“Special Days” Producer Fred Mollin Interview

“Special Days” Producer Fred Mollin Interview

Author: The Music Podcast for Kids! February 19, 2023 Duration: 19:50
Mr. Henry and Mr. Fite had the pleasure of chatting with a great friend of the show Fred Mollin for a second time! Fred Mollin is an American and Canadian record producer, musician, film and TV composer, music director, music supervisor, and songwriter. He has produced records for many famous singers and has composed music for movies and television for more than forty years.  As an artist, he has written and produced music for a series of children's albums, including Disney: Lullaby Album: Instrumental Favorites For Baby, peaking at #6 on January 26, 2001, on Billboard's Kid Album music chart; and Disney's Princess Lullaby Album, which peaked at No. 23 on October 25, 2002 (Billboard). He created the musical group Fred Mollin and the Blue Sea Band, composing and producing albums such as Finding Nemo-Ocean Favorites, Lightning McQueen's Fast Tracks, and others, primarily released on Disney/Pixar albums. Covering an important base in Fred's musical life, he has completed his second Fred Mollin With His Friends children's project, entitled "Special Days". This album, for the very young ones, is volume two of his previous project "It's Great To Be A Kid". This new project is released in conjunction with the 8 Pound Gorilla children's label. The album contains Fred's original songs about holidays and celebrations; tracks about Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year's Eve, and more!   Check out his new album “Special Days” here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5phfBfs5m4M https://open.spotify.com/album/1oUhuOE661iTYgGWvCFpZ3?si=qit3CGgRRwySVECFFPxg-w https://music.apple.com/nz/album/special-days/1666444502 Visit Fred’s website HERE   Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdGhqK_DWpRIKS45ICqN3eQ   ***Classroom and Homeschool Teachers***  Find our digital resource to help enhance your classroom HERE!   Like us on Facebook!    Mr. Fite Check out original fun and educational music from Mr. Fite at  https://brucefite.com and subscribe to Mr. Fite’s YouTube Channel   Mr. Henry Learn music and the piano with Mr. Henry by subscribing to his YouTube channel:  Mr. Henry’s Music World

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The History of Meter! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:38
Travel through time with Mr. Henry and Mr. Fite as they learn how meters in music have been used throughout history. Floating sounds, marching, and rockin’ out is what this episode is all about. On to the show! Check out…
The Meter Song! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:28
Sing along as we learn about meter. On to the show! Check out our YouTube channel: Remember to Share and Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdGhqK_DWpRIKS45ICqN3eQ ***Classroom Teachers and Homeschoolers*** Find…
The Waltz King: Johann Strauss II [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:17
Listen for the music that makes us want to sway! Meter in 3 is often called the waltzing meter because the special dance called the waltz is performed to music in a meter of 3. Have fun learning about the Waltz King, Joh…
Making Meter in Musicville! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:02
Time signatures, measures, and waltzing, oh my! Mr. Henry and Mr. Fite continue building their Music House. They have a steady beat, but now they need to organize those beats into measures. Meter is how we organize beats…
Santa Auditions: Who Will Get the Part? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:56
Five people try out for the part of Santa. Which one will get the part? Listen to today’s episode to find out. Santa Auditions is an original song written by Mr. Fite. A swinging fun song that helps us practice our vowel…
Holiday Music (Encore) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:54
Mr. Henry and Mr. Fite celebrate the holiday season by teaching a little history about the music we love, listen to, and sing along with during the great giving season. We even learn about the BIG man ~ Santa Claus! Lear…
Holiday Music Around the World  - Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:04
Episode 87: Holiday Music Around the World - Part 2 Mr. Henry and Mr. Fite continue their musical journey with Santa around the world! The sleigh crashed in the mountains and they got some help from a friendly neighbor.…
Holiday Music Around the World  - Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:28
Episode 86: Holiday Music Around the World - Part 1 Join Mr. Henry and Mr. Fite on a musical journey around the world! Someone VERY special lands on Mr. Fite’s roof. Santa?! Santa needs Mr. Henry and Mr. Fite's musical e…
Gamelan Music [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:54
Mr. Henry has a big project to finish for his World Music class. He talks Mr. Fite into taking a trip to Indonesia using the Transportation Zaparoonie 3000. Let’s hope Mr. Fite is not barking like a dog again! Buckle up…
Spotlight: Steady Beat Song [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:53
The steady beat is everywhere! It’s in our feet, in the car, in the game room - everywhere! Today’s episode spotlights The Steady Beat song by Mr. Henry and Mr. Fite. Be sure to sing along and share it with your friends.…