When Mum used to listen to cool music
When this Mum used to listen to cool music, it was, it seems, a long, long time ago. Sigh. In the flurry of children’s entertainment which I embrace to keep the peace, it seems my own love of music has taken a very much back seat. Home alone time, is rare, and it’s home alone time when a cranked up stereo sounds its very best. Lately the music to my ears has either been the dub-step beat enjoyed (really??) by my Mr Big Boy, the clarinet practice of my Middle Young Man or the fignernails-on-chalkboard of Justine Clarke. (I know the gorgeous Justine is a well, loved and entertaining Play School presenter …. but please lady …. no more music clips!!)
I must say that the producers of children’s music have done their market research very well, it’s a true craft linking lyrics and tunes into a rhythmic sequence. Successful artists in this genre mange to create music that not only engages kiddies but also sends Mums and Dads half round the bend. These days, if there’s a tune in my head demanding to be hummed it’s more likely to be The Wiggles rather than The Screaming Tribesmen and that, my friends, is a sign of needing to get out more ;)
So if my music playlist has gone from
THIS
to THIS
how’s yours looking??
I’m joining up again with the lovely Cass Can Sew for her Sunday Session #4, and she’s also wiggling this week. What have you been listening to?
Check out Cass’ place for some Sunday grooves and if you blog, add a music post too!
February 3, 2013 at 12:39 pm
I listened to The Unguarded Moment because I love that song, but I just could not bring myself to click on Hot Potato. At seven and nine years of age, my boys have outgrown the Wiggles, and I am ever so happy for that! I didn’t mind at first but after five or so years of it, I was glad when the Wiggles DVDs got a rest.
Justine Clark? I used to find myself singing ‘I Like to Sing’ ALL THE TIME. She has a lot to answer for, Justine does!
February 3, 2013 at 8:01 pm
You are right Shelly – someone really does need to hold Justine accountable LOL! I too thought I had past the Wiggles stage until Baby Girl came 10 years after the previous one, and lo and behold I’m back.
The Unguarded Moment is always on my playlist – maybe I need to get the 3 year old in training ;)
February 3, 2013 at 1:39 pm
I like The Church and do honestly prefer that to The Wiggles! My then and now playlist would be anything by Jamiroquai (my all time favourite band) that turned into anything by Hi-5 (some of their stuff is surprisingly catchy..)!
February 3, 2013 at 8:04 pm
Hi Kirsty!! Lovely to see you and now, you know you’ve sent me off to google Jamiroquai as I’ve truthfully never heard of them! We’ve not yet discovered Hi-5 ….. I’m not sure about the new lineup they’ve got! lol far too much fluro!! x
February 3, 2013 at 4:23 pm
I’d rather the Wiggles thanks!!!
February 3, 2013 at 8:05 pm
Hahahaa!! Fair call too! My husband thinks the same!! x
February 3, 2013 at 8:30 pm
What a difference some children make huh?
February 3, 2013 at 9:10 pm
Ahhhh yes Simone, such true words! x
February 4, 2013 at 9:09 pm
Umm yes… NIrvana, Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters, Metallica (amongst many other varieties of music!) have definitely been replaced by The Wiggles! (as you well know lol) Very different ;)
February 7, 2013 at 9:23 am
As you can no doubt guess… Wiggles is on high rotation here. But I have to defend my beloved Justine! I have a slight crush on her… she’s just gorgeous. I don’t mind when Hannah has moments of listening to her songs via youtube.
I love The Church… great song choice there :)
Thanks again for joining up to Sunday Sessions xx