Elmo's Music Magic (2011) Review

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One thing that makes most Sesame Street productions including the PBS version, now over 40 years old is that it reaches viewers on two levels: The kids learn things (numbers, letters, counting) and the parents are treated to some great puns, satires and well-crated songs (thank you Joe Raposo!).

This 45-minute DVD is a delight and will keep adults entertained even on repeated viewings with their kids. (This from someone who has no kids.).

It revolves around Elmo findings a "magic wand" that when waved turns things in to music. If he waves it one way people sing instead of speaking and if he waves a different way voices get higher or lower, or faster or slower. There is little dialogue here but at least 14 clever songs are performed by both Muppet characters or "celebrity guests" from all genres. John Legend does "Sing a Song", Garth Brooks does a "silly" song and Sugarland and jazz singer Diana Krall get numbers too. Cookie Monster sings "Come Back Cookie". Bert and Ernie do a high/low song Broadway-style and there's a very clever song about a shirt stain to the tune of the Isley Brothers' "Shout". Even original Sesame "human" Bob McGrath is here to sing. The finale is Elmo's solo "One Small Voice".

The bonuses are worth mentioning too: The HIGHLY entertaining 2-minute video "What I Am" by hip-hop artist will.i.am and a "sing along" option which provides the lyrics (bouncing-ball style") for the complete show.

I have but one gripe. The DVD is indexed into only five chapters so you can't jump to a favorite song (remember there are 14 of them) when you want.

If you love Sesame Street, you'll love this and so will your kids. Heck, even if you don't have kids, you'll love it.

Steve Ramm

"Anything Phonographic"

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I reccommend this dvd for any kids who are about to go on a long road trip. It is very edcational.

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We were extremely disappointed with this purchase. Our 18-month old daughter LOVES The Best of Elmo 1 and 2. These DVDS are full of songs she can dance and sing to. This is mostly noise with little singing and very little Elmo. We turned it off after 15 long minutes, and will be donating it to Goodwill. Save your money and buy the Best of Elmo, especially 2!

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My kid watched episode 4202 and her first favorite song was Jason Mraz's "Outdoors." Its advertised to be on this, but it is not.

Still a great product, but mislabeled and disappointing.

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My daughter loves Elmo and music so you can't go wrong with this dvd. It is a little shorter than I thought it would be. I was hoping it would be at least two hours long and it wasn't. That is my only complaint. Overall great dvd.