Description
Testimonials
"'Lullabies from Home" is a collection of 12 new original compositions, all soft lullabies, designed to lull your young ones to sleep. Each of these songs, from "Look to the Children" and "Magical Places" to "Samantha" and "Night Flight," feature her distinctive vocals and piano stylings. Yet to suggest that this is simply a children's album would overlook the beautiful subtlety and rich, lyrical words that make each song a delight. Lullabies from Home is just as much a collection for grown-ups, and each heaven-sent melody can just as easily send Mommy and Daddy off to meditative bliss. Perhaps it is best described by the composer herself, with the words from Night Flight, the final track on the album. "I will fly on the wings of a dream... I will glide up to places not seen before... colors never painted on earth... I will ride by... white light... so bright... night flight." -Denise Welling, Body Mind and Soul May 2001
"Lullabies from Home is a truly beautiful gift for anyone with infants or young children. It provides a soothing moment of shared pleasure in an often hectic and noisy world. Anita's soft gentle singing voice coupled with her original, reassuring lyrics and light musical background create an atmosphere conducive to relaxation and sleep. I can't imagine a parent who wouldn't enjoy being snuggled with a little one as they listen to Lullabies from Home together. I feel certain today's children will grow up to sing these lovely lullabies to their own babies." -Carol Daly, Owner, Sunsational Kids.com
"...so beautiful. I looked back and found my son completely knocked out. He hasn't fallen asleep in the car in ages, my daughter in the meantime was singing along. She particularly likes 'Rainbow Bear'." -Dannielle Agena, www.myenchantedgarden.com
Lullabies From Home: "Four thumbs up! This is beautiful music!" -John E. Sloe www.grandmagibbsangelbibs.com
"Lullabies From Home is a beautiful collection of lullabies sure to enchant both young and old. Truly a beautiful gift for anyone with infants or young children." -Mary and Colleen www.babyknitsandmore.com
"Beautiful children's music by a gifted pianist, singer, and songwriter, Anita Kruse. Perfect for your child's beddy time." -www.rosemarycompany.com
Tracks
1) Look to the Children
2) Magical Places
3) If I Could
4) Sleep Baby Sleep
5) Drift Away
6) Rock-A-Bye
7) Rainbow Bear
8) Rachel Rachel
9) Close Your Eyes
10) Heart Pillow
11) Lullaby for Samantha
12) Night Flight
Artist Profile
A classically-schooled pianist with Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music from the University of Connecticut and the University of Michigan, Anita Kruse worked as a soloist and as an accompanist for some time before beginning to write her own songs during her final year of graduate study. Since then, Anita has performed her original material coast-to-coast, in such diverse cities as New York, Los Angeles, Ann Arbor, and Houston. Anita's songwriting began as a manifestation of music that originated in her dreams as a graduate student. Her writing was encouraged by her professors, who suggested she let her songs emerge without criticism, and that she allow herself time and space to grow.
Credits
�2001 Purple Records
Label: Purple Records