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"No" is the first disc of songs made by They Might Be Giants for the entire family. All ages can enjoy the music on this disc. What makes "No" even more fun is that this is an enhanced CD that includes special interactive sequences that allow you to bothlisten to the music and play along to animated segments - as well as sing along to a display of the song's lyrics.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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As a trainee teacher I stumbled across this by accident and bought it more out of curiosity more than anything else - and what a fabulous purchase it was! My family are hooked (and the youngest is 15!) We must have listened to this CD hundreds of times by now! - the songs are so catchy and never get boring.The interactive features are amazing for the price of this album, I have never seen anything like it. I introduced this to a Reception class (4 and 5 year olds) who soon became addicted to it, and really learned a lot from using it. Not only are they improving their computer skills, listening skills, musical awareness etc etc but they are also having so much fun! I have also used this CD with children with special needs who love it as it holds their attention and many of the interactive parts need very little mouse control. I would recommend this to absolutely anyone, whether you have children or not, and promise you will find yourself singing "in the middle in the middle in the middle" for weeks on end!
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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I was anxious, I'll admit. I've been a fan of They Might Be Giants since Birdhouse In Your Soul was a hit in 1990, but when I found out they were releasing a children's album I was a tad concerned. Would this album be immature, just a little too silly? Anyway, being a fan, I bought the album from Amazon for completist's sake.
Granted, some of the songs are a little daft - Violin, for example - but a lot of the songs are cheerful, catchy and musically quite good: Four Of Two and The House At The Top Of The Tree are two of my favourites. The CD is enhanced, which means you can listen to the songs and interact with and watch various pieces of animation on your PC. This feature, presumably, is for the benefit of youngsters, but - hey! - I'm 27 and have just spent the best part of 30 minutes bursting balloons, spilling grocery and feeding potato chips to a cartoon mouse.
If you're a fan of They Might Be Giants, or if you have kids and want to introduce them to music other than, I don't know, Bob The Builder or S Club Juniors, or if you simply want to buy an album that's unusual and different without it being Kid A by Radiohead, then I strongly recommend No! by They Might Be Giants. You will love it.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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After the lengthy wait the No! Landed. 33 Minutes of music for the minature, and the not so minature.
It is filled with a sense of humor - Not many albums come with warning that the last three songs are designed to induce sleep so don't operate heavy machinery or plush toys whilst listening to them.
What makes it the ideal kids album is the PC and MAC compatible interactive section on the CD; shove it in your iMac or PC and you get flash animation for the songs; so the ghost of Thomas Edison tells you about the light bulb whilst the johns sing about his tomb.
For the grown ups this album takes they might be giants back to the begining, simpler music, the lyrics are crazy but sensible enough for a 3 year old to understand - well maybe not "idependantly owned and operated mausoleum" on The Edison Museum.
Its an american album so kids will have to learn not to cross the block in the middle in the middle in the middle. But some of the songs are absolute heaven; stick it in your PC and your toddler can see the words flash up on the screen, along with animated sequences and interactive games that on a song like "Where do they make baloons" lets them see where differant countries in the world are located. Whilst in a song like bed bed bed toddlers everywhere get to thing about the day they had playing whilst getting into their pajamas! (in a stompy/stilted sounding chant complete with the sound of toothbrushes and cows mooing !
The next concert could be very interesting ... all the 30 somethings with little John and John ...
PS
Everyone at work loves Robot Parade ;)
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Not their best work
As a TMBG fan and having purchased Here Come the 123s, Here Comes Science and their letters CD/DVD this CD is a disappointment. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Carrie Onregardless
mac issues!
I was attracted to this as an "enhanced" CD with interactive content, supposedly mac compatible. However BE WARNED! Read more
Published 20 months ago by arguile
yes to no
Still the best childrens album ever. Loop with 'Science is real' and car journeys are bearable for all occupants once more.
Published 22 months ago by motherhen
gift for 7 yr old girl
This CD was well liked by a 7 year old girl. we have had our own version in our family collection for many years.
Published on 27 Feb 2010 by indiana
Really good fun
The kids love it - especially robot parade and don't cross the street. Makes me nostalgic for birdhouse in your soul!
Published on 15 Dec 2009 by jchdog
VERY GOOD. FUNNY FOR ALL AGES
I AM 14 AND LOVE THIS. MY FRIENDS LOVE IT. IT'S JUST SILLY AND CAREFREE. BUY IT, IT'LL BE ONE OF THE BEST THINGS YOU BUY!!! GREAT ALSO FOR KIDS!!! Read more
Published on 10 May 2004 by rosie
True Family listening
I found this after my son (4) heard 'Clap Your Hands' on a Gap ad. At first I thought it a bit American and silly but, after a few listens it really grew on me. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2003
our favourite cd
we are a family of 5; one 33, 0ne 34, one 6, one 3 and one 1. This is our favourite cd. I mean it's not my favourite or my wife's either but as a family we like this better than... Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2002 by Mr. W. Deneve
musical genius
Having always been a fan of TMBG I was eagerly awaiting **new stuff** although was slightly dubious with announcement of a "family fun" CD - how wrong could one person be! Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2002
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