Music Machine II facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Music Machine II: All About Love |
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| Studio album by
Candle
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| Released | 1983 | |||
| Recorded | 1983 | |||
| Genre | Children's music, Christian music | |||
| Label | Birdwing records | |||
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Music Machine II: All About Love is a special Christian children's album released in 1983. It is also known as The Music Machine: All About Love. This album was created by the group Candle. It continues the story from their first album, Music Machine: The Fruit Of The Spirit, which came out in 1977.
The album takes listeners to a magical place called Agapeland. Its main goal is to teach children about the important topic of Love. You'll meet fun characters like Stevie and Nancy on this musical adventure. This album is part of a bigger series that includes other Music Machine albums, books, and even movies like Music Machine (1991 film). Music Machine II won the 1983 Dove Award for "Children's Music Album of the Year." It was also nominated for a Grammy Award in 1983 for "Best Recording for Children."
Album Songs
This album features many songs that help teach about love and other good qualities. Here is a list of the songs you can find on Music Machine II.
- "When Love Lives in Your Heart" - This song helps you understand what it feels like when love is a part of you.
- "Tune Up Song" - Get ready to sing along and prepare for the musical journey!
- "The Greatest Thing of All" - This track explores why love is considered the most important thing.
- "Love Never Fails" - A song about how love is always strong and never gives up.
- "Glad to be Me" - This song encourages you to be happy with who you are.
- "I Was Made for Love" - It teaches that everyone is created to give and receive love.
- "Sloop Song" - A fun song featuring the Sloops, who are characters in Agapeland.
- "Bee Humble" - This track teaches the importance of being humble and not too proud.
- "I Love You" - A simple and sweet song about expressing love.
- "Love Waits A Long, Long Time" - This song explains that love is patient and can wait. It features Herbert the Snail.
- "Everybody Needs a Lot of Love" - A reminder that love is something everyone needs.
- "I Love You, Lord Jesus" - A song expressing love for Jesus.
- "The Greatest Thing of All (Reprise)" - A short repeat of the song "The Greatest Thing of All."
- "When Love Lives in Your Heart (Reprise)" - A short repeat of the opening song.
Album Creators
Many talented people helped create Music Machine II. Here are some of the key individuals and groups involved in making this album.
Story and Production
- Story by: The story for the album was created by Agape Force.
- Executive Producer: Tony Salerno was the main person in charge of the project.
- Producers: Tony Salerno, Fletch Wiley, and Ron Krueger helped guide the making of the music.
- Arrangers: Fletch Wiley and Buddy Miller helped arrange the music for the songs.
- Recording Engineers: Wally Duguid, Brian Tankersley, and Bob Singelton recorded the sounds.
- Studios: The album was recorded at several studios, including Rivendell Sound Recorders, Robin Hood Studio, Easter Song Studio, and Omega Audio.
- Mastering: Steve Hall mastered the album at Future Disc Systems in Hollywood. This is the final step to make the music sound great.
- Mixing Engineer: Ron Capone mixed the songs at Westwind studio.
- Artwork: The cover and inside art for the album were created by Mark Pendergrass.
Characters and Voices
The album features several characters who help tell the story.
- Mr. Conductor: Voiced by Wayne Zeitner.
- Stevie: Voiced by John Swartzbaugh.
- Nancy: Voiced by Heather Stevens.
- Sloops: These characters were voiced by "Various Sloops."
Musicians
The music on the album was played by a group of skilled musicians.
- Vocalists: The main singers were from the group Candle.
- Children's Choral: The Agapeland Singers provided the children's choir voices.
- Piano: Allen Mesko played the piano.
- Drums: Pat Bautz played the drums.
- Bass: Dan Smith played the bass guitar.
- Guitar: Buddy Miller played the guitar.
- Synthesizers: Allen Mesko and Si Simonson played the synthesizers.
- Trombonist: Doug Hinschberger played the trombone.
- Percussion: Gene Clover played various percussion instruments.
- Concertmaster: Anshel Brusilow led the musical performance.
