Gustafer Yellowgold, a Dad's review.

For the past year we have enjoyed what we consider the best kids dvd/cd, at least in our list. We have listened to several children’s music and it really does not appeal to our taste, I guess since we like The Beatle’s, 70’s rock, some alternative and everything else in between the 80’s, it is very difficult to settle for “the wiggles”.
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One day, after searching the internet incessantly, I found this guy on an interview from a website called ironic sans, his name is Morgan Taylor, an Illustrator, songwriter and musician, he has created and incredible character called Gustafer Yellowgold,

This is the excerpt that caught my attention:

Ironic sans:
The New York Times called Gustafer Yellowgold “a cross between Yellow Submarine and Dr. Seuss.” Others have compared your music to the Beatles, and there’s definitely a surreal element to your style. So who are your musical and artistic influences?
Morgan:
I grew up listening to 70’s pop radio. I was the youngest of three kids, so there was a record collection waiting for me already when I was born. A lot of soft-rock. I’m a huge Beatles fan and I’m obsessed with KISS. I went through an 80’s cheese-metal phase until I discovered R.E.M. in 1985. I loved Marvel comics and still do collect a little bit. There are some great creators working in the comics field today that are really inspiring.

From there on we have added the rest of the Gustafer CD/DVD’s to Camilo’s collection, the best part of it is that you will not find Gustafer Yellowgold on your kids diaper or cereal bar, at least, not yet.

Now, to top it off, check this out; he has just won The John Lennon songwriting contest for 2008 on the Children’s category with the song “Mint Green Bee” , and the great thing about it is that even another one of his songs “The Bluebird Tree” was a finalist as well.

Enjoy.