Peter and the Wolf (Dave Van Ronk album) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Peter and the Wolf |
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| Released | 1990 | |||
| Genre | Folk | |||
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Dave van Ronk presents Peter and the Wolf with Uncle Moose and the Kazoo-O-Phonic Jug Band is a unique album released in 1990 by the famous folk musician Dave Van Ronk. This album is special because it tells the classic story of "Peter and the Wolf" in a fun, musical way. It also includes other playful songs.
Contents
The Story of Peter and the Wolf
The main part of this album is a musical telling of the well-known story, "Peter and the Wolf." This story was originally a musical fairy tale for children. It was written by a Russian composer named Sergei Prokofiev in 1936.
What is the Story About?
The story is about a brave young boy named Peter. He lives with his grandfather in a forest. One day, Peter decides to go into the meadow. He wants to catch a big, scary wolf.
Musical Characters
In the original story, each character is represented by a different musical instrument. This helps listeners easily follow the story. For example, the bird might be a flute, and the wolf might be French horns.
Dave Van Ronk's Version
On this album, Dave Van Ronk acts as the narrator, or "Uncle Moose." He tells the story in a friendly, engaging way. The music helps bring the characters to life. It's like listening to a play with a full orchestra, but with a folk twist!
Meet the Musicians
Dave Van Ronk didn't make this album alone. He had help from a group of talented musicians. They called themselves the "Kazoo-O-Phonic Jug Band."
Who Played What?
- Uncle Moose (Dave Van Ronk) was the storyteller. He also sang on many songs and played guitar and kazoo.
- Billy Novick played many instruments, like the pennywhistle and clarinet. He even made sounds for the wolf!
- Jay Ungar played the fiddle and mandolin, adding a lively folk sound.
- Luke Faust played the jug and jaw harp, which are common in jug bands.
- Mark Greenberg played guitar, mandolin, banjo, and even a washtub bass.
- Gordon Stone played a cool banjo solo on the "Peter and the Wolf" track.
The Kazoo-O-Phonic Chorus
For one of the songs, "Mairzy Doats," there was a special group called "The Kazoo-O-Phonic Chorus." This chorus included many young singers. They added a fun, playful sound to the album.
Other Fun Songs
Besides "Peter and the Wolf," the album includes several other songs. These songs are also very kid-friendly and fun to listen to.
- "Swing on a Star" is a classic song about dreaming big.
- "I'm Proud To Be a Moose" is a silly song written by Willy Nininger.
- "Fooling Frog" is a traditional folk song.
- "Mairzy Doats" is a catchy, old-fashioned tune.
- "Teddy Bear's Picnic" is a well-known song about teddy bears having a party.
- "Green, Green Rocky Road" is another folk song.
This album is a great way to enjoy a classic story and some fun folk music. It shows how creative musicians can be!
