The 1996 film, That Thing You Do, is a musical comedy about the quick rise and fall of a pop-band, the Wonders, whose only claim to fame is their single hit song. In the film, their pop song "That Thing You Do" reached the top of the charts and then, due to internal conflicts, the band disbanded and became one of the musical world's "one-hit wonders". The term "one-hit … [Read more...] about So What Else Did They Sing? (7 One-Hit Wonders)
music
Most underrated headphone brands
Talk about headphones and more often than not you'll hear two brands mentioned by a majority of people – Sennheiser and Monster. Okay, they're really good headphone brands with some exceptional models coming from their respective labs. But let's face it, the cans from these companies are very expensive. Yes, they do deliver in the audio quality department, but you will be … [Read more...] about Most underrated headphone brands
How to raise kids who love music
Babies love music. Their eyes brighten up, and their little hands clap, especially when Mommy's the one who's singing! But how do you develop this natural love for music as they grow older, especially since those songs aren't just an entertaining diversion? Research shows that rhythm and melody can develop imagination, memory, language skills and even reasoning (because … [Read more...] about How to raise kids who love music
Myths and Facts on the Mozart Effect
Can music really make our babies smarter? Many parents and educators believe music certainly has the power to stimulate the growth and development of all areas of a child's brain. Music can boost emotional development by calming and soothing a baby; it can stimulate language development through exposure to repeated, elongated words and syllables, pitch and tones. Rhythm … [Read more...] about Myths and Facts on the Mozart Effect
Best Music for Babies
From singing to baby, to dancing with baby, to exploring sounds and sound production with baby, music can be incorporated in practically every part of a baby's daily routine. Not only does this encourage her optimal growth and development, but also above all, can enhance powerful bonding between you and your baby. There are endless ways that parents can best expose their baby … [Read more...] about Best Music for Babies