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December 22, 2009
Here’s a beautiful late entry into our Christmas music collection for this year:
Eric Persing is mostly known as a developer of music software (he’s the founder of Spectrasonics), though you’ll love his piano arrrangement of this song.
Linda McCrary was a member of the legendary group The McCrary’s…but she has an even more fascinating story than that…which you can find out more about on the info-link beside her name on the song download page. They’re sharing with us a gorgeous, soulful rendition of O Come, O Come Emmanuel.
You’ll find this song available right now for free download at FeelsLikeChristmas.com, and you may want to check out the video as well.
We’d also like to note that a couple of our sites have been singled out in the past couple weeks by one of our favorite blogs (MakeUseOf.com) as great resources for downloading free, legal MP3s:
(FeelsLikeChristmas.com)
(FreeKidsMusic.com)
There are a number of reasons why MakeUseOf.com has over 140,000 subscribers. And, clearly, one of those reasons is their keen sense of discernment! 
And in case we don’t talk to you again before then, have a wonderful holiday season!
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December 18, 2009
First up, some great singer/songwriter stuff:
The music of Maree McRae fills the ears and the heart alike. Her warm, mature vocals bring to life a solid collection of songs on her two albums. We’re pleased to be able to share two songs with you…one from each album: Let Go from her new album Urgency, and I Won’t Settle For Less, the title cut from her first album.
Adam Stokes has just released his second album as well. It’s called October Sky, and you can download the song Night From Day.
Jeff Krantz has travelled an unusual path these last 2-3 years. Feeling trapped in a 9-5 desk job, he dreamed of making his living doing something with his music…at that time, little more than a hobby. It wasn’t long before he was being mentioned by Billboard and Newsweek…not to mention receiving a letter of encouragement from the legendary Cat Stevens, who had heard some of his early demos. He built an audience of 10,000+ on Second Life under the pseudonym Hep Shepard, streaming 200 performances from his New York loft. Coming up? A “virtual” tour…10 countries in 6 weeks, with a zero carbon footprint! You’ll enjoy Landmine, from his new album The Last One To Know.
Corey Smith specializes in tight, incisive lyrics delivered with an energetic musical hook. From his latest album, Keeping Up With The Joneses, you a good example (“love is a compass, it’ll turn you around…a hundred-eighty degrees, the arc of a rainbow”) with Arc Of A Rainbow.
These songs are available now at GreatSongsFree.com
And, here’s some great new stuff for kids as well:
The Speks are 6 guys from Ireland (all of whom wear glasses) who sing a delightful brand of Irish folk music for kids. It’s warm and gentle and easy on the ears…and it’s extra nice since it’s all delivered with that wonderful Irish brogue. From the album Sing-Along Songs from Glasses Island – Volume 1, we’re presenting four great songs: Homeward Bound, Old King Cole, Skippin’ Song (see the video) and The Spider. You’ll find even more free stuff from the album at their web site, too!
Sarah Lee Guthrie has a proud musical pedigree in the folk music genre (daughter of Arlo, granddaughter of Woody), so it only makes sense that she’d be making her mark there as well, and doing so as a family affair (accompanied by her husband, her two daughters, her dad Arlo and Pete Seeger). From her album Go Waggaloo, she’s sharing the song Cuz We’re Cousins.
Super Stolie is the alter ego of Rebecca Stoelinga, a singer/songwriter based in the Chicago area. She sort of slid sideways into children’s music, after a friend told her she had a dream about it. Her new album is called When I Grow Up, and she’s brought us a couple songs: Busy Bumblebee and Kitties and Dogs.
New York-based artist Ms. Janis is determined to get kids moving with her music. In fact, it only makes sense…after 8 years of teaching creative movement, music, yoga and gymnastics to children! From her album Music 4 Me! Volume #1, Moving Bodies, and Inspiring Hearts, you’ll find yourself tapping along with Around The Circle.
Einstein’s Monkey is three guys from Virginia (Jeff Hofmann, B Bagby and David McDonald) who’ve discovered a mutual interest in children’s music. They’ve recently released their album, Banana Yellow, and brought us a couple songs to share with you: Pet Dinosaur and Party In The Playground.
These songs can be downloaded right now at FreeKidsMusic.com
En-Joy!
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December 13, 2009
First up, the Christmas music:
We’re extremely honored to present a song from Phil Keaggy, acclaimed singer/songwriter/guitarist, and a personal favorite of ours for the past 35 years. Phil has received seven GMA Dove Awards, been nominated twice for Grammys and has been voted one of the world’s top guitarists by the readers of Guitar Player magazine (i.e., he is “a musician’s musician”). Phil’s brand-new Christmas album is called Welcome Inn, and the very first track from the album is called Best Christmas Morn.
Elyse Saunders is a gifted young country music singer from Ontario, Canada. She’s just released her first original Christmas single, and has made it available to share with all of you. It’s called Eleven Crystal Angels.
Lord Weatherby has created a delightful comedy song along the lines of Monster Mash or They’re Coming To Take Me Away…except this one is for the Christmas holiday! It’s called Santa Claus Is Freaking Me Out.
Miché Fambro is not only a talented jazz vocalist, but also a superb guitarist. And fortunately for us, we get to hear both in one song, called I Remember Love, from his album In A Christmas Mood.
Didi Pop is a character created by Deborah Poppink to bring music to kids, to teach and inspire them. She’s recorded a special track for Christmas this year, and is making it available for free for all to enjoy. It’s called Make Santa Happy Tonight.
All those songs are available right now at FeelsLikeChristmas.com
Also, some fine solo piano music for you:
Craig Burdette hails from the San Francisco bay area, and counts amongst his musical influences George Winston, Jim Brickman, Burt Bacharach and Stephen Sondheim. So you’d expect strong melodies and musical accessibility, and that’s precisely what he delivers! He’s brought us two songs to share with you from his Recollections album: Chorale and Kevin & Alisha.
From another part of the world, UK-based artist Rich Batsford offers up two pieces as well, from his new album, Valentine Court. His diverse musical influences include choral vocal music, jazz and classical, plus his background as lead singer and songwriter in a couple of guitar-based rock bands. From his new album, Valentine Court, enjoy Gudonya and Namaste.
And these great piano music downloads are available right now at FreeSoloPiano.com