It's probably a song that wouldn't suit your tastes, but the opening theme from the video game Katamari Damacy came to mind for me.
While I can't suggest any specifics, I would recommend that you pick an instrumental song of some sort in order to not take away from the video. If there are no words, it's easier to concentrate on the screen rather than what the singer is talking about. Plus it means that you don't have to find a song that is about kickball on a Thursday at a school picnic. If you want to be cheesy, you could even pick the Indiana Jones theme song. If your son is young enough, he might be ok with the Peanuts theme song from the Vince Guaraldi Trio, or anything else Vince Guaraldi has done as it's good upbeat mood music.
It's probably a song that wouldn't suit your tastes, but the opening theme from the video game Katamari Damacy came to mind for me.
While I can't suggest any specifics, I would recommend that you pick an instrumental song of some sort in order to not take away from the video. If there are no words, it's easier to concentrate on the screen rather than what the singer is talking about. Plus it means that you don't have to find a song that is about kickball on a Thursday at a school picnic. If you want to be cheesy, you could even pick the Indiana Jones theme song. If your son is young enough, he might be ok with the Peanuts theme song from the Vince Guaraldi Trio, or anything else Vince Guaraldi has done as it's good upbeat mood music.
Actually, you'd be suprised...
Did you know that I used to have a job testing video games?
No kidding!
Yes - I got paid to LOSE!
I wish I'd thought of the Indiana Jones theme, tho - that would have been rich!
Anyhow, I ended up going with...
Are you ready...?
MMMBop by Hansen.
I figured the kids would like it and it's almost an instrumental - I mean, aside from the chorus can you name any of the lyrics?
Anyhow, it's a happy, upbeat song that reminds me of summer. I thought it was approiate for the 5+ crowd....
Like your choice! One of my daughters loved Hanson, actually took her to a concert in Nashville many moons ago. I enjoyed it to. Mmm Bop was one of my favorites.
Every New Year's Eve, the song "What a Wonderful World" is played with slow-mo's and stills. I have been impressed with that every year I see it. Louie Armstrong sings it. Maybe in the beginning you could do some of those other songs suggested but end with this one. Especially the end of the song when it ends with that "Yeah, yeah". Perfect ending! ! ! ! !
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waysider
Hmmm. Let's see.
"Saturday In The Park"------------Chicago :)
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ChasUFarley
Maybe I should have mentioned it was on a Thursday....
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It's probably a song that wouldn't suit your tastes, but the opening theme from the video game Katamari Damacy came to mind for me.
While I can't suggest any specifics, I would recommend that you pick an instrumental song of some sort in order to not take away from the video. If there are no words, it's easier to concentrate on the screen rather than what the singer is talking about. Plus it means that you don't have to find a song that is about kickball on a Thursday at a school picnic. If you want to be cheesy, you could even pick the Indiana Jones theme song. If your son is young enough, he might be ok with the Peanuts theme song from the Vince Guaraldi Trio, or anything else Vince Guaraldi has done as it's good upbeat mood music.
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dmiller
Mister P-Mosh is right. You need an instrumental piece.
Fiddle tunes are always good for that! ;)
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doojable
I like "Consequence Free" by Great Big Sea
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ChasUFarley
Actually, you'd be suprised...
Did you know that I used to have a job testing video games?
No kidding!
Yes - I got paid to LOSE!
I wish I'd thought of the Indiana Jones theme, tho - that would have been rich!
Anyhow, I ended up going with...
Are you ready...?
MMMBop by Hansen.
I figured the kids would like it and it's almost an instrumental - I mean, aside from the chorus can you name any of the lyrics?
Anyhow, it's a happy, upbeat song that reminds me of summer. I thought it was approiate for the 5+ crowd....
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For a sports theme-Chariots of Fire (movie theme).
If there was a lot of action, an upbeat but-kicking song-
Taking Care of Business-BTO
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ChasUFarley
OH MAN! That would have been a riot!
LOVE IT!
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pawtucket
What about Sunny Afternoon by the Kinks?
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ChasUFarley
Dang, another good one - and so obvious, too.
Geez...
Why is it so hard to think of these things when you're working on a project but then when you're done... well, there they are!
I'm going to be doing this project again at the end of the t-ball season, so keep 'em coming and I'll have ideas for the next few years!
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dmiller
Good choice!!!
P.S. --when do we see it on You Tube???
;)
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"These Are Days" - 10,000 Maniacs (Natalie Merchant)
I love the words:
These are days you’ll remember
Never before and never since, I promise
Will the whole world be warm as this
And as you feel it,
You’ll know it’s true
That you – you are blessed and lucky
It’s true – that you
Are touched by something
That will grow and bloom in you
These are days you’ll remember
When May is rushing over you with desire
To be part of the miracles
You see in every hour
You’ll know it’s true
That you are blessed and lucky
It’s true that you are touched
By something that will grow and bloom in you
These are days –
These are the days you might fill
With laughter until you break
These days you might feel
A shaft of light
Make its way across your face
And when you do
You’ll know how it was meant to be
See the signs and know their meaning
You’ll know how it was meant to be
Hear the signs and know they’re speaking
To you, to you
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For the parents, you might spin "In My Life" by the Beatles. Add a little slo-mo, and some closeups, and you'll be handing out hankies.
Purple Haze, Hendrix...no, that's no good.
Red Rubber Ball, by the Cyrkle?
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Suda
Like your choice! One of my daughters loved Hanson, actually took her to a concert in Nashville many moons ago. I enjoyed it to. Mmm Bop was one of my favorites.
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Every New Year's Eve, the song "What a Wonderful World" is played with slow-mo's and stills. I have been impressed with that every year I see it. Louie Armstrong sings it. Maybe in the beginning you could do some of those other songs suggested but end with this one. Especially the end of the song when it ends with that "Yeah, yeah". Perfect ending! ! ! ! !
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Sushi
I know it's late, but HERE'S my suggestion.
(still can't figure out how to embed)
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coolchef
"we had joy we had fun we had hours in the sun"
saterday in the park
we'll sing in the sunshine
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Hot Fun In The Summertime by Sly and the Family Stone
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Dot Matrix
Did anyone say this?
Lazy Day
(Music by George Fischoff-Lyrics by Tony Powers, copyright 1967) - Recorded by Spanky and Our Gang
Blue Sky, sunshine, what a day to take a walk in the park.
Ice cream, daydream till the sky becomes a blanket of stars.
What a day for pick-in' daisies and lots of red balloons.
And what a day for hold in' hands and being with you.
(Refrain) Lazy Day, just right for lovin' away
Lazy Day, made for a stroll in the lane;
Baby, you and me (baby, you and me)
And the honey bee ('neath a shady tree)
Lazy Day, Lazy Day, Lazy Day for (**'n') you and me.
Blue sky, sunshine, flowers bloomin', *children say-in' hello.
Row boats, bird notes, People smilin' everywhere that they go.
What a day to be together, and what a sky of blue
And what a day for think-in' right out loud I love you.
(Refrain)
What a day for pickin' daisies and lots of red balloons.
And what a day for thinkin' right out loud I love you.
Lazy Day, just right for lovin' away
Lazy Day, made for a stroll in the lane;
Lazy Day, just right for lovin' away
Lazy Day, made for a stroll in the lane.
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"We're the Kids in America! by Kim Wilde.
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Kids of the Future, Jonas Brothers
ERGROAN. the modern Disney "cool, hip, modern, version" (to gradeschoolers) of Kids in America. But here ya go.
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