I am a huge fan of modern classical composer/conductor/musician
Eric Whitacre. His music is beautiful and ethereal, and listening to his compositions
can be as captivating and soothing as getting lost in a really good book.
One of my favorite pieces by Whitacre is his musical rendition of Margaret
Wise Brown’s children’s classic, Goodnight
Moon, from his 2012 CD Water Night. When my boys were little, we read this book every single night. My
memories of Goodnight Moon are
intertwined with recollections of baby kisses, nighttime cuddles, and the
simple sweetness of my boys as infants and toddlers. The text of the book soars
with the melody and wraps the listener in an amazing blend of music, words, and
(in my case) poignant memories. It is simply beautiful!
Please check out Whitacre's website here, where he talks about reading Goodnight Moon to his own young son. And here's an excerpt of Goodnight Moon, performed by Whitacre's wife, soprano Hila Pitmann. I hope
you enjoy it as much as I have.☺
Have a great week, and Happy Writing!
How, how evocative even the mention of this book, a sort of secular bedtime prayer for many generations across this land.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Mirka. It is definitely in the collective consciousness of our time.
ReplyDeleteDear Becky,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this. It is a real treat!
She has a beautiful voice! So neat that it's a picture book they chose to sing.
ReplyDeleteThat is really something! I never knew.
ReplyDeleteHave fun at the conference this weekend, Becky. I'll miss seeing you.
Oh...lovely. Thank you for this.
ReplyDeleteI'll definitely watch that video once my baby niece is awake from her nap (sleeping behind me now ...). It's a first for me ~ hearing a picture book as a song!
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