Beth Blenz-Clucas blogs about music for kids that grownups will love too
There’s something magical that occurs when a bunch of people make music. Singing and playing together creates an instant community, and even the youngest music-makers can shout and tap along.
This fun and friendly feeling is what I get when I watch Alastair Moock’s new “These Are My Friends” video. It’s just bursting with backyard fun, and the live concert clips invite irresistible participation. The kids are cute, the situation is funny, and Alastair’s gruff voice presents just the right touch of irony. The lyrics celebrate friends real and imaginary, the wonderful imaginative life of a preschooler:
The song is the title track from Alastair’s family music CD, which comes out this week. Alastair is also known in Boston indie folk circles for his “Pastures of Plenty” sing-alongs, and many of the musicians he invited in for this new release also thrive by collaborating and performing together.
