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Ultimate Lullaby Album
Johannes Brahms, George Gershwin, Stephen [1] Foster
Ultimate Lullaby Album
Genres: Folk, Special Interest, Pop, Soundtracks, Classical, Children's Music
 
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Seeking soothing lullaby's
05/11/2000
(2 out of 5 stars)

"This CD was disappointing. I wasn't familiar with the performers by name and thus did not expect the "opera" type music. With the title of the CD and the classic composers I expected a true classical flair. Boy was I suprised the minute Brahm's lullaby came resonating out with opera voice. Although the music content is beautiful, the volume of the opera voice is too extreme. This would be a fine selection for those seeking opera music. I would not recommend this for a soothing, relaxing time with your infant!"
Caveat emptor
E. A. Lovitt | Gladwin, MI USA | 10/21/2002
(3 out of 5 stars)

"I'm in violent agreement with the other reviewers who remarked that this CD is not for the purpose of lulling baby to sleep, in spite of its misleading title. A1-opera-grade sopranos and mezzos sing most of the selections and their vocal dynamics range from pianissimo to a house-shaking fortissimo. The only track where baby might catch a bit of shut-eye is Puccini's "Humming Chorus" from "Madama Butterfly."Try "Celtic Lullaby" if you're looking for a truly sleep-inducing CD."The Ultimate Lullaby Album" contains a wonderful assortment of Marilyn Horne and Leontyne Price solos, which is all to the good if you're not trying to snooze. My two favorites are the Bach-Gounod "Ave Maria" sung by Price (I don't think there is a more perfect rendition), and Bach's "Bist Du bei Mir" sung by Horne in her rich, smooth, chocolate-y prime.Unfortunately another grand voice is not at its prime in "When You Wish upon a Star." I'd guess Dame Joan was near the end of her stellar (sorry) career when she recorded this Disney song. Her vibrato stretches as wide as Dumbo's behind.Another rather odd selection is the only instrumental arrangement on this CD: "O Danny Boy" as rendered by the English Chamber Orchestra, with a trombone as the lugubrious solo instrument. It's long enough and trite enough to be used as the soundtrack for that tacky sequel to "Gone with the Wind.""The Ultimate Lullaby Album" is definitely not for baby's room. If you want your kid to grow up listening to "Londonderry Air," get Kiri Te Kawana's version. It'll prickle up the hair on the back of your neck if you can find it. I can't. I wore out my original tape and have fruitlessly searched the Internet for a new copy. If anyone out there in Amazon land has a recording of Dame Kiri singing folksongs of the British Isles, please consider selling it to me."
Ultimate Lullaby Album
E. A. Lovitt | 05/31/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)

"The music is superb. Although it would not be used to put the baby to sleep, it is a wonderful choice for one-to-one relaxing time with baby.
An excellent addition to the new baby's music collection. I listened to it with my class in school before giving it to my brand new grandson. I now give it as a gift to all newborns."