Song List: 1. Beautiful Dreamer 2. Lullaby & Goodnight (The Brahms Lullaby) 3. The Inch Worm (From "Hans Christian Andersen") 4. Lavender Blue(From Walt Disney`s "Dumbo") 5. Sing ( from "Sesame Street") 6. The Water Is Wide 7. Puff the Magic Dragon 8. Valerie 9. Childrens Medley (I`m A Little Teapot, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, The Itsy Bitsy Spider, The Wheels on the Bus, Row Row Row Your Boat) 11. On Top of Old Smokey 12. Edelweiss(From "The Sound of Music") 13. You Are So Beautiful 14. Goodnight Irene from the liner notes... VALERIE'S STORY
My physicians performed an emergency c-section to save Valerie from an infection that had just taken the life of her twin sister in-utero. Seconds counted. I was in my 23rd week of pregnancy and Valerie's chances of survival were slim. We watched, waited, and prayed as Valerie, weighing only 1 lb, underwent various procedures, surgery, and struggled through illnesses brought on by her prematurity. We all noticed that Valerie's vitals (and those of the babies around her) improved when music was playing. Because she 'listened' to my music before her birth, it made sense to me to have familiar music playing by her incubator - music and prayer were the only things I could offer. Valerie overcame one obstacle after another during her four-month stay in the intensive care nursery. She was stronger than anyone could know. That was one year ago. Today I continue to share music with Valerie. This recording contains a few of the songs we now enjoy together. We hope you enjoy them too. -Robin Spielberg Baby gift pack includes: Our Beautiful Dreamer "onesies" are 100% cotton and made by Carter's. Snaps at the bottom for easy diaper changes. Sizes are: newborn (0-3 mo), 6-9 mo., 9-12 mo and 12-18 mo. Washcloths are HAND KNIT in terry by Robin's mom! These are luxuriously soft , are full size, machine washable, and lather up nicely for baby's bath. As no two are exactly alike, please indicate if buying for boy or girl and we will select colors. (If you do not know the sex of the baby choose "gender neutral colors") Already have a CD? Onesies alone: $16, washcloth alone: $9 (if ordering products individually do not check "baby pak" on order form; just write us a note in the "notes" section of the order form)
FEATURED IN FIT PREGNANCY MAGAZINE! $1 from the sale of each CD will benefit The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE ABOUT THIS RECORDING CLICK HERE "Pianos solos have never sounded prettier. Robin Spielberg's enchanted fingers breathe new life info family favorites like "The Inch Worm," "Lavender Blue," and "The Water is Wide," all with fine arrangements and crystalline production. Just as nice in the nursery as the den, this CD will touch the hearts of parents and kids alike". -Child Magazine -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "On the CD cover, it says that Beautiful Dreamer is solo piano lullabies for parent and child, but this very beautiful collection can soothe and relax anyone. The fourteen songs are pieces that Robin learned as a child and that mean a lot to her, so the stylings are very warm and personal. Robin's elegant playing is laced with love in every note. Although I'm not a mom or an insomniac, I love this album! The selection of songs is wonderful. Not surprisingly, Brahms' Lullaby is included along with the title track, Puff, the Magic Dragon, Edelweiss, and Lavender Blue. More of a surprise is The Inch Worm - a haunting and wistful song from the film Hans Christian Anderson, The Water is Wide touches the soul with its simple but heartfelt melody. You Are So Beautiful was a surprise, but it fits in perfectly and glows with a mother's love. Robin also included a piece composed in Valerie's honor, and it bears her name. Robin is one of my very favorite composers as well as pianists, and this gentle piece epitomizes Robin's composing and playing style. I hope one day Valerie will appreciate the wonder of this gift! Robin also assembled a montage of children's songs and nursery rhymes that makes me smile each time I hear it. Along with soothing the soul, $1 from the
sale of each album generated from robinspielberg.com or northstarmusic.com
will go to The March of Dimes, the organization responsible for
much of the lifesaving equipment needed to help critically ill babies
and premature infants. This is a wonderful album with a wonderful
cause. I highly recommend it!"
"Remember the beautiful lullabies of
childhood? In Beautiful Dreamer, Robin Spielberg offers 14 'solo
piano lullabies for the Parent and Child'. A new mother herself,
Robin brings special warmth and tenderness to each lullaby as she
explores that intimate connection of the heart that exists between
mother and child. Here is the perfect gift for any new parent as
well as sweet dreams for your own Beautiful Dreamer. Nostalgic,
comforting, and very highly recommended. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "this collection of mostly childhood
favorites is brimming with gentle, unruffled, unhurried melodies.
There are plenty of obvious choices choices - the title track as
well as 'Brahms Lullaby', "Lavender Blue" and "Puff
the Magic Dragon" - along with similarly soft-spun arrangements
of "On Top of Old Smokey", "The Water is Wide"
and a childrens medley that includes "The Itsy Bitsy Spider"
and "Row Row Row Your Boat". Even the Joe Cocker hit,
"You Are So Beautiful" is lullingly reprised by Spielberg,
a classically trained pianist who has a way of making a Steinway
Grand sound like one big, giant music box. "Valerie",
the only original piece on the album, is named after Spielberg's
year-old daughter,and like everything else here, the tune reflects
the pianist's appreciation for quiet time, tender thoughts and,
more than anything else, sweet dreams" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "...the songs radiate a sincerity drawn
from experience. As always, Spielberg's touch is lyrical and gracious"
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Spielberg's sonorous Steinway piano
has soothed listeners into a ruminative state of relaxation on seven
previous albums. On this new outing, she turns her attention to
those timeless tunes heard in childhood, treating them as delicious
daydreams through artful arrangements...it is the gloriously melancholic
traditional tune, "The Water is Wide" that is most memorable
here; normally dependent upon a soul-searching vocal line for its
undeniable impact, Spielberg's intriguing arrangement veers off
into new directions, yet loses none of the orignal's heart-wringing
sentiment. Another lovely lullaby is "Lavender Blue" from
the movie Dumbo; rarely recorded, it has a happy, yet healing ambience
that never fails to bring sweet smiles". -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pianist and new age composer Robin Spielberg
gave birth to her daughter Valerie in the 23rd week of her pregnancy.
During the preemie's long recovery, Robin played her the soothing
music of her own CDs. The intensive care staff noted that Spielberg's
music had a positive effect, both on Valerie and on the babies nearby,
so when her daughter came home four months later, Robin created
an album of lullabies in honor of her arrival. Beautiful Dreamer
contains lovely piano solos ranging from Brahms to "The Itsy
Bitsy Spider".... $1 of your purchase will be donatd to The
March of Dimes, which has helped thousands of babies like Valerie.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robin covers classic family films, Disney,
Sesame Street, and other selections in a very even and flowingly
gentle way, providing a soothing backdrop..."Inch Worm"
from the movie Hans christian Anderson with Danny Kaye is moody
with the melody appropriately creeping along to match the title.
Anne Murray won a Juno award (the Canadian equivalent of the Grammy)
for her rendition, and Robin's instrumental recording here is equally
good....The traditional "The Water is Wide" is soft, yet
brings a similiar stirring emotional power like found in "Danny
Boy". Robin's original composition, "Valerie", named
for her daughter, captures beauty and power..." |
