Well, true to the phrase "Good things take time," two years after the release of our 2002 debut CD Happy Songs, we present Bottle Of Sunshine. The disc offers fifteen brand new Milkshake originals the whole family can groo... more »ve to. You?ll also find lots of variety here, although most of the songs still live in the rock genre. We recorded "ABC Of Me" live in the studio with a jazz combo. It?s a new take on the Alphabet Song, and each letter stands for some quality or thing that reminds us of how great we are, and how wonderful childhood is. "Boom Boom" turned into a country rock song as we added fiddle and banjo and a "yee-haa". There?s a doo-wop tinged song about having fun in the water called "Woo-Woo." There are some totally acoustic songs ("Bluebird" and "Milkshake!") and some very electrified, all-out rock songs ("School" and "Space Song"). But every song is memorable. And each one was great fun to record. British children?s author/illustrator Alexis Deacon created the cover art for Bottle of Sunshine, along with illustrations for the 16-page booklet accompanying the CD. Please look for his wonderful children?s books "Slow Loris" and "Beegu," both published by Kane Publishers, NY. Bottle of Sunshine also contains a bonus: three Milkshake music videos of songs from Happy Songs. Two of these, "Fingers & Toes" and "Tall", are fully animated. The third, "Happy Song", is a live action video with some animation sprinkled here and there.« less
Well, true to the phrase "Good things take time," two years after the release of our 2002 debut CD Happy Songs, we present Bottle Of Sunshine. The disc offers fifteen brand new Milkshake originals the whole family can groove to. You?ll also find lots of variety here, although most of the songs still live in the rock genre. We recorded "ABC Of Me" live in the studio with a jazz combo. It?s a new take on the Alphabet Song, and each letter stands for some quality or thing that reminds us of how great we are, and how wonderful childhood is. "Boom Boom" turned into a country rock song as we added fiddle and banjo and a "yee-haa". There?s a doo-wop tinged song about having fun in the water called "Woo-Woo." There are some totally acoustic songs ("Bluebird" and "Milkshake!") and some very electrified, all-out rock songs ("School" and "Space Song"). But every song is memorable. And each one was great fun to record. British children?s author/illustrator Alexis Deacon created the cover art for Bottle of Sunshine, along with illustrations for the 16-page booklet accompanying the CD. Please look for his wonderful children?s books "Slow Loris" and "Beegu," both published by Kane Publishers, NY. Bottle of Sunshine also contains a bonus: three Milkshake music videos of songs from Happy Songs. Two of these, "Fingers & Toes" and "Tall", are fully animated. The third, "Happy Song", is a live action video with some animation sprinkled here and there.
Judy O. from BALTIMORE, MD Reviewed on 6/23/2007...
really fun cd of kids music that both parents and kids will love. band members used to be part of a local rock group and then got married and had kids. then decided to make kids' music.
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CD Reviews
"Bottle of Sunshine" is a gallon jug full of magic
Andrew Ellis | 11/09/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Well, my Christmas shopping is done. My wife and I only give presents to children, and I can't find a better gift than this CD. "Book of Dreams," "One Wish" and the title cut make me tear up. "Boom Boom," "Space Song," and "ABC of Me" are nothing but sheer fun. Especially the lyric, "X is for excited, I wish I could spell." Lisa's beautiful voice and Mikel's sweet aocustic guitar work only offer the promise that their third disc will continue this evolution in sophisticated children's music. And that's what it is. Milkshake doesn't play down to kids. It's stimulating, asks for participation and encourages imagination. "Happy Songs" was great. This disc is even better."
Fun Music Grownups can enjoy with their kids!
Diva | Gaithersburg, MD | 11/15/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Not only do my kids love the music, but I do too!! We've seen them live and they're awesome. Lisa has so much energy and dances around in her "tutu" and those "crazy tights" and Mikel is so awesome with the kids. They are talented musicians who make kids music fun for everyone. Watch them on Noggin - Jack's Music Show. The videos are lively and fun! I hope they'll make a DVD of the videos, including the one's on their web site."
Not just for little kids
Diva | 08/18/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I am twelve and my 6 year old sister and I love all the songs on this cd. So do my mom and dad and our babysitter. We listened to this cd on our vacation, over and over and over, and we never got tired of it."
Milkshake music - best kids music, performance
E. Vegas | Washington, DC | 03/25/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Lisa and Mikel's are not only one of the most talented children music songwriters, but their live performances are thrilling. They are warm and fun, get the kids moving, dancing and singing, and in the process are giving them some valuable messages (the value of sign language, having fun at school, enjoying life!). My 2 and 4-year olds were singing several of their songs after being at a live concert in DC. We bought the CD's and now they dance, sing, and request them... " Jump " and "Blast off" are two of the favories, as is LALALA, DADADA, HEYHEYHEY, HAHAHA!!!
I strongly recommend the CDs and, if you can, having them come to perform at your kids' school or birthday party."
Bottle of Sunshine = hours of enjoyment
John Wright | Westboro, MA United States | 12/29/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"We gave our 6 year old daughter the Bottle of Sunshine CD for Christmas and it was a big hit. I was amazed when she started singing along with the song Milkshake! during the first listen. Milkshake! is her favorite song now; she loves joining in on the chorus. The first Milkshake CD, Happy Songs, is one of our all-time favorites and it looks like Bottle of Sunshine will get lots of play too."