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Music : Beethoven's Wig 3: Many More Sing-Along Symphonies

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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0011661812529
Label: Rounder / Umgd
Manufacturer: Rounder / Umgd
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Rounder / Umgd
Release Date: May 02, 2006
Sales Rank: 6797
Studio: Rounder / Umgd



Disc 1:
  1. Bull in a China Shop
  2. Chap in a Cap
  3. Play My Song
  4. A Manly Man
  5. Whistling Happily
  6. Where Oh Where
  7. Silver Winds
  8. They're There
  9. Here Lies Homer Jones
  10. How to Succeed as Royalty
  11. King Henry
  12. Sawdust
  13. Ramona
  14. When the Angels Play
  15. Anybody In There?
  16. Take Me to Your Leader
  17. Toreador Song from Carmen
  18. Horn Concerto No. 4 in E flat major
  19. Work for Mandolin WoO 44a
  20. Elephant from Carnival of the Animals
  21. William Tell Overture
  22. Funeral March of a Marionette
  23. Dance of the Reed Flutes from The Nutcracker Suite
  24. The Sorcerer's Apprentice
  25. Fossils from Carnival of the Animals
  26. The Trophy from 4th Book of Harpsichord Pieces
  27. Recorder Concerto in C major
  28. Gavotte from Cello Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012
  29. Minuet & Trio from Concerto in D Major
  30. Harp Concerto in Bb
  31. Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565
  32. Also Sprach Zarathustra
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Editorial Review:

Album Description:
Beethoven's Wig celebrates the instruments! With more zany lyrics set to the greatest hits of classical music, these new Sing Along Symphonies feature a variety of different instruments from the familiar to the fascinating. The instrumental performance of each piece is also included without lyrics. A fun foundation for classical music that will last a lifetime. Beethoven's Wig has become the classical music sensation for the whole family. This is the third CD in the wildly popular Beethoven's Wig series which has won a record number of national awards (30 thus far) including two Grammy® Award nominations. The CD booklet includes lyrics, trivia questions, and activities.

Amazon.com:
Outside of Kidz Bop and Disneymania!, you won't find a lot of kids' series racking up the kind of sales that merit three installment, which is why the creators of Beethoven's Wig ought to step out of the orchestra pit and take a bow. Not only have they made it to No. 3, they've done it with a concept that veers sharply and unswervingly into educational territory. From the toot of the first cornet to the timpani's final thump, not a tired note has surfaced yet. For newcomers, here's a primer: Head wig-flipper Richard Perlmutter leads a respectable-sounding ensemble of singers and musicians in the loopy lyricizing of classic symphonic pieces. Everything from Handel to Rossini gets the word treatment. Instead of random witticisms, though, the lyrics he ascribes are meant to impart something memorable about the music. Thus, Mozart's Horn Concerto No. 4 is wedded to a charming ditty called 'Chap in a Cap' and Bizet's 'Toreador' song from Carmen comes to life with images of a bull in a China shop. Where Beethoven's Wig 3 differs from the others is in its focus on individual instruments--clarinets, mandolins, bassoons and basses all get the Wig equivalent of a shout-out. Otherwise, it's a return to form: Liner notes crammed not only with lyrics, but with fun questions and answers (How many fingers do harpists use when they play? Eight), a second half devoted to unsullied versions of the sung symphonies, and blasts of familiar sound leeched of stuffiness. Cue it up for anybody under 12 and keep your fingers crossed. With any luck, Perlmutter and company will come through with a fourth volume. --Tammy La Gorce



Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - Doesn't Live up to the Others
This CD is only worth listening to if you've already grown tired of volumes 1,2, and 4. The selections and the lyrics aren't nearly as funny nor as enjoyable by comparison.

We have all four CDs and listen to the others repeatedly. They make great gifts and a wonderful way to introduce children (and their parents) to classical music.


Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - Much Too Abbreviated
We had been enjoying Beethoven's Wig, Volumes 1 & 2, and so when I saw Volume 3, I ordered it for my son. While volumes 1 & 2 were clever, funny, & some songs even educational, we found that volume 3 lacked in those regards. It seemed that many of the songs are less than a minute in length. Not enough time to really get a developed musical theme in your mind. We did only hear it once, so we may find more about it that we like in the future, but it didn't leave us wanting to hear it ... Read More


Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - My least favorite Beethoven's wig CD
I was not pleased with the selections on this CD. The tunes are obscure and the lyrics are uninteresting on several of the tracks. There are 3 or 4 pretty good tracks, I do not use the others.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Great intro r]to classical music!
My kids love this series for the fun lyrics to the songs. I love that they are learning without thinking about it a lot about classical music. What is best is that it makes listening to the classical music station fun for them as they recognize not only specific works, but are learning the individual styles of different composers! A real must for kids! We plan to get them all!


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - High Five
My children and I love this CD as well as the previous two. My children have memorized the CDs and love to sing along.


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