Although the target audience may not all be musically-inclined, the song acts as a gateway to inspire a new generation of young, aspiring artists who don't know where to begin. It reviews integral aspects of music theory, such as the bridge, chorus, verse, and similar. Due to its repetitive nature, and easy-to-remember lyrics, it acts as an effective tool for young ones to grasp what comprises the music they listen to. Besides this, the video features nostalgic clips that fans may recognize from Doctor Noize's earlier music career, to the present.
Doctor Noize, who is the lead singer, delivers an amusing, pitch-perfect performance while infusing educational value into the music. His collaboration with the Colorado Children's Chorale and the City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra are what make his music feel complete, as it contributes to the climax of the song. At the beginning, the song starts off bare, and then as it progresses, there is more buildup in the instrumentation and vocals from the choir. The saxophone, which is the most soloistic, adds elements of jazz, creating variety among the range of sounds that are heard. From a technical standpoint, the video execution is also well done, as it contains a unique element of contrasting effects, based on the way it was edited. In other words, the structure of the video constantly alternates between Doctor Noize's past and present career, portraying juxtaposition. Whenever clips from his past performances are shown, they are followed by clips from the present-day that depict him reflecting upon the glory days of the past while singing in an empty theatre. To older viewers who grew up with his music, this subtle nuance is what makes it far from being a simple song about music theory. Instead, it is more like a love-letter to the fans.
The song conveys the message of how music is universal in a sense. This is seen through the clips that alternate between different performance venues, containing young audience members from all over becoming united with his tunes. Also, it proves that if you understand the structure of what makes up a song, the listening experience is more fulfilling.
I give 1-2-3-4-5-6-7 A Song 4.0 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 A Song is available on all major music platforms now.
By Ilana O., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 18
On the surface this is a children's song -- bright, bouncy, fun for car-rides. But peel back the confetti and you'll discover it's far more: a sly, joyous tutorial in how songs are built, disguised in the kind of melody that has kids tapping their feet and adults nodding along with satisfaction.
What sets this apart? First, the scale -- Doctor Noize doesn't shy away from orchestral ambition: the participation of the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, the Colorado Children's Chorale and jazz saxophonist Anton Schwartz add texture, depth and a genuine "big stage" feel. Trust me, when you hear the swell of the strings and then the children's chorus jump in--you realize this isn't kids' music cut from the usual cloth.
Yet, Doctor Noize balances it with approachability. The concept is smart, but inclusive: counting one through seven becomes a map of song-sections (verse, chorus, bridge, etc.). Kids pick up the rhythm; parents pick up the structure, and everyone leaves humming something they didn't know they'd learned. It's sneak-syllabus: art plus edutainment without the scare-quotes. This seasoned artist definitely knows his audience and leads the proceedings like a pied piper maestro.
Production-wise this is crisp, exuberant, and lively. You hear the energy of the children's voices, the richness of the orchestra, and just enough jazz flourishes to keep it fresh. The key change? The hook? The moment when everything clicks? It's there, and it's satisfying. The structure is sound, no pun intended, because he outlines from 1 to 7 the structure of writing a song.
And then there's the birthday release angle: dropping such a song on the artist's own birthday (October 30) gives it a little extra sparkle -- like a party you're invited to whether you know it or not. If I were to pick a minor note -- in the sea of children's music, ambitious cross-genre pieces still run the risk of "too big" for little ears -- so my guess is the song's success will lean heavily on how the arrangements support repetition and accessibility. But in this case, Doctor Noize seems more than up for the job.
Verdict: "1-2-3-4-5-6-7 A Song" isn't just another counting tune -- it's a milestone in kids' music; it's intelligent, fun, and fully produced. It's the kind of song that makes you want to press replay in the car, let the chorus buzz through the house, and maybe, just maybe, you find yourself tapping along, picking up something you didn't know you were learning. I highly recommend this. It is a music video retrospective of the artist's career through music and song.
I give 1-2-3-4-5-6-7 A Song 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12.
By John Wood, KIDS FIRST! Music Critic
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