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Stephen Simon, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Yadu
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Genres: Pop, Classical, Children's Music, Broadway & Vocalists

Track Listings (8) - Disc #1
1. Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
2. About the Story - Stephen Simon,
3. Mike Mulligan Song: Learn It, Sing It, Sing Along
4. About the Music
5. Now That You Know a Little More...One More Time: Mike Mulligan and His
6. Want to Have Some Fun? Prepare to Perform - Stephen Simon,
7. Mike Mulligan Song, Accompaniment Only
8. Mike Mulligan Song, Accompaniment Only (Continued)

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CD Details

All Artists: Stephen Simon, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Yadu, the Famous Narrator (Dr. Konrad Czynski), Paul Brennan, Sebastian Simon
Title: Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Magic Maestro Music/Kids
Original Release Date: 6/15/2004
Release Date: 6/15/2004
Genres: Pop, Classical, Children's Music, Broadway & Vocalists
Styles: Easy Listening, Musicals
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 880626000024

Synopsis

Album Description

In the tradition of Peter and the Wolf, Magic Maestro Music/Kids? presents Virginia Lee Burton?s beloved children?s tale, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel®, for narrator and symphony orchestra. The first in the new Stories in Music? series for children ages five and up, Mike Mulligan® features original music composed and conducted by Stephen Simon, which brings this classic story to life in a fresh, wondrous way. The recording features the London Philharmonic Orchestra, which exposes the child to the magical sounds of a world class orchestra. Mike Mulligan® originally premiered at the Stories in Music? children?s concert series, produced by Bonnie and Stephen Simon, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Going beyond providing great music and storytelling, Magic Maestro Music/Kids? also includes a Program Book with Mike Mulligan®, providing background information on the music, composer, author and story. While enjoying this wonderful listening experience, the Stories in Music? series also helps expand a child?s musical horizons and teaches them how to not just hear, but to listen. This CD has garnered numerous awards and accolades including: Parents' Choice Gold, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum, iParenting Media HOT, National Association of Parenting Publications (NAPPA) Gold, National Parenting Center Seal of Approval, Teacher's Choice Award. It is also a Booklist's Editor's Choice and was recognized by Child magazine as one of 2004's Top 10 Children's CDs.

CD Reviews

A creative, musically valuable, beautifully done CD & book

Ruth Alice Fitz | Bad Duerkheim, Germany | 08/17/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the most creative, musically valuable, beautifully done children's CD & booklet I have seen. I am a grandmother and have taught instrumental music to children for 30 years and am delighted with the amount and quality of information imparted via entertaining "gentle education", with the familiar and trustworthy yet most informative tone of the speakers and of course with the outstanding musical composition and presentation which has turned Stephen Simon's musical version of Mike Mulligan into an immediate, worthy "classic". Every child should be given the opportunity to grow up with this CD and their parents, grandparents and teachers will enjoy it equally. I hope to see more CDs with "musical stories" coming out from Maestro Simon.This one is at the top of my Christmas gift list for this year."

Hurray, hurray for Magic Maestro Music and Stories in Music

A. R. Sperling | New York, NY | 08/17/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Hurray, hurray for Magic Maestro Music and Stories in Music.

Maestro Stephen Simon and producer Bonnie Ward Simon have given young concert-goers and their parents what is sure to be a "Grammy-winning" release.

Virginia Lee Burton's classic and beloved story of Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel is now heard with symphony orchestra in Stephen Simon's tuneful rendition that follows the Burton book word for word. The music is played by the London Philharmonic Orchestra with a piper soloist... when did you last hear Irish pipes with symphony orchestra, and conductor/composer Stephen Simon has the friendly voice of Yadu narrating the story.

This CD is much more than just a recording; the disc is boxed with a fun, entertaining and educational program book that includes music, games and background on the author, composer and soloists.

Once you hear the Mike Mulligan tune you will be singing it all day, and waiting for more releases to follow in the Stories in Music series.

Stop, look and listen... this release is not to be missed!

Amy R. Sperling

New York, NY"