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We are . . . The Laurie Berkner Band
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We are . . . The Laurie Berkner Band
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by Laurie Berkner, Brian Mueller, and Susie Lampert
Sales Rank: 1750
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List Price: $16.98
$14.99
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on 9-8-2008.
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Actors: Laurie Berkner, Brian Mueller, Susie Lampert
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Language: English
Region: Region 1 U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 2
Rating:
Studio: Razor & Tie
DVD Release Date: February 14, 2006
Average Customer Review:
  227 customer reviews
Product Review
Well-known children's musician Laurie Berkner bursts onto the children's music video scene with the energy and enthusiasm of her concert stage appearances fully intact. The Laurie Berkner Band, comprised of Laurie Berkner on vocals and guitar, Brian Mueller on bass and vocals, and Susie Lampert on keyboard and vocals (joined sporadically by Bob Golden on drums and additional instruments), is an accomplished group of musicians who create and perform whimsical, catchy children's songs in a folksy rock style. From the playful rhymes that declare Tuesday "snooze day" in "I'm Gonna Catch You" to the absurd image of fish taking showers and brushing their teeth in "The Goldfish," Laurie Berkner's songs celebrate a child's love of the ridiculous. The uninhibited trio performs live onstage ("Under a Shady Tree") or within simply animated scenes ("Bumblebee--Buzz, Buzz, Buzz") and the songs are undisputedly catchy--so catchy that many parents sheepishly admit to humming or even singing Laurie Berkner's songs full voice even when their children aren't around. In these days of splashy animation and over-thought, overly-glitzy children's music videos, it's a real treat to enjoy a simple production that features songs that kids love performed by musicians who appear to be having just as much fun as their young audiences. (Ages 1 to 8) --Tami Horiuchi
Product Description
DVD1. I'm Gonna Catch You2. We Are the Dinosaurs3. Victor Vito4. Walk Along The River5. Under A Shady Tree6. Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz)7. O Susannah8. The Goldfish9. Pig On Her Head10. Moon Moon Moon11. TelephoneDVD Extras:Behind the scenes/making of (set to the song "I Know A Chicken")"I'm A Mess" recorded live on the set"Moon Moon Moon" choreography tutorial (learn the hand movements!)Bonus CD:1. Walk Along The River (previously unreleased)2. We Are The Dinosaurs3. Telephone4. I'm Gonna Catch You5. The Happiest Song I Know (Tom Chapin w/Laurie Berkner)Format: DVD AUDIO Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: NR UPC: 793018600996 Manufacturer No: 860099
My son watches Noggin quite a bit, and we were thus introduced to the music of the Laurie Berkner Band through their "music videos" on that network. The songs are cute and catchy and generally not as annoying as most children's music, but lately our favorite song videos--for songs like "Pig On Her Head" or "Victor Vito"--have been airing less and less frequently. So I was really excited to see this collection advertised on TV. It not only has our favorites (other songs include "Buzz Buzz Buzz," "We Are the Dinosaurs," and "Under A Shady Tree") but a few songs we didn't know yet and a bonus audio CD to take along in the car. One song, "I'm Gonna Get You" goes over the days of the week, and I think it will be a fun way to teach the days to my son, so I'm looking forward to getting to know it better. The settings for the videos are simple and colorful, the band's scenes are mixed with kids singing along, just as on the Noggin videos, and the band members themselves are fun, seem friendly, and wear really colorful clothes that are sure to catch kids' attention. It should be noted that the videos on this DVD are NOT the same as those on Noggin; they've been redone with slightly more elaborate sets and with a different group of children. The quality of the songs, videos, and performances are all top-notch. My only real complaint is that one song is sung by the backup singer Brian, who is apparently much better at harmonizing than at singing a melody. His "Oh Susannah" is off-key and not nearly as enjoyable as the other videos. The DVD has 10 songs as well as bonus behind-the-scenes videos. As mentioned it comes with a bonus audio CD as well. Overall, I think this is a great buy for anyone familiar with Laurie Berkner's music or with the videos on Noggin, and I also think it's a great buy for any parents looking for some fun music to sing and dance along to with their children. Considering the number of CDs Laurie Berkner has out there, there could perhaps have been more songs on this collection, but it's on par with most children's music videos and indeed some adult music video collections, so I don't think this is a detriment to the item.
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