Music for Baby.
One of my recent projects was setting up a playlist for the ipod in Anna's room. It's nice to have some music on when we're hanging out in there or when she is trying to get to sleep.
I wanted a good mix of music: some new, some old, some for babies, but mostly mellow stuff that I like. A few of my favorites in the mix include:
Blackbird by Sarah McLachlan Three Little Birds by Renee & Jeremy (special thanks to Deirdre - entire album is wonderful) You Are My Sunshine by Elizabeth Mitchell Imagine by Jack Johnson Girl From The North Country by Johnny Cash & Bob Dylan New Soul by Yael Naim
Here's a link to the full iMix: For Baby
Edited: here's the full list (you can find it on iTunes by searching the iMix section for "For Baby")
All My Days by Alexi Murdoch
Amazing Grace by Randy Travis
Angel from Montgomery by Bonnie Raitt
Blessed Be by Alison Krauss
Daughters by John Mayer Trio
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic by The Police
Everything'll Be Alright (Will's Lullaby) by Joshua Radin
Galileo by Indigo Girls
Gotta Have You by The Weepies
Have a Little Faith In Me by John Hiatt
The Heart of the Matter by India.Arie
I Hope by Dixie Chicks
I Will Remember You by Sarah McLachlan
Ice Cream (iTunes Originals Version) by Sarah McLachlan
Imagine by Jack Johnson
Just the Way You Are by Diana Krall
Let My Love Open the Door by Sondre Lerche
Little Room by Norah Jones
Lover Lay Down by Dave Matthews Band
Lullaby by Dixie Chicks
Lullaby by Jack Johnson & Matt Costa
New Soul by Yael Naïm
Night Mantra by Renee & Jeremy
Push by Sarah McLachlan
Redemption Song by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Satellite by Dave Matthews Band
Someone Like You by Van Morrison
Songbird by Eva Cassidy
Sunrise by Norah Jones
Sweet Jane by Cowboy Junkies
Three Little Birds by Elizabeth Mitchell
Three Little Birds by Renee & Jeremy
Time After Time by Eva Cassidy
Welcome to This World by Renee & Jeremy
When You Say Nothing at All (Live) by Alison Krauss & Union Station
Where Are You Going? (Live In Copenhagen) by Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds
You Are My Sunshine (Pt. 1) by Elizabeth Mitchel
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As I was setting this up today I started thinking that documenting this would be a cool thing to do for Anna's baby album. I wondered if my Mom & Dad listened to music around the house when I was a baby and if they did, what were they into? I went to my Baby playlist on iTunes and hit print.
The cool thing I discovered is that in iTunes you can print out your playlist as a CD case and it can include some of the album cover images as well...perfect for then creating a page that showcases the songs on her babyhood. I printed the sheet you see above on photo paper and have it ready to add to a layout here on my workspace.
I would love to read your recommendations for good hang-out-with-a-baby music. Feel free to leave some of your favorites listed in the comments.
And the super cute felted bunny in the top photo? It is from a felted pattern called Wolly Bunnies designed by Marie
Mayhew available from The Yarnery. Seems like a perfect Easter or spring or new baby crafty project. I checked out their site and they also offer a full kit (vs. just the pattern) to felt two bunnies.
A warm welcome to my newest sponsors: Paper Relics and Scrapbook Circle. Look for giveaways from each of them later this month.
Love the bunny - so cute!!
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Hi Rhonda - I think I fixed the link above. Here is another one: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewIMix?id=310518446
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I don't have babies anymore, but they just listened to whatever I was loving at the moment. I love Peter Paul and Mary for a good mellow sound. I'll have to check out your lists!
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There is a lot by Jack Johnson that I think is suitable for a baby playlist :) especially the songs from his Curious George album. Enjoy! :)
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Linda Ronstadt's "Dedicated to the one I love" album...
She sings a bunch of sweet songs....it always puts my kids to sleep without me listening to boring music. It is our quiet disk....
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You must check out the songs on the Martha Stewart Baby - Sleepytime CD. I love love love all of the songs on this CD.
http://www.amazon.com/Martha-Stewart-Baby-Various-Artists/dp/B00005NQK6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1238421350&sr=8-2
I also love this music by Lisa Loeb
http://www.amazon.com/Catch-Moon-Lisa-Loeb/dp/B000L22WZ8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1238421498&sr=1-2
and this by Elizabeth Mitchell
http://www.amazon.com/You-Are-My-Little-Bird/dp/B000GKZN9M/ref=pd_bxgy_m_img_b
My kids love anything by Lori Berkner but she is more upbeat and playful not very baby just kid fun.
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I like 'Come Away to Sea' by David Wilcox, and 'Isn't She Lovely' by Stevie Wonder. When Helen was small I always played/sang 'Close Your Eyes' by Trout Fishing in America.
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Have you heard Shelby Lynne's Just a Little Lovin', all songs inspired by Dusty Springfield? I think you would like Allison Krauss' Simple Love too.
P.S. The Yarnery is a hop, skip & a jump away from here!
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Oh my....I just linked all three of these exact CD's....how fun that we have the exact same taste in baby music.
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The Lovely Years by Fisher is one of the most beautiful, life-affirming songs ever. My 2 year old loves it, she calls it the music box song since there is a part in the song that sounds like a music box. It's nice to see her singing, "I love the lovely years, no worries, no fears, oh what a great life." I am definately in the Lovely Years of my life and I hope to make each day worthwhile.
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My kids, when they were babies, always like to listen to Steve Wariner. He's a Country singer. His music, even upbeat, is very soothing and his voice is smooth as well. He's a great person to listen to; he even still relaxes us after a hard day.
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I really like Dan Zanes - Night Time - kinda like campfire songs. I think you can listen to samples on Amazon.
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I played this CD for all 5 of my kids...it's wonderful! On A Starry Night http://www.amazon.com/Starry-Night-Various-Artists/dp/B000000NMK/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1238423502&sr=8-1
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Our favorite for the twins was the Martha Stewart Baby: Sleepytime cd. Various artists. The three fave songs from the cd were 1) "Home" by Jenny Bruce, 2) "Takes My Breath Away" by Tuck & Patti, and 3) "Baby Mine" by Alison Krauss.
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We listened to a lot of John Denver when my daughter was a baby (almost 34 years ago).
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Ali, for my daughter I have several of the Rockabye Baby CDs, which are instrumental versions of songs by real bands and artists. We have The Beatles, The Beach Boys, U2, Pink Floyd, Nirvana, and Radiohead, but there are others, too. I also have a Johnny Cash one.
For a little more upbeat music I absolutely adore The Laurie Berkner Band. She writes fun and easy childrens music and the songs are so catchy that I find myself singing them to my daughter all the time. I definitley highly recommend you check it out!
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I second the Jack Johnson Curious George CD. It's in my girls CD player now. When she was a couple of months old we would play Band of Horses and dance with her everynight to get her to fall asleep. That CD will forever bring me back to those nights - it makes me emotional even now! I also love Coldplay! We like Blackbird too, but we listen to the Dave Matthews version. These Are the Days by Van Morrison reminds me of the scene from 9 months at the end when Hugh Grant is dancing with the baby. And finally, a friend made a mix for my girl when she was born that inlcudes Father and Daughter by Paul Simon... AH...!
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I really like 1234 by Fiest. It's a little more upbeat but still mellow and simple for babies. My little girl loves the "la, la, la" parts.
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Ali,
I love the songs you listed.
I'd also love to see the full playlist...somehow I can't get the link to work so I can see all of it. Can you list thd songs directly in the post?
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Yes... Martha Stewart baby (Sleepytime). My 3 year old still loves it to fall asleep too. I love the Bobby McFerrin song. It has the following songs:
1. Baby Mine - Alison Krauss
2. Blackbird - Kenny Rankin
3. Out of the Woods - Nickel Creek
4. Takes My Breath Away - Tuck & Patti
5. Home - Jenny Bruce
6. Birds and Ships - Billy Bragg, Natalie Merchant
7. (They Long to Be) Close to You - Barenaked Ladies
8. Common Threads - Bobby McFerrin
9. Infinite Eyes - Keb' Mo'
10. Which Will - Lucinda Williams
11. Love Is Strange - Everything But the Girl
12. Come Away to Sea - David Wilcox
13. Over the Rainbow - Eva Cassidy
14. Good Night - Linda Ronstadt
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"Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole" That was our fave too! Really. . .we listened to it over and over. I also had some Josh Groban songs on my baby playlist and Frank Sinatra. The Somewhere over the Rainbow song (also known as the Hawaiian lullaby) was our fave though. =)
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My current favorite songs right now have the most beautiful soft music (and the lyrics are so lovely!):
Samson by Regina Spektor
The Minnow And The Trout by A Fine Frenzy
They make me swoon and they'd be the perfect background for a baby, in my opinion. =)
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Oh, yeah, that one by Israel K an amazing one!
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Oh, have to add Nickel Creek, the band. It's gorgeous folksie music by a modern band.
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Susie Tallman has great cds:)
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