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Lullabies for a Small World
Various Artists
Lullabies for a Small World
Genres: Jazz, Pop, Children's Music
 
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The true test of whether a lullaby collection holds up happens mid-morning: If, after breakfast, the songs soothe and placate--if they insinuate themselves into a peaceful day instead of sending you face-first into the nea...  more »

     
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All Artists: Various Artists
Title: Lullabies for a Small World
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Ellipsis Arts
Release Date: 8/26/2003
Genres: Jazz, Pop, Children's Music
Styles: Jazz Fusion, Lullabies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 052296450021, 4260027622951

Synopsis

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The true test of whether a lullaby collection holds up happens mid-morning: If, after breakfast, the songs soothe and placate--if they insinuate themselves into a peaceful day instead of sending you face-first into the nearest lumpy pillow--it's a keeper. In more than a dozen releases, Ellipsis Arts has yet to fail this test, but Lullabies for a Small World scores particularly high. The world designation makes it a catch-all for the best compositions from previous records. The word "beautiful" rarely takes on so many qualifiers--the U.S.-derived "Lullaby for Erin" is achingly so, the Ukranian "Zavishu Ja Kolysochku" hauntingly, the Russian "Spyat Ustalie Egrushki" sweetly, and the French "Fais Dodo" is quaintly, quirkily beautiful. As with all Ellipsis products, a pop-up sleeve inside the case nestling the liner notes ups an already stunning presentation--few records will look prettier tied in ribbon. --Tammy La Gorce
 

CD Reviews

Love this!
K. Manning | 12/31/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"We got this as a gift, and it's the most beautiful collection of lullabies we've found. It doesn't feel childish at all, and many of the songs are hauntingly beautiful. It's our nighttime staple now!"
Fantastic for babies & kids
Keil Steven Greg | 02/01/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"We've had this album for a few years now, and it's been a staple during bed-time. The lullabies are amazing, each coming from a different part of the world and/or cultural background.



Even as an adult I enjoy listening to this album. It certainly doesn't have an annoying or childish feel to it; rather it's calming and sophisticated! I highly recommend it to anyone interested in bed-time music."
Beautiful!
Loren J. Rubin | Los Angeles, CA United States | 07/13/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I don't know why this album hasn't been reviewed/isn't linked with other international lullaby collections. We received several as gifts for our first baby and this collection is by far our favorite. Not a clunker in the lot, unlike many collections. Each song is unique, but the compilation flows incredibly well.



Truly soothing, never trite or cloying.



An album an adult will enjoy listening to that will also do the trick to get your kid down.



Highly recommended!"