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What's In The Water?
The Snark-a-Snoops were created by 2007 Grammy-award winner, Trish Sie, and her longtime pal, Christin Underwood. These two gals know that they've come up with an unlikely combination: singing, dancing and science. But they've also discovered that this combustible composite works wonders to ignite children's interest in science, while getting them moving and grooving at the same time. Sie and Underwood have a history of implausible joint ventures and freaky fusions, including a hip-hop book club rap outfit called Turnikit, a multi-media artists collective called Babaghanoush, and a completely ludicrous nature-and-food-based creative movement troupe called The Fruit Flies. But in the fall of 2004, during a series of spastic attempts to entertain Trish's young son, the two stumbled across their most magical formula yet: sing crack-pot songs, dance around like lunatics, and conduct all manner of far-out science experiments using household items and funny-sounding words. Ka-ping, ka-pow, ka-bam: The Snark-a-Snoops were born. In October, 2004, the Snark-a-Snoops released their first CD, "Who's Living In This Cave?!", featuring ten original songs and the production assistance of Grammy-nominated Martin Bejerano and music engineer Pete Thornton. Their follow-up CD, "Science Situation," was unleashed in April, 2005, and became an instant smash hit with adults and kids alike. Later that same year, Sie and Underwood wrote, choreographed, and self-produced a television pilot and DVD movie, "Grocery Carnival!", in partnership with Orlando-based production company, Sparks Pictures. The Snark-a-Snoops relocated to Los Angeles in May, 2006, and are positively charged to be working with an all-new LA-based cast of talented and crazy people. The updated live show is a manic, semi-improvisational blend of catchy music, infectious dance numbers, harebrained humor, and madcap science. Toddlers and very young children get into the music, motion and general mayhem. Older kids dig the berserk science and offbeat humor. And everyone gets hooked on the memorable music and magnetic personalities of Dr. 4 and Professor Cheddar and the whole Snarky crew. The Snark-a-Snoops have been featured at the Orlando Science Center, the Orlando Museum of Art, LA's Geffen Playhouse, the renowned SAK Comedy Lab, Hollywood's Stella Adler Theatre, The Two Roads Theatre, Storyopolis, Vroman's, numerous children's music and art festivals, schools, public libraries everywhere, and countless private events.- Shop: odax
- Price: 23.44 EUR excl. shipping
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Coming Home
The Sedate Sunshine Colony may be a band from the 60's that reunited 35 years later, but unlike revival bands that rock with the music they grew up with, their music is fresh with a sound that is both familiar and new. After disbanding in 1969, SSC members behaved just like most typical bands. One member went into rehab and subsequently returned to music with a passion, two members dropped out of rock music completely, one became a hang glider pilot and came back to music 30 years later, one devoted his life to Christ and making Christian music, one moved to LA and made it big in the music business. And one wasn't even born yet. In 2004, a harebrained idea brought four of the original members back home to Kingsburg, California and back together for a reunion and concert. Russ Zakarian, a high school classmate was convinced to dust off his old drum set and join the group. Their entertaining performance comprised a set list from 1968 and featured tight 3 and 4 part harmonies. One of the songs recorded that night, Visionary Pumpkin, is included on this album. After much deliberation, the band agreed to enter Dragon Sound Studios in May of 2008 to begin an album of original music. By the time the basic instrument tracks for the first five songs were completed, Pat Erickson-the lead singer and flute player, decided to leave the group. SSC might have gone back to the fetal position and disappeared forever if it was not for a young, extremely talented and open-minded jazz singer named Katie Engstrom. So, the project would continue with the following members: Band Leader, singer/songwriter, guitar/keyboard, and engineering genius Craig Anderson, singer/songwriter and guitarist Woody Bell, singer/songwriter and bass guitarist Jeff Anderson, Russ Zakarian-drums and percussion, and the aforementioned singer Katie Engstrom. Coming Home is comprised of ten songs written by Craig, 3 by Woody, and 2 penned by Jeff. The songs travel from romantic ballads and heartfelt blues featuring Katie's expressive voice, historical romantic fiction, hard driving rock and roll with Woody and Jeff on vocals, and introspective, emotional vocals by Craig. Musical diversity seems to spin off in many directions yet the SSC sound manages to surround this album and connect it into one, cohesive and entertaining package. Coming Home is far more descriptive of the what the band did than the name of the title song. The members of SSC came home to each other as musical soul mates to record in their hometown. The tracks were laid down at Kingsburg's own Fly By Light and Dragon Sound Studios. There is far more compelling history about this band than can be denoted here, so just sit back and let the music do the talking. 1. Coming Home (W. Bell) Woody and Jeff with Katie 2. He Was, I Was (C. Anderson) Katie 3. Man At the Edge of the Sea (C. Anderson) Craig with Katie 4. Alone In this Mystery (W. Bell) Woody with Katie and Jeff 5. I Don't Love You That Way (C. Anderson) Katie with Craig and Jeff 6. Bamboozled (C. Anderson) Katie and Woody with Craig and Jeff 7. Pieces (J. Anderson) Katie 8. Sacajawea (W. Bell) Woody with Katie and Jeff 9. Visionary Pumpkin (C. Anderson) Pat Erickson flute solo (live) 10. Miguel Y Monique (C. Anderson) Katie with Craig, Woody and Jeff 11. Enter the Stranger (C. Anderson) Katie, Woody & Craig 12. Lady of Strange Things (C. Anderson) Woody and Jeff with Katie 13. The Word is Free (C. Anderson) Katie with Craig and Jeff 14. Summer of '67 (J. Anderson) Woody and Jeff with Katie & Craig 15. I Don't Love You That Way-reprise (C. Anderson) Craig Thanks go to founding member Pat Erickson for adding flute to He Was, I Was, Miguel, Lady of Strange Things, and Summer of '67. This album would still be a fantasy if not for the help and generosity of Jim Taylor at Dragon Sound Studio, Kingsburg Cover and album photos by Kelly Hanson at Studio K Images, Kingsburg Album design, liner notes, and photos by Rob Collins.- Shop: odax
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NINTENDO NSW WarioWare: Get it Together!
Microgame mayhem comes to Nintendo SwitchWario is trying his luck at video games again, but this time he’s really getting into it – literally! Help Wario and friends play their way out of a microworld of microgames by taking on over 200 madcap microgames in WarioWare: Get It Together! for Nintendo Switch.Take on over 200 quick and quirky microgames – lightning-fast minigames filled with frantic fun – solo or with a friend! When his latest harebrained business scheme goes awry, Wario must use his signature style (and smell) to fix it. How? By playing a twisted collection of microgames of course! From assembling a robot to pulling out a statue’s armpit hair, WarioWare: Get It Together! is a comedic, cooperative microgame mashup.Find a friendly frenzy with a mountain of microgamesHelp out infamous game designer, Wario, after he gets sucked into his latest creation in Story Mode. Go it alone or with a friend in 2-player co-operative play – a first for the series! You can either play on the same system or via local wireless.Play as Wario and his colourful crewFor the first time, YOU control Wario and friends inside their own chaotic games. Use their distinctly absurd abilities to take on a rush of microgames. Tip a turtle with the help of Wario’s dash or choose Ashley and hurl a spell at it. In WarioWare: Get It Together, mix and match characters and microgames for maximum fun!- Shop: odax
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