and fathers) have been cradling, cooing, and crooning to babies and small children with song. There's scarcely a one of us that cannot recall a particularly gentle song a special someone sang for a wee self--to calm, soothe, and aid slumber. This tender music is to the soul what mother's milk is to the body, and we call it the lullaby. Rooted in age-old tradition, Read more

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More than a Lullaby CD
I recently went through at home hospice care with a loved one. We listened to this album over and over through that trying time.He died with it playing.The mood of the music was very healing and spiritual.I listen to it now and remember him.These songs and artists help heal grief, not just soothe temporary restlessness."All the Pretty Little Horses" is my favorite but the entire album is quite beautiful.I highly recommend it for grief work as well as bedtime.

Baby falls asleep by 5th song!
Beautiful and calming music for babies to sleep by!Our son is 3 1/2 months old and has been listening to this CD as he goes to sleep for a month now.He's eyes start to close by the 2nd song and tends to be firmly asleep by the 5th. The spanish song gets a tad louder than everything else, but it never seems to disturb him.

Who Needs a Baby to Enjoy This Music?
I've enjoyed this cd for several years now. If the day has been particularly stressful, I find it easy to unwind by listening to this beautiful and restful music.The selected lullabies reflect ethnic diversity beginning with the haunting "Swedish Lullaby" by Libiana, to the Spanish "A La Nanita Nana" by Tish Hinojosa, to the African "Be Still My Child" by Ladysmith Black Mambazo. It's comforting to realize that in every culture in our too aggressive, troubled world, caring parents soothe their children to sleep with beautiful music.All of these songs are found on individual albums but are seamlessly brought together in this thoughtful compilation.There are a lot of lullaby cds to choose from, but this one will entertain adults as well as babies. I recently ordered it again to include in a baby shower gift. Exhausted new parents need rest too! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Collections    2. Childrens    3. Lullabies    4. Pop    5. Popular Music   

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You won't get tired of this CD
Our 14 month old granddaughter, whom we've been raising since she was born, has been listening to this CD for close to a year, it seems like.We have other CDs that we've purchased, but this is by far the VERY BEST one of them all.Accordingly, she (and we) enjoy listening nearly 100% of the time.I've not heard a lullaby CD that is so soothing and enjoyable to listen to as this one.This is a MUST HAVE.

A must for that cranky child
We've tried other lullaby CDs, but this one is the "real deal" for helping to put a kid to sleep. It's from Disney, and if you've ever visited Disney World and appreciated their "attention to perfection", it's certainly reflected here.
Possibly the BEST lullaby album out there!
Yes, this lullaby album ACTUALLY WORKS! At least as far as MY son is concerned. I have about six different "lullaby" albums, but this CD is the only one that really helps when he's tired and fussy but refuses to fall asleep. The songs are soft and subdued, and the instruments used are appropriate for "sleepy time" music. As opposed to some other "lullaby" albums that don't seem very soothing at all (and generally don't work), because the beats are too sharp and the instruments make harsh, startling noises that can actually WAKE a baby.This is the only lullaby album that I actually use regularly, and highly recommend to all parents! ... Read more

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Relaxing & enjoyable for all age groups
I have a 4 mth old baby and both he and I enjoy music.He gets a little uptight during changes so I like to play calming music for us both.This CD offers a wide range of beautiful songs.I can see this one playing in our household for many years.

We Luv, Luv, Luv This Album
I play this every night for my daughter (17 months).I often sleep in the same room with her and really look forward to playing this softly.We even keep the CD player on repeat and I still like this.Very soothing and interesting.I highly recommend this for any new parent.

buy more than one!
I first purchased this cd several years ago for myself, it was a wonderful way to relax. When my son came along I put it in his room among other "kids" cds.My son, now age 9,(who won't listen to anymore "kid" cds) absolutely loves it.He has been falling asleep to this wonderful cd for the past 3 years.I loved being able to share "the world" with him through music.Recently we remodeled and unfortunately the cd was chipped! He was heartbroken... so here I am purchasing another!Soothing rhythms, soft voices, wonderful instrumentation. A cd that the entire family will love and not get tired of hearing.Even familiar lullabies are updated very nicely. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 90's    2. Adult Alternative    3. Adult Contemporary    4. Afro-Brazilian    5. Alternative Country    6. Brazilian Jazz    7. Brazilian Pop    8. Children's Collections    9. Contemporary Folk    10. Contemporary Instrumental    11. Crossover Jazz    12. Fusion    13. Int'l & World Music    14. Latin Jazz    15. Lullabies    16. Neo-Bop    17. Neo-Classical    18. New Acoustic    19. Pan-Global    20. Pop   

Editorial Review

Everything about this CD, from its eye-popping cool packaging to its beautiful booklet, is wonderful, perhaps peerless. It's a study that spans 16 countries, catching paeans to childhood sleep from varied traditions. The set traverses the Cape Breton Gaelic tradition with the Rankin Family, Haiti with pop stars Boukman Eksperyans, and the African continent with music from Tonga, Algeria, and Cameroon. Despite their distances from each other, at times the songs sound quite alike. Voices might begin alone but then gather into choral size, with a reliance on wordless passages to emphasize the flow of time as sleep encroaches. In execution, the surprises are many. Algerian Houria Aïchi sounds East Indian; the Traditional Japanese Music Ensemble of New York sounds poised somewhere between a stately concert of historical court music and a touching homage to childhood; and German singer Michelle sounds pop-music ready even as she toes the line on singing a sleep-triggering song. Beyond being a great collection of international music, this is probably the most interesting mix available of cultural voices approaching the issue of children sleeping. Read more

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so-so sounds
This CD is okay, but has a number of high-pitched, almost whiny songs that aren't very soothing.It wasn't what I was expecting out of a lullaby CD.

It sure ain't heroin!
It may sound like harsh judgement but there were only two songs that intrigued me and that I could see someone using on a film score. But as a whole it really is a pretty mediocre and forgetable CD. It actually serves its purpose though as it can put you to sleep as well as any other lullaby but I was hoping for something that would serve me better as background music as I sit at this PowerBook. Bottom line: It's OK but it sure ain't Heroin!

The Planet Sleeps
An excellent collection of peaceful, consoling music from around the world.Possibly if everyone experienced such music and went to sleep at ease with the world, they would wake up to a better world. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Pop/Rock    2. Childrens    3. Folk Collections    4. Indian Classical    5. Int'l & World Music    6. Lullabies    7. Pan-Global    8. Pop    9. Worldbeat   

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Awsome musicianship, NOT too sweet or unvaried
I almost didn't buy this because of the comments about Tina's voice being too sweet and the songs sounding the same.A sweet soprano could sound irritating if not well trained and sensitive to the music.This is NOT the case with Ms. Malia. She breathes new life into old stand-bys like Rockaby Baby, which I didn't expect to want to hear twice.She uses her voice as an instrument and works to create subtle and enchanting effects with the accompaniment - particularly striking are the pennywhistle and the sax. And as for the songs, the arrangements are wonderfully varied.It's SO much better than the Disney lullaby cd I also bought, on which so many of the songs are so synth-saturated that even with different singers they do sound the same.
Sticky Sweet
Not my favorite.Tina Malia's voice is a little too sticky sweet for my taste, and every song sounds alike.

Highly recommended - A Great CD
We bought 3 Lullaby CDs for our infant son. This is the best
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Baby Neptune
I love all of the Baby Einstein DVD's, so the music CD has been just as good as the DVD's. I play it all the time when my son is in the car and it seems to calm him and keep his attention. I even listen to it in the car when my son is not with me.It is relaxing and soothing.
Baby Neptune Review
Our daughter loves the Baby Neptune CD. It makes for a relaxing musical interlude for long car trips.

Delightful but not perfect
FYI: most of the "Night Suite" songs are also included on Baby Einstein's Lullaby Classics CD.Yet, this CD is as delightful as all the others.I don't mind the synthesizer, which critics often complain about.I've played both the real symphonic versions and Baby Einstein, and both my daughter and I agree that the real recordings are sometimes a little overwhelming in the home (although I still think truly exhilerating in concert.) Also, the Baby Einstein company brags that their short clips of great songs are more condusive to the short attention span of babies, I think that statement is superficially true.I won't go into all the scientific musical mumbo-jumbo but will say that I think this thinking tears down the very essence and formula of classical music that has made it popular therapy for developing minds. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 20th/21st Century Orchestral Music    2. Baroque Suite/Partita for Orchestra    3. Children's    4. Childrens    5. Classical Period Serenade/Cassation/Divertimento    6. Concerto    7. Concerto Grosso    8. Lullabies    9. Miscellaneous    10. Miscellaneous Music    11. Orchestral    12. Pop    13. Unspecified Dance for Orchestra    14. V/a Compilations    15. Waltz for Orchestra   

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Great CD
If your kids like Barney, they will like this CD - it's full of his favorites!

Fun
Of all the young children's music we've heard, this cd far surpasses all the others in choice of songs, vocals (with both Barney and kids, afterall, kids love to hear other kids sing), and sound quality.It's quite addictive-- you'll find yourself singing those songs.It's worth getting.

Great!!
I got this for my sister for her birthday and I was a little worried that it wouldn't arrive in time for her party, but she got it so fast and it was in perfect condition.I was very pleased! ... Read more

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great music!
Our 22 mo. old loves this music much more than the kiddy tunes that mom and dad can hardly bear to listen to.

Dan ZanesNightime is "Happy Music"
I was introduced to the Dan Zanes Nightime CD while I was visiting my 3 1/2 year old grandson.He listens to it everynight before going to sleep with "Pay Me You Owe Me" being his single favorite song.I fell in love with the CD because each time I play it I can vividly recall the pleasure it gave us both. The choice of songs on the CD gives all ages something to remember and before you know it you will be singing and dancing along with the music.

Don't hesitate - buy now !!
After seeing Dan Zanes on Noggin, I was hooked.This is a great CD that I keep in the car.I find myself listening to it without my three year old in the car!It's great for singing along to - and even if it's titled "Night Time" it isn't lullabye music, it's perfect music for my toddler and preschooler and even me, an ageing generation X-er!Since this purchase, I bought Dan Zanes most recent DVD and absolutely LOVE it.I almost qualify as a groupie.Buy this CD and you won't regret it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's    2. Children's Folk    3. Childrens    4. Lullabies    5. PARENTS CHOICE GOLD AWARD WINNER. Night time. is relaxed, handmade, all-ages, 21st century folk music for the entire family.    6. Pop    7. Roots Rock    8. Sing-Along   

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Great, Sweet Sounding CD
I love listening to this CD, and so does my son.I would listen to it even if I didn't have children.It's just really sweet with good music and vocals, and a good choice of songs as well.

Wonderful for going to sleep by
I play this for me (and I DO have kids, Dash being one).I have to agree with both reviewers. It is relaxing, comforting,soothing, and peaceful...so much so I am usually asleep by the fourth song and wake up to realize the whole CD played and I missed it!Definitely not for drowsy drivers!But if you want to be cozy, comforted, and peaceful at home, then this CD is for you.

Sweet Worship
I happened to pick this up the other day and was just so pleased with the sweet tone to this worship compilation. My commute to and from work can be so stressful, but this cd soothes my soul. I love it...I do not have children, but if I did, it would be their bedtime listening! There is so much to say, so let me just tackle each song.
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A "must have" for all parents and babies!!!
We love this CD.The music is so relaxing to listen to!Our son loves to sleep to this at night.We put it on repeat so it plays over and over again, all night long!

The BEST lullaby CD I've found
I previewed a LOT of lullaby CDs before buying this one.The instrumental music sounds lovely and the addition of modern Disney songs is refreshing.

My kids can't stay awake!!!,
We LOVE this CD! The music is so beautifully arranged. It is so incredibly peaceful that my kids can't keep their eyes open. We play it for naps and just before bed at night. The BEST thing is that I love the music, too!!!! It's not that annoying toy-music sound that you get with lots of lullaby CDs, it is actually instrumentals by orchestra. The blend from one song to the next song is seamless. There's even a tip sheet on how to use the CD to get your children to sleep better written by Elizabeth Pantley (the author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution.) Lullabies don't get any better than this! Absolutely beautiful music to fall asleep to. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Collections    2. Childrens    3. Lullabies    4. Pop    5. V/a Compilations