tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24261137.post115116211431675129..comments2024-03-19T08:17:04.621-04:00Comments on Kids' Music that Rocks: ***Jim Gill***Warren Truitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08122510993285925571noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24261137.post-43090965084380069842009-10-13T05:08:23.825-04:002009-10-13T05:08:23.825-04:00It is a very nice and good post. Keep up the good ...It is a very nice and good post. Keep up the good work.Silly Bushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733355674256348756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24261137.post-1167783317707357602007-01-02T19:15:00.000-05:002007-01-02T19:15:00.000-05:00Well, I'm pretty sure I'm going to be one of the o...Well, I'm pretty sure I'm going to be one of the only reviewers who listened to Jim as a kid, but I think Jim deserves all the credit he can get. When I was around 2 or 3, my mom recieved a package from my uncle, who had just started recording childrens music. The tape inside was Jim Gill's first album. I've known "Uncle Jim Tapes", as I used to call them, probably because I couldn't pronouce the titles, my whole life and I've always had his music around my house, first being listened to by me, and then my younger sisters. While I always loved the lyrics as a kid, I never concetrated much on the actual musicianship that goes into the album. Songs like Tromboning and Drumming the House feature not only lyrics that are great for kids, but music that anybody can enjoy. I can't recomment Jim's music highly enough, and this is music that every child deserves to hear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24261137.post-1153189517730886412006-07-17T22:25:00.000-04:002006-07-17T22:25:00.000-04:00Hi Warren,My 14 month old daughter recently got to...Hi Warren,<BR/>My 14 month old daughter recently got to experience a Jim Gill performance at her daycare center. Her teachers told me she was dancing and having a blast. I had not known of Jim Gill before that day, and have since gone out and bought a CD and visited his website. He is amazing! I am not sure who is having more fun-my daughter or me. We are hooked! I am also glad to have been advised of your site and will keep reading your reviews and recommendations.<BR/>Thanks!<BR/>MarcyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24261137.post-1153150523861955682006-07-17T11:35:00.000-04:002006-07-17T11:35:00.000-04:00Yup, I can't add much more about the fun-lovin' ma...Yup, I can't add much more about the fun-lovin' man, Jim Gill. I had heard just one of his songs prior hearing/seeing him in person while sharing his gift of mixing songs, silliness and learning as the Tuesday Morning Keynote songleader at the Kindergarten Conference for Michigan Teachers earlier this summer. After hearing his Keynote and afternoon session on Music, Language and Literacy I purchased all FIVE of his cd's to share with my kindergartners!!<BR/><BR/>Two weeks ago I began sharing Jim's music with my 19 month old grandson while my husband and I were watching him for the day. This little guy held my hands and began dancing right along with me, and within minutes he had gone over and grabbed his grandpa's hands and had him dancing along, too!! <BR/><BR/>What a blast!! <BR/><BR/>Grandma CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24261137.post-1153021299965568612006-07-15T23:41:00.000-04:002006-07-15T23:41:00.000-04:00this was neat stuff. My son (6) and I listened to ...this was neat stuff. My son (6) and I listened to some of the songs on his site. Max LOVED the trombone song. We had to listen a few times. And then he had to go around drumming the house. He was inspired (a vocab word he learned by watching another percussionist). Thanks for introducing us to more new cool music.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24261137.post-1153020082088085392006-07-15T23:21:00.000-04:002006-07-15T23:21:00.000-04:00Our family are huge fans of both Jim Gill and the ...Our family are huge fans of both Jim Gill and the Marx Brothers! Both make us laugh and make us think...long after their performances. <BR/><BR/>If you ever get a chance to see Jim perform we highly suggest you go...it's not about seeing a performance, it's about living the music and enjoying it!<BR/><BR/>Liz, Joe and QuinnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24261137.post-1152910423655326752006-07-14T16:53:00.000-04:002006-07-14T16:53:00.000-04:00hi, Warren - Jim is surely hitting his stride with...hi, Warren - <BR/>Jim is surely hitting his stride with this new CD. He understands kids so well - and works with top-notch musicians and producers. I'm glad to see your review!<BR/><BR/>Beth in PDXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24261137.post-1152909591151886672006-07-14T16:39:00.000-04:002006-07-14T16:39:00.000-04:00Thanks for your positive comments, Fred. It really...Thanks for your positive comments, Fred. It really is amazing to find children's artists who put so much heart and soul into their work. The best way to let people know about one-of-a-kind kids' musicians like Jim is to contact your local librarians and teachers, and let them know that such wonderful resources are available.<BR/><BR/>wtWarren Truitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122510993285925571noreply@blogger.com