Rockabye Baby! – Review and Giveaway

What Is It?

Rockabye baby music takes favorite adult albums and kid-ifies them, changing them into lullabies. I suppose the theory is that you can listen to “kid music” but not go crazy because you’ll be singing your favorites in your head while you listen. I received the Pearl Jam album to review.

In the words of Rockabye Baby! :

Rockabye Baby! transforms timeless rock songs into beautiful instrumental lullabies. Guitars and drums are traded for soothing mellotrons, vibraphones and bells, and the volume is turned down from an eleven to a two. Rockabye Baby! is the perfect way to share the music you love with the littlest rocker in your life.
Are new baby’s cries turned up to ten? Need an alternative to the nightly riot act? When it’s you vs. them, these sweet lullaby renditions of Pearl Jam’s rock anthems are as comforting as a warm flannel blanket. Just breathe, Mom and Dad–it’s sleeptime in Seattle.

My Thoughts:

In general, I’m not a huge fan of “kid music.” Dr. Jean makes me want to burn holes in my eardrums. After years of teaching and taking care of kids, I decided that if I don’t find the music worthwhile for ME to listen to, I’m not subjecting my kids (Anneliese, students, or kids I’m taking care of) to it.

So when I listened to this album, I judged it based on whether I ever wanted to hear it again… or not. And my feelings were mixed. After the first couple of songs, I was thinking, “Dear lord, I don’t think I can make it through an entire album of this.” All the songs sound roughly the same, because they’re synthesized arrangements with chirping crickets and frogs in the background. But when “Better Man” came on, I got into it a bit. I danced with Anneliese and heard the REAL song in my head.

But then again, would I ever choose this album when I have so much other GOOD music to listen to? I’m thinking probably not. But I thought that maybe if they sold their songs individually, it might be fun to pick and choose (they have TONS of albums based on music from so many popular artists and groups!) my favorites and compile them into a hand-picked album. It might be a good choice for just some quiet background music, or white noise for bedtime, or (if you’re a preK teacher) music to play during that naptime hour when you can’t stand to hear the same classical music over and over, and you’re sick of the yoga/zen/massage/chimey music.

And then guess what I found. They DO sell the songs individually in the iTunes store. Green Day, Bob Marley, The Beatles, Queen, Journey, Led Zepplin, U2, Nirvana, and so many more. It might be worth picking and choosing your favorites for when you need quiet-time music and your usuals just aren’t cutting it.

Buy It:

Go to Rockabye Baby! or the iTunes store to purchase.

Win It:

One lucky Joyful Abode reader will win a Rockabye Baby! album of your choice.

To enter the giveaway, you must visit the sponsor’s website, then come back to this page and let me know which album you would be most excited to win. Be sure to use a valid email address when commenting, otherwise I won’t be able to contact you if you win!

I will select the winner using Random.org on Friday, November 12 when I get up. I’m not giving you a specific time because, hey, I have a new baby. But it will be in the morning, Pacific time.

UPDATE: The winner is comment 17, Michele!

Extra Entries:

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The SupaFine Print:

If you win, I’ll contact you via email and you will have 48 hours to respond with your shipping information, otherwise I’ll pick another winner. Sorry, Charlie, but that’s how it goes.

[Product review & giveaway disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."]