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They Might Be Giants are like the handful of best-selling authors who also happen to be doctors or astrophysicists: They do two things so well--in their case kids' music and grown-up music--that it seems a little unfair, like the talent scale has been tipped too hard in their favor. Like Here Come the 123s, the follow-up to 2005's Here Come the ABCs, and TMBG's third kids' record. Here the Johns--Linnell and Flansburgh--are up to their usual smart shenanigans: In "Seven," a bunch of skinny numerals crash a stranger’s living room before settling in for some cake, and in "Nine Bowls of Soup" an ichthyosaur is so enamored of soup he works out a way to balance a multitude of bowls on his scaly body. The brilliance isn’t limited to the lyrics. The Johns know a thing or 1-2-3 about crafting seriously jammable music. Highights include “High Five,” a flippy, freewheeling dab of disco, and “One Everything,” a juiced-up, jangly rocker with a message for listeners ages 3 to 93: an untidy room actually is an insult to the omniverse. --Tammy La Gorce
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Here they might be giants, are up to their usual smart shenanigans: in 'seven,' a bunch of skinny numerals crash a stranger's living room before settling in for some cake, and in 'nine bowls of soup' an ichthyosaur is so enamored of soup he works out a way to balance a multitude of bowls on his scaly body. The brilliance isn't limited to the lyrics. The johns know a thing or 1-2-3 about crafting seriously jammable music. Highights include 'high five,' a flippy, freewheeling dab of disco, and 'one everything,' a juiced-up, jangly rocker with a message for listeners ages 3 to 93: an untidy room actually is an insult to the omniverse.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By A. Stagg
Format:Audio CD
We received this DVD/CD last week and the kids have been watching it over and over. Normally, I'd find this obsessive behavior concerning, but the educational quality of the video makes this one of the best DVD's I've seen for children. My kids are ages 6 & 8 and the video is geared so that both of them benefit from the lessons.
We really liked Here Come the ABCs [CD/DVD Combo], but we think this one is actually better. The music is well-composed and shows a great deal of musical sophistication underneath the silliness, playing with different musical styles and time signatures. The instructional value for the overall DVD is exceptional. My only complaint is that I can't get several of the tunes out of my head! Your kids will soon know that there are, in fact, animals with three eyes and be able to correctly identify a nonagon. Excellent video! I give it my highest recommendation.
We really liked Here Come the ABCs [CD/DVD Combo], but we think this one is actually better. The music is well-composed and shows a great deal of musical sophistication underneath the silliness, playing with different musical styles and time signatures. The instructional value for the overall DVD is exceptional. My only complaint is that I can't get several of the tunes out of my head! Your kids will soon know that there are, in fact, animals with three eyes and be able to correctly identify a nonagon. Excellent video! I give it my highest recommendation.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I love this CD. As a 30-something parent I remember They Might Be Giants music from my teen years. This CD is true to their style--odd, funny, original, and off-the-wall. I like that it includes some humor that a grown-up can appreciate. Sharing this CD with my daughter (age 2 1/2) gives her music she enjoys and let's me feel a little cooler for listening to a real band instead of some sampling of nursery rhymes. We of course have classic children's songs in our CD collection, too, but this one is a refreshing break when I've heard all I can take of "Frere Jacques". It helps pass the time during our commute each day. I like most of the DVD pretty well, but find it kind of strange for a young child to watch (some odd puppets in a couple songs). Still, a must have in your children's CD collection, and something mom & dad can (secretly) enjoy, too.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
We love this DVD and CD. My son is already doing addition problems from watching this video. We watch it in the car and everyone enjoys the lyrical masterings of They Might Be Giants. My husband and I loved them before they did kids music, and we love them even more now!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Busy
As partents in teh car [captive audience] it's been nice to mix it up a little with something remotely cerebreal but the 5 and 3 y.o. aren't that taken with it [yet?].
Published 23 days ago by Katrina Newbury
5.0 out of 5 stars
We All Love These Songs
Yet another CD/DVD that won't drive us parents to distraction. Indeed, we enjoy all the songs on this little CD, and I often find myself singing "Triops have three eyes" or... Read more
Published 24 days ago by Carol L. Emory
5.0 out of 5 stars
Catchy stuff
My 1 year old enjoys these songs. I didn't think they were that great when I first heard them, but I must admit they have been burned into my brain and aren't bad now. Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. Pedersen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love them
My grand daughters have learned so much from They Might be Giants. My 3 year old grand daughter knows the difference between solids and liquids and of course knows her numbers.
Published 2 months ago by marcia Dunahoo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great CD & DVD for children
This is my favorite children's CD/DVD that They Might Be Giants has released. My son loves the videos and the songs are very entertaining for everyone. Read more
Published 2 months ago by hippobass
4.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
My son just told me last night that this is his favorite movie. I got it because my nephew has it and my son loved it. So glad my sister told me about it!
Published 3 months ago by Michelle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great CD for kids and parents!
We purchased this CD for our 1 year old (now 4) and still love listening to it! It is great music for kids and adults alike. After 3 years we are still not tired of the music! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars
love it!
I teach preschool and these catchy songs are winners with my kids! My daughter loves it too! I enjoy singing along also! These guys are so clever!
Published 4 months ago by Lisa2
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great CD
Two of my daughters have kids that just love this CD. It's a little different and the tunes are pretty enjoyable for the parents too.
Published 4 months ago by Kimberly Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars
great educational dvd
I was first introduced to this cd/dvd set while working as a nanny and wanted to have it for my son as well. Read more
Published 5 months ago by bocephus
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