A Little Different
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Rainbow Morning Music
Overview
Barry Louis Polisar’s songs for children have always been a little different than most. His lyrics are wry, sly and witty and this album is the most musically textured he has produced.Seventeen songs are featured here including a bluesy I’m a Slug, the 1999 winner of the “Children’s Music Award for best song” and a joyful song about Potty Training, sung to the tune of Waltzing Matilda.But listen carefully; the album is a pun and fun filled adventure with musical homages to everyone from Neil Young, Jimi Hendrix and Guy Clark to the First Nations a cappella trio Ulali. The Homemade Band song features Barry playing every instrument–except the instruments are common everyday kitchen utensils. And let’s not forget about the cover art–creatively designed by Barry’s eleven-year old daughter!
Author Bio
The All Ears Guide to Music for Children said "Barry Louis Polisar is an American treasure. He has altered forever the way children and adults communicate through music." Barry has been writing, recording, and performing for children and families since 1975. His songs have been on two different Grammy Award-winning albums and he sings his song All I Want is You in the opening credits of the Academy Award winning movie Juno. His songs are featured in television shows, feature films, and dozens of TV ads throughout the world and have been recorded and performed by singers and musicians internationally. He has written songs for Sesame Street and The Weekly Reader and starred in a television show for children that won two Emmy awards. He is a five time Parents’ Choice Award winner and called a pioneer in the world of music for children. He has recorded and shared his songs, poems, stories, and books with audiences throughout the world and has performed at The White House, The Smithsonian, and The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. He gives concerts and author visits in schools and performing art centers from Washington DC to Fairbanks, Alaska and was given a Special Library Recognition Award for his “ability to communicate with and excite children to read.”
