Another hit album from Steve Pullara. Paula Slade, Audiobook Narrator and actress says: “Steve Pullara and his Cool Beans Ensemble for Children has delivered a hit album once again with a charming collection of classic-style offerings in AQUARIUM RHAPSODY. Designed to definitely entertain the youngest ones, these delicate musical renderings
cleverly introduce multiple layers of instruments while following an overall musical theme. Perfect for fun listening, dancing and play while cleverly exposing children to the intricacies of classical music, which are found in this latest offering.”
Evaluation comments from our NAPPA Awards Music Judge:
“A perennial children’s music favorite, Steve Pullara has been hailed – by NAPPA and others – for his smart lyrics, whether heartfelt, humorous, or both. He also has a knack for creating themed albums, with past releases focusing on outer space, animals, and his Italian heritage. A look at Aquarium Rhapsody’s song titles (from “Frog Hop” to “Pond Swirl”) makes it clear that there is a water theme happening here too. Pullara, however, is up to something new on Aquarium Rhapsody because it’s a totally instrumental (in a sense, a musical flip from the a cappella album he did in 2020). One sign of his different musical intent here is that Pullara renamed his backing group from the Cool Beans Band to the Cool Beans Ensemble. The nine tracks, which add up to just over a half hour of classical-style music, definitely make for a thoroughly lovely listen for the entire family. There is a wonderful gentle, lightly playful quality to these pieces that would provide an excellent chill-out soundtrack for parents and children alike. Pullara often likes to deliver little lessons through his lyrics. He does it on Aquarium Rhapsody through the set of instrumental music by showing that just because you are known for one talent it doesn’t mean you can’t excel at another.”