Yeah!! Finally corrinne may has released her 2nd album, i have waited so long!! I like her lyrics she written, so beautiful!!
song lists:
1. Little Superhero Girl 2. Save Me 3. Free 4. Everything in its Time 5. Safe in a Crazy World 6. Let it Go 7. Angel in Disguise 8. If I Kissed You 9. The Birthday Song 10. Every Beat of My Heart 11. Free (Radio Edit)
You keep me flying, you keep me smiling You keep me safe in a crazy world You understand me, embrace my fragility You keep me safe in a crazy world And in your arms I find the strength To believe in me again --"Safe in a Crazy World"
With accomplished musicianship and exquisite soul, Corrinne May evokes words and music that are both generous and genuine, stories she reveals in a voice of striking purity and undeniable magic.
Her self-titled debut presented a calling card to audiences in the U.S., Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore. Now, the suite of songs that comprises Safe in a Crazy World extends Corrinne's worldwide appeal as it speaks of her connection to those around her. She explains, "With the first record, I was pouring out the emotions I felt at being in a new city, having to leave my family and friends in search of my calling. I was looking for answers and the album was born out of that introspection. The new album is happier. There's more of a feeling of being settled and wanting to reach out and be involved with the world."
'Cause I don't know where your journey goes Or how long it will take to unfold But as long as we keep this moment shining in the dark I know you're watching over every beat of my heart -- "Every Beat of My Heart"
Corrinne's journey began in Singapore, the former British colony at the cosmopolitan crossroads of east and west where she studied classical music and earned her degree in English literature before moving to Boston for an education in songwriting and film composition at Berklee College of Music. Relocating to Los Angeles, she came to the attention of legendary Grammy-winning songwriters, Carole King and Carole Bayer Sager, with whom she collaborated. Live shows at intimate listening rooms including The Hotel Cafe, The Mint and Genghis Cohen introduced her to appreciative audiences as well.
With her debut came accolades: Harpers Bazaar, FHM, Music Connection and Performing Songwriter magazine who deemed the release, "a touching, enchanting record." MTV Asia featured her video for "Fly Away" and television shows on Lifetime and ABC selected her songs to underscore their dramas as did the Columbia/TriStar feature, So Close. Named Best Contemporary Album by the musical alliance, Just Plain Folks, the album spent over a year on the top sellers list at CD Baby.
All of this was a prelude to Safe in a Crazy World, wherein the promise of Corrinne's artistry blooms in full flower. Her trademark ballads are adorned by a cinematic string section and epic orchestrations and her lighter side shines on "Little Superhero Girl," where she wants to "turn the bullies that terrorize/Into pink poodles that bark but don't bite," and the upbeat pop of "If I Kissed You," when she asks a potential lover, "Would you run naked up the street with a tattoo of my name on your behind?" All of the songs are penned solo, with the exception of the poignant "Everything in Its Time," a collaboration with Carole Bayer Sager.
The river runs and the river hides Out to the ocean and under the sky I promise you, the answer will come Hold on to patience and watch for the sign Everything in it's time -- "Everything in its Time"
With Safe in a Crazy World, Corrinne May creates a sonic sanctuary of hope and solace "When people connect with my music and tell me that I've given a voice to their feelings, it deeply moves me. Music is my balm for whenever life gets a little crazy and I love being able to share that."
In her art, as in her life, love radiates a luminous warmth.With lyrical themes of compassion and understanding, Corrinne May's artistry is a welcome invitation to be Safe in a Crazy World.
wow GREAT!....hey thks nlayhua!!... i'm gettin her album too!!...shes really 1 of the most talented local artiste i admire here, beside her well-written lyrics, she played her own instruments and the songs are mostly composed by her jus like DT.... its such coincident tt these few days i'm relistenin to her earlier album "Fly away" after knowin tt a song "Journey" in the drama series "At Dolphin bay" is written by her....was kinda shocked when i knew tt coz i've had this album sittin in my cd rack for a yr plus n it jus slipped off my mind tt i've this song in her 1st album, maybe has to do wif the fact tt its the 2nd last song in the list, i jus didn't noticed it...but seriously, tt's an album not to be missed with great artiste, great songs and mostly impt her wonderful lyrics, it simply blow me away, every songs seems to be tellin us a story...do watch out for her albums given the chance, its strongly recommended by me...
quote: Originally posted by: tangerina "wow GREAT!....hey thks nlayhua!!... i'm gettin her album too!!...shes really 1 of the most talented local artiste i admire here, beside her well-written lyrics, she played her own instruments and the songs are mostly composed by her jus like DT.... its such coincident tt these few days i'm relistenin to her earlier album "Fly away" after knowin tt a song "Journey" in the drama series "At Dolphin bay" is written by her....was kinda shocked when i knew tt coz i've had this album sittin in my cd rack for a yr plus n it jus slipped off my mind tt i've this song in her 1st album, maybe has to do wif the fact tt its the 2nd last song in the list, i jus didn't noticed it...but seriously, tt's an album not to be missed with great artiste, great songs and mostly impt her wonderful lyrics, it simply blow me away, every songs seems to be tellin us a story...do watch out for her albums given the chance, its strongly recommended by me..."
you are welcome tangerina, i will get her album too, wow so many things to buy, gonna broke. Yup and her 2nd album seem to be more spiritual than her 1st album and think she's a faithful christian too like david? Think angela zhang and gigi leong has cover her 'journey' and 'fly away' before. I extremely like her lyrics..hehe. haha it's wondeful to have someone here like corrinne may too. Hope i can find her album as her album are quite difficult to find.
me too...$$ runnin dry after buyin the DT albums...but its hard to come across gd albums like Corrinne May, so i'm not gonna miss it.... and yeah its not easy to find her albums in those normal cd shop, however hmv or tower records shld have it....or u can try the music Junction store where i bought her 1st album, dun think cd rama will have it coz her previous "Fly Away" album they dun haf it...
quote: Originally posted by: tangerina "me too...$$ runnin dry after buyin the DT albums...but its hard to come across gd albums like Corrinne May, so i'm not gonna miss it.... and yeah its not easy to find her albums in those normal cd shop, however hmv or tower records shld have it....or u can try the music Junction store where i bought her 1st album, dun think cd rama will have it coz her previous "Fly Away" album they dun haf it..."
thanks tangerinabut music junction are all in the west side as i live in north side. I think sembawang music has it..hehe
here is a website can listen to her 3 full songs if you have not buy it:
yeap, i like her music too... i didn't know that she wrote the journey song... i saw her 2nd album being played at gramaphone at parragon basement. But they didn't have David's MV dvd though.
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quote: Originally posted by: phiii "Hi Zhaodi and nlayhua, yeap, i like her music too... i didn't know that she wrote the journey song... i saw her 2nd album being played at gramaphone at parragon basement. But they didn't have David's MV dvd though. take care all! "
hello phiii,
I think there's not much promotion doing here for her 1st album but for her 2nd album, i heard many radio station played her new songs recently. Yeah, finally i got her 2nd album! Me too!! i didn't saw david MV dvd too, so strange , i wanna see how the album look like, too bad i don't have dvd, hope they can consider a vcd version..lol
gooood to hear tt her 2nd album is gainin more recognition this time n even the normal cd shops like CD rama has her albums on the shelves...n yeah so i've bought mine! Havin heard the 1st time & i lurve it already.... esp like her Little superhero Girl & Angel in disguise.... n wonder if u guys noticed a few of her songs are rather christian-oriented...
anyway, she've got quite a cute name for her small recordin company cum online music store, www.pinkarmchair.com can go visit if u wish to purchase the cds online.... must show support for own local artiste coz shes really one of the rare kind in our music industry.... sometimes it juz makes me wonder will Corrinne May & DT ever cross each other path in the scene of music-making??
hey nlayhua, i'll be gettin the vcd version too...do let me know too if u see one?? thks!
I bought the album at the cd-rama, tangerina you bought it there too? I haven't listen the album yet. Yup, i saw some people mention that this 2nd album is more christian-oriented than her 1st album but i didn't noticed it maybe i'm not a christian(tangerina, are you a christian?) just feel her lyrics are inspiring.
yes the pinkarmchair is cute , the website also has sample listening to this album. That time, i saw an article before that corrinne may met david on the plane. David mention she has heard of corrinne may's songs and think is quite good. She mention she has heard of david's 'ghost' and think is good. Hope both talented songwriter can one day collaborate with each other.
you too don't have dvd player at home? yup, i will let you know if EMI ever consider released a vcd version. so strange, is the dvd sold out , don't see any in cd-rama?
hey nlayhua, yeah i bought it at cd rama shop in causeway pt....dun tell me u bought from the same branch too??! ...haha...coz i rem serene(star_lady) bought her TGL albums same place as me also at causeway cd rama shop....
GOSH, i'm thrill to hear abt the encounters of David & Corrinne!! and u mentioned she've heard of david's 'ghost' & thought its good which means it only happened recently...is there any way to see tt article??! i'm really interested to know more... i hope the collaboration will happen soon if not in the near future since both of them creates inspiring music... and to your qns, yeah i believe in the Mighty God but i won't consider myself as a true christian as yet coz i noe i've alot to work on for my faith.
thk u in advance, i'll help lookout for release of vcd version too...btw i haven't check out the store for the dvd but supposingly shld be out on the shelves by now...maybe u wanna try other cd rama branches n yeah i dun haf a dvd player at home, my vcd player still works fine so i've no intention of upgradin it...
Here is the link of the news, got mention david and corrinne met in the plane. hmm..really hope one day they will collaborate together although she admire leehom more.
there was a Lianhe Zaobao interview article on Corrinne May yesterday http://www.zaobao.com/fk/fk050514_511.html She mentioned that she will be back in Singapore in August 2005 to hold a concert at the Esplanade. ~ fei
thanks for the news fei, so you going to watch her performance?
the Sistic website for her SG concert is up today http://www.sistic.com.sg/SOPApp/SOPPortal/portal_proxy?uri=X.=2G!wX5vCFus_zKPiLkXaTBmqjpoldJ5KAzsJFM
ps: Corrinne's official website has been revamped recently, do visit it if you haven't done so for a long time. warning: if you're not on broadband, you'd probably have some problems accessing her new site as it has a *lot* of flash etc