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Review: The gorgeous lullabies on this album include many traditional songs from points around the globe as well as 5 originals (by lead singer Mary Stahl in collaboration with other musicians). Among the traditional songs are the lovely "All the Pretty Little Horses," (African-American); the swaying "All Me Rock," (Jamaican); the wistful "Come to Your Mommy," (Canadian); and even a slightly jazzy version of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." In all, at least 10 different cultures are represented in 21 songs. Stahl's voice is liquid as a sunset over water and the lovely spare arrangements weave through each song like threads in a nighttime blanket. Instruments include everything from flugelhorn to piccolo and autoharp to accordion, each arrangement reflecting and enriching the mood and words of the songs. This album is a small jewel, an invitation to parents and children alike to unwind at the end of a hectic day. Kristi Jemtegaard ©2003 Parents' Choice Mary Stahl has found an unexplored musical style. Blending the standard with a jazz- cabaret feel, Stahl occupies a unique place. She performs this amalgam in a personal manner that is simultaneously sultry and girlish, swinging and sentimental. On her new recording, "Dream a Dream -A Collection of Lullabies" she adopts a softer and smoother style where she explores a tender and more quiet place. As Mary states, "However, whenever, wherever a little one is cradled in loving arms, the same inexplicable sweetness is born anew. A lullaby embodies an instinctive tenderness because over the ages, every culture has known the same moon and stars, the same salty tears and the same miracle of a love full of wonder and boundless possibility. Lullabies are handed down one generation and one dream at a time and its always alive in one moment- your very own. Sweet dreams Check out the artist's website: http://www.jvcmusic.net Track List: 1. Secret 2. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star 3. Hush Thee My Dove 4. Claire De Lune 5. All Me Rock 6. Golden Slumbers 7. Little Lullaby 8. Los Pajaritos 9. Shady Grove 10. Where I Am 11. Pio Pio Pio 12. Come To Your Mommy 13. Weggis Lied 14. Senora Santa Ana 15. Rock a Bye Baby Blue 16. Blue Bells Of Scotland 17. Era La Vo 18. Laila 19. Hush Little Baby 20. All Through The Night 21. All The Pretty Little Horses Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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