Princess Lullaby Album
Disney's Princess Lullaby Albumshines light on a key children's release from 2001: Jason Falkner'sBedtime with the Beatlescollection. The arrangements here are dripping with keyboards and swathed in strings, but the simple formula--translating familiar melodies and mellowing the music to sweet, soporific levels--works well. And, to be fair, these aren't Beatles tunes. But the Disney songs are recognizable enough that the youngster in need of music as a sleep aid won't be, so to speak, in the dark. Even if films likeSnow White,Beauty and the Beast, and, to a greater extent,Mulan, aren't known quantities, Fred Mollin's orchestrations are soothing. Yes, the set will seem monotonous to adult ears, but this can take a nice, mellow spot alongsideDisney Babies Lullabyin the twilight rotation.--Andrew Bartlett