Child of the Moon

Track Listings

1. The Quiet of the Night

2. Child of the Moon

3. Sometimes the Night Surprises

4. Dancing with the Angels

5. Sometime

6. Shelter

7. Rise Up, My Love, My Fair One

8. Just to Look into Your Eyes

9. Lucky Valentine

10. Slow Dancing

11. The Silence of the Heart

12. Dear Son

13. Rest

Editorial Reviews
Label Comments
"Alan Seale comes before us with songs of eyes, of angels, of the night; most of all he sings of love on his new CD, Child of the Moon, masterfully accompanied by Bill Lewis on piano. His songs are as timeless as compassion and as seductive as seraphim. Yet a delightful wickedness lurks in his lyrics...Mr. Seale's years of classical training have not narrowed his voice to performance of opera and lieder only: the ebb and flow of his rich and powerful baritone envelop our communal soul in the near ultimate compassion of romantic love that lets us be selfish for an eternal moment." - Eugene Wyatt, 'The River Reporter'

Album Description
"Before he sang I was tired. Now I feel refreshed." Thus spoke Dalton Baldwin, legendary accompanist and vocal coach, upon first hearing Alan Seale sing. One listen to Child of the Moon and you too will understand Baldwin's reaction. Alan masterfully combines the musical theater's lyricism with the lush harmonies of romantic classical music and the rhythms of pop and jazz. And 'Child of the Moon' truly allows Seale's unique baritone voice "which sparkles... [with] a beautiful clear tone and solid control over a wide range" (The Newark Star-Ledger) to shine completely.

Tracks:

All Through The Night
All The Pretty Little Horses
All Night, All Day
Armenian Lullaby
Baby's Bed's A Silver Moon
Baloo, Baleerie
Brahms' Lullaby
Brezairola
Traumerei, Op. 15, No. 1
Can Ye Sew Cushions
By'm Bye
Bye, Baby Bunting - Golden Slumbers
Dance To Your Daddy - Dance, Little Baby
Fais Dodo
Good Night To You All
Jocelyn: Berceuse
Hush, Little Baby
Kumbayah
Little Boy Blue
Suo Gan
Matthew, Mark, Luke, And John
Mozart's Lullaby
Chanson de Nuit, Op. 15, No. 1
Now The Day Is Over - Raindrops
Raisins And Almonds
Rock-A-Bye, Baby
Rocking - The Sandman
Tales Of Hoffman: O Bell Nuit - Bacarolle
Skidamarink
Sleep, Baby, Sleep
Sweet And Low
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Toora, Loora, Loora
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: Twinkel, Twinkel, Little Star
When At Night I Go To Sleep

Amazon.com

Released as a companion piece to the award-winning book Lullabies: An Illustrated Songbook, this hour-plus of music is a wonderful mix of stately classical themes and child-friendly vocals. The selections range from "All the Pretty Little Horses" to a global spread of lullabies drawn from classical and folk traditions. The music is spare, with Kapp on piano, Julianne Baird and Kapp's daughter Madeline on vocals, and Mela Tenenbaum on violin, viola, and occasional vocals. Most of the classical selections (from Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms, Edmund Elgar, W.A. Mozart, et al.) get a straight-ahead, accomplished treatment. Lest you think the project stuffy, each of the melodies is in the one- to two-minute range, which effectively mandates a stronger sense of flow than most children's collections. Kapp, who managed to create a visual and poetic flow in the Lullabies book, keeps things nicely in a groove here, knowing enough to segue into silly tracks about halfway through the CD to provide a wider emotional range. This album every bit as accomplished as the book. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful!.......2007-02-14

I love this CD. It's very well-done, and the approach is different than most children's CDs - very refined, yet soothing. I don't get tired of listening to it the way I do others -- which is important when trying to get a little one to sleep! I highly recommend it and the companion book.

Simple and sweet songs.......2006-04-02

With just piano, violin and vocals, this is a simple and heartfelt album. Ms. Baird's voice conveys the full emotions that a mother feels for her new baby with clean and open singing. The first track in particular, "All Through The Night," still makes me teary. I played this in the hospital when my son was born, and we use it as part of our wind-down ritual. I do agree that some of the songs are a little upbeat for bedtime. We just skip those in the evening (using iTunes).

Marvellous cd, enchanting music.......2005-10-18

Our whole family loves this cd. I am continually charmed and refreshed by the subtlety, taste and musicianship that has gone into these arrangements of well- and lesser-known gems. Apart from the joy of the simple yet perfect chordal progressions, listen to the warm, caressing tone imparted by the low bass notes in the piano in many of the tracks. The pace is so wonderfully leisurely, there is time to savour each song or piece, and yet each lasts only two or three minutes. The three diverse yet complementary singers, each with a tender and gentle presence suiting the subject matter, give a sense of a 19th century family musical evening. Magical.

Good if you want to sing from the book but can't read music.......2004-02-10

I bought this solely because I have the book and wanted to sing the lullabies to my kids, but I can't read music. For this purpose it is fine. The songs are not in the same order as in the book but I can deal. As a stand-alone lullaby CD I wouldn't really recommend it--the songs are not sung in a soothing manner, there's lots of variety in tempo and volume, some are even sung up-beat. The voices are not pitched high enough for babies either. That being said, I am back on Amazon today to buy it for my sister who is due any day now with her 3rd kid--we both like to sing and have the book, and songs (in book or music form) are a great present that the baby won't grow out of for a long time, and helps you bond with your little one too.

Didn't like the voice........2002-12-11

I bought this cd to go with the book and it is very frustrating because the songs on this cd are not even in the same order as the book. The singing voice fluctuates too much, it will be really soft and then it gets really high pitch. And if you have the volume set at a lower level for some songs then you can't hear other songs. I think there are better cds to buy than this one.

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Two of Lyte's greatest LPs on one disc

Got That Feeling!/Moon Child
Johnny Lytle Trios
Manufacturer: Milestone
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Customer Reviews:

Two of Lyte's greatest LPs on one disc.......2006-12-09

This disc consists of the music from two LPs by master-vibist Johnny Lytle, recorded in 1962 & 1963. The LPs in question are "Moon Child" and "Got That Feeling." The music is spectacular and the musicianship impeccable. The Johnny Lytle trio consists of vibes, drums, and organ, and this core trio is augmented by additional talent on each LP, including Milt Hinton (bass) and Ray Barretto (congas). Lytle's playing is profoundly clear, bright and colorful. He was a true musician, and he places each delicious note in the exact perfect place every time, with his lightly funky swing always on the mark. Lytle could not have better accompaniment than the bluesy, churchy organ of Milt Harris, and the buoyant, sizzling drums of Peppy Hinnant. Together with the additional musicians, they create a sound that is magical and totally enveloping. This is swinging, sparkling, effervescent music; crisp and colorful, cool and bluesy, relaxed, exotic, and always refreshing. "Soul" should be worked into that description as well. The sequencing of the LPs could not be better either, as they shift from slow ballad to bluesy swing, to up-tempo workout without ever losing touch with the overall narrative spell. Lytle's chosen instrument is fitting, as he is all about creating a "vibe," and taking the listener away to someplace beautiful, joyous, and timelessly cool. I'm not kidding when I tell you that a mystic spell seems to be cast by these musicians, and it enchants from the infectiously optimistic groove of the first track, "Got That Feeling," straight through to the intense, gospel-fueled swing of the closer, "The House Of Winchester."

The Johnny Lytle Trio was; Johnny Lytle (vibes), Milt Harris (organ), Peppy Hinnant (drums).

GOT THAT FEELING (1963), featured the addition of Milt Hinton on bass.

MOON CHILD (1962), featured the addition of Steve Cooper on bass, and Ray Barretto on conga.

Over 75 minutes of music, and not a second worth skipping. This is a true gem, and a real reward for those of us who bother to search for such things. I rate this an absolute solid five, with no reservations and very high enthusiasm. In my humble opinion, this material is classic.

ENJOY!

P.S. - Lytle released an album called "Moonchild" (one word) in 1991, and it is a completely different recording from the "Moon Child" (two words) that makes up half of this set. Even the All Music Guide has this information messed up, so beware.

The King's Noyse, dir. David Douglass: Royal Delight: 17th Century Ballads & Dances

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A real gem for all trombone and brass enthusiasts
Another Great Trombone CD from the 4 of a Kind Guys

Four of a Kind 2

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Tracks:

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I. Andante Con Moto
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From Paritita in D Minor For Solo Violin
From Partita in D Minor For Solo Violin
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I. Andante Con Moto
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IV. Final
God Bless The Child
It's Only A Paper Moon
Take Me Out To The Ballgame

Customer Reviews:

A real gem for all trombone and brass enthusiasts.......2007-05-18

This is another superb performance by Alessi, Hartman, Lawrence and Bollinger. These players are extremely gifted musicians. The musicality and technical prowess of these players is first rate. They play beautifully as an ensemble and the entire disc is very enjoyable. This should be required listening for all aspiring trombonists and brass enthusiasts.

Another Great Trombone CD from the 4 of a Kind Guys.......2004-01-06

I purchased the first 4 of a Kind CD shortly after it came out in 92. At the time there weren't many "Classical" Trombone CDs (well ok I admit it, I bought it on Cassette Tape), and the release of this item was a real find for me. I loved the tape. It was just great to hear what a trombone could sound like in the hands of a master.

As an amateur trombonist of more than 30 years, it has been very tough to develop as a player as there aren't many audio resources available to help you with things like sound and approach. At the time of the casette's release, the cassette was a real find, and I was happy to add it to my collection of trombone playing resources.

Well, it is almost 11 years later, and I am very happy to add this second great CD to my collection now. As a student and a listener, there is so much "to get out" of this CD. From a technical standpoint, the balance of playing, overall musicality of every recorded number, and the many styles presented is a wonderful resource to help you learn to play this great instrument. Of especially significant note is the absolutely beautiful sounds that can be heard, the balance between each and every part, and the perfect tuning of this ensemble (at least to this listener's ears). Things just ring in the high range, and "rattle and roll" down low. Listen for some just great Blair Bollinger Bass Trombone on this CD throughout. The playing and blend is gourgeous, and it is easy to see why these very fine players are so admired.

From a pure listener's standpoint, this album is fun listening and a musical joy to the ear. From the first track to last, this CD is full of musical gems, plenty of good musical ideas, and imaginative and very inspired music making. What becomes clear quickly as you listen is just how obviously much these guys like playing together, and the fun they are having. It comes out over and over again in every number.

There isn't a single clinker on this CD, or anyting that is disappointing or below standard in any way. The "Barber of Seville" is espcially good fun; I could see Elmer and Bugs in my mind as I listened to it (as an aside, if you haven't seen that famous Warner Brothers Cartoon featuring The Barber of Seville excerpts, try to find it, ooh, wait till I get that Wabbit!). On the other hand, I must also profess a real love for baseball, and the tune "Take me Out to The Ball Game". I just loved the arrangement, and the ensemble playing. It was just great. Including the "Crack of the Bat" and fan noise close to the end of the track just tops things off.

I really think these wonderful musicians have produced a truly great CD that obviously was put together with the listener in mind. From a techncial recording standpoint, you don't need to adjust the volume any time while listening to the CD, and the quality of the recording and editing of every tune is just great. Consequently, this CD simply flows by from beginning to end. You will want to play it again and again.

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A Child's Garden Of Dreams: II. A drunken woman falls into the water...
A Child's Garden Of Dreams: III. A horde of small animals...
A Child's Garden Of Dreams: IV. A drop of water is seen as it appears...
A Child's Garden Of Dreams: V. An ascent into heaven...
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Customer Reviews:

Deeply satisfying music.......2002-04-03

I first heard Maslanka's Symphony No. 2, 3rd Movement performed by the Wichita State University Band several years ago and immediately fell in love with it. I've somehow managed to damage the CD and I'm gladly replacing it today. I highly recommend this CD not only for the incredible music itself, but also for what I feel is the intensity of the performance, the strength of the soloists and ensemble, and the deep sense of soul they bring to their music. If you're looking for a flawless performance, buy something by the Eastman Wind Ensemble or one of their many equals. If you haven't performed music of this type and caliber, it's easy to nit-pick the infrequent performance problems on this recording. If you're fortunate enough to have been part of a close-knit ensemble and enjoy modern wind music, this is a disc you must own.

Child's Garden of Dreams.......2000-11-02

This pretty much is a must have for anyone serious about good band music. A Child's Garden of Dreams is probably one of the best pieces of band literature ever written. Very fun to play also.

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"Eloquent, Exquisite, Exciting"
A Gem!

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Customer Reviews:

"Eloquent, Exquisite, Exciting".......2004-08-18

"Dreamer" is unquestionably the finest recording of original songs by black composers available today. The singing of tenor, Darryl Taylor is superb and demonstrates a vocal beauty, musicianship, and interpretive sensitivy that is rarely equaled. The selection of poems of poet laureate, Langston Hughes is first rate, and even more important, the songs themselves are original, varied and well written. I think every listener will find "Dreamer" an exciting musical experience, and I predict for Darry Taylor a distinguished career as an interpreter of art songs. For the Naxos price, buy two albums and give one to a friend!

A Gem!.......2002-10-17

This collection is a gem! Langston Hughes was a very "musical" poet who was inspired by a variety of forms, from jazz to classical. His poetry in turn inspired a whole generation of composers, thirteen of whom are represented here in fifteen art songs. Additionally, eight Hughes poems are read by William Warfield.

Double Feature: Saturday Night Fever/Grease

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The right singer for the right music
wonderful

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Customer Reviews:

The right singer for the right music.......2002-12-21

I love music like this that straddles the border between classical and pop or jazz. I had never heard of Valerie Errante before, but she has a perfect voice both for the more classical pieces at the beginning of the CD and the jazzier pieces at the end. She is one of those rare singers (Dawn Upshaw is another) who seems equally comfortable with both styles. If you don't already own a recording of "Blackberry Winter," it's one of those rare songs which can genuinely be said to be worth the price of the entire CD. Wilder reminds me in some ways of another composer who deserves a wider hearing--Ricky Ian Gordon. Hopefully this CD will help bring this composer the attention he deserves.

wonderful.......2002-10-22

Wonderful voice makes this a fun CD to listen to on any occaision. You won't be disappointed.

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Moon Child

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Import only! Japanese pressing DSD remastered version of Pharoah Sanders's legendary jazz album. It's also said to be the favorite album of the 1988 Grammy (jazz category) winner himself. Save for the leading track, all tracks are covers, uniquely arranged by the aritst who was baptized by the free jazz movement of the 1960's, and interpreted by a group of excellent artists. 2006.

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A difficult listen...
The Best Kept Secret

Sings Alec Wilder

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Customer Reviews:

A difficult listen..........2003-09-25

What she recorded in the 60s is fantastic, and she's undoubtedly the one opera singer who crossed over into pop successfully, but her pitch problems are abundant here, and it makes this, and in fact, the entire Reference Recordings issues a difficult listen.

The Best Kept Secret.......2000-04-26

Alec Wilder is one of America's most unknown compser-lyricists. He is also one of the best. Even people in the know are only aware of "While We're Young", "I'll Be Around", and "It's So Peaceful in the Country". For years, I thought he only wrote ballads. This album, along with the sets by Marlene Ver Planck, Vic Juris, Marion McPartland, and Jackie and Roy Kral have opened my ears to the beauty and complex magic of Wilder's work. Loonis McGlohon is close to the tastiest accompanist in the business today and he keeps Ms. Farrell swinging. Anyone intersted in the finest American music needs to check out this set.

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1. The Quiet of the Night
2. Child of the Moon
3. Sometimes the Night Surprises
4. Dancing with the Angels
5. Sometime
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7. Rise Up, My Love, My Fair One
8. Just to Look into Your Eyes
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