Over the weekend, the Yo Gabba Gabba Live tour kicked off at LA’s Shrine Auditorium. I loved following the developments on Twitter, which makes me that much more excited to hear about the show in NYC this weekend.
So, with more YGG on the brain, I thought I’d share my much overdue review on the Music is Awesome cd that launched last month.
Truth be told, Yo Gabba Gabba compilations aren’t anything new to our YGG-obsessed family. Last spring, we downloaded a 10-song YGG compilation on iTunes for one of our many roadtrips. Singing along to songs such as “There’s a Party in My Tummy” and “Biz’s Beat of the Day” quelled our toddler’s roadtrip anxiousness and boredom.
We were even more excited when we heard that a deluxe edition featuring even more songs from our favorite show would be released on cd and on iTunes. The “Music is Awesome” cd features 21 of the show’s favorite songs, including our personal favorite anthem, “Lovely Family” from the Roots and The Shins’ “It’s Okay, Try Again.” My only complaint is that this compilation doesn’t include the Ting Ting’s “Happy Birthday” song. (My kid will sing it to you, though!) But overall, Music is Awesome is a fun mix of some vibrant and very danceable songs from all different genres and a great addition to your family’s music library. Seriously, what other kid show features bands that “will change your life?”
Music is Awesome is available on CD at Target, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, Borders, and independent music retailers nationwide and on Amazon.
But of course, I’ve got one to give away. To enter to win the Music is Awesome cd, just tell me your favorite song(s) from Yo Gabba Gabba! Comment below for each entry!
Extra bonus, if anyone can spot my movie reference above and name the movie and band I’m referencing, you get +5 extra entries and a little surprise! And if a bunch of you get that reference, we’ll do a little drawing!
Congrats, Elise! After getting the trivia question right, you won YGG’s Music is Awesome cd—the +5 extra points did it!
movie reference is “Garden State (2004)”, an excellent movie by Zach Braff. Natalie Portman hands Zach Braff her headphones and says “You gotta hear this song….It”ll change your life”. She is referring to “New Slang” by the Shins! Fabulous song……
As for the movie reference, Elise, you got it right! Way to go! “Garden State” is one of my most favorite movies ever, and I love Natalie Portman’s line about The Shins 
party in my tummy is adorable!! i think we need to start watching this show
Favorite song that the characters sing – There’s a party in my tummy! (so yummy, so yummy!)
Favorite song by guest musicians – def. the Ting Ting’s “Happy Birthday” song.
Well, your movie reference is “Garden State (2004)”, an excellent movie by Zach Braff. Natalie Portman hands Zach Braff her headphones and says “You gotta hear this song….It”ll change your life”. She is referring to “New Slang” by the Shins! Fabulous song……
Favorite YGG song has to be “I found Love” (video)—–it is an animated jingle by Trembling Blue Stars. Hope I win-my 2.5 yo loves YGG!
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Favorite Song that the character do is “Dont Bite Your Friends ”
Jack Black’s this place is scary song is also cool…
and Muno’s having a heard time sleeping song is now read nightly because of the book we purchased!
I’m guessing on the movie part but is it “quelled our toddler’s roadtrip anxiousness and boredom” = Are We There Yet?
or is it “will change your life?” is http://www.amazon.com/Movies-that-will-change-your/lm/2WW7W13V859X1 (cause those are 25 really good movies :P)
Favorite song is Bananas! or Showdown (its just too funny)
but I think my wife didnt see the movie so I’m going with “will change your life?” is Edward’s secret in Twilight – also its fitting since New Moon opens this weekend…
I’m saying the movie is Twilight – as Edward’s secret will change her life forever…
my favorite show song is showdown (from the new Dress Up Episode)…
my favorite artist song is Banana!
So who won? And what was the correct answer to the movie drop?