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 Canzoni Per Bambini, Volume I earBuzz.com Review: "It's rare to hear a children's CD that combines various acoustic instruments in arrangements that are clearly aimed at musicality as a priority to the light and accessible lyric/vocal that must appeal to the audience (adults and children alike). But… that's what the Italian CD, "Canzoni Per Bambini, Volume I" from Centro Raccontami does. Tuba, accordion, trumpet, clarinet, and other non-midi instruments support the track, "Buon Giorno!' - as the ensemble says hello to listeners. It's important to note that the vocal and approach is a breath of sincerity and freshness as no one in the entire production stands out for attention - the vocalists perform with authenticity this Italian language collection - along with children's voices that are as endearing. The CD teaches compositions that could have been written hundreds of years ago, but are completely original music that pays accurate tribute to a genre few have experienced. "La Metropolitana", is a fun tune - long baritone 'ahhhhh's’ accentuate some instrumental painting of a cityscape. Nice. "il Cielo", is a memorable melody that ascends keys in an Italian version of the sound of 'charge' in baseball. “Coloriamo!', is our favorite tune on the CD - the intricate music is shadowed by the inventive and enjoyable banter between singers and children. Sesame Street tries to be this good. This is a children's CD for the ages. A natural masterpiece of composition, arrangement, performance, and joy - and whether you understand Italian or not, it is sure to please music lovers of any age." -Don Kimenker /earBuzz.com Canzoni Per Bambini, Volume II earBuzz.com Review: "Children's music is often a strummed guitar and happy, shiny lyrical delivery with the occasional musical indulgence of a wayward instrument. This is not the case with Centro Raccontami. In the latest edition, "Canzoni Per Bambini, Volume II", composers Katia and John Gentry Tennyson, respect the art of music and the goal of nurturing Italian children as they deliver a 20-track record that delights children. Each song is an adventure musically with traditional and not-so-traditional instrumentation that supports the lyrical movement like a fine Broadway score. There is subtlety and there is abundance. The CD starts with "Benvenuti", which introduces the musical journey with accordian, church bells, and the vocal ensemble that delivers the melody and message without a hint of indulgence. Track 4, "Pinocchio", presents flute, muted trumpet, classical guitar, xylophone, and accordion in support of the gentle and playful vocal performance. Track 9, "Il Gusto", is a peppy and modulating vocal joy - horns give the sound of car horns as a single violin follows the chord movement. Track 14, "Cenerentola", is a hide and seek movement that musically takes pages from Bach in its composition and vocal depth. Percussive tones pan left to right as the movement includes a brief delectable trumpet fanfare. The most gentle and heart-warming piece is "La Vista", as Centro Raccontami nurtures a beautiful piano with cello as Katia and John deliver with tenderness. Overall the record is worthy of the multitude of awards its destined to receive. it's truly a musical work of art created with love." -Don Kimenker /earBuzz.com |
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