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.
In agreement for the Jack Johnson Curious George album. Our son never tires of listening to it, and neither do we.
I also like Natalie Merchant These Are the Days, Counting Crows Big Yellow Taxi, Jo Dee Messina Bring on the Rain, and Rich Mullins You Gotta Get Up (if you celebrate Christmas).
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it was just my 21st birthday and as part of my present my mum and brother sat down and scanned some photos of when i was growing up and made a video for my party. my mum spent ages finding songs to go with it and she then burnt them onto a cd for me to listen to, i love it, its now a playlist on my ipod (and consently repeated!!)
a couple of songs my mum 'gave' to me were You by Fisher, My Wish by Rascal Flatts. both beautiful songs that really pass on the message of love and devotion, parent to child.
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Oh Ali this idea/playlist is wonderful!! Will you be putting together a post of what others have suggested also????
I wasn't aware that itunes did that but very great thing to know. I must put this idea on my to do list. =)
Many happy blessings!!
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oh yeah, and for yourself...check out annie lennox's cover of bob marley's waiting in vain.......definitely a favorite.
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What a great idea Ali!
Here are some songs that jerk my heart strings:
Lee Ann Womack - I Hope You Dance
Celine Dion- A New Day Has Come
Teddy Bear's Picnic- Anne Murray (Canadian classic)
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hi Ali
I just love Justin Clarks"songs to make you smile" cd. http://shop.abc.net.au/browse/product.asp?productid=399082 I started playing and dancing around to this cd when my daughter was about 6 months old. It is such a fun happy cd that both my daughter and i love.
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One of my favorites is Upside Down by Jack Johnson (and much of the Curious George CD). Happy happy!
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Couldn't have survived those newborn days without my iPod! There are some wonderful songs on that list - some that I haven't heard in a while. I'm going to be putting an old iTunes gift card to good use this evening! Thanks Ali :)
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When my daughter was born 3 years ago, I did the exact same thing. I didn't want things that were all "baby" music. I have several from your list but also: Daughters (John Mayer), Pink Moon (Nick Drake), Blue Skies (Lyle Lovett), The Good Night Waltz (Dan Zanes), Catch the Wind (Donovan), Lullaby (Jack Johnson), Into the Mystic (Van Morrison) and You Belong to Me (Jason Wade). I also highly recommend Bedtime with the Beatles - Jason Falkner - very good stuff! Enjoy!
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I'm a teacher who plays a lot of quiet music in my classroom. I only play instrumentals because if the songs have words, the kids start singing instead of working! There are some wonderful classical things on iTunes. Mozart for Meditation; pretty much anything by Chris Botti; Phil Coulter; George Winston;James Galway, Flute for Relaxation; Most Relaxation Classical Music 1&2; Best of David Benoit; James Galway, Wings of Song and Quiet on the Set. These all make beautiful background music for anytime. I love it because after a while the kids in my class will start humming the classical pieces!
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Oh my all-time favorite cd that my kids still listen to while falling asleep is a compilation that begins with a reading of the story "Guess How Much I Love You". There are then 11 other vocal songs and instrumental lullabies. My two favorite vocal songs from that cd are "Simple Gifts" (Tis a Gift to be Simple) and "The Water is Wide". The cd is on Amazon and you can listen to previews there too.
I absolutely love your page idea - well, pretty much everything you see through your lens.
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I had theme songs for the birth of both my children, it helped me focus. These Are Days by 10,000 Maniacs for our sweet Niamh and Blackbird for our precious Fionn (who ended up with a broken collar bone in birthing, a little odd). But one song I always come back to is Feels Like Home by Chantal Kreviazuk (Canadian songwriter & singer). I seldom post, but love to read . . . thanks for all you share.
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You definitely need "In My Daughter's Eyes" by Martina McBride!
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you have a great collection. I really love the Putumayo Dreamland CD, it is a beautiful collection of lullabyes from all over the world. I also have all of the Elizabeth Mitchell cds. One more suggestion would be Mae Robertson, she has a beautiful version of Godspeed.
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There's some great ones there. Beautiful, soothing, happy sounds.
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Ali, what a fabulous idea!
I didn't even know I can print playlist. Thank you for the great inspiration!
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A sweet song that my husband sometimes sings my son is Farewell and Goodnight by the Smashing Pumpkins.
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A - thanks so much for sharing your life with us. I have been out of work for 7 months now so some days are harder than others. Seeing you and that sweet babe remind me that miracles are still happening everyday and to TRUST GOD.
Here is another song for you "may I have this dance" by scott krippayne. My sister-in-law made a movie for me of the 1st 3y ears of my daughters life. Still makes me cry everytime I see it. Enjoy this special time with your family.
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You might want to also check out Lisa Loeb's Twinkle Twinkle Little Star - it's very sweet. :)
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my husband and i are having a vague ongoing conversation about children and your post today made both of smile. we like to think we're a bit old fashioned and so the brave new world of baby music playlist made us smile. i think what would be the most interesting page would be your mother's baby music LPs, and your baby music playlist. made me smile, thanks for that.
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"Baby" by Bobby McFerrin
"Morning has Broken" by Cat Stevens
these were 2 of my sons faves!
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Ali, you rock. Thank you so much for taking the time to post this. I am definitely going to create a baby play list for our newest addition.
Both of my girls listen to Jonathan Nicholson's "90 Days" CD every single nap time and bed time. He is such a talented guitarist. His music is so mellow and beautiful. Definitely worth giving it a listen.
http://jonathannicholson.com/
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I love Golden Slumbers: A Father's Lullaby. We've listened to it almost every night since birth. So soothing...
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This is great Ali.. I had a few of this music already in my library.. I think you and baby Anna have allot of fun listening to this great and inspiring music.. Thanks for sharing this..
Gis xxx
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Great list of music. I always loved "Daddy's Hands" by Holly Dunn.
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