Stardust Lullaby

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Today's featured company:
Stardust Lullaby

A little more about them:
Cher & Gene Klosner, whose music has been recorded by The von Trapp Children and performed by several symphonies (including the Omaha Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, Toronto Symphony, and the Cincinnati Symphony, conducted by the legendary Erich Kunzel), wanted to educate young ears by recording as many authentic instruments as possible, rather than using all synthesized “instrument sound-alikes" that are prevalent on many children’s recordings.

“I remember as a child the first time I heard Peter and the Wolf– I fell in love with the musical instruments and how they could tell a tale and bring the story to life,” says Cher. “After my son was born, singing and playing lullaby music became part of our ‘night-night’ routine but I became frustrated in discovering that very few lullaby CD's used any real instruments – most used all synthesized instruments that, unfortunately, lack the human touch, feel and emotion that comes from a real instrument and a live player. Out of that frustration came the idea for Stardust, in which we utilized authentic instruments wherever possible including grand piano, cello, flute, violin, oboe, clarinet, vibes, acoustic guitar and more.”

Some examples of what they do:
Stardust is an award-winning, 2-disc lullaby collection for all ages, featuring rich, lilting female and male vocals and authentic instrumentation performed by symphony, conservatory and jazz players (none of that annoying synthesizer stuff that you find on most kids CDs). Stardust is getting fantastic reviews from highly respected Children's Music Reviewers, such as Phil Corless, "A Family Runs Through It," Stephanie Mondrut, "Hear It, Love It, Share It" (April 10) and many more. The cover artwork is by Emmy-Award winning animator and artist, Ben Lane.

What they're giving away:
Four winners will each receive a Stardust Lullaby CD (retail value of each CD is $24.95).

How you can win:
Visit Stardust Lullaby and listen to some soothing music clips. Then come back here and tell me your personal favorite lullaby.

Who is eligible:
You must have a US shipping address.  You don't have to be a blogger to win, just supply a valid e-mail address.

When the giveaway ends:
Saturday, May 24.  I'll e-mail the winner(s), and results are always posted here as well.  If the winner doesn't respond within four business days, a new winner will be drawn.

Comments

[Sue Passmore]

I love Baby Mine-its beautiful! My best friend's daughter just gave birth to her second child yesterday. This would make a wonderful gift.

[Michelle]

How Pretty the Moon is really nice. :)

[Sky]

I adore Tell Me Why...it's beautiful!

[Amie]

Baby mine is my favorite as well. What beautiful music thaks for the opportunity!

[Becca]

As a child I loved the Wynken, Blynken and Nod nursery rhyme, so I was excited to see that included in the collection.

[LeslieLato]

What a sweet and precious lullaby cd... the music sounds beautiful and calming for pleasant dreams! The little ones would love this CD!

My favorite songs from the CD are "Baby Mine" and "Count Your Blessings".

Thanks for the contest! :-)

leslie_ann1968(at)msn(dot)com

[Mandi miller]

I started playing the clips and my song LOVED Count Your Blessings. He got really still and quiet!

[Melanie]

I love Baby Mine. I actually cry during that scene in Dumbo.

[Ashley BB]

I see the moon! Sounds much better than the one I made up!

[EG]

I'm with them on Peter and the Wolf - it is amazing! I need to get a recording to share with my kid(s) as they get older.

I'm at work where I can't listen to music right now, but I looked at the lyrics and I love the sentiment of "You’ll Never Be Too Old For a Lullaby."

[libby]

Rock a bye baby always comes to mind right along with twinkle, twinkle.

[Michael]

Count Your Blessings (Instead of Sheep) sounds slightly like one Schumann's Etudes, and echoes from my youth, through time.

[Carolyn]

Count Your Blessings.(instead of Sheep)
;-) Love it. Thanks.

[misty wright]

Baby Mine is definetly my favorite. Thanks so much for the opportunity.

[charline s]

I love count your blessings.

[Vicki Wurgler]

my favorite would be Baby Mine

[Susanne]

I always sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star to my son before bedtime. But Baby Mine is really sweet, too!

[Sandra]

I love Baby Mine. Every new baby deserves a wonderful Lullabye CD....this would make a terrific gift.

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[laura]

I see the moon.

[Stephanie V]

another vote for baby mine

[Ebie]

all the alphabets are going to sleep or baby mine

[anita spencer]

i like count your blessing the best but all the songs are cute. thanks

[Heather R.]

I love Baby Mine and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star!

[Adrienne Gordon]

Tell Me why

[Erin]

I would love to have one of these cd's. My baby is due in 7 days and I would love some soothing music as wonderful as this for her. My personal favorite lullaby is Count Your Blessings (Instead of Sheep,)