Connecting to Animals

By Side FX Partners, LLC
Price $10.00
Age 4 - 9 yrs.

Connecting to Animals fuses memorable themes, catchy melodies and buoyant rhythms in songs that get youngsters on their feet, moving freely to the irresistible beats. Tropical House sounds, Reggae Beats and Calypso Rhythms abound, inducing an almost instantaneous feel-good state in young listeners. Moms and dads find the songs strongly appealing as well, an invaluable quality in children's music. The arrangements, while widely varied, consistently convey a sparkling feel reminiscent of a glorious day at the beach, fittingly so given that the themes revolve around sea-dwelling creatures and the relationship between animals and the health of our planet. One of the album's many standouts is the reggae-flavored I'm A, featuring Nicolle Guerra, a song whose hypnotic quality pulls listeners deeply into the groove. Another notable, Come Closer, intersperses excellent instrumental work with oohs and la-la-las kids can't seem to get enough of, while the delightful Travel Me Somewhere, with its highly melodic vocal refrain, employs steel drums to joyful effect. The album is comprised of ten songs in all, each excellent in its own right and with crisp, clear production quality throughout.