Award-winning Children’s songwriter, published author and composer, and music educator Kim Noller presents a foot-stompin’ hootin’-n’-hollarin’ song that kids will love and teachers may love even more. “Double Negatives” is a wonderfully silly song meant to educate kids on what can be a difficult concept to grasp. The lyrics may be hilarious, but Kim’s purpose-driven songwriting provides plenty of examples for kids to really get the concept and have fun doing it.
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“A few years ago, I did a musical program with my second and third graders that was inspired by that old TV show, HeeHaw. I needed another song for the program — so I wrote Double Negatives in an hour,” says Kim Noller. “The kids performed it in two separate programs and parents and teachers absolutely loved it! It’s a fun way to show the silliness of double negatives and how they cancel each other out to mean the opposite of what is intended!”
When the time came to record “Double Negatives,” Kim reached out to the one-and-only Red Yarn, a Texas-born Portland transplant whose made a name for himself throughout the US with his wonderful folk-rock and American roots shows and masterful albums for kids, along with Kelli Welli, whose been called “The Pixar of Children’s songwriters” for her smart, unconventional, and often goofball approach. Kelli and Red Yarn both jumped in with a “Heck yeah!” thrilled to be part of it.
“I couldn’t have dreamed of a better trio for this song!” said Kim.
To produce this song, Kim worked with two time Emmy Award winner Carter Green of Greenjeans Studios in Wellington, KS, after having worked together for several years, because she knew he could handle whatever fun or quirky ideas Kim might throw at him. They drew on some inspiration from old HeeHaw songs and had a blast in the creative process.
KIM NOLLER BIO: Kim Noller is a published composer and author, Children's music artist, and music educator whose joyful melodies and hope-driven lyrics have been inspiring audiences for decades. Before becoming an elementary music teacher, Kim performed professionally as a contemporary Christian artist around the country, appearing with notable artists including the Gaithers, Larnelle Harris, Eli, and Margaret Becker. Her choral works are available at Excelcia Music Publishing, Plank Road Publishing, and Indianapolis Children's Choir Publishing and her beautifully illustrated children's book Big inspired by her award-winning song is available on Amazon. Several of Kim's songs including “Big” have been recognized in leading songwriting competitions. KIMNOLLERMUSIC.COM
RED YARN BIO: Red Yarn (aka Andy Furgeson) is a Texas-born, Oregon-based family performer who weaves music and puppetry into high-energy shows for all ages. With his engaging performances, rowdy folk-rock recordings, and playful music videos, this red-bearded bard reinvigorates American roots music traditions for younger generations. Red Yarn & his family band have performed at Austin City Limits Festival, South by Southwest, Pilgrimage Music Fest, Stagecoach Country Music Festival, Wolf Trap National Park, Symphony Space, Pickathon, Northwest String Summit, and libraries and children’s museums across the country. Accolades for Red Yarn’s albums include NAPPA Gold, Parents’ Choice, and Fids & Kamily Music Awards, and frequent play on SiriusXM Kids Place Live. REDYARNPRODUCTIONS.COM
KELLI WELLI BIO: Kelli Welli (aka Kelli Caldwell), is a Portland, Oregon-based children's musician and songwriter known for her clever, fun, and often hilarious songs. She's been dubbed "The Pixar of Children's songwriters" for her award-winning work. Her music is popular on platforms like SiriusXM Kids Place Live and her albums, including Baby Ninja and Let's Go, Pistachio!, feature a blend of styles and themes that appeal to both children and parents. KELLIWELLI.COM
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