Monty Harper Songcast

Monty Harper
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Delve into the mind of an award-winning children's songwriter at work. Download a new free song every month.

  1. 12/23/2007

    December 2007: Santa's Laugh

    Unfortunately I haven't been able to put together a new podcast for you this month. However please look for new editions of the songcast in 2008, and in the meantime I hope you'll enjoy this little Santa song. Happy listening, and Happy Holidays! Click here to listen.

  2. 11/02/2007

    November 2007: The Wind Energy Song

    One of the most striking songs in my Oklahoma program is "The Wind Energy Song." In this edition, find out what makes this song so unique, learn what creative leaps lead to its construction, and hear a version of the song recorded just for this podcast. You can also download the song, the video, the sheet music, and a study guide. Click here to listen.

  3. 09/20/2007

    Sept 2007: 1907

    This edition follows the creation of a new song celebrating Oklahoma's statehood. Our state centennial is coming up, November 16, 2007, and I hope folks will be able to use this song to help teach kids a bit of state history. The recording features the dazzling talent of Oklahoma guitarist, Stephanie Jackson. Click here to listen.

  4. 09/20/2007

    Oct 2006: Halloween Madness (5 songs)

    This edition, co-hosted by my daughter Evalyn, includes all five songs from my 1992 cassette, Halloween Madness: "Weird Things Happen on Halloween Night," "There's a Vampire in My Basement," "To the Monsters in My Closet," "Skeleton Dance," and "Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet." Click here to listen.

  5. 09/20/2007

    Aug 2006: Goodnight Sun

    A conversation with my friend and children's monster rock sensation, Mr. Billy, about a new song, "Goodnight Sun," which we wrote together. The song is on Mr. Billy's CD, Batteries Not Included. Click here to listen.

  6. 09/20/2007

    July 2006: Take Me to Your Library

    This edition details the creation of the song "Take Me to Your Library," which won first place in the 2006 Unisong International Songwriting Competition children's category! Click here to listen.

  7. 09/20/2007

    May 2006: Villa Villekulla Hula; Hummingbird Hum

    This is a double-wide edition (the first to break the ten minute barrier)! You'll hear two songs from the Paws Claws Scales & Tales CD, and I chat with two adorable guests (my wife and daughter) about how they helped me make these two songs into great recordings. Click here to listen.

  8. 09/20/2007

    Mar 2006: A Pet Like That

    I detail the creation of "A Pet Like That," a song destined for my upcoming CD, Paws, Claws, Scales, and Tales. Listen and learn how a well-known children's book author helped me out with finding the perfect rhyme! Click here to listen.

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Delve into the mind of an award-winning children's songwriter at work. Download a new free song every month.

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  • Creator
    Monty Harper
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © CC Music Sharing License
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    Monty Harper Songcast