Soothing Sounds for Baby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Soothing Sounds for Baby |
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| Released | 1962 |
| Recorded | 1959-62 |
| Genre | Electronic |
| Label | Epic Records Basta Audio-Visuals (1997 reissue) |
Soothing Sounds for Baby is a special three-part album released in 1962. It features calm, electronic music created by an American composer named Raymond Scott. Scott originally made this music to help babies relax and fall asleep.
However, over time, people of all ages have found the music interesting. Many enjoy its simple, repeating sounds, which is a style called minimalism. Some even compare it to later electronic music artists like Brian Eno or Kraftwerk, even though Scott's music came out much earlier.
What is Soothing Sounds for Baby?
This album set has three different parts, each made for a specific age group of babies. Volume 1 is for babies aged 1 to 6 months. Volume 2 is for those 6 to 12 months old. Finally, Volume 3 is for babies aged 12 to 18 months. As the babies get older, the music in each volume becomes a little more complex.
Raymond Scott worked with the Gesell Institute of Human Development to create these albums. His goal was to provide music that would gently soothe infants.
The Music and Its Creator
Raymond Scott was not just a musician; he was also an inventor! He created many of the instruments he used to make the music for Soothing Sounds for Baby. Two of his most famous inventions were the Electronium and the Clavivox. These machines helped him create unique electronic sounds.
Scott was one of the first artists to mix new electronic sounds with catchy rhythms. This made his music both futuristic and easy to listen to. He showed how electronic sounds could be used in a fun, popular way.
Album Reissues
Years after its first release, Soothing Sounds for Baby was reissued. In 1997, Basta Music from Holland released the albums again. They came out as three separate CDs and also as a box set of three vinyl records.
Later, in 2017, another special edition was made. Music On Vinyl, working with Basta Music, pressed 1,000 limited copies. These records were made on cool silver-colored vinyl.
