Listening to children’s voices rocking out with the professional musicians of the San Francisco-based trio Rainbow Beast (Brian Gorman, Marcus Stoesz, and Jen Aldrich) on the “Tales from the Monstrosity Scrolls” CD could easily inspire your wee one to unleash their inner Thom Yorke. The youngsters featured on the album are the Rock Band Land Rockers, elementary school students who take advantage of Gorman and Stoesz’s program that helps children explore creativity through music and storytelling. Gorman says, “The young rockers are challenged to be original, be kind, and to resist the urge to sing about poop.” The CD, which drops on Feb. 11, is ideal for listeners ages 7–11 who will enjoy the unbridled originality of songs such as “Remblin Race,” an anthem in support of the song’s defiant, persevering underdog. There is much beauty to be found inside this Rainbow Beast CD.
“Tales from the Monstrosity Scrolls” CD by Rainbow Beast and the Rock Band Land Rockers, $20, www.rockbandland.org.
