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Reviews: Kidtunes

Press Release:

"Kidtunes," recently nominated for Best Children's Album in the 2002 Just Plain Folks Music Awards and entered in the first-round ballots of the 45th Annual Grammy Nominations, includes thirty songs by twenty-eight singer-songwriters from the U.S. and Canada. With a fun and delightful mixture of musical styles (folk, bluegrass, country, rock-n-roll), as well as children's and adult's voices, the album includes over seventy minutes of family friendly entertainment. Many of the songs were recorded and produced in Nashville, and in other studios around North America. The tunes are easy to listen to and sing along with, and appeal to all ages. With songs like "Rock 'n Roll Teachers," "School is Cool," and "Addicted to the Dictionary," the collection is great for teachers too. Hear RealAudio files at www.pianopress.com/kidtunes.htm.

"Kidtunes" represents the combined talents of many accomplished singer-songwriters and musicians. Included are the platinum-selling songwriters Katherine Dines (for two songs on the Grammy-nominated "A Child's Gift of Lullabyes") and Bob King (for his song "Brother for Sale" recorded by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olson and "Sandwiches are Beautiful" recorded by various artists). Joyce Seamone had a #1 song and gold record in Canada for her song "Testing 1-2-3," and Bob Blinn's song "I Still Can't Say Goodbye" was recorded by the late Chet Atkins. Pete Seeger plays banjo and sings background vocals on Danny Einbender's contribution to "Kidtunes," "It Really Isn't Garbage." Well-known San Diego artist/producer Peter Sprague produced Track 29 on "Kidtunes," "We're All Peas in a Pod," a song on cultural diversity.

Several of the songwriters on "Kidtunes" have won Parent's Choice Awards, Dr. Toy Awards, and/or Children's Music Web Awards. Many have won awards or been finalists in major songwriting contests, including the Just Plain Folks Music Awards, the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, the USA Songwriting Contest, and many regional songwriting contests. Many of the artists have released their own successful albums, and have had multiple cuts with various other artists. The last song on the album, "It's All of Us Together," co-written by Austin's Tommy Byrd and Ande Rasmussen of the online community IFS, and sung by Nashville's Ronda Businda, is a soulful, thought-provoking song about those less fortunate, and our responsibility to the world community. The CD was produced by Elizabeth C. Axford, author of "Song Sheets to Software," and mastered by John Dawes, co-author with Tim Sweeney of "The Complete Guide to Internet Promotion for Musicians, Artists, and Songwriters." A portion of the proceeds from "Kidtunes" are donated to UNICEF http://www.unicef.org.


Testimonials:

Thank you soo much for the cool baby gift. I believe my wife sent a thank you as I was in and out of town around then. Just in case, "Thank you very much, it was very thoughtful of you."

- Matthew Della Polla, LA Producer


I don't think I ever told you how much we have enjoyed your CD and book! Congratulations to you! Thank you for sharing them with us!

- Kim Copeland, The Songwriter's Connection, Nashville, TN


Thanks for the package with all your new projects...I listened to Kidtunes. What a cool project and I am proud because I recognize several songs on it that I've critiqued.

- Jason Blume, Hit Songwriter, Author of 6 Steps to Songwriting Success, Nashville, TN


Got the packet yesterday. Thanks. You have done such an incredible job. Congratulations! And many, many thanks for including me.

- Katherine Dines, Award-Winning Children's Singer-Songwriter


We received the CDs, and were very impressed with the high quality of the album. Thanks so much for including us in such a great project.

- Bob & Mary Blinn, Singer-Songwriters


Great job compiling tunes, very nice variety of material! I can't wait until they are available through Amazon.com and pianopress.com to let all my friends and family know.

- Gary Alt, Singer-Songwriter


The Holmes family did receive their copies. Thank you. We got back in town late one night and there they were. My wife and I sat down with a couple of glasses of wine and enjoyed the entire CD. It is a great collection of fun tunes!

- Greg Holmes, Singer-Songwriter


Thank you for the CD and book! You are really making a name for yourself!! Supercongratulations! The CD is hilarious!

- Glenn Turanza, Singer-Songwriter


I like the CD and think it should go over well. Good job!

- Jim Lipsky, Songwriter


The package arrived today, Jan. 8/02. I sat down after supper and listened to the complete CD. I think it is just wonderful. Thanks, so much.

- Joyce Seamone, Singer-Songwriter


Just wanted you to know my wife and I finally found the time to sit down and listen to the entire Kidtunes CD. I can say we were both impressed with the quality of songs and the production. I am proud to be included with such great songwriters. We really enjoyed listening to the variety of music from blues to country. I would think if anyone listens to this CD they would want to buy it. Thanks for the copies and I hope this does really well for all of us.

- Leonard Eckhardt, Singer-Songwriter


CD is well done...lots of good stuff.

- Lou Anne Michel, Singer-Songwriter


What a great Album! You did an outstanding job and I'm glad to be a part of it.

- Nelson Trout, Singer-Songwriter


Just wanted to tell you how pleased we are with the Kidtunes CD. It really is a great set of songs. I think it's a good mix that a lot of different age groups will enjoy, grown-ups as well. You have done a great job also with the cover and notes, and what a cute picture on the cover. I think you have done a terrific job and I am proud to be a part of it. Thanks again for having me aboard.

- Scott Gregory, Singer-Songwriter


Got the CD, my son enjoyed listening to it! Good luck.

- Wendee, Singer-Songwriter