A Classical Music Soundtrack for Scientists
The perfect pairing for young musicians and scientists, or both.
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Category: Music
The Original Musical: Sharing Opera With the Kids
One of Patricia’s favorite things is attending the opera with her sons. She shares tips on sharing it with your kids.
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‘Explorer of the World’ – Kids’ Music That Can Take You Places
Frances England is back with her fifth album for kids and families with ‘Explorer of the World.’ Her sunny, sweet voice is paired with toe-tapping beats and a topic kids are very interested in: the everyday world around them.
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RIP George Martin, the True Fifth Beatle
Late record producer Sir George Martin had a monumental impact on popular music, turning rock music into a relatively respected art form through his work with the Beatles and others.
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How Karaoke Rid Me Of Stage Fright
My name is called and I step on stage. My friends have had their turns, and the mood is festive. I’ve never sung karaoke, and the idea of singing off key and thoroughly humiliating myself in front of people I know is mortifying.
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Can I Be Him for the Weekend?
Even before I saw the latest Coldplay/Beyoncé video, I had learned of the outcry against their cultural appropriation and misrepresentation of India. So I watched it, ready to roll my eyes at the blatant stereotypes and stew in my outrage.
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I Used To Be A Musical Purist (Mostly) But I’m Not Anymore
It was an experiment for all concerned. I had no idea that I was going to be completely blown away.
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Be at Peace Among Your Stars, Ziggy
So, thank you, Mister Bowie. Thank you for everything. Thank you for saving my life, thank you for helping me find my tribe. Thank you for handing me the lighter fluid for those boxes.
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‘A Christmas Together’ With The Muppets and John Denver: My Annual GeekOut
My favorite Christmas album is a one-of-a-kind beauty the whole family can enjoy over and over and over again.
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GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide #8: Movies, TV, and Music
Holiday break is a popular time to binge watch movies and television shows, and to play music while people are off school or work. What are some of the GeekMoms’ favorite media?
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Hamilton: The Story of a Musical and My Six-Year-Old
Growing up, music and musical theater gave me a home and community. Hamilton is helping me gift my son an entrance into this community by using his musical as well as intellectual interests.
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The Rite of Passage of The All Ages Concert
There’s just something about the live music experience that breaks down generational barriers.
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‘Doctor Who’ Comic Variant Covers Rock 2016
We could be Time Lords, just for one day.
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In Search of ‘Ten Pieces II’: My Battle With CBBC Envy
How one frustrated American takes full advantage U.K. educational content from across the pond.
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Classical Geeky
Classical music with a geeky twist: ‘Games of Thrones’ opera-style, Symphonies with Harry, and the Video Game Orchestra!
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The Bacon Brothers Band: 6 Guys Worth Swooning Over—Not Just the Movie Star
The (unfortunately) best kept secret in music—The Bacon Brothers Band is a stage full of talented guys. Oh, and one movie star who does a great job of holding his own.
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Hey! Ho! Let's Go… To Riverdale?
Archie Comics teams up with The Ramones in 2016, but rock ‘n’ roll comic cameos are nothing new.
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Recess Monkey’s Ode to That Ol’ Smoothie Lando Calrissian
“Oh, Lando” is a geeky mom’s dream come true for kids music.
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Celtic. Nerd. Music. Colorado’s The Stubby Shillelaghs’ “Critical Fail” Kickstarter
Patricia is looking forward to hearing The Stubby Shillelaghs at Denver Comic Con this weekend. The band has a Kickstarter in place to raise money for their geekiest Celtic rock album yet.
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Top 10 ‘Uptown Funk’ Parodies
Can’t get enough Uptown Funk? Geek it up a notch with these parodies, which include Harry Potter, Minecraft, Zelda, and Star Wars.
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This Is What Geek Karaoke Would Sound Like
We’ve created a geeked up Spotify playlist from the songs you suggested!
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Musical Love Chemistry
What better way to say “I love you” than with a song about the chemical nature of your feelings?
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Virtual Choir for Choral Geeks
Music geeks know Eric Whitacre as the rock star classical composer for choirs, but did you know about the Virtual Choir project? The internet and music together!
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The Best Kids’ Music of 2014
With albums ranging from kids’ bouncy hip hop to toe-tapping tunes inspired by the Appalachian Trail, there’s something for everyone.
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Geek-twisting Holiday Songs
Oh, who wants the same old boring lyrics to our holiday favorite tunes? Add a geeky twist!
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GeekMom’s 2014 Gift Guide of Music and Listening
There are so many audible geeky things! Between geeky music and geeky/techy listening devices, there is no end to the possibilities.
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Your Thanksgiving Playlist
Get in on a Pinault family tradition with this year’s Thanksgiving playlist. Get your Turkey groove on and dance away that pumpkin pie jiggle!
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Music For the Whole Family: Nightlight Daylight
Develop some music sophistication in your family with the masterful double CD set Nightlight Daylight.
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A Downton Abbey Christmas Wish List
Nothing can stop GeekMom Sarah’s holiday music from kicking in early, and now she is spurred on by the hope of a Downton Abbey Christmas album. Christmas has come early indeed!
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Peavey Announces Guardians of the Galaxy Guitars and Ukes
Play along to your own “awesome mix” with Peavey’s latest offering of licensed Marvel products.
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