Music Pets Love
CD & DVD Pet Series
PET HOME MAGAZINE Review
This wonderful DVD and CD collection of Music Pets Love, by Bradley Joseph, you yourself, will equally love. From the adorable animals and the magical sounds of nature, to the ethereal music that will lull your furry babes into a state of pure euphoria - it's a never-ending treat for my dogs, especially with it's looping feature.
Several months ago my precious Chihuahua, Tinkerbelle, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Now unable to walk, she spends more time than she'd like to, in a baby playpen when we can't have her in our laps. When we first started placing her in the playpen, she would cry and howl, feeling sequestered and punished, but we had no other choice, as she was now running headlong into walls and furniture. Then I remembered that I had this fabulous DVD from Bradley, as I had only used it as entertainment for my black Lab, Sailor, who loves to see other dogs on TV. Low and behold, the minute I put this DVD on, Tink was as happy as a bug in a rug, because she spent most of her life walking in nature and loves squirrels, ducks, geese and other critter sounds. For about 15 minutes she was really alert...and then off to dreamland.
Thank you Bradley, for your magical music and wonderful creations. Tinkerbelle's life is so much happier now {and mine too!} because of you!
Colleen Paige, Editor-in-Chief, Pet Home Magazine
Musician captivates four-legged audience
Special pet CDs a hit with animal lovers
by Mike Morgan Staff Writer
Recording in his home studio, composer Bradley Joseph is often alone with his pets. The dogs and cats aren't the passive audience one might suspect, however. Depending on the song, Joseph's four-legged friends perk their ears, maneuver to sit on his lap or get up and leave the room. A few years ago he started to pay close attention.
"They listened all the time and I started to realize they reacted differently
to (different) songs," he said."I noticed a change in their behavior."
Fast forward a couple years and Joseph has recorded a full slate of pet CDs, which have proved popular with individuals of several species. Pets are just the latest audience for Joseph. Joseph started playing piano when he was eight. After focusing on classical, Joseph turned to jazz and pop and eventually landed a spot as touring keyboardist for Yanni. He also has toured extensively with 1980s pop favorite Sheena Easton. But for the past few years he's been focusing on his own relaxing piano compositions. He records under his own label now and has more than a dozen CDs to his credit, he said.
It wasn't until fairly recently he came to believe animals and humans have similar reactions to music. He began experimenting with his own pooches to find the sounds that get the most pet responses. The result of that effort is relaxing music tinged with nature sound effects like bird chirps. A human voice is also included, providing pet listeners with short tales of adventurous cats and dogs. The purpose of the CDs are to keep pets busy when their owners are gone.
"They don't feel alone, it keeps them occupied." Joseph said. The concept has found a niche among loving pet owners who feel guilty about leaving their furry or feathered friends home alone while they're at work. The music also helps keep pets that are left alone from chewing or clawing furniture, Joseph said. An all-purpose pet CD, as well as ones specifically designed for dogs, cats or birds have sold well, Joseph said. Each differs slightly to cater to the animals more specifically. For example, the dog offerings have periodic high-pitched dog whistles included to keep a dogs attention. Joseph has been surprised by the amount of feedback from consumers his creations have sparked. The CDs first got into stores through the same sales representatives Joseph uses to promote his people-oriented creations.
The pet sounds proved a hit virtually right away. "All over the country, sales have been booming," he said. But fans weren't totally satisfied. Soon many began inquiring about DVDs, Joseph said. Joseph thought it sounded like a fairly natural progression. After all, many pet owners leave their televisions on when they're gone to keep the beloved pets company. So he rented some video equipment and headed out to film nature scenes around Minnesota. He also got some shots of wild animals at the zoo. The final product takes home-alone pets on a virtual walk, accompanied by the same type of music found on the CDs. While not every animal reacts the same way to the CDs and DVDs, count Joseph's dog as one of the mesmerized ones. It stared at the screen right when Joseph turned it on. "I was shocked," he said. Others have also been impressed with the videos' effectiveness. Joseph says some customers have used the DVDs to calm their dogs down during thunderstorms and other stressful events.
DVD For Dogs : While You Are Gone is featured in the
famous Modern Dog magazine.
Music Dogs Love: While You Are Gone CD soars to #1 on amazon.com!
NEW CD RELEASE!
"Music Pets Love: The Holiday Edition " - Christmas songs selected from Bradley's Christmas Around The World, Hymns & Spiritual Songs, and Christmas Classics CDs that have ben re-mastered and remixed with your pets in mind. Go here for more.
Music Birds Love: While You Are Gone CD released 2/1/2008.
