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House Party CD Artist: Dan Zanes
On 2003's House Party, Dan Zanes cranks up the electric guitars and invites his pals to the bash. Of course there's plenty of acoustic picking and folk instruments, too. Everyone from Deborah Harry Blondie to Bob Weir Grateful Dead show up for the fun. Outstanding covers include Hop Up Ladies and Waltzing Matilda. Backup singer Barbara Brousal continues to shine on this upbeat collection of songs. Details, details - Artist: Dan Zanes - Ages: 5 and up - Genre: Folk - Original Release Date: November 7, 2003 - Running Time: 44:32Click to listen to a free Dan Zanes PodcastTrack Listing1. House Party Time Listen 2. Wabash Cannonball - with Bob Weir Listen 3. Queremos Bailar4. Hop Up Ladies5. Washington At Valley Forge6. Jamaica Farewell - with Angelique Kidjo7. Tankoh-Bushi8. Down In The Valley Listen 9. Waltzing Matilda - with Deborah Harry10. West Indian Counting Song11. Sunny Old Sun12. Tennessee Wig Walk13. Shining Star14. How Do You Do? - with David Jones15. Daniel In The Den16. Surrounded By Friendship17. Old Joe Clark18. Hey Little Red Bird19. We Shall Not Be Moved20. A Place For Us - with Phillip GlassShipping info - Free Shipping
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Customer Reviews for House Party CD Artist: Dan Zanes
House Party: Dan Zanes
Date - June 4, 2008
"There are those kids' albums that sound like they're specifically geared toward, well, kids. The best of these get into the kids' worlds, their hopes and fears. The worst talk down to kids, way too stickly sweet.
And then there's Dan Zanes. His albums are the best example of what I'd call "family music." Instead of gearing his music primarily toward kids, Zanes finds (or, on occasion, writes) songs the whole family can enjoy. Zanes' 2003 album, House Party, exemplifies this approach. The title track is all about making music at home with family friends. My daughter asks to listen to it all the time, along with the uptempo "Down In The Valley." "House Party" is followed up by the traditional bluegrass tune, "Wabash Cannonball." There's nothing about "Cannonball" that makes it geared towards kids, except the fact that it's just a great little song, part of the American song canon.
"Cannonball" is only one a few traditional songs Zanes uses to good effect on the CD. My favorite is a lovely duet with Debbie Harry on "Waltzing Matilda," on which Harry's voice is so lovely you can't believe you're listening to the same person who led (and still leads) the rock band Blondie. As fun as that and other songs are on the CD, my very favorite is a Zanes original that ends the CD, "A Place For Us." A simple song about friendship and belonging, with composer Philip Glass on pump organ, I find it almost heartbreakingly beautiful, which lets me indulge its 6-minute runtime. (It's way too long for kids, of course, but I think it's great.)
Like all of Zanes' CDs, this one comes packaged in an illustrated book-like cases with liner notes. But you'll probably be too busy dancing with your kids to read it. (Unless, of course, you're driving. Then you're not dancing. I hope.)"
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Review 2 for House Party CD Artist: Dan Zanes
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Would you recommend? Yes
gratamama
Location - Illinois
Number of Kids - 1
Age of youngest child - 2-4
Age of oldest child - 2-4
Age - 30-39
I can't help it - I love him!!!!
Date - December 2, 2008
"Dan Zanes creates music that is so much more fun for adults. I was really afraid that having a kid was going to be about Barney and other totally yuck (in the minds of parents) stuff, but there is so much out there!
I think what I love best is that Dan is hip, funny, creative - and at the same time totally traditional. These are the songs I grew up with (my parents were a little folky) and it is sort of like having my childhood all over again"
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Review 3 for House Party CD Artist: Dan Zanes
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Would you recommend? Yes
Julz
Location - Woodinville, WA
Number of Kids - 3
Age of youngest child - 0-1
Age of oldest child - 8+
Age - 30-39
Upbeat and fun
Date - April 17, 2008
"My 2 year old loves to listen to this CD and dance around. It is great dance music, upbeat and fun."
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Review 4 for House Party CD Artist: Dan Zanes
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Would you recommend? Yes
sondie
Location - Winnsboro, TX
Number of Kids - 1
Age of youngest child - 2-4
Age - 22-29
Great Tunes
Date - April 10, 2008
"I may have only purchased a small CD, but I have enjoyed this so much. Dan Zanes is featured on Disnsey and my two year old loves him! You will ever find a better price anywhere, that's how I found out about Land of Nod."
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