Music for Baby.
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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 McLachlanThree Little Birds by Renee & Jeremy (special thanks to Deirdre - entire album is wonderful)You Are My Sunshine by Elizabeth MitchellImagine by Jack JohnsonGirl From The North Country by Johnny Cash & Bob DylanNew 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.
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Such a great idea and I love the bunny.
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Hi Ali!
I love this post as I am a nut about music for my babies. I love so many of the same songs you have for your precious little one. I must recommend "In My Arms" by Plumb. AMAZING. I am hopelessly devoted to Bruce Springsteen so my babies are growing up with his music. I love acoustic Thunder Road and Born to Run when they are tiny. My two year old sings "Girls in their Summer Clothes!" Too cute! Thanks for sharing!
Karen
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I see you have some Elizabeth Mitchell songs on your list. I love her. Her song "Who's My Pretty Baby" is a favorite of mine.
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I love the idea of a Baby playlist. Terrific selections. I knew about the jewelcase insert, but never thought to incorporate into a layout. What a fantastic idea!! Thanks for sharing!
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"Joseph's Lullaby" by MercyMe
"The Call" by Regina Spektor (this song was played in Prince Caspian at the end)
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Also, anything by Enya would be perfect for baby. My faves of hers are Orinico Flow, Only Time, Amid the Falling Snow and Carribean Blue. Those are song titles and not album titles.
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I love that Renee and Jeremy album. Welcome to this World and We Are One can totally bring tears to my eyes.
Other recommendations: Dean Jones' album, Napper's Delight; Israel Kamakawiwo'ole song, Somewhere Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World (we played this song the second Lyra was born); and The Terrible Twos song Littlest Houdini
I also heartily recommend checking out the site Fids and Kamily, an awesome source for kids music that you'll love to listen to even more than they do.
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I recommend
Sweet Sweet Baby by Michelle Featherstone (Fallen Down album)
My Sweet, My Lovely by Plumb
Always by Plumb
My Child by Plumb
Solomon's Song by Plumb (my all-time fave)
I really like all the songs on the album Blink by Plumb...they're lullabies with maybe a hymn thrown in but these are my personal faves.
I also like Sunny Road by Emiliana Torrini (Fisherman's Woman album)
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That should have said...
I also heartily recommend checking out the site http://fidsandkamily.blogspot.com/ . It's a great resource for awesome kids music that you'll love as much (if not more) than they do.
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I love Capri by Colbie Caillat. Perfect for a baby girl. It made me a bit weepy the first couple months though, music always got the baby blues in gear for me. Congratulations again and enjoy :)
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I love "Push!" It was going to be the song that my husband and I were going to dance to at our wedding, but a bunch of mix-up happened and the DJ didn't get it.
We ended up dancing to "Faithfully" by Journey. Just as well. (:
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Hi Ali...thanks for the list! I teach pregnant couples and am always looking for great relaxing music...one that I absolutely love is COLORS by Kira Willey. It's awesome.
Another awesome one is Corduroy by Jaymay...you will love it.
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My favorite mellow sleepy-time music is pretty much any Caedmon's Call, they make me feel so good....and restful.
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Some of my all time farvorite baby listening songs are by Kenny Loggins. Return to Pooh corner has great songs, many of which he wrote for his children.
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What a great idea! I made a small 12 page album with a picture for each month of daughter's first year and the lyrics to the lullabyes we sang her. Having a CD of the songs would be a great addition.
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I love your list! My girls' favorites were "In My Life" from the Beatles and "Never Alone" by Jim Brickman with Sara Evans. The lyrics just said everything I want them to know. They still ask for both songs several times a week when we're getting ready for bed and we sing them together.
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I haven't noticed anyone mention Enya. Very soothing and relaxing!
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oh fun! i made a lullaby mix for my sister's first baby and it was such a hit that i've given it to all my friends' babies since. now i'm 2 months away from having my own first baby and am revisiting the mix - such great suggestions here in your comments.
here are a couple of my favorites:
rock me to sleep by jill sobule
ooh child by beth orton
goodnight irene by johnny cash (my dad used to sing this to me)
john i love you by sinead o connor
and as many have mentioned, somewhere over the rainbow by israel k.
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Oh so cool!! What a great layout that will be to look back on...I love the idea of a cd to be included.
Right now, I'm into Pandora Radio...type in your favorite artist and plays others with the same style...I've found some new favorites this way.
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Oh...and love the new banner!
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