Customer Reviews

On a Starry Night

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I believe that music is a powerful and innate force in our lives, so I bought a number of CDs geared toward children when I gave birth. Most were harmless enough, many became tiresome after a while .... this CD still gets played regularly at our house after three years.

International artists play and sing old favorites as well as songs new to us, but even the old favorites (Rock-a-bye-baby, Brahms Lullaby) are performed in engaging ways which renew their interest. Heaven knows, I am not one to seek out Kumbaya, but I even like that song here! Seventeen songs are presented from the US, Japan, Indonesia, Brazil, Ireland, Congo, Ghana, Cuba, Iceland, Israel, England, Russia and Germany. Some are sung, most are instrumental. All are very beautiful and soothing. The CD booklet contains a paragraph about each song with performance credits, original words and translation.

A remarkably soothing collection of lullabies.

We received this as a gift shortly after the birth of our son, and it was a godsend from the start. These aren't the kind of lullabies that make you want to throw the stereo out the window, nothing nearly so syrupy or bland. I don't get sick of them either, because there's plenty of variety. Instead, it's a collection of various artists singing soothing yet really interesting music. George Winston's quiet piano, Bobby McFerrin's voice, they are all songs I might listen to even if we didn't have a baby- but the mood is perfect. We listen to it every night at bedtime, and I buy it for my friends when they have children.

This CD is great for relaxing and wind-down as well as through the nap/sleep times. My 19-mo-old son and I like it. The music is consistant in tone and rhythm - unlike some others we've tried.

When my little sister was a baby, she listened to this CD every night. It soothed me to sleep, too. Now that I have children of my own, we are getting even more use out of On A Starry Night. When one of my babies wakes up during the night, we rock in the living room while listening to the soothing and quiet tunes on this CD. We have adopted "Here I Am" as our own personal lullaby that I sing to the children when they have a bad dream or are having trouble sleeping. This is a very beautiful compilation and I recommend it to anyone who needs a little calm and relaxation in their life.

I've been enjoying this CD for the past two years since I heard "Little One Mine," a Turtle Island arrangement, playing at a Borders. Since then I've listened to this CD many times and purchased many copies for friends and their children. "Little One Mine" has entered a category of very favorite songs for me; this haunting, sweet, beautifully arranged song has enriched my life as great music can sometimes do. The folks who produced this collection have created a wonderful work.

From the first tranquil track by Bobby McFerrin to the reassuring "Here I am," the international melodies and lyrics are sure to find universal appeal. Its untraditional yet soothing renditions will grow on you. This CD functions extremely well in setting a dreamy mood, and has become a family favorite for naptime and nighttime.

I bought this CD for my 5 month old daughter. She falls to sleep with it everytime.
It's one of my favorites to play for her. Very sweet and gentle melodies. Money well spent!

This is such a soothing CD. I recomend this to anyone who does or does not have a child to share it with. The songs have a deep spiritial sound to them. Bed time is always an emotional time for children and this CD is one that will relax you and your child as you snuggle together and listen to it. Please take time to listen to the samples for this CD.

I have been listening to this CD on an almost daily basis at the daycare where I teach. The children love it, and it calms them for naptime. I have become so in love with this CD I am purchasing for myself, because the tranquility I feel when I listen to it is incredible. I recommend this CD to anyone with children or without.

My baby has not born yet, but I listen to this CD a lot becasuse it gives me peace of mind. I live in Caracas, a City with the most stressing traffic jam in the world. This es the one CD that gives me peace.

Another reason to buy this CD is, if you appreciate very good music, and you think that even if it is music for a baby it matters when its played by real talented musicians, this is the right CD.