Song of the Unicorn

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Summary: Beautiful story, excellent narration, terrific music!!
Review: Another review, by Glen Ridge, has pointed out how wonderful this CD is, and I certainly agree. How did I find out about this CD? I was driving in my car on my way to what would be for me the best movie of the summer (I probably am not allowed to give you the movie's name, but it is about Greeks and a wedding and you MUST...MUST go see it, and if you can't, then when it comes out in video, you MUST...MUST buy it here at Amazon)....anyway, I was driving along and was listening to my local NPR radio station. The CD was already well over 1/4 of the way through, but that did not take away from the spell-binding experience. I had a long drive to the movie theatre, and so I was able to hear the CD to the end. Though I was pushing my time limit to get to the show on time, I sat in my parked car listening to the last five minutes. But, it was well worth the mad dash to the theatre...besides when I got to the theatre there was a long line (by the time the movie started, it was sold out...again), so I was not late after all. The CD and the movie provided for an unplanned, magical Friday evening. I hope each of you reading this will have a similar experience in your lives. I am buying this CD for my little niece....perhaps I might give it to her <grin> ...it truly is a wonderful CD. And, it is with great pleasure that I give my rating....DAYTON SAYS: BUY THIS CD.

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Summary: DAYTON SAYS: BUY THIS CD
Review: Another review, by Glen Ridge, has pointed out how wonderful this CD is, and I certainly agree. How did I find out about this CD? I was driving in my car on my way to what would be for me the best movie of the summer (I probably am not allowed to give you the movie's name, but it is about Greeks and a wedding and you MUST...MUST go see it, and if you can't, then when it comes out in video, you MUST...MUST buy it here at Amazon)....anyway, I was driving along and was listening to my local NPR radio station. The CD was already well over 1/4 of the way through, but that did not take away from the spell-binding experience. I had a long drive to the movie theatre, and so I was able to hear the CD to the end. Though I was pushing my time limit to get to the show on time, I sat in my parked car listening to the last five minutes. But, it was well worth the mad dash to the theatre...besides when I got to the theatre there was a long line (by the time the movie started, it was sold out...again), so I was not late after all. The CD and the movie provided for an unplanned, magical Friday evening. I hope each of you reading this will have a similar experience in your lives. I am buying this CD for my little niece....perhaps I might give it to her ...it truly is a wonderful CD. And, it is with great pleasure that I give my rating....DAYTON SAYS: BUY THIS CD.

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Summary: Delightful, absorbing, tranquil, among best for kids!
Review: I was surprised and delighted today to happen upon a page on Amazon listing the Audie award winners, where I noticed that this recording had won for children's music. We happened several months ago to pick up a copy in a toy store, totally by accident, having read nothing about its release and seen no publicity. It's a beautifully narrated tale of a quest on which two children set out to search for a cure for their mother's illness. They are aided by music, which is baroque and surreally beautiful, introducing young listeners to this musical genre with the light and delicate melodies that transport them as easily off to sleep as to dream of evergreen forests and fairies and unicorns, timid and pure.

I bought the tape on the strength of my respect for Jeremy Irons and my daughter's love for unicorns. At the last minute I exchanged the CD for a tape because I wasn't ready to commit to the difference in price. BOY WAS I WRONG! For weeks I couldn't get my daughter to try it, then one night I put it on to help her sleep and it became her favorite tape for MONTHS! The music is beautiful and the story compelling, yet one ultimately falls asleep without a fight, it brings such a sweet tranquility to the listener.

There are melodies I would love to hear repeated, and the gist of the story is one of children's strength and courage and love for their mother, and for truth. Nonetheless, despite how much I adore this tape, my daughter continues to love it just as much as I do--Now there's some testimonial! We're ready to upgrade to a CD so we'll be able to be sure to keep it for a long, long time. I must admit, I could easily choose to listen to this without children anywhere in the vicinity, and plan to give a copy for Christmas to all of my favorite kids.

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Summary: Beautiful story, excellent narration, terrific music!!
Review: This may be my daughter's favorite storytape after years and years of listening to every new tape published. We had to buy the CD after wearing out the audiotape. Jeremy Irons' voice is both soothing and rich, the music is delightful and magical, and the story could fascinate any child between 5 and fifty (or more!!) My daughter particularly loves to listen to this musical tale with the lights out before going to sleep!

I highly recommend this moving tale with its delicate music and musical themes.

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