I've never pretended to be one of those hip indie dads who reject anything smacking of commercialism as not worth even a listen. I simply like the music that I like, and my kids are the same way. They don't care what label the singer is signed to, or how many t-shirts they sell, or even if "some producer with computers fixes all the *!$%#* tracks."

So when my kids tell me they like a certain song or singer, I don't argue with them about it. Even when I think it might be something I would personally dislike.

Lately my daughter has taken a liking to.... Barbie music.

Yes, songs from those surprisingly well-done animated movies, like Fairytopia, 12 Dancing Princesses, and The Magic of Pegasus. She LOVES those movies, and she asked if I could find the music from them.

And to be completely honest, I find myself enjoying this music almost as much as she does. It is what it is... Pretty melodies, simple upbeat lyrics, soaring voices...

This is what she wants to hear. And I'm as surprised as anyone that I kinda sorta like to hear it too. Definitely shaping up to be one of my guilty pleasures.

Music from the Barbie Movies:

"Theme from The 12 Dancing Princesses"
"Written In Your Heart"
"Shine"
"Wings"


Click here to find The Barbie Princess Movie Song Collection at Amazon.com.

- Phil