Sorry for the late post, but things have been very busy at Soundzania. New instruments are arriving at an alarming pace – but more about that later.
Knollwood Preschool had Soundzania come visit in May. We, well I, came in and brought the standard fare of instruments: stand-up bass, acoustic guitar, banjo, ukelele, kazoo and a new one…. the accordion.
I performed on two different days and everyone had a wonderful time. I loved it when the kids just got up and started dancing during the Soundzania theme song – that was a blast! I think its the kazoo that does it
I’ve included a video here to show to some of it as it happened. I will likely be coming back to Knollwood at some point next year as well, so if you’re kid goes there, they’re in for a treat next year
So, long for now, and enjoy the video.
If your child goes to a local preschool, and you would like Soundzania to come visit, please let me know – scott@soundzania.com
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Whats been happening in Soundzania? A few interesting requests, that’s what. We are now working on plans for three more performances to bring our love of music to the little ears around us. We will be doing another performance for another local preschool, we will be performing at a private birthday party (that one will include some fun games!) and are working on plans for performing at a theatre (again, bringing an interactive component into the show).
We’re very excited about these opportunities and certainly welcome more requests for performances like these. We will try to post some more video clips from these performances to share some of the event if we can.
We’ll keep it brief this month and move right along to the coupon code. From now through Mother’s Day (May 10th) take $3 off any purchase in Soundzania! Use this money to take your Mom out for coffee on Mother’s Day! Just enter the coupon code ** during checkout to earn the discount. So, visit the Soundzania Store today!
So, until next time – make sure Mom is happy – buy some fun kids music so she won’t tear her hair out listening to …. well… you know the music she can’t stand after 30 repeats in the car
Scott
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I recently gave a musical presentation to a local preschool. It was a blast, so many good questions and quotes from the audience! Like, after guessing the animals in one song, someone yelled out “we have very large brains”. Of course they do!
While I was showing them the accordian, and letting them hear how it sounded, a girl in front raised her hand and said that it looked like a trumpet… I said “Really?” eyebrows raised… she replied, “a square trumpet!” Wow, nice perspective, I love it.
They were definitely enjoying the fun we had. In all, I played acoustic guitar, stand-up bass, banjo, ukelele and kazoo, and I closed with accordian. For the last song, I played a song the preschoolers were all familiar with (that they sing in the school regularly anyway) – This Little Light of Mine. It brought down the house – if you can do that at a preschool! Everyone was singing along.
So, I will be doing this again I am sure, and if you’re reading this and know of a school that would like a visit, give us a holler.
I captured it on video and have uploaded a clip of the part of the presentation with the ukelele and kazoo. Give it a watch, its fun.
The CDs have arrived a few days early! I just started opening up the boxes and will start distributing the orders over the next few days. If you’ve ordered one – it should be coming soon – if you haven’t, you still have till December 12th to get them at the special discount price of $6 !!
Hello again – Ben Joe here, bringing you another newsletter from Soundzania. We’ve got songs, a sale and maybe even a new instrument!
Songs
We’re working hard on the new CD we plan on releasing in December – in fact – we’re posting a new song every week to give everyone a sneak listen to the album ! You heard it – we post a full copy of a song every week at Soundzania.com. Just check out the link at the top of the page when you visit Soundzania.com.
A Sale
Mandy Lynn has made some fabulous tie-dye Soundzania shirts for you all, and guess what – they’re on a huge sale just for October! Yup, every shirt is $5 off. So, instead of the usual $12.95 – now they’re just $7.95 – a very nice price for a t-shirt! Order yours today – just enter “OCTOBER” as a coupon code during checkout.
A New Instrument?
Well, maybe not completely new… but definitely fun. We are making a fun new instrument in Soundzania. Its a super-controllable-highly-interactive-sound-making-apparatus – and we affectionately refer to it as the SCHISMA. The name is actually a musical term, and if you’re the first person to explain it to me, you’ll score yourself a free copy of the upcoming CD !
Well, thats it for now, hopefully we’ll get to see the SCHISMA in action this weekend at a block party in Del Ray. Drop us a line if you want to come by.
We’ve recorded another song – Individual. This one was by Lee Parker – words and basic music. A lot of interesting voices on this one. It also has some fun percussion with the cowbell and floor tom. It might be the song of the week next week, we’ll see. Anyway, the point of the song is that we are all individuals, but how… how can that be with 7 billion people ?? How can we actually be unique? On the flip side, there are tons of things we share and make us all alike. My favorite line in this song is “if I say I love you will you say you love me too”. Nice touch Lee ! Yes, we all need some of the same things don’t we
Take care – and until next time….keep the safari going
Its been a while since I’ve sent out a newsletter, and lots of things are going on. Everywhere around kids are going back to school or maybe starting it for their first time! Soundzania has been pretty busy lately too! We’ve been going back into the recording studio.
Whats that?A new CD??!!
Yes!! A new CD will be available before the holidays this year (early December). This is very exciting news for us and we are definitely having fun making some new songs for the kids! We’ve been playing some of the new songs for our kids and the response is great! We’ll be sharing some of these upcoming songs on Soundzania.com and accepting discounted pre-orders. Don’t worry, we’ll tell you as soon as that is available.
Can I still get another copy of Soundzania ?
I’m glad you asked ! We are putting the Soundzania CD on a discount just for September. You see, the remaining boxes need to be moved in order to make room for the next CD (real estate is at a premium in Soundzania). For the month of September the Soundzania CD will be sold for $5. Yes…that’s what I said … $5. But only for orders placed in September, then its back to regular pricing, ah shucks.
So… prepare someone you know for back to school by picking them up a copy of Soundzania for their kids to listen to in the car or at bedtime, or whenever.
Buy Soundzania from Soundzania.com and enter coupon code 5DOLLARCD during check out to receive this special discount price. While you’re there, check out the t-shirts Mandy Lynn has made – they’re pretty cool !!
What else did we do on summer vacation?
We made a game. Yup, a very simple one though. Its a little picture-scramble puzzle some of the kids might enjoy. Click here to play the game
Another fun little diversion has been Facebook. The Citizens of Soundzania is now a group on Facebook with a bunch of members, including Ben Joe (he needs some friends though, can you help?)
And so, as we say on Soundzania Radio:
Sounds good – and good sounds. Until next time, this is Ben Joe and Mandy Lynn signing off….
Keep in Touch
You’re reading this blog post, so that means you’re in the loop.
We are happy to anounce that we are in the middle of recording a second CD for Soundzania. We’ve got a few tracks complete and are working on several more. We will be able to deliver these in time for Christmas as we did last time in 2006.
Keep in touch, if we get a chance, we will post some sneak peek samples here later.
Soundzania is now available for download from CD Baby here.
We’ve been available on iTunes for quite some time. Just search “Soundzania” on the iTunes website or from within iTunes on your computer. iTunes charges $10 for the download. You can get it for $9 at CD Baby (more goes to the artist with CD Baby).
So, support Soundzania today and download your own copy for only $9 here.
Thats the title of an article we’ve written and Washington Parent published in their February issue.
Pick up a copy of their February issue almost anywhere around town where kids go.
Washington Parent (a publication providing family enrichment through education and support) published an article written by Scott Flory (our friend who produced Soundzania!). This article appeared in the February issue of Washington Parent. For a peek at the article contents, see an earlier blog post here.
The same Soundzania t-shirt only without the tie-dye. Nice plain white shirt. Save a little on this one. Printed on the back: soundzania is a place that you can go...
The CDs have arrived a few days early! I just started opening up the boxes and will start distributing the orders over the next few days. If you’ve ordered one – it should be coming soon – if you haven’t, you still have till December 12th to get them at the special discount price of $6 !!
A New Instrument?
Individual (sample) [0:29m]: 
