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The Lullaby (1924 Film)
A lullaby or lullabye is a soothing song, sung most often to children before sleep. Lullaby or lullabye may also refer to: Film and TV * ''The Lullaby'' (1924 film), an American silent film directed by Chester Bennett * ''Lullaby'' (1937 film), a Soviet documentary directed by Dziga Vertov * ''The Lullaby'' (1958 film), a South Korean film starring Jeon Ok * ''Lullaby'' (2005 film), an Israeli documentary by Adi Arbel * ''Lullaby'' (2008 film), a South African drama directed by Darrell Roodt * ''Lullaby'' (2010 film), a Polish comedy film directed by Juliusz Machulski * ''Lullaby'' (2014 film), an American drama directed by Andrew Levitas * ''Lullaby'' (2022 film), a Spanish drama directed by Alauda Ruiz de Azúa Television *"Lullaby", January 18, 1960 episode of American series ''The Play of the Week''#Season 1 (1959–60) * "Lullaby" (''Angel''), November 19, 2001 episode of American series ''Angel'' Literature *"Lullaby", 1980 French short story in ''Mondo and Other S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lullaby
A lullaby (), or cradle song, is a soothing song or piece of music that is usually played for (or sung to) children (for adults see music and sleep). The purposes of lullabies vary. In some societies they are used to pass down cultural knowledge or tradition. In addition, lullabies are often used for the developing of communication skills, indication of emotional intent, maintenance of infants' undivided attention, modulation of infants' arousal, and regulation of behavior. Perhaps one of the most important uses of lullabies is as a sleep aid for infants. As a result, the music is often simple and repetitive. Lullabies can be found in many countries, and have existed since ancient times. Etymology The term 'lullaby' derives from the Middle English ''lullen'' ("to lull") and ''by'' 'e''(in the sense of "near"); it was first recorded circa 1560. A folk etymology derives ''lullaby'' from "Lilith-Abi" (Hebrew for "Lilith, begone"). In the Jewish tradition, Lilith was a demon who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mussorgsky
Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky ( rus, link=no, Модест Петрович Мусоргский, Modest Petrovich Musorgsky , mɐˈdɛst pʲɪˈtrovʲɪtɕ ˈmusərkskʲɪj, Ru-Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky version.ogg; – ) was a Russian composer, one of the group known as "The Five (composers), The Five". He was an innovator of Music of Russia, Russian music in the Romantic music, Romantic period. He strove to achieve a uniquely Russian musical identity, often in deliberate defiance of the established conventions of Western music. Many of List of compositions by Modest Mussorgsky, his works were inspired by Russian history, Russian folklore, and other national themes. Such works include the opera ''Boris Godunov (opera), Boris Godunov'', the orchestral tone poem ''Night on Bald Mountain'' and the piano suite ''Pictures at an Exhibition''. For many years, Mussorgsky's works were mainly known in versions revised or completed by other composers. Many of his most important compos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lullaby (Kate Ceberano And Nigel MacLean Album)
''Lullaby'' is a collaborative studio album by Australian singer Kate Ceberano and New Zealand-born musician Nigel MacLean that was released in November 2015, ''Lullaby'' was inspired by Kate's Hawaiian background where mothers sing to their children as they go to sleep. Kate said "Our buckskin baby was born 12 years ago now and I wanted to give her a gift for choosing us as her guardians. And during the making of this album Nigel's son was also born. Together, we were inspired to make an album to soothe both mother and child and set in an early contact with music, lush, classical and quirky. A soundtrack to parenting that could enchant both child, mother and really anyone looking to unwind after a big day. An escape..." Nigel said "How fortunate to be making a Lullaby album as my newborn arrives! Sleep may be a necessity for babies but little afforded by their carers. With my newborn lying in his bassinet as I worked on these tracks it was the perfect remedy for both myself an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lullaby (Jewel Album)
''Lullaby'' is the eighth studio album and debut children's album by American recording artist Jewel, released on May 5, 2009 by Somerset Entertainment, through Fisher-Price Records. It is her first-ever independent release. The album has sold 37,000 copies in the United States as of June 2010. Background Produced by Jewel and recorded at the singer's home studio in Stephenville, Texas, ''Lullaby'' contains 10 self-penned songs as well as covers of popular nursery rhymes and lullabies. Jewel stated: "This isn't just a 'kids' album, it's really a mood album—perfect to relax to at the end of a long day. It will soothe and lull children, but was also written and sung for adults to enjoy and unwind with." Promotion In support of the album Jewel appeared on ''Live with Regis and Kelly'', ''The Tonight Show with Jay Leno'', ''Today'', ''The Bonnie Hunt Show'', and more. Track listing #"Raven" – 4:07 #"All the Animals" – 2:46 #"Sweet Dreams" – 4:16 #"Twinkle Twinkle Littl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lullaby (James Walsh Album)
''Lullaby'' is the first solo album from James Walsh, the former lead singer of Starsailor. It was released on September 17, 2012 via iTunes in the UK. UK Release of Lullaby on iTunes] "Lullaby album on iTunes". Accessed September 17, 2012. Background After Starsailor decided to take a hiatus, James teamed up with songwriter to initially work on material for his debut solo album. During these sessions, Sacha introduced James to Philippa Smith, who was in the process of developing a film along with acclaimed Swedish director Ulf Johansson based on[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lullaby (Celtic Woman Album)
''Lullaby'' is the sixth studio album by the group Celtic Woman, released on 15 February 2011. This album was originally released exclusively through donations made to PBS stations in the United States back in November 2010 to support broadcasts of the group's '' Songs from the Heart'' television special.Celtic Woman official website Performers in ''Lullaby'' are vocalists , , , |
Lullaby (Book Of Love Album)
''Lullaby'' is the second studio album by American synth-pop band Book of Love, released on June 21, 1988, by Sire Records. History New York-based synthpop quartet Book of Love released their follow up record two years after their eponymous debut '' Book Of Love''. Promotional duties and non-stop touring in support of Depeche Mode's Black Celebration Tour had kept Book of Love from entering the studio to lay down ideas for their second record. In a 2009 interview, Ted Ottaviano stated, "It's the classic story. We weren't quite sure where the first album would take us, and it ended up taking us on a ride. But then we had to turn right around and write and record songs for the follow-up. I'm not sure we had enough distance, enough time, to fully grasp what this meant or entailed." In the spring of 1987, the band was finally able to lay down some demos for the next record, writing the new songs between March through August. In late September 1987, the band eventually convened a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lullabies (EP)
''Lullabies'' is the first EP by Scottish alternative rock band Cocteau Twins. It was released in October 1982, following their debut album, '' Garlands''. The EP contained three non-album tracks, and featured a louder and more driving sound than the album. Background ''Lullabies'' was recorded at Palladium Studios in Edinburgh, Scotland and was mixed at Blackwing Studios in London. Release ''Lullabies'' was released in October 1982. The EP was reissued in 1991 as part of '' The Box Set'', and again in 2005 as part of the '' Lullabies to Violaine'' compilation. Alternate versions of "Feathers-Oar-Blades" and "Alas Dies Laughing" were included on the Cocteau Twins' '' BBC Sessions'' release. Track listing Personnel ; Cocteau Twins *Elizabeth Fraser – vocals *Robin Guthrie – guitar, drum machine *Will Heggie – bass guitar ; Production * Ivo Watts-Russell – production * John Fryer – engineering Engineering is the use of scientific method, sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lullabye (musical)
Ed Di Lello (born 1952) is an American composer, choreographer, theatre director, dancer, and actor who made work during the 1970s and 1980s. He is currently an attorney practicing in New York City. Di Lello was born in New York City to Vincent and Angela (''née'' Salvatore), and received a bachelor's degree from Sarah Lawrence College in 1974. Early theatrical work From 1967 to 1970, Di Lello worked with the Everyman Company and the Chalk Circle Players in Brooklyn, under the direction of Geraldine Fitzgerald and Brother Jonathan O.S.F. In February 1970, the Chalk Circle Players premiered ''Pieces'', a “collage theater” work for which Di Lello wrote, directed, and choreographed ''Mommy/Daddy''; played the title role in ''St. Francis''; and composed and performed the songs ''Pieces'', ''Runnin' Away'', ''Tickle My Soul'', and ''Hey Who Are You''. From 1971 to 1973, Di Lello performed with the E.T.C. Company at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in Manhattan, under the directio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josef Suk (composer)
Josef Suk (4 January 1874 – 29 May 1935) was a Czech composer and violinist. He studied under Antonín Dvořák, whose daughter he married. Biography From a young age, Josef Suk (born in Křečovice, Bohemia) was deeply involved and well trained in music. He learned organ, violin, and piano from his father, Josef Suk Sr., and was trained further in violin by the Czech violinist Antonín Bennewitz. His theory studies were conducted with several other composers including Josef Bohuslav Foerster, Karel Knittl, and Karel Stecker. He later focused his writing on chamber works under the teachings of Hanuš Wihan. Despite extensive musical training, his musical skill was often said to be largely inherited. Though he continued his lessons with Wihan another year after the completion of his schooling, Suk's greatest inspiration came from another of his teachers, Czech composer Antonín Dvořák.Tyrell, Grove. Page 1 Known as one of Dvořák's favorite pupils, Suk also became personally ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyril Scott
Cyril Meir Scott (27 September 1879 – 31 December 1970) was an English composer, writer, poet, and occultist. He created around four hundred musical compositions including piano, violin, cello concertos, symphonies, and operas. He also wrote around 20 pamphlets and books on occult topics and natural health. Biography Scott was born in Oxton, Cheshire to Henry Scott (1843-1918), shipper and scholar of Greek and Hebrew, and Mary (née Griffiths), an amateur pianist of Welsh origin. He showed a talent for music from an early age and was sent to the Hoch Conservatory in Frankfurt, Germany to study piano in 1892 at age 12. He studied with Iwan Knorr and belonged to the Frankfurt Group, a circle of composers who studied at the Hoch Conservatory in the late 1890s. At 20, the German poet Stefan George helped Scott organize a performance of Scott's first symphony. He played his Piano Quartet with Fritz Kreisler, Emil Kreuz, and Ludwig Lebell in St. James' Hall in 1903. In 1902 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Die Blümelein Sie Schlafen
"''Die Blümelein sie schlafen''" is a German lullaby, entitled "''Sandmännchen''" ( Sandman), composed by Johannes Brahms. He also composed other lullabies, such as " Wiegenlied". In General ''Sandmännchen'', WoO.31-4, is the fourth song in the "Fifteen Folk Songs for Children" composed by Johannes Brahms, originally taken from the songbook of ''Deutsche Volkslieder'' collected by Anton Wilhelm von Zuccalmaglio. A sandman is a fairy in German and other European folk tales who sprinkles sand in the children's eyes at night, making them drowsy. After Robert Schumann died in 1856, Brahms is said to have give the songbook "Fifteen Folk Songs for Children" as his present to Schumann's children. Words The words consist of four stanzas, of which the first stanza is as follows: In other languages This song is also sung in other countries, in German and in various language translations. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
