The Silly Dilly Band’s new CD, Come Out and Play fits the bill. The band nicely combines a variety of instruments into an appealing and upbeat rock band sound. The lyrics don’t try to teach lessons on morals or politics, which is refreshing for a change – the message seems to be let’s just enjoy the music and, perhaps, introduce the kids to a few new musical styles.
The CD begins with the upbeat title track Come Out and Play which immediately brightens the mood gets the kids dancing. The mood continues with The Happy Train with only a mild dissonance reminiscent of the train whistle. The traditional Oh Suzanna is a fun version of this perennial kids’ favorite and Robot Dance and will grab the ear of every six-year-old. We can hope that an introduction to the blues in Tummy Ache Blues will encourage children to be open to something other than the most recently marketed pop stars. Wuz’n Me is a kids’ favorite and the minor sound is a nice break from all of the upbeat songs. Be warned though, you will be humming this one for a long time. The happy reggae style of Swim, Swim, Swim is likely to appeal to younger children. The Driving Song, our least favorite, delivers a level of repetition that, while appealing to the little ones, can wear on mama’s nerves
The order of the cd is well planned and concludes with Times for Dreamland and Yes You Can, two tunes that will help to calm your dancing, crazy, kids down and give them a chance to catch their breath.
The Silly Dilly Band’s Come Out and Play is a welcome addition to a family’s CD collection. Danielle Moore is a concert violinist turned full time mom who now devotes her time to homeschooling her two oldest kids while chasing her toddler. She uses her extensive musical background to make the kids practice piano and appreciate Bach and Beethoven. Danielle is the Macaroni Kid Publisher for the Findlay, Ohio area and can be reached at daniellem@macaronikid.com
