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This album is FANTASTIC. It is, quite possibly, the most elaborately produced children's album I've ever heard. It doesn't "talk down" to the kids, if anything, the kids' influence on this album caused Mike Harrison and his excellent session players to stretch their talents to incorporate creative musical stylings of every single song. Middle Eastern influences? Check. Hip Hop rhythms? Check. Classy Rap Beats? Check. *Orthodox Catholic Lyrics* in *Easy, Kid-Friendly Melodies*? Check. Check. Check. By all means, get this album.Other CDs I have enjoyedA Time To LaughEternal Life: The Party AlbumSpirit of FireNew CreationVatican III
Of the thirteen tracks on this project, twelve are Harrison originals. Harrison gets talented Catholic kids in on the act, as well as guest performances by Greg Walton, Crossed Hearts, Sal Solo, Joy Curry, and Annie Waugh. The flavors of Standing On The Rock are many and varied, but always appealing. In one moment, the Sal Solo leads the kids in singing “I Will Exalt," with its great Hebrew flavor, including a touching recitation of a traditional Jewish blessing. In the next, we hear voices uplifted and accompanied by tin whistle and bodhran on “Jesus Come Soon". Kids will love singing along with Greg Walton on the fun opening track "Great God" and with Annie Waugh on the sing-along "Jesus is a Knockin'" with it's down-home country flavor.I predict that most of the boys listening to Standin' On The Rock will love "St. Michael" with Sal Solo's entrancing take on the classic prayer to St. Michael. This is an example of the virtue of Catholic kids music--your children will be entertained, and will learn a vital prayer in the process. Greg Walton and the kids take on the title track "Standin' On The Rock." It reminded me of the wonderful scene at the conclusion of the movie School of Rock when Jack Black is jamming with the kids at the after school program--great music, kids rocking out, and just pure fun. You'll note the big departure from that scene, however, when you suddenly hear your kids, and perhaps yourself, chanting loudly "One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic!." There's so much more to Standin' On The Rock, including "Blessed Be", a rap based on Daniel 3, the techno-ish "We Believe in Jesus", and Joy Curry's beautiful ballad True Love inspired by God's gift of love to us in the True Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. An ending bonus is "New Creation", a smooth jazz piece.The production quality and musicality of Standin' On The Rock makes this a CD that adults can truly enjoy along with their children. Beyond this, and probably more importantly, your kids have a blast rockin' out with Mike Harrison and his buddies and will want to hear the CD time and again‚ giving the added benefit of faith lessons with each listening.
I predict that most of the boys listening to Standin' On The Rock will love "St. Michael" with Sal Solo's entrancing take on the classic prayer to St. Michael. This is an example of the virtue of Catholic kids music--your children will be entertained, and will learn a vital prayer in the process. Greg Walton and the kids take on the title track "Standin' On The Rock." It reminded me of the wonderful scene at the conclusion of the movie School of Rock when Jack Black is jamming with the kids at the after school program--great music, kids rocking out, and just pure fun. You'll note the big departure from that scene, however, when you suddenly hear your kids, and perhaps yourself, chanting loudly "One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic!." There's so much more to Standin' On The Rock, including "Blessed Be", a rap based on Daniel 3, the techno-ish "We Believe in Jesus", and Joy Curry's beautiful ballad True Love inspired by God's gift of love to us in the True Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. An ending bonus is "New Creation", a smooth jazz piece.
The production quality and musicality of Standin' On The Rock makes this a CD that adults can truly enjoy along with their children. Beyond this, and probably more importantly, your kids have a blast rockin' out with Mike Harrison and his buddies and will want to hear the CD time and again‚ giving the added benefit of faith lessons with each listening.
This CD is so much fun! My children have learned the St Michael prayer and had a great time doing it. I am so happy to hear my children sing about Jesus. I bought a copy for our CCD program to use as well after my son commented that it helped him learn the Apostles' Creed.Other CDs I have enjoyedCatholic Kids WorshipFoggy ChurchJohn AngottiNick Alexander
A great CD. How often does a six year-old dance around the house singing "One Catholic, Apostolic..." or "St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle"? I wish we could find more like this around our house!
I wish we could find more like this around our house!
This is one of the best catholic children's CD I have ever heard! I bought it for my 2 1/2 year old grandson who is pretty advanced for his age...and we are having a great time singing and dancing to it. WE Love the St. Michaels prayer/song. He is going around the house singing and so are my husband and I!! I also teach CCD and I am going to bring it and have the children learn their prayers in song. I just had to tell you Mike and all the singers and writers, you did such a wonderful job on this CD. It is so uplifting, joyous, fun, and yet reverencial when it needs to be. Thanks so much!