So my parents do this foster care thing where once in a while they get an infant for a week or so, and right now we have this 6-month-old named Mitchelle (we're pronouncing it Michelle). Though I feel moderately ill-equipped, I'm starting her music education. We've danced around to Elton John, Springsteen, Nickel Creek, etc. Her favorite song so far is "Scarborough Fair" by Simon & Garfunkle, although she jumped up and down a little when "Happy Ending" by Mika came on (I had a similar reaction when I first heard it).
I'll post some pictures of her once I find a camera cord.
Any advice on other artists for her to listen to? And keep it PG-rated; as Regina Spektor said when she didn't cuss at that one show by her I went to, I don't want to be responsible for showing her how the world works.
Joni Mitchell. Creedence Clearwater Revival. Good classics, good summer music.
ReplyDeleteThen (slowly) ease into some Metallica, and Tool, with some classic Manson, and Slipknot.
love.