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From creators Adam Goddard and Warren Brown, the 20-part musical preschool series Songs from the Bright Side<\/em>, which WildBrain has picked up for global distribution, ties together themes of hope, bravery, acceptance, positivity and love, all in the name of fostering mental wellness in young children.<\/p>\n

Goddard and Brown have been working together for over 15 years and have known each other even longer\u2014going all the way back to attending the same preschool in Grimsby, Ontario. Previously, the two worked together on Big Block Singsong<\/em>, a series similar in format to Songs from the Bright Side<\/em>. The new series originated from the idea of making a concept album for young ones.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019d always wanted to do a concept album for kids,\u201d Brown says. \u201cWe had a code name for that. We called it The Dark Side of the Moon for Preschoolers<\/em> for a long time,\u201d a spin on Pink Floyd\u2019s The Dark Side of the Moon<\/em>. When they delved into the Pink Floyd concept album, they noted that its throughline was \u201cabout their lead singer having a mental breakdown. Each of those songs is about a reason why mental illness was creeping into Syd Barrett and the whole band.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brown continues, \u201cWhen we were looking at it, [we said], OK, how could we flip that to make that something that\u2019s not so dark for kids? What happens if it was [about] the bright<\/em> side of the moon or positivity? We discovered this idea of mental wellness and positive psychology, and within that, something called learned optimism.\u201d<\/p>\n

Every song on the album and every episode of the series began with some sort of positive idea, whether related to hope, love, empathy or kindness. And it\u2019s not \u201cpreachy\u201d in the way it imparts these lessons. \u201cWe avoid being prescriptive in our messages because the idea is to hook the kids in with music and let them absorb the positive vibes through osmosis,\u201d Goddard says.<\/p>\n

Music was the ideal way to share these positive messages, as \u201ckids just naturally gravitate toward music,\u201d Brown notes. \u201cIt\u2019s something that connects them right away.\u201d<\/p>\n

The series weaves together a range of musical styles, from trap and folk to \u201960s garage rock and heavy metal. Part of this is because their past work \u201cgets a lot of positive feedback from parents who share their experiences in co-watching,\u201d explains Goddard. \u201cThere\u2019s a lot of surprise and delight when adults hear a nod to a certain genre that they recognize. You might have a mom who likes early \u201970s metal or a dad who likes trap music or a babysitter who is obsessed with early \u201980s new wave. Ultimately, it\u2019s a bonding experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

The other reason this vast array of styles is included is that \u201cexposing kids to different musical styles enriches their lives,\u201d Goddard says. \u201cWhen you expose kids to different genres of music at an early age, they soak it up like a sponge, and that expanded musical vocabulary fosters a familiarity that in turn becomes a building block and leaves children more open to experiencing new things.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd selfishly, we have a lot of fun trying the different styles,\u201d he adds. \u201cIt keeps it interesting for us, and we also love mashing them together.\u201d<\/p>\n

There is somewhat of a method to pairing the messages with a specific music genre. \u201cTo use [the episode] \u2018The Brave Chicken\u2019 as an example, it felt like metal and having a chicken who was concerned about whether he was brave enough or not\u201d fit together, Brown explains. \u201c\u201980s metal seems to have that power that you\u2019re trying to summon from within.\u201d<\/p>\n

WildBrain, which will be representing the series\u2019 broadcast and streaming rights, plans to begin the series\u2019 rollout on YouTube with a curated selection of episodes. \u201cWe\u2019ll be launching a strategic, curated rollout on YouTube to promote the series and build global awareness,\u201d says Katie Wilson, VP of global sales and acquisitions at WildBrain. \u201cThe role of YouTube has evolved for creators and broadcasters. The platform has become an effective distribution and marketing tool, intriguing audiences with a taste of the show while also providing discoverability\u2014something today\u2019s broadcasters are looking for.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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