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Be a "Funky Skunky!"

Gotta Take Care of the Hive!  (Formerly "I Was a Supa-dupa Pupa"

With an emphasis on life cycles and interdependence, this CD features songs about symbiosis, pollination, seed dispersal and, yes, bird droppings & buffalo dung!  Throughout, you'll find Lucas' trademark  humor, as well as a layer of hope and inspiration beneath the science.

Co-produced by children's music luminary Joe McDermott, you'll also hear contributions from Sara Hickman, Laura Freeman and more of Austin's top musicians.

►National Parenting Publication Awards: "Honor"

►Parents' Choice Awards "Silver" award

►Great American Song Contest (2006): First Place in category for Living in Symbiosis

►Great American Song Contest (2005): Top 5 finalist in category for Metamorphosis

►Mountain Stage Newsong Contest:  Honorable mention for Metamorphosis

Tracks:

  1. Living in Symbiosis

  2. The Chimichanga Song

  3. It's All About the Hive

  4. I'm Lookin' Fine

  5. Can You See the Connection?

  6. Out on the Prairie (Whoop-de-doo poo-poo!)

  7. A Deer In My Cadillac 

  8. Metamorphosis

  9. Stinkle, Stinkle, Little Skunky

  10. Go Wild-READ!

  11. Mutually

 

 

Check out these amazing reviews for this recording:

Fred Koch, of Chicago Parent and bestchildrensmusic.com, raves, "To be honest, I was skeptical when I first gave this new Lucas Miller CD a spin. I have heard so many similar attempts fall short either because the music was weak when the content was acceptable or the concepts were not accurate and strong enough when the music was acceptable.

So when I come across a recording that is solid in both areas, I jump for joy. As a parent and teacher, I know that the connections made by introducing and reinforcing science concepts through music can be appealing—especially when accompanied by supportive music and good songwriting.

Click to read the whole thing!
Parenting Magazine featured Lucas' latest CD as a "Parenting Pick" in their October 2005 issue saying, "The 'Singing Zoologist' is back with silly and sensical songs bursting with rollicking factoids about metamorphosis, pollination, earthworm poop and other tidbits of delightfully icky earth science."

 

 School Library Journal, October 2005:

"All instrumental and vocal performances are excellent. An outstanding album."

                       

 

In awarding "Pupa" an Honors Award  from the  National Association of Parenting Publications, reviewer John Wood says "Funny takes on what used to be considered boring subject matter--not anymore!  Miller succeeds in educating with cool songs and a great sense of humor." 

"Silver" in the Fall 2005 Parents' Choice Awards

 I Was A Supa-Dupa Pupa! features eleven science-based songs written and performed by Lucas Miller, the “singing zoologist.” Miller blends well-crafted songs with important science topics including symbiosis, metamorphosis, and the balance of nature. Miller's strength, and secret, is that he does not sing to the children about science concepts, but unveils his topics and themes through stories - real life and reality mixed with the right dose of humor.
Sara Zahendra, Bat Conservation International, Austin, TX "Can you see the Connection". . .  is absolutely beautiful!  So is the rest of the CD for that matter.  We all love it and you should know how much we appreciate a scientifically correct children's song about bats that is that catchy and beautiful . . .  Just thought you should know that your work is appreciated by adults as well as children.  Thanks for doing what you do.
  Click here to read what David Moye, with Wireless Flash news source, says
Parent:Wise Austin, August 2005,

Now this is the way to learn about zoology!  Lucas Miller's third CD follows in the footsteps of his previous releases by educating kids about animal life through catchy  songs with hilarious lyrics.

Miller, who has a degree in zoology, teamed up up with veteran Austin children's entertainer Joe McDermott for I Was a Supa-Dupa Pupa! (McDermott co-produced the CD and provides musical accompaniment and back-up vocals on some songs).  The result is a tightly produced album that will appeal to kids ages 6 and older--younger kids may enjoy it too, but the lyrics are best suited to the older crowd.

Miller is at his goofy best on tunes like "The Chimichanga Song" (about a frog eating an insect-filled, deep-fried burrito) but his vocal talent and writing actually stand out best on the mandolin-rich "Can You See the Connection" (about the connection between a bat, a fruit tree and kids listening to the the CD).  Parents will enjoy "A Deer in My Cadillac"--that is, if they live anywhere in town infested by the white-tailed garden grazers!  The best part of the song isn't its humor about deer-as-modern-day-city-rats, but its solid education about why deer have proliferated.  It's an important lesson delivered in an accessible and fun manner.

Besides McDermott, Miller also receives back-up vocal assistance from Austin children's entertainers Sara Hickman and Laura Freeman, as well as McDermott's wife and back-up singer Louise.  Really, the album is a testament to the amazing abilities of our local kids' entertainers--Miller even tips his hat to McDermott on "The Chimichanga Song" and "Stinkle Stinkle Little Skunky."

I Was a Supa-dupa Pupa is a must-have in any kids' CD collection.  Kids will enjoy the music and parents will be amazed how much it teaches them with seemingly little effort.                                                    

            ~Kim Pleticha
From CDBaby.com, reviews from folks who bought "I Was A Supa-dupa Pupa!"

 
5 out of 5 stars We catch ourselves singing these songs- even when the kids aren't around!
Reviewer: Robynn Ferris
Our three boys, ages 1 through 5, all love this CD and so do we! The tunes are catchy and funny and educational! We really can't get some of these songs out of our heads! Very creative and a lot of fun!
5 out of 5 stars Great kid appeal! My 10-year old loves it!
Reviewer: Kelly Drinnen
Lucas Miller has done it again. The wide variety of muscial styles coupled with environmental messages makes this another great CD. It's got great kid appeal and is something any adult will feel good about sharing with children. My 10-year old loves it!
5 out of 5 stars We all love this!
Reviewer: Kristin
My family looked forward to Lucas Miller's third CD impatiently and it's everything we hoped it would be! Catchy songs, lyrics you can learn from - "kid's" music even Mom and Dad happily play in the car!
5 out of 5 stars Fun, educational. Kids like it as much as parents!
Reviewer: Debi Pfitzenmaier
I like this CD as much as my kids do, although our favorite songs are different! Love the fact that now my 7 and 5 year olds know what an herbivore, carnivore and omnivore are. I also like the fact that the songs can be interpreted on many levels. Leads to some wonderful talks with my children. Lucas' best yet!
5 out of 5 stars What a fun way for kids to learn!
Reviewer: Linda Beene
The catchy tunes make it easy for kids to get zoological information and have fun doing it. What a fun way for kids to learn! It's humonga!
5 out of 5 stars Wonderful! Great listening for the entire family!
Reviewer: Cynthia Meyers
This CD, as well as the other Mr. Miller's two others, will keep everyone in the family entertained. Not only is it great music to listen to, the message is so good and so important. My kids have learned things through these songs about habitat destruction, animal behavior and good environmental stewardship. And it makes great traveling music!
4 out of 5 stars Fun...fun...If you love Joe McDermott, you'll love Lucas Miller.
Reviewer: ariasmom
Fun, entertaining, and lots of surprises.
5 out of 5 stars Don't Let This CD Pass You By!
Reviewer: Samantha
This CD is great for the kids to have fun and learn about wildlife. My husband and I even enjoy it! You won't be disapointed with any part of this CD and all the songs are great not just one or two.
5 out of 5 stars My two-year old loves it! He loves to listen to the words and dance around to t
Reviewer: Angie Arnett
I originally bought the CD for my two-year old for Christmas, but couldn't wait to open it and listen to it myself! He loves listening to all the funny words and dancing around to the great music. His favorite is "Stinky, Stinky Little Skunkie"!
5 out of 5 stars wonderful cd! definite must have!
Reviewer: Jennifer Flory
This cd is absolutely hilarious as well as educational. What a combination! The tunes are very catchy. I even found myself humming/singing several of the songs over the weekend on a hike that I went on with a friend of mine. It was quite a site...two adults romping through the forest singing these tunes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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