I gotta admit it: I like Backyardigans music.

Papersen · #1 02-10-2008, 02:23 PM

My little daughter watches several chapters frequently. Sometime ago my wife observed that the music was quite original and different for every chapter.

It goes from country music, to tango, pop, etc.
Right now my favourite chapter is "The Yeti" where you can hear funky stuff constantly.

It surprised me that a cartoon could have interesting background music (at least from an adult point of view

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Mingus · #2 02-10-2008, 02:58 PM

I've noticed that too, just been too ashamed to admit it ... at least I'm not alone now.

fenderhutz · #3 02-10-2008, 03:03 PM

I like "Into the thick of it" and the Kookapelli Volcano song.

Go ahead take my man card, I have a 2 year old.

rap138 · #4 02-11-2008, 05:57 AM

backyardingans are cool! I too have a 2 y/o

BillMason · #5 02-11-2008, 06:57 AM

My kids are a little older (now 8 and 5), but I've noticed that too. It's also produced in my city, Halifax, Nova Scotia! I should see if I can find out who's doing the arranging and writing for the soundtrack.

**baba** · #6 02-11-2008, 08:33 AM

I was just telling a friend that Backyardigans rocks! I think it's the beach/surf episode that actually has Afrobeat grooves all over it. It's like Fela Kuti playing during a kids' cartoon.

Best kids show on TV.

DrMWP · #7 02-11-2008, 08:37 AM

I have a 2 yr. old also. The Viking episode and the extended Knight movie are favs in my house. But at night she wants to listen to "Dazz Music" Miles the Crocodile or Charlie Bird CDs.

Illbay · #8 02-11-2008, 08:46 AM

H*ll, yeah, "Yeti Stomp" starts running through my head and it will NOT stop!

Illbay · #9 02-11-2008, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Papersen

It surprised me that a cartoon could have interesting background music (at least from an adult point of view...)

Well, how many kids got into Jazz because of the "Mr. Rogers Neighborhood" background music?

**baba** · #10 02-11-2008, 08:52 AM

Buying this today!!!

: http://www.amazon.com/Groove-Music-B.../dp/B000FVGNBO

**twocargar** · #11 05-23-2012, 06:44 AM

Resurrected thread! I was watching Backyardigans with the kiddos this morning, and they had a cool Bert Kaempfert/Herb Alpert thing going on. http://www.nickjr.com/kids-videos/ba...retriever.html What great music for a kids show!

Ayce · #12 05-23-2012, 07:21 AM

Another fan here, lol. I actually googled the show, and Wikipedia shows the music and styles used as well as an episode synopsis. They actually use music based on past hits and redo the words, as well as use a different style for each episode.
We have "on demand" and sometimes the girls will watch the same episode over and over. I don't mind too much with Backyardigans, because they are good stories full of imagination, as opposed to, oh say, In The Night Garden.

We also like Wonderpets.
Right now, they're watching Doc McSuffin's on Disney Jr.

SteveC · #13 05-23-2012, 07:32 AM

P&F has great songs, too.

fenderhutz · #14 05-23-2012, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveC

P&F has great songs, too.

Theme song is by Bowling for Soup.

**twocargar** · #15 05-23-2012, 10:37 AM

P&F is great. We like Wonder Pets too. I gotta say, I'm not a big fan of the Nick Jr. format change --no more Moose & Zee, and I haven't seen Jack's Big Music Show in a while either...I mean THEY haven't seen it in a while.

Rush-2112 · #16 05-23-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveC

P&F has great songs, too.

Ain't it the truth...er, I mean, my little SIS watches it and I happen to hear it

Hey, if there's a Bronies club, surely I can enjoy stuff like this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK5KTRkHSFc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKL6WuiTlgk

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Originally Posted by twocargar

P&F is great. We like Wonder Pets too. I gotta say, I'm not a big fan of the Nick Jr. format change --no more Moose & Zee, and I haven't seen Jack's Big Music Show in a while either...I mean THEY haven't seen it in a while.

Moose and Zee? Oh, trust me, they've been through several format changes then since I was a kid. I remember the early 90s...I remember when FACE was the host and Filomena Fly

NickyBass · #17 05-23-2012, 12:28 PM

Yo Gabba Gabba has some good music too.

SteveC · #18 05-23-2012, 01:45 PM

SIMP is awesome. My kids love this one...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocXFH...eature=related

I like how it's in almost every episode - elevatory music, something like that. Not obvious, but there.

I'd swear this was Philip Bailey on the high stuff...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEHHW0_kHfg

Addison · #19 05-23-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NickyBass

Yo Gabba Gabba has some good music too.

Yo Gabba is above and beyond my favorite of all the kid's shows I love to... er... I mean have to watch.

One of the co-creators is the lead singer of the Aquabats, so they have some very cool musical guests and regular contributers, including Mark Mothersbaugh and Devo, Jack Black, The Killers, The Faint, Roots, Biz Markie, My Chemical Romance, and Weezer.

Other than the typical "life lesson" fare offered by most kids shows like manners, sharing, helping others, etc. they promote listening, dancing to, and playing music in a major way.

My daughter Maisie's favorite character is Toodee, because she plays bass...

**twocargar** · #20 05-23-2012, 02:04 PM

Yup, YGG, and Toodee's cool. I am going to make a Plex costume for Halloween for me!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Addison

Yo Gabba is above and beyond my favorite of all the kid's shows I love to... er... I mean have to watch.

One of the co-creators is the lead singer of the Aquabats, so they have some very cool musical guests and regular contributers, including Mark Mothersbaugh and Devo, Jack Black, The Killers, The Faint, Roots, Biz Markie, My Chemical Romance, and Weezer.

Other than the typical "life lesson" fare offered by most kids shows like manners, sharing, helping others, etc. they promote listening, dancing to, and playing music in a major way.

My daughter Maisie's favorite character is Toodee, because she plays bass...