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Reel Imagination: Songs From Family Films

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Michelle Nicastro's exuberant and expressive voice is perfect for singing children's classic songs. She sings Dr. Seuss's "Dressing Song" in a tart and humorous fashion, Cinderella's "In My Own Corner/Impossible" in a longing and animated manner, and Oz's "Over the Rainbow" in a wistful way. Bruce Kimmer's imaginative orchestrations add to the fun, particularly with the beginning of "Over the Rainbow", with the creative Latin beat of "Pure Imagination," with the animal background in "Talk to the Animals," and last but not least, with the clever arrangement of "TV Family Hour Medley," beginning with "Star Trek" to the final finish of "Addams Family!" Kimmel's ability to combine songs is remarkable, particularly with Roger and Hammerstein's Cinderella medley and Mary Poppin's medley. Michelle's voice also can be alluring on softer classics as "Candle on the Water" and "Chim Chim Cheree" (the BEST ever version). When I buy children's music, I like songs to express the wistfullness and excitement of childhood. This collection does just that, without insulting my intelligence. This is a collection of children's songs that will captivate adults as well as children.

Reel Imagination is a delightful album! It contains a varied collection of songs--from classic movies to modern children's hits. I appreciated the quality of the arrangements; they were fresh and exciting. Ms. Nicastro's performances are exciting as well. She sings with a clear and bright sound that is appealing to children as well as adults. She does an excellent job of creating enthusiasm as she sings. She makes you feel like you are a part of the story as you listen along. Children will enjoy this album (if they can get it away from mom and dad!)

Actress Singer Michelle Nicastro Best known for her role of "Sasha Schmidt" in the soap opera Santa Barbara from 1989 and 1990 sings songs in this CD.If you enjoy good music and family movies then you should like this CD.If you heard Michelle sing in the soap opera Santa Barbara then you know she sings wonderful.Michelle played a singer in Santa Barbara and it is good that she recorded these songs.
if you a fan of the soap opera Santa Barbara you will like this CD.
It is sad the loss of Michelle Nicastro at age 50 though she will be remembered for her acting and singing.

This is a beautifully orchestrated CD. However, as a teacher to young children, I am disappointed. The song selection seems intended for children, but the arrangements and performance on most of the tracks are too sophisticated for a young child's ear. My advice for making a children's album: Keep it Simple. That's the reason why performers like Raffi ar so successful with their children's albums.

I just listened to samples of "Reel Imagination" on your website. Is this band the same band, as the band on "Toonful"?
The drummer rocks! I play drums too, and I think the drummer on this CD rules! Who is it?
I see the peoples'names who wrote the songs, but not the musicians names who played on the CD. Please put the musicians names on your website too, so people will know who they are.
Ps. I don't like the band on "Toonful Too" as much. The musicians on Toonful #1 & Reel Imagination sound better to me
Paul (Drummer)

I just listened to samples of "Reel Imagination" on your website. Is this band the same band, as the band on "Toonful"?
The drummer rocks! I play drums too, and I think the drummer on this CD rules! Who is it?
I see the peoples'names who wrote the songs, but not the musicians names who played on the CD. Please put the musicians names on your website too, so people will know who they are.
Ps. I don't like the band on "Toonful Too" as much. The musicians on Toonful #1 & Reel Imagination sound better to me
Paul (Drummer)