Here Come the 123s

They Might Be Giants | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 4, 2008)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Disney Sound
• ASIN: B00140GXHY
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (115 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #148,351 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

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

Product Description

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great For Kids!! One of Our Favorites!!, August 20, 2008

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A. Stagg (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Here Come The 123s [CD/DVD] (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.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm still cool . . ., February 21, 2009

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Jessica Salgado (New Mexico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Here Come The 123s [CD/DVD] (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.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Here Come the 123s, July 7, 2008

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Brandi Stockebrand "parent/teacher" (Wichita, KS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Here Come The 123s [CD/DVD] (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!