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The Summer Soundtrack

June 5, 2008 by Jennifer Donovan

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Summer should have a soundtrack.

There are certain songs or CDs that I associate with specific events or road trips or outings. Fun, kicky music is often what I thought of as driving music or the backdrop to the carefree summer of my younger self. Now that I’m a mom with kids in school, I think more relaxed self-focused tunes fit better, because that’s what summer is to me.

It’s a three-month indulgence of no early-mornings at the bus stop, no afternoon homework wrangling. Instead I am free to enjoy the hours sitting on my front porch or back deck reading, surfing the net, or listening to music while the kids enjoy the great outdoors.missy.jpg

I have recently had the opportunity to review two new CDs, and one of you will be able to win one from the artist of your choice. Maybe one of them will become summer soundtrack.

Missy Higgins is a 23-year-old Australian singer/songwriter. If you are hip to the new music scene (which I am not), you have probably heard of her, because she has been featured in Rolling Stone, Billboard magazine and Entertainment Weekly. On her website, you can listen to many of the songs from her CD On a Clear Night. I love the mellow and introspective “Where I Stood” and the more upbeat “Steer.” Each song has it’s own distinct flavor, with her clear voice backed by guitar and/or pianoidina.jpg.

Idina Menzel is a Broadway Baby. This immediately makes me love her. In fact, it is her voice that I hear on my Wicked soundtrack as Elphaba, the role which she originated. I Stand is her first pop offering. You can hear three of the songs on her website. Every once in a while you can hear that voice that reached the back of the theater in Wicked and Rent, but I do wish that she would let loose and belt it out a bit more. You can also see if she is coming to a city near you on tour. I’m sure she puts on a great show.

Would you like to win a CD? Click through to both artists’ web sites. Listen to a bit of her music, and tell me which CD you’d prefer. I will randomly pick a name on June 13 , and send out the CD you requested.

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Now, that is some serious bargaining!
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About Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

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46 Comments

  1. Pat Connors says

    June 14, 2008 at 10:03 am

    Idina Menzel please

    Thanks for the contest.

    Reply
  2. Heather C says

    June 14, 2008 at 2:49 am

    Idina. Saw her on Broadway in Rent. Loved her! Thanks.

    Reply
  3. Samantha Pruitt says

    June 14, 2008 at 12:23 am

    i’d love Idina Menzel’s CD, she’s so pretty and talented!

    Reply
  4. L McLendon says

    June 13, 2008 at 9:54 pm

    My first entry didn’t go through so I am trying again.

    Wow, both have awesome voices but I am choosing Missy Higgins tonite!

    Reply
  5. Daniel M says

    June 13, 2008 at 9:01 pm

    add me please

    Reply
  6. philip halter says

    June 13, 2008 at 5:32 pm

    enter me please

    Reply
  7. mark says

    June 13, 2008 at 3:09 pm

    I Stand Cd would be nice

    Reply
  8. Tina says

    June 13, 2008 at 2:56 pm

    i want this

    Reply
  9. Kathy Conley says

    June 13, 2008 at 2:36 pm

    Missy Higgins was great!

    Reply
  10. Darilyn says

    June 13, 2008 at 4:23 am

    Oh! I would just love to own Missy Higgin’s cd!

    Aside from her melodious voice, her lyrics are simply amazing.

    I’ve only heard a few songs from the cd, but from what I can tell it’s sure to relax even the most anxious of person.

    Hahaa, which is what I need considering I’m always on the move.

    Reply
  11. Pamela White says

    June 12, 2008 at 11:33 pm

    Missy Higgens would be my choice.

    Reply
  12. Nicole Price says

    June 12, 2008 at 4:23 pm

    I’d love to win Missy Higgins CD. I think she has a great voice and I really love the songs that I’ve heard so far. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  13. angela says

    June 12, 2008 at 4:15 pm

    O.K. now I have heard a lot of artist. While I like Idina, the relaxed stylings of Missy give me a much more relaxed attitude. Can’t wait to get her cd.

    Reply
  14. Dorothy R. says

    June 12, 2008 at 10:38 am

    Win Please

    Reply
  15. israel y says

    June 11, 2008 at 1:53 am

    Idina Menzel , thanks!

    Reply
  16. Terri says

    June 10, 2008 at 5:36 pm

    Missy Higgins has such a great voice! Thanks so much!

    Reply
  17. Cindi says

    June 9, 2008 at 8:15 pm

    Hello, I enjoy “Missy Higgins” voice very much. The other lady has a lovely voice, but Missy is more my style of singer. Please enter me in your CD contest. I appreciate it. Thanks,Cindi

    Reply
  18. erin s says

    June 9, 2008 at 5:16 pm

    Missy Higgins has such a great sound – I actually heard “Steer” on a local radio show that features new music a couple weeks ago but missed hearing the name of the artist!

    Reply
  19. Shannon B. says

    June 9, 2008 at 10:57 am

    I would love Idina Menzel. LOVED her voice on the Wicked soundtrack!

    Reply
  20. DARIJAVAN says

    June 8, 2008 at 8:08 pm

    Missy Higgins, thanks

    Reply
  21. Beth says

    June 8, 2008 at 6:25 am

    Missy Higgins, please!

    Reply
  22. Valerie Mitchell says

    June 8, 2008 at 1:47 am

    What a wonderful prize!

    Reply
  23. Leanne says

    June 7, 2008 at 10:06 pm

    I definitely love Missy Higgins voice, what a great sitting back on the porch during a hot August evening soundtrack! LOL!

    Reply
  24. Michele says

    June 7, 2008 at 8:14 pm

    Please enter me for Missy Higgins! Thanks!

    Reply
  25. Linda Peters says

    June 7, 2008 at 6:09 pm

    Missy Higgins CD is the one I like best

    Reply
  26. keith james says

    June 7, 2008 at 3:51 pm

    THANK YOU

    Reply
  27. Anne says

    June 7, 2008 at 2:43 pm

    I would love the Missy Higgins CD Please. Thank you, Anne

    Reply
  28. jane jakins says

    June 7, 2008 at 12:29 pm

    thanks

    Reply
  29. Diane Perkins says

    June 7, 2008 at 12:12 pm

    We Love Idina Menzel!!!!!!

    Reply
  30. Rebekh says

    June 7, 2008 at 12:13 am

    Don’t know why I hadn’t thought about it before – but I am so glad to know that Idina has a website, and more out there than just (although my favorite and my 4 year olds) Wicked. We would L O V E an Idina cd!!

    Reply
  31. SJ says

    June 6, 2008 at 11:48 pm

    Oh….I think I’d enjoy Idina Menzel! Count me in!

    Reply
  32. Perky says

    June 6, 2008 at 11:03 pm

    Missy sounds interesting, but I’ll have to go with Idina!!!!

    Reply
  33. nell says

    June 6, 2008 at 10:45 pm

    Missy Higgins for sure!

    Reply
  34. Stephanie says

    June 6, 2008 at 8:24 pm

    I’d never heard of her before today, but her music is lovely. Her voice is incredible. I’d be thrilled to win the “On A Clear Night” CD.

    Reply
  35. Amy C. says

    June 6, 2008 at 8:08 pm

    It’s a hard choice but I would have to go with Missy Higgins. I’m a folk-er through and through. This is great music for when I get to listen to my OWN stuff in the car. 🙂

    Reply
  36. Marlena says

    June 6, 2008 at 5:32 pm

    I love finding new music…I would love to win Idina Menzel. Thanks!

    Reply
  37. Heather says

    June 6, 2008 at 4:25 pm

    Ooh! Both have marvelous voices! I must admit, I enjoyed the song BRAVE by Idina Menzel the most though. Please enter me to win her CD. Thanks!

    Reply
  38. Playful Professional says

    June 6, 2008 at 11:21 am

    I got to see Idina as Elphaba on Wicked and aboslutely loved it. Her voice is incredible!! I would definitely love her new CD.

    Reply
  39. Van says

    June 6, 2008 at 11:11 am

    Missy Higgins

    Reply
  40. Hannah says

    June 6, 2008 at 11:01 am

    I loved Idina!

    Reply
  41. Mary B says

    June 6, 2008 at 9:11 am

    I would love Idina Menzel. Love her!

    Reply
  42. Suzanne B. (Crunchy Green Mom) says

    June 6, 2008 at 1:03 am

    I love love love Missy Higgins. I saw her as the opening act for William Topley a few years ago, and just fell in love with her and her sound! She’s the bravest singer I’ve ever seen. Getting on stage with just her and her piano, and playing/singing her heart out. She is an amzing girl.. I adore her!

    I’d love to win one of her CDS!

    Reply
  43. Laura H. says

    June 6, 2008 at 12:12 am

    Missy Higgins 🙂

    laura_licious101@hotmail(dot)com

    Reply
  44. Kershey says

    June 5, 2008 at 11:48 pm

    I’ve been an Idina fan for over a year and would love her actual CD (instead of mp3’s)

    merci.

    Reply
  45. melody is slurping life says

    June 5, 2008 at 11:24 pm

    Missy Higgins, please. Thanks.

    Reply
  46. Bethany says

    June 5, 2008 at 10:43 pm

    Idina Menzel…even though they both have lovely voices!

    Reply

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