Bobby Mcferrin, Jack Nicholson - How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin/How The Camel Got His Hump
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Music Reviews of How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin/How The Camel Got His Hump
Music Review: simply the best...
Rating: 5 Stars
take my word... you'll only be the richer for having listened to these wonderfully woven tales. master story-teller rudyard kipling would have been proud. not only will children love it, but parents as well. jack nicholson's soft voice will leave you holding your breath waiting for more. and bobby mcferrin's voices/noises/songs will sweep you away to the places where the stories unfold.be sure to check out "the elephant's child" as well. another kipling story done by nicholson and mcferrin.
i used to listen to the recordings of these three stories with my brother when we were younger. they were on vinyl and unfortunately were lost or sold over the years. until a couple of years ago, when i came across a audio cassette that my mother had made for travels in the car. i made a few more copies (in case one gets damaged) and share them with as many people as possible. i've tried ordering them through regular music stores, whether they're part of a chain or independant, and couldn't get them ANYWHERE. i'm so glad that they're available here for others to share with their friends and family.
Music Review: This album is a treasure
Rating: 5 Stars
I have to say, I was not much of a Bobby McFerrin fan prior to hearing this album. I knew him only from the "Don't Worry, Be Happy" song, and not much else. However, McFerrin's voice is simply amazing, with an instrument, no, many instruments, that flow from his vocal chords. The album is hypnotic, with McFerrin's soothing and mellow vibe and Nicholson's oh-so-cool deep voice, and perfect inflection, narrating. Oh, not to mention Kipling's trippy, almost psychodelic story, which is just magical. This album is out of print, unfortunately, and the album that is currently in print with the same title is missing many McFerrin's solo musical tracks (as I have read from other reviewers). I tried buying a copy, anywhere, but was unable to find one, even on Ebay. I ended up finding it a local library, so maybe you can do the same. Also, please listen to Nicholson/McFerrin's version of Kiplings, "The Elephant Child", which is also unfortunately out of print. This album is a gem and a treasure. It is magic for children and adults alike.