Lullabies aren’t just for babies; older children also love them (and let’s admit it; so do we adults). They conjure up memories of peacefulness and safety. Simpler times filled with love and comfort. Jessica Risker has composed a most unique lullaby album.
When Jessica contacted me to see if I was interested in doing a review, at first I didn’t think it would work. My children are 6 and 8 and I thought they were getting a little ‘old’ for lullabies.
I thought I’d have a listen to one of the songs anyway.
And in walked Tristan (8).
“That sounds like music from Kallista’s jewellery box!”
“What do you think of it?” I asked him. Surprised he would recognise the style and sound.
“I like it,” he answered, nodding his head,
I asked Tristan if he would like to review it, and he said that he would. So although I thought he was too old for lullabies, he’s not. He’s still my baby boy- for a little longer, anyway.
Let me tell you a little of the background to how Soft Moons: Twenty Lullabies was born. Well, to be honest, it was the birth of Jessica’s brother’s baby that inspired her to write these unique songs. She wrote them all to be played on a hand-cranked music box – what a wonderful gift!
So many people were impressed by Jessica’s talents that she won an artist’s grant from the city of Chicago to produce an album! In these days when winning grants is so very tough to do, this is indeed a great accomplishment.
Now back to the music. This album is reserved for bedtime use only as the children say it puts them to sleep – in good, relaxing way! It certainly doesn’t take them long to doze off to see Mr. Sandman once the music begins. I can attest to that. When they listen to other discs they usually ask for it to be repeated as they’re still awake when it ends. But that hasn’t happened with Soft Moons, the gentle music transports them away on fluffy clouds to dreamland.
And this is why I don’t have any photos of my own to share with you…By the time I let the children settle down and relax, they’re fast asleep and I just can’t find it in my heart to wake them with a camera flash.
And I myself find the day’s tensions ease as I listen to the music play and savour my last cup of tea for the evening.
But don’t just take our word for it; have a listen yourself:
And if you like this, you’ll find another 2 samples on Jessica’s website, which is also where you can purchase this fine album in your choice of a CD or digital download. Put it on your phone and take it on the go to help your baby drift off at nap time in unfamiliar surroundings. If you’re a babysitter/Childminder, this will be a great investment to make to help calm little ones. Music was the one trick we found worked with a toddler we minded.
If you’d like to know more or would like to follow Jessica Risker, you can connect with her through her website or Facebook.
Laurie Nykaza says
You are my sunshine my grandma always sang it.
holly lawson says
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star is my all time favorite lullaby!
Crystal Rose says
I like Brahm’s Lullabye.
Renee Rousseau says
Hush Little Baby is my favorite lullaby.
Linda says
My favourite lullaby with my son is Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.
John H. says
I guess like Twinkle Twinkle.
Jennifer H. says
Turalulla it’s an Irish lullaby.
Caryn Coates says
Definitely Twinkle Twinkle Little Star 🙂
Angie W says
Hush little baby. This album looks great!
Bee Bowdlert says
I’ve always loved Vespers by AA Milne, my youngest is a Christopher and it felt right to sing him to sleep with words about Christopher Robin going to sleep. My Mum used to sing it to my siblings and myself when we were little ones.
Fiona N says
My little one loves “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
renee says
I sing You are My Sunshine to my babies, slowly at sleep time, and more spirited during the day.
YVONNE WOODSTOCK says
My-5-kids-each-could-request-any-bedtime-song-they-wanted…nightly.-My-mom-use-to-call-it-my-bedtime-concert.
I’ve-had-many-favorites…
They&1-especially-when-I-sang-things-like
Somewhere-Over-The-Rainbow
Shine-Jesus-Shine
Jesus-Loves-The-Little-Children
You-Light-Up-My-Life
You-Fill-Up-My-Senses
and-
many-more.
Robyn Bellefleur says
My eldest daughter loved when I would sing Twinkle Twinkle little star while putting her to bed.
Crystal McClean says
That was a favourite here, too
violet taylor says
nto really a lullaby bt my grandpa used to sing me “goodnigh sweetheart goodnight”
Crystal McClean says
Beautiful!
courtney says
Hush little baby don’t say a word. Mama’s gonna buy you a mockingbird….my all time favorite!
Crystal McClean says
I’d forgotten all about that one! Thanks you!
Dulce Finegold says
This sound awesome!
Crystal McClean says
I agree, it’s very relaxing.
Dotty J Boucher says
I don’t think I really have a favorite , I know my grandchildren love it when I hum or whistle rocking them .
Dana says
My 12 month old daughter and I loved the Soft Moons lullaby sample! I would love to win a copy! My favorite lullaby is Hush Little Baby, Don’t You Cry