Nobody Knows, Music For Kids of All Ages, Shapes & Sizes
© Copyright-Eric Hansen/Hansen Oil Well (ASCAP)
(645337405427)
Record Label: Half Moon Full Star Records
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Eric might as well have a campfire on stage. The warmth and intimacy of his songs and performance style embrace every person in the audience. Stephen Seigel (Tucson Weekly) writes: "...His trademarked earnest-in-a-time-of-irony-songwriting." His body of work includes whimsical songs about frogs and baby geese, passionate songs about love lost and love found, playful adult songs with a groove and sexy slant and inspirational songs that ask human beings to build a bridge of hands in cooperation. His performances have made grown men cry and children adore him.
There is a sense of humor both in the guitar work and the sensibility of this sensual and thoughtful man. The first thing you notice is his voice, which combined with intense and confident guitar playing, makes for a rich and exciting musical experience.
Mission Statement
My mission is to provide quality music to audiences of all ages:
Music that is entertaining, beautiful, uplifting and inspiring.
Eric happily resides in Tucson, Arizona
Reviews:
ERIC HANSEN
Nobody Knows
Half Moon Full Star Rec. 004HMFS (2001)
"There are 14 pretty and fun songs on this CD. Hansen is a great guitar player and singer. He is a talented songwriter, and he wrote all the songs except one: "Circle of Smiles" was co-written by Virginia Benderly and Hansen. Hansen learned how to play guitar when he was nine years old, and later he went to Chicago Musical College. "When I was your age, I practiced daily because I wanted my music to be really good," Hansen said on his website. He lives in Arizona, but he taught music in New York to preschoolers.
His songs are different from each other. On "The Sky Is Crying," he sings melody, then Lisa Otey sings harmony and counterpoint. Together they sound gorgeous. Hansen has a grand voice. The funniest song is "The Boo Boo Blues" because adults are talking about boo boos. He started singing that song after someone asked him about his cut on his arm. The rhythm is comical because it is a parody of a bona fide blues song. There are plenty of other people playing instruments and singing along on this CD. "Circle of Smiles" tells us a smile can start a lot of things, and it can make you happy. When "Let It Rain" starts, the rhythm sounds like when you beat a blackboard. It comes down slow, then it gets louder with blues harmonica and harmony. They try to be funny at the end when they sing "It's raining, it's pouring, the old man is snoring." For "I Love My Guitar," Hansen plays two different rhythms. This is really a rock 'n' roll song, and you can clap along. On "True Friend:' we hear that friends help us and cherish us. In "Charlie the Frog," Charlie wants only his own home. (Some people are just like Charlie. I am, are you?) This is recommended for kids, and it will make grownups laugh."
-Nabreyia Asia Scoff
Grade 2 (Baltimore, MD)
"mellow kids' album, Songs which are cute enough for kids without being too sacharin for adults. Good music for a leisurely Sunday morning breakfast together." A music fan from Torrance, CA USA
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Eric Hansen - Nobody knows
author: kathleen brookes
This CD was purchased because I loved the title "Circle of Smiles", and the children in my class love it also. We have also enjoyed all the other songs and the song "nobody knows" always sparks a new discussion. We have talked about the bath tub, and sourkrout and who ate the last piece of cake! Eric Hansen is an insightful artist who's work is very much aligned with the delight and wonder that comes with being a child.
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Wonderful songs, for children of all ages (!)
author: Tom B
The CD is a wonderful. My absolute favorite song is "Charlie the Frog" since it tells a story. The songs are very catchy, and make me want to sing along. This is a must-have for parents.
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One tricky thing is he makes you think.
author: Maiya in Baltimore-2nd grade
On Nobody Knows, some songs sound like kids' music and then turn into grownup music. "Let it Rain" starts very soft. In the background you're hearing more singing. I make good pictures in my mind. The ending is very sweet because it sounds like a lullaby.
"I Am I" makes me think about poor people. They still have dignity. They should be important to everybody.
Eric Hansen doesn't sound like a kids' singer. Everyone I played this to likes it too. Eric is a gorgeous singer. Some of his songs are very serious, like "True Friends." When I let my mother listen, she was very proud of me because I could listen to grown up music. This song reminds me about some of my family who are gone. They are still watching over me, and every time I go past the church, I say God bless them too.
All of the songs are pretty. But I also like "The Sky is Crying" and "Circle of Smiles" best. They make me think about myself and others. The rest of the songs cheer me up. I think Eric thinks we can handle the grownup songs. But other people give us kiddy CDs because they think we can't handle it. But you know what? We can!
Some of the songs are a story, like "Charlie the Frog" and "Leap of Faith." One tricky thing is he makes you think. "Charlie the Frog" is not just a story. It is about friendship and dependence. And it is important to every child to count on their grownups. "Leap of Faith" is about when you don't know how to do something, don't say, "I can't do it."
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