(photo by Natalie Gelman)
Music happens to be an art form that transcends language.
~ Herbie Hancock
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Yesterday I posted a list of songs I compiled for Aurora. This is the photo Natalie sent me along with a message that Aurora had fallen asleep listening to "Puff the Magic Dragon."
I heard a story the other day that by exposing babies and little kids to music, you increase their abilities to be musical - potentially to have perfect pitch - when they grow up. That makes sense to me. I'm not saying I gave the CD to Aurora for Valentine's Day as some sort of experiment. I'm not saying I didn't. If it is an experiment, though, I certainly haven't controlled for all variables or gotten appropriate IRB approval and consent.
But I digress.
I am interested in what songs babies like. When I chose the songs for this CD, I chose based on a combination of lyrics, rhythm, melody and a diversity of styles and artists. I like to think the reaction captured here is what she'll look like when she hears "Enter Sandman" by Metallica for the first time.
I didn't include that song on the CD.
I'm saving it for the next one.
