Alastair Moock on Meaning
AlastairMoockis a 2013 Grammy Awards nominee and a two-time winner of the Parents’ Choice Gold Awards. His works have twice been included in TheFidsandKamilyIndustry Critics’ Top 3 Albums of the Year. One of Boston’s premier folk artists,Alastairturned his attention to family music after the birth of his twin daughters in 2006.The New York Timescalls him “a Tom Waits for kids” andThe Boston Globedeclares, “in the footsteps of Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie,AlastairMoockmakes real kids music that parents can actually enjoy.”
In this episode, Live Happy co-founder and Editorial Director Deborah K.Heisztalks withAlastairon one of 10 practices for choosing joy—meaning.
What you'll learn in this podcast:
The unique powers of music to educate and heal
It is possible to write music for kids that touches on serious issues
Finding meaning in your work can help you deal with difficult situations
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Watch "When I Get Bald"music video
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