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(To Learn More About Aoede, See
Aoede's website)
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PRESS QUOTES: QUOTES FROM GRAMMY ARTISTS BLOG QUOTES
“Beautifully
narrated with a charming theatricality, What Are Dreams Made
Of becomes more than just simple children’s audio
literature; it is an emotional and musical journey that Ms.
Sniderman has crafted in an effort to explore the realms of the
unexplained and fantastical. Her whimsical story is able to
capture the minds of both children and deep thinking adults who
enjoy tales of fantasy and mythology as tools for conveying
emotion and metaphysical exploration. Sniderman’s songwriting
adds a maturity that does not seek to age but rather to impart
wisdom on young listeners in the midst of a wonderful tale. In
short, this album has something for everyone; for the child that
loves the fantastical adventure and the adult who loves
beautiful songwriting that provokes the imagination to think
beyond what is considered the “real”.”
"Sniderman and her talented troupe of singers,
character voices and musicians gallantly travel through this
ambitious undertaking. Listeners will recognize when some of
Sniderman's characters borrow traits from the greats who have
gone before--Yoda, Gollum and Dobby, for example. The Dream
Sequence reminded some of the playful and witty dialogue from
Luc Besson's The Fifth Element. We applaud the creative effort
and hope that Sniderman will work to further home her structure
story and develop her characters to carry on in future fantasy
adventures."
"If this album were any better it would be on
Broadway.. a luscious rainbow of music, story, characters and
adventure that will mesmerize children and entertain adults...
magical worlds of music, tales, characters, excitement, concern,
love and joy. Her albums are ostensibly for children, but
really, the music is so sophisticated and the artists she joins
with and directs are so talented that adults get lost in
them..."
"Delving back into the Wonderhaven fantasy realm,
she creates vividly inventive portraits of fairy and goblin
characters prompted by a “nyxmare” to which creative children
who spend hours in imaginative play will naturally gravitate.
For anyone who listens to children’s music... it’s rare to find
something that doesn’t get cheesily boring, irritatingly
repetitive very quickly, becoming quite torturous... one could
easily imagine how this airy and fantasy-filled album would
translate into a children’s TV show or a movie... Hints of indie
pop’s Feist, Lisa Loeb , Susannah Hoff and Ingrid Michaelson
influences weave in and out like Renaissance festival ribbons on
several tracks. There’s even a little reggae on “All This
Mess”. During Aoede’s excursion to the underworld to prevent
the white witch from winning, children will automatically become
invested in how this story ends. For parents who enjoyed the
Narnia, Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter fantasy series, this
album falls well within this genre. Will Aoede triumph in the
end? The album will keep the audience enthralled enough until
the end to find out."
"Theater for your ears!"
"In 'What Are Dreams Made Of?,' singer/songwriter Lisa Sniderman
and her collaborators have created something more than just a
unique combination of story and song. They've fashioned a
fully-formed universe whose carefully wrought details rival
those in the fantastical novels so popular with teens and tweens
nowadays. In the story, Aoede The Muse sets out to understand
her recurring bad dream (a 'Nyxmare') that overlaps with events
in the magical town of Wonderhaven, where children have been
going missing. Along the way we meet a cast of memorable
characters - Luk, Morpheus, Goblins, The White Witch - some
friendly, some not so much. The audio tracks regularly alternate
between spoken word and melody, with songs ranging in tone from
catchy pop to darker fare. The rich inventiveness of the
characters, storyline, and language flesh out a mystical world
into which listeners are drawn, the recording acting as a portal
to the deepest levels of our imagination."
"This new release reaches beyond the audience
that she was embracing in her previous work and now she is
embracing the older genre, the tweens and teens, as well as
young adults... This is a captivating and inviting story shared
in word and music. A beautiful piece of art in cd form. The
picture she paints through her work is spellbinding and one that
you will enjoy again and again. Child and parent alike can enter
in to this fairytale world and experience this exciting new
realm together."
"Gr 3-8–In this mix of story and song, Aoede
(pronounced A-E-D), a muse from Olympus, travels to the land of
Wonderhaven to look for love… Aoede has a lovely soprano voice…
This fun production should find a place in most library music
collections for children. Beverly Wrigglesworth, San Antonio
Public Library, TX "
"Taking cue from the magic of imagination and
getting lost in a story, Aoede’s ‘Is Love a Fairy Tale’ captures
the innocence and dream world so easily forgotten. Aoede’s
mesmerizing, almost ethereal vocals transport the listener to a
simpler time. While this album, a children’s album, has greater
appeal to tweens, the message is still fun and engaging for all
ages… This entire album surprised me, and really just put me in
a great mood."
“Through a collage of
timeless animation and inspired
real-word vignettes, Aoede compels
you back to youth and the
unshakeable belief in happily ever
after… Aoede’s quirky lyrics and
fun, catchy hooks laid over
well-crafted melodies transport one
back to the innocence and magic of
childhood. Is Love A Fairy Tale? is
a musical journey that, in the end,
leaves one tickled and in awe.”
“I
found this collection quite
interesting. It was almost like
listening to a musical. Each track
had some narration and some music
but the Is Love A Fairy Tale? CD
makes one continuous story. I would
say that the story itself is good
for pre-teens and would be
especially appealing to girls. It
talks about a young woman in search
of love. She’s not sure what it is
or how to find it. She looks lots of
places and meets lots of interesting
creatures in the mystical land where
she lives. In the end we learn that
‘love is whatever you want it to be’
and is ‘the greatest thing of all’.” "How fun! I really enjoyed this
"audio book". It flows warmly,
intertwining music, narration and
leading questions, which take you in
to the story line with a pre-set
stage for what you are about to
embark on. Between the sound effects
and excellent narration, you can
visualize the story well, as you
walk along with the characters you
will meet on the way. I love to put
these on in the car when going for a
drive ... everyone can relax and
enjoy the story together. Then, when
we stop for a bite to eat, we have
something to talk about - the story!
This is a well produced audio CD and
I know you will enjoy it. Reading is
awesome - I love to read! However,
sometimes reading is not practical
or inviting, which are the times you
want something such as this to kick
back and enjoy. Great for children
ages 9-14 but I think all ages will
enjoy the fun tale." "'Is Love a Fairy Tale?' uses
spoken word and song to tell the
story of Aoede the Muse and her
search for love in the magical
kingdom of Wonderhaven. Along the
way she meets and befriends a cast
of strange and wonderful characters
- Morpheus, Binkle the garden gnome,
Albert the ice cream vendor, Amala,
and others. The lead vocals, script,
and songs are by Lisa Sniderman, aka
Aoede. This talented songwriter has
a gift for crafting pop melodies and
lyrics so catchy you'll find
yourself humming and singing along
from the very first listen. Her
voice has the unique ability to be
simultaneously upbeat and plaintive,
a quality that keeps the listener
actively engaged. The arrangements
are awash in warm harmonies and
delightfully quirky, well-suited
instrumental choices. The standouts
include 'Make It Up As You Go,' a
buoyant, catchy whistle tune that
shows us that anything we can
imagine, we can create. 'Little
Things,' a delightful song about the
pleasures to be had from life's
simpler offerings, makes us wonder
why the ukulele isn't used far more
often in pop music. And the joyful
'Reason To Smile' uses trombone and
tuba to great effect in ways that
brings the Beatles to mind. As the
narrative and musical selections
take Aoede through the ups and downs
of love and life, an overall
philosophy emerges, one that seems
to say, 'love is real, love is life
- and life is good.' Amen to that."
Read the entire list of Aoede Awards and Reviewer and Fan Accolades. |
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