Kids Musical Discovery Podcast

One half of the Mandolin Christmas duo wrote an essay about the Winter Solstice. Enjoy and share with friends. Karen and I are thrilled to present to you the 3rd in our series of acoustic holiday albums A Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2   Buy it at AMandolinChristmas.com Read episode notes here: https://christmassongsmusicandcarols.blogspot.com/2018/11/bring-torch-from-new-mandolin-christmas.html AVAILABLE ON Spotify b.link/karenwillspotify ~~ Apple Music b.link/karenwillitunes ~~ Amazon b.link/karenwillamazon ~~ DOWNLOAD FROM WILL b.link/karenwillbc ~~ CD b.link/karenwillcds Follow us on Facebook We’d like to invite you to let our record shine its light in your holiday atmosphere.  It’s a great accompaniment to preparing holiday meals, visiting with friends and family. Here are the links to do that: Want to help us get the word out and get this music playing everywhere we can this season? For every 1 paragraph or more positive review of our new album, we will donate $1 to Strings Attached Cares up to $1000.00 Want to match us and make this more fun and effective? Post your review on any of the digital outlets, your social media, or email us at [email protected] Include the amount you'd like to match for other reviews, and your limit, and you’re all set.  For example: “I'll donate $5 to Strings Attached Cares for every review submitted to Will a [email protected] , up to $500 Let’s raise $$$ for Strings Attached cares and help promote A Mandolin Christmas at the same time.. Liner notes Follow Karen & Will: FACEBOOK SPOTIFY PANDORA APPLE MUSIC AMAZON GOOGLE DEEZER axtcrhb8

Karen Mal & I have created some wonderful ad-free holiday music for your kids to enjoy!   Ancient classics & modern standards of the Holiday season paired with a few fun facts and a story or two about the songs. This episode is about Home for the Holidays LISTEN on ITUNES Download the Episode here. Subscribe to the podcast Thanks for joining us as we take kids on a journey into music that's beyond what's on the radio. At the Kids Musical Discovery Podcast, we're cultivating the listeners of the future. Here's how to get the music and support the work we do. Get “Austin for Christmas” for yourself here https://stringsattached.bandcamp.com/album/austin-for-christmas You like CDs?  http://Budurl.me/austinforchristmascd Spotify: https://budurl.me/afcspotify Amazon is your zone: https://budurl.me/afcamazon Youtube: https://budurl.me/afcyoutube Buy our companion recording A Mandolin Christmas here. Austin for Christmas With Austin for Christmas, we decided to record a collection of half ancient and half modern songs. And by modern I refer to the mid-20th-century gems which have become almost as classic as the traditional carols. As it turns out, the songs in both categories go together beautifully. This owes a lot to Will's loving and masterful arrangements. His delicious jazz harmonies are delivered with a pristine subtlety worthy of a quiet firelit midwinter's eve.  We went for less is more: a classical guitar, a violin, a couple of violas, and an occasional trumpet line supporting the vocals. If any music is suited to this crystalline economy, it's Christmas music.  - KAREN MAL Violinist, composer and Austin Music Award winner Will Taylor has performed with Pearl Jam, Grammy winner Shawn Colvin, P-Diddy, Willie Nelson, Ronny Cox (Deliverance) and many more. Will and his musical friends from Austin, Texas light up your house with inspiring acoustic music. WASHINGTON POST–“Imaginatively orchestrated… multi-faceted… darting lyricism, and occasionally pensive moods, Taylor makes the grade with his deft touch and improvisatory skills.” ESQUIRE MAGAZINE–”As to the quality of the music and the professionalism, this production is far superior over the numerous recordings issued by the major record companies.” Learn how you can have Karen Mal & Will Taylor in your home here.~! Anywhere, not just where we live. More fan comments...

Karen Mal & I have created some wonderful ad-free holiday music for your kids to enjoy!   Ancient classics & modern standards of the Holiday season paired with a few fun facts and a story or two about the songs. This episode is about Home for the Holidays LISTEN on ITUNES Download the Episode here.https://archive.org/download/WillTaylorChristmasSongPodcasts/Em_homeForTheHolidays-HolidayPodcast.mp3 Subscribe to the podcast Thanks for joining us as we take kids on a journey into music that's beyond what's on the radio. At the Kids Musical Discovery Podcast, we're cultivating the listeners of the future. Here's how to get the music and support the work we do. Get “Austin for Christmas” for yourself here https://stringsattached.bandcamp.com/album/austin-for-christmas You like CDs?  http://Budurl.me/austinforchristmascd Spotify: https://budurl.me/afcspotify Amazon is your zone: https://budurl.me/afcamazon Youtube: https://budurl.me/afcyoutube Buy our companion recording A Mandolin Christmas here. Austin for Christmas With Austin for Christmas, we decided to record a collection of half ancient and half modern songs. And by modern I refer to the mid-20th-century gems which have become almost as classic as the traditional carols. As it turns out, the songs in both categories go together beautifully. This owes a lot to Will's loving and masterful arrangements. His delicious jazz harmonies are delivered with a pristine subtlety worthy of a quiet firelit midwinter's eve.  We went for less is more: a classical guitar, a violin, a couple of violas, and an occasional trumpet line supporting the vocals. If any music is suited to this crystalline economy, it's Christmas music.  - KAREN MAL Violinist, composer and Austin Music Award winner Will Taylor has performed with Pearl Jam, Grammy winner Shawn Colvin, P-Diddy, Willie Nelson, Ronny Cox (Deliverance) and many more. Will and his musical friends from Austin, Texas light up your house with inspiring acoustic music. WASHINGTON POST–“Imaginatively orchestrated… multi-faceted… darting lyricism, and occasionally pensive moods, Taylor makes the grade with his deft touch and improvisatory skills.” ESQUIRE MAGAZINE–”As to the quality of the music and the professionalism, this production is far superior over the numerous recordings issued by the major record companies.” Learn how you can have Karen Mal & Will Taylor in your home here.~! Anywhere, not just where we live. More fan comments...

Karen Mal & I have created some wonderful ad-free holiday music for your kids to enjoy!   Ancient classics & modern standards of the Holiday season paired with a few fun facts and a story or two about the songs. This episode is about Blue Christmas. LISTEN on ITUNES Download the Episode here. Subscribe to the podcast Thanks for joining us as we take kids on a journey into music that's beyond what's on the radio. At the Kids Musical Discovery Podcast, we're cultivating the listeners of the future. Here's how to get the music and support the work we do. Get “Austin for Christmas” for yourself here https://stringsattached.bandcamp.com/album/austin-for-christmas You like CDs?  http://Budurl.me/austinforchristmascd Spotify: https://budurl.me/afcspotify Amazon is your zone: https://budurl.me/afcamazon Youtube: https://budurl.me/afcyoutube Buy our companion recording A Mandolin Christmas here. Austin for Christmas With Austin for Christmas, we decided to record a collection of half ancient and half modern songs. And by modern I refer to the mid-20th-century gems which have become almost as classic as the traditional carols. As it turns out, the songs in both categories go together beautifully. This owes a lot to Will's loving and masterful arrangements. His delicious jazz harmonies are delivered with a pristine subtlety worthy of a quiet firelit midwinter's eve.  We went for less is more: a classical guitar, a violin, a couple of violas, and an occasional trumpet line supporting the vocals. If any music is suited to this crystalline economy, it's Christmas music.  - KAREN MAL Violinist, composer and Austin Music Award winner Will Taylor has performed with Pearl Jam, Grammy winner Shawn Colvin, P-Diddy, Willie Nelson, Ronny Cox (Deliverance) and many more. Will and his musical friends from Austin, Texas light up your house with inspiring acoustic music. WASHINGTON POST–“Imaginatively orchestrated… multi-faceted… darting lyricism, and occasionally pensive moods, Taylor makes the grade with his deft touch and improvisatory skills.” ESQUIRE MAGAZINE–”As to the quality of the music and the professionalism, this production is far superior over the numerous recordings issued by the major record companies.” Learn how you can have Karen Mal & Will Taylor in your home here.~! Anywhere, not just where we live. More fan comments...

Karen Mal & I have created some wonderful ad-free holiday music for your kids to enjoy!   Ancient classics & modern standards of the Holiday season paired with a few fun facts and a story or two about the songs. This episode is about The Christmas Song. LISTEN on ITUNES Download the Episode here. Subscribe to the podcast Thanks for joining us as we take kids on a journey into music that's beyond what's on the radio. At the Kids Musical Discovery Podcast, we're cultivating the listeners of the future. Here's how to get the music and support the work we do. Get “Austin for Christmas” for yourself here https://stringsattached.bandcamp.com/album/austin-for-christmas You like CDs?  http://Budurl.me/austinforchristmascd Spotify: https://budurl.me/afcspotify Amazon is your zone: https://budurl.me/afcamazon Youtube: https://budurl.me/afcyoutube Buy our companion recording A Mandolin Christmas here. Austin for Christmas With Austin for Christmas, we decided to record a collection of half ancient and half modern songs. And by modern I refer to the mid-20th-century gems which have become almost as classic as the traditional carols. As it turns out, the songs in both categories go together beautifully. This owes a lot to Will's loving and masterful arrangements. His delicious jazz harmonies are delivered with a pristine subtlety worthy of a quiet firelit midwinter's eve.  We went for less is more: a classical guitar, a violin, a couple of violas, and an occasional trumpet line supporting the vocals. If any music is suited to this crystalline economy, it's Christmas music.  - KAREN MAL Violinist, composer and Austin Music Award winner Will Taylor has performed with Pearl Jam, Grammy winner Shawn Colvin, P-Diddy, Willie Nelson, Ronny Cox (Deliverance) and many more. Will and his musical friends from Austin, Texas light up your house with inspiring acoustic music. WASHINGTON POST–“Imaginatively orchestrated… multi-faceted… darting lyricism, and occasionally pensive moods, Taylor makes the grade with his deft touch and improvisatory skills.” ESQUIRE MAGAZINE–”As to the quality of the music and the professionalism, this production is far superior over the numerous recordings issued by the major record companies.” Learn how you can have Karen Mal & Will Taylor in your home here.~! Anywhere, not just where we live. More fan comments...

Karen Mal & I have created some wonderful ad-free holiday music for your kids to enjoy!   Ancient classics & modern standards of the Holiday season paired with a few fun facts and a story or two about the songs. This episode is about It Came Upon a Midnight Clear. LISTEN on ITUNES Download the Episode here. Subscribe to the podcast Thanks for joining us as we take kids on a journey into music that's beyond what's on the radio. At the Kids Musical Discovery Podcast, we're cultivating the listeners of the future. Here's how to get the music and support the work we do. Get “Austin for Christmas” for yourself here https://stringsattached.bandcamp.com/album/austin-for-christmas You like CDs?  http://Budurl.me/austinforchristmascd Spotify: https://budurl.me/afcspotify Amazon is your zone: https://budurl.me/afcamazon Youtube: https://budurl.me/afcyoutube Buy our companion recording A Mandolin Christmas here. Austin for Christmas With Austin for Christmas, we decided to record a collection of half ancient and half modern songs. And by modern I refer to the mid-20th-century gems which have become almost as classic as the traditional carols. As it turns out, the songs in both categories go together beautifully. This owes a lot to Will's loving and masterful arrangements. His delicious jazz harmonies are delivered with a pristine subtlety worthy of a quiet firelit midwinter's eve.  We went for less is more: a classical guitar, a violin, a couple of violas, and an occasional trumpet line supporting the vocals. If any music is suited to this crystalline economy, it's Christmas music.  - KAREN MAL Violinist, composer and Austin Music Award winner Will Taylor has performed with Pearl Jam, Grammy winner Shawn Colvin, P-Diddy, Willie Nelson, Ronny Cox (Deliverance) and many more. Will and his musical friends from Austin, Texas light up your house with inspiring acoustic music. WASHINGTON POST–“Imaginatively orchestrated… multi-faceted… darting lyricism, and occasionally pensive moods, Taylor makes the grade with his deft touch and improvisatory skills.” ESQUIRE MAGAZINE–”As to the quality of the music and the professionalism, this production is far superior over the numerous recordings issued by the major record companies.” Learn how you can have Karen Mal & Will Taylor in your home here.~! Anywhere, not just where we live. More fan comments...

Karen Mal & I have created some wonderful ad-free holiday music for your kids to enjoy!   Ancient classics & modern standards of the Holiday season paired with a few fun facts and a story or two about the songs. This episode is about Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella. Thanks for joining us as we take kids on a journey into music that's beyond what's on the radio. At the Kids Musical Discovery Podcast, we're cultivating the listeners of the future. Here's how to get the music and support the work we do. Get “Austin for Christmas” for yourself here https://stringsattached.bandcamp.com/album/austin-for-christmas You like CDs?  http://Budurl.me/austinforchristmascd Spotify: https://budurl.me/afcspotify Amazon is your zone: https://budurl.me/afcamazon Youtube: https://budurl.me/afcyoutube Buy our companion recording A Mandolin Christmas here. Austin for Christmas. With Austin for Christmas, we decided to record a collection of half ancient and half modern songs. And by modern I refer to the mid-20th-century gems which have become almost as classic as the traditional carols. As it turns out, the songs in both categories go together beautifully. This owes a lot to Will's loving and masterful arrangements. His delicious jazz harmonies are delivered with a pristine subtlety worthy of a quiet firelit midwinter's eve.  We went for less is more: a classical guitar, a violin, a couple of violas, and an occasional trumpet line supporting the vocals. If any music is suited to this crystalline economy, it's Christmas music.  - KAREN MAL Violinist, composer and Austin Music Award winner Will Taylor has performed with Pearl Jam, Grammy winner Shawn Colvin, P-Diddy, Willie Nelson, Ronny Cox (Deliverance) and many more. Will and his musical friends from Austin, Texas light up your house with inspiring acoustic music. WASHINGTON POST–“Imaginatively orchestrated… multi-faceted… darting lyricism, and occasionally pensive moods, Taylor makes the grade with his deft touch and improvisatory skills.” ESQUIRE MAGAZINE–”As to the quality of the music and the professionalism, this production is far superior over the numerous recordings issued by the major record companies.” Learn how you can have Karen Mal & Will Taylor in your home here.~! Anywhere, not just where we live. More fan comments...

Karen Mal & I have created some wonderful ad-free holiday music for your kids to enjoy!   Ancient classics & modern standards of the Holiday season paired with a few fun facts and a story or two about the songs. This episode is about Silent Night. Thanks for joining us as we take kids on a journey into music that's beyond what's on the radio. At the Kids Musical Discovery Podcast, we're cultivating the listeners of the future. Here's how to get the music and support the work we do. Get “Austin for Christmas” for yourself here https://stringsattached.bandcamp.com/album/austin-for-christmas You like CDs?  http://Budurl.me/austinforchristmascd Spotify: https://budurl.me/afcspotify Amazon is your zone: https://budurl.me/afcamazon Youtube: https://budurl.me/afcyoutube Buy our companion recording A Mandolin Christmas here. Austin for Christmas. With Austin for Christmas, we decided to record a collection of half ancient and half modern songs. And by modern I refer to the mid-20th-century gems which have become almost as classic as the traditional carols. As it turns out, the songs in both categories go together beautifully. This owes a lot to Will's loving and masterful arrangements. His delicious jazz harmonies are delivered with a pristine subtlety worthy of a quiet firelit midwinter's eve.  We went for less is more: a classical guitar, a violin, a couple of violas, and an occasional trumpet line supporting the vocals. If any music is suited to this crystalline economy, it's Christmas music.  - KAREN MAL Violinist, composer and Austin Music Award winner Will Taylor has performed with Pearl Jam, Grammy winner Shawn Colvin, P-Diddy, Willie Nelson, Ronny Cox (Deliverance) and many more. Will and his musical friends from Austin, Texas light up your house with inspiring acoustic music. WASHINGTON POST–“Imaginatively orchestrated… multi-faceted… darting lyricism, and occasionally pensive moods, Taylor makes the grade with his deft touch and improvisatory skills.” ESQUIRE MAGAZINE–”As to the quality of the music and the professionalism, this production is far superior over the numerous recordings issued by the major record companies.” Learn how you can have Karen Mal & Will Taylor in your home here.~! Anywhere, not just where we live. More fan comments...

Karen Mal & I have created some wonderful ad-free holiday music for your kids to enjoy!   Ancient classics & modern standards of the Holiday season paired with a few fun facts and a story or two about the songs. This episode is about O Christmas Tree. Thanks for joining us as we take kids on a journey into music that's beyond what's on the radio. At the Kids Musical Discovery Podcast, we're cultivating the listeners of the future. Here's how to get the music and support the work we do. Get “Austin for Christmas” for yourself here https://stringsattached.bandcamp.com/album/austin-for-christmas You like CDs?  http://Budurl.me/austinforchristmascd Spotify: https://budurl.me/afcspotify Amazon is your zone: https://budurl.me/afcamazon Youtube: https://budurl.me/afcyoutube Buy our companion recording A Mandolin Christmas here. Austin for Christmas. With Austin for Christmas, we decided to record a collection of half ancient and half modern songs. And by modern I refer to the mid-20th-century gems which have become almost as classic as the traditional carols. As it turns out, the songs in both categories go together beautifully. This owes a lot to Will's loving and masterful arrangements. His delicious jazz harmonies are delivered with a pristine subtlety worthy of a quiet firelit midwinter's eve.  We went for less is more: a classical guitar, a violin, a couple of violas, and an occasional trumpet line supporting the vocals. If any music is suited to this crystalline economy, it's Christmas music.  - KAREN MAL Violinist, composer and Austin Music Award winner Will Taylor has performed with Pearl Jam, Grammy winner Shawn Colvin, P-Diddy, Willie Nelson, Ronny Cox (Deliverance) and many more. Will and his musical friends from Austin, Texas light up your house with inspiring acoustic music. WASHINGTON POST–“Imaginatively orchestrated… multi-faceted… darting lyricism, and occasionally pensive moods, Taylor makes the grade with his deft touch and improvisatory skills.” ESQUIRE MAGAZINE–”As to the quality of the music and the professionalism, this production is far superior over the numerous recordings issued by the major record companies.” Learn how you can have Karen Mal & Will Taylor in your home here.~! Anywhere, not just where we live. More fan comments...

Karen Mal & I have created some wonderful ad-free holiday music for your kids to enjoy!   Ancient classics & modern standards of the Holiday season paired with a few fun facts and a story or two about the songs. This episode is about O Little Town of Bethlehem. Thanks for joining us as we take kids on a journey into music that's beyond what's on the radio. At the Kids Musical Discovery Podcast, we're cultivating the listeners of the future. Here's how to get the music and support the work we do. Get “Austin for Christmas” for yourself here https://stringsattached.bandcamp.com/album/austin-for-christmas You like CDs?  http://Budurl.me/austinforchristmascd Spotify: https://budurl.me/afcspotify Amazon is your zone: https://budurl.me/afcamazon Youtube: https://budurl.me/afcyoutube Buy our companion recording A Mandolin Christmas here. Austin for Christmas. With Austin for Christmas, we decided to record a collection of half ancient and half modern songs. And by modern I refer to the mid-20th-century gems which have become almost as classic as the traditional carols. As it turns out, the songs in both categories go together beautifully. This owes a lot to Will's loving and masterful arrangements. His delicious jazz harmonies are delivered with a pristine subtlety worthy of a quiet firelit midwinter's eve.  We went for less is more: a classical guitar, a violin, a couple of violas, and an occasional trumpet line supporting the vocals. If any music is suited to this crystalline economy, it's Christmas music.  - KAREN MAL Violinist, composer and Austin Music Award winner Will Taylor has performed with Pearl Jam, Grammy winner Shawn Colvin, P-Diddy, Willie Nelson, Ronny Cox (Deliverance) and many more. Will and his musical friends from Austin, Texas light up your house with inspiring acoustic music. WASHINGTON POST–“Imaginatively orchestrated… multi-faceted… darting lyricism, and occasionally pensive moods, Taylor makes the grade with his deft touch and improvisatory skills.” ESQUIRE MAGAZINE–”As to the quality of the music and the professionalism, this production is far superior over the numerous recordings issued by the major record companies.” Learn how you can have Karen Mal & Will Taylor in your home here.~! Anywhere, not just where we live. More fan comments...