Tag: lullabies


  • Music for Sleepy Cowboys

    The fifth release by Lullabies by Lamplight leads us down the trail, across prairies and canyons, to the wide-open range, as we explore the wild west.

  • Music for Sleepy Fairies

    The fourth release by Lullabies by Lamplight sprinkles a little pixie dust as it takes us on an exploration of the hollow hills – the magical world of the fairies.

  • Lullabies in Classical Music

    The lullaby has long held a cherished place in classical music, from simple cradle songs to refined concert works. Perhaps the most famous example is Brahms Lullaby, composed in 1868 for voice and piano.

  • Ten Days Until Sleepy Pirates Set Sail

    To mark the imminent release of “Music for Sleepy Pirates” in ten days, music videos have been uploaded to YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.

  • Science of the Lullaby

    Science of the Lullaby

    Lullabies are effective because they engage multiple biological and psychological mechanisms involved in regulation, attachment, and sleep.

  • Music for Sleepy Astronauts

    The third release by Lullabies by Lamplight is out of this world, a celebration of space exploration, the planets and the stars.

  • Music for Sleepy Bunnies

    Music for Sleepy Bunnies

    The second release by Lullabies by Lamplight is an altogether fluffy affair, with floppy ears and a twitchy nose. When you are ready to curl up in your own burrow, it’ll hop you right off to sleep.

  • Music for Sleepy Pirates

    Music for Sleepy Pirates

    The debut release by Lullabies by Lamplight has a nautical feel, to ease you into dreams like the gentle rocking of a pirate ship.

  • A History of the Lullaby

    A History of the Lullaby

    Lullabies are among the oldest forms of music, with roots stretching back to the earliest human societies. Today, lullabies continue to evolve, appearing in everything from children’s albums to film soundtracks, yet they retain their core purpose: using simple melody, repetition, and emotional warmth to comfort children and strengthen the bond between caregiver and child.