Whether you are looking for games, CDs, or DVDs that tap in to your music loving senses, you are sure to find something that hits the spot with my suggestions below!
Wii Music has us all moving our bodies and making music. Up to four of us jam together using the Wii Remote and Balance Board. There are over 60 instruments available to play in Wii Music… Strum to play guitar, banjo, and sitar! Drum to play jazz drums, congas, and snare drums! Hammer away to play piano, vibraphone, and marimba!
Unlike most music games, Wii Music doesn’t make you use many complex buttons. You only need to imitate playing the instrument, making it easy for the kiddos to play.
With Wii Music you can blaze through a rock take on Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy,” or put a classical spin on “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,” or even transform Nintendo songs like the Super Mario Bros. theme into a Latin-American number. The song list is only a takeoff point – it’s how you improvise with the songs that matters!
Wii Music is fun the whole family will enjoy!
One to One Network allowed me to review Linda Eder ‘s most recent CD, The Other Side of Me. I’m still not exactly sure what I think of it, but perhaps you will really enjoy it…
A disciple of Barbra Streisand early on, Eder gradually forged her own vocal style on Broadway, and eventually branched out from show tunes to include pop standards, light swing, and adult contemporary balladry in her repertoire.
The Other Side of Me contains a sound that borders on pop country music and a soulful Christian sound. You can listen to
clips from Linda Eder’s 10th album here.
*Enter to win The Other Side of Me autographed CD and autographed T-shirt or hat
Who doesn’t love Seal? With his newest album, Soul, he has captured the very heart of classic soul songs. Each song on this album evokes their own drama, emotion and romance.
I pop in this CD, or click on one of the widgets found on all of my favorite blogs (I have one, too, over there ->), and all of my stress just melts away! Love it!
With 12 soul classics, Soul is sure to please.
*Enter to win a copy of Seal’s CD, Soul, as well as an ipod retro mini speaker
I was also introduced to Il Divo by the One to One Network, and I have to say they are quite the treat!
I was surprised to discover that Il Divo were initially brought together by pop impresario Simon Cowell in 2004, following an extensive worldwide audition process. The virtuoso blending of operatic technique with romantic and popular song took the world by storm, with sales of over 22 million. Their first three albums, ‘Il Divo’, ‘Ancora’ and ‘Siempre’ scored 36 number 1 chart positions across 26 countries.
The Christmas Collection
Il Divo’s newest album, The Promise, was released in the USA on the 18th of November. It is said to be their richest and most diverse album to date. I have yet to watch the DVD that was part of the Deluxe Edition, but I’m sure it will be quite the treat!
*Enter to win The Promise CD/DVD and The Christmas Collection CD
For more great Holiday gift ideas, visit my bloggy pals, Erika and Kristin… Between the three of us we are sure to help you choose the perfect gift for everyone on your shopping list this year!
