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Safe in a Crazy World

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Sometimes when I enjoy someone's music, I can't really tell people why. I just know that I like it. But, I knew why I liked Corrinne May the first time I heard her. One, her songs are very emotional and have great depth. Two, she knows (either intuitively or on purpose) how to let a song express itself.

On this CD, my favorite song right now is "Safe in a Crazy World." Towards the end of the song, the music and her voice become very quiet (almost to a whisper)--it's really the perfect way to finish up the song. A lot of artists would have ended the song in a huge crescendo and used their voice to overpower the song. Or, some singers would use a lot of affectations. That just would not be the best way to interpret a song like "Safe..." I just appreciate artists that can interpret songs so that how they perform it matches the emotion of the song. I think Corrinne May does that.

I just received the CD so I'm still figuring out my favorites in addition to "Safe in a Crazy World." I do enjoy "Every Beat of My Heart," and "The Birthday Song." Overall, though, I'm just enjoying the CD and hope that more people have the opportunity to hear it.

After her first release in the self-titled album, Corrinne May, which had great success, it is often hard to follow in the footsteps of the first success. However, this album has not disappointed, and it is great listening from start to end. Corrinne has stayed true to herself, the kind of music she writes, and not try to imitate someone else to achieve greater success.

Corrinne writes her songs with honesty and soul, searching and discovering as she walks through life's journey with Christ, and it comes forth through the lyrics and the soulful melodies. The words are deep with meaning and reflection, and it is great to listen and reflect on your life's journey with these songs as well.

One of the songs I like is Free, and this is how it starts... "I see the morning glory, It winds upon thee, It tells the untold story of how things were meant to be, You saw the universe, Caught up in desperate dreams, You came and changed the ending, Changed it to save my fate, You led the revolution, You left your legacy, Embraced the struggle, In the face of mortality, I know I'm not alone in this, Help me believe... I can be free..."

Corrinne May I got to know through Vienna Teng- because she was a similar artist to Vienna. I disagree with it somewhat though- her and Vienna are pretty different with both their lyrics and music itself. And although I love Vienna I have to admit Corrinne has very much grown on me as well. She has some great lyrics- because they are optimistic and loving. She brings a great warmth to my c.d. collection. After a hard day especially her music is what I turn to first, and makes me smile. Her voice is very lovely and her talent in making music is very obvious.

This is a very underrated artist. More should know her. I recommended her to a friend and she was just so surprised she never heard of her before since she likes her so much now- and that's the point- if people would look outside the superficials walls of Mtv they would find Corrinne May and others of course but I'm sure May would be much loved. I know I am happy I discovered her! I prefer her sophmore over her first though, although both are lovely albums. Her second though is just so addictive- I highly recommend this if you're into female piano- driven artists- or female musicians in general. May is one to know.

Here's a review for Safe In A Crazy World:

1)Little Superhero Girl- A- great, powerful lyrics, the piano is just magic, and sing sings it all so well. Awesome song- I can totally relate to it. I heard she got the inspiration for this song from a Powerpuff Girl cartoon- it just makes the song even more likeable.

2)Save Me- A- Very good song I really enjoy it. It is going along the same steady pace as Superhero, and May's vocals are very lovely in this song.

3)Free- A- (This counts for both the long and radio edit version that is at the end of this album)- Wow May's voice is amazing in this song. She sings this song just right, and the piano fits well right in there. A little more softer and slower than the others- but just as strong.

4)Everything In Its Time- B+- This song pales compared to the other three, yet it is in no way weak. She sings it well and the lyrics have a wisdom to them.

5)Safe In A Crazy World- A- This has to be one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. I absolutely love it. The slow, soft piano, the heartfelt singing, and the sweet lyrics all add up to an amazingly powerful song.

6)Let It Go- A- I like how the c.d. picks up from here again from its slow pace with such ease so the c.d. isn't in no danger of dragging. The beginning starts off slow yet solid, and then in the chorus it picks up with some great background following her vocals. The lyrics on this song are very well- written.

7)Angel In Disguise- B+- How I love the lyrics in this song. It is amazing how May can give you such a light heart, especially in this song. This song has gotten me through some bad days successfully. It is a well- paced song and yet it is not her strongest musically compared to her others on here- but the lyrics are some of the best on the album.

8)If I Kissed You- A- Probably my fave song on here. I love it, love it, love it. The lyrics, the way the song is sung, the way the song is made. It's all awesome and fast- paced and an overall cuteness laced in.
My fave line: Would you run naked in the street with a tattoo of my name on your behind- if I kissed you?

9)The Birthday Song- B+- This song had to grow on me. It is much slower and yet it is such a tender, loving song and she sings it so well. I grew into it but it is not her strongest on here. It's still a lovely song though.

10)Every Beat of My Heart- A- The piano is gorgeous in this song, I absolutely love how she sings the song as well. Soft, slow, and very touching song. What a great ending to this album especially lyric- wise.

Overall I give the c.d. a 4.5/ 5. Very good album altogether. I love listening to it and hope in the future Corrinne May does get more well- known.

This album deserves to be kept as a gem in my CD treasury. I suppose one of the strong points about"Safe in a Crazy World" is that it reflects what almost everyone is going through ~ falling down, getting lost, and eventually taking faith in going the right direction. The melody scripts are very well written,with interesting rhythm where you'd least expect it. What I also like as well, is Corrine's clear enunciation. As a whole, this is a rather spiritual and uplifting album, such as ~angels ~ and a dose of humour ~If I kissed you ~ :D

I have always been a fan of Miss Corrine May ever since I heard her perform at an in store promo appearance in Borders Singapore (wheelock place) while on vacation. As a singer-songwriter myself, I have gravitated towards pop songs that are not embarrased to display beautiful melodies (i.e. works of Rupert Holmes, Paul Williams, Bread, Richard Carpenter, Roger Nichols, Jimmy Webb and Burt Bacharach). It is so sad how Top 40 music has degenerated to just hooks and groove with hardly anything in between.

Corrine is one of those rare artists who can make us have an emotional hook with song via contemporary topics and her skillful usage of melody. I love her best with her more contemplative / quiet songs. Her vocal sound reminds me of a young Joni Mitchell. I wish her continued success and (please! please!) more promo and radio airplay for such an underated artist.

If Corrine gets to read this, please tell your record company to have your albums released in the Philippines. Filipinos still adore melody (no matter what the worldwide trends may be at the moment). We can only get your albums here either as imports or online. Trust me, if the pop love songs of Jim Brickman made it here, your songs can too!!!

This is an excellent cd, all tracks are excellent.. written and sung by one of the better song-writer vocalists around.. My favorite tracks are angel in disguise, and if i kissed you, both upbeat songs, followed closely by all the other songs on this wonderful cd.. if you dont already have it, order corrinne may's debut album also, simply titled, corrinne may. Both albums are excellent.. "take a look at the ordinary, no need to look for paradise, you just might be listening to an angel in disguise.."

With her angelic voice, Corrinne May's second CD is just as wonderful as her first. I am looking forward to more from this great artist!

First time I heard Corrinne May I was on a Singapore airline flight. I fell in love with her "Every Beat of my Heart". I had just fallen in love and was traveling with my love, my MAK. Every word of the song, every beat of the song, synchronized with every beat of my heart and kept me in my heart which was filled with love for him, for the love that was consuming me, for the love I had for every moment of my life and for the love I felt for everyone & everything. I synced his music player with mine and when Corrinne sang:

"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 will be watching over every beat of your heart"

I'd put my hand on his heart and feel the tenderness and fragility of his heart in my heart. I knew with certainty that the tenderness and fragility in my heart had made a connection with tenderness and fragility of his heart when I was filled with ecstasy and grace.

As I listened to her other songs, I noticed that I like them as well so I decided to buy the CD. It took a while to find her CD (not in stores in US) and even longer to order it. My soul searching is very intense lately and that might be why I now find heart drawn to another song on this CD, "Everything in its Time".

"Sometimes I wonder what lies ahead
How long till my hunger is fed
They say it's hard to make it in this part of town
So many people on this merry-go-round

Some folks try astrology
Some turn to crystal balls
To find an answer
To get through it all
I just fall on my knees and I try to pray
In the silence I can hear him say

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 its time

I often feel like I'm two steps behind
Somebody must have moved that finish line
There are a thousand reasons
Why I should give up
But I'm stubborn in the things I believe"

Her songs talk to me because she writes from everyday life material and sings from her heart. That is why as I go through my life, I relate to different songs of hers. Of course, this greatly influences how I rate the CD; how it connects to me, how it warms my heart and Not the sophistication of the music, the voice, the arrangement, the quality of the recording, etc. Still, I am sure my holistic experience would not have been so great without the quality of all aspects which make this a great CD. I plan to give it as Gift to those whom I hold close to heart.

After listening to her first album accidentally from a friend, I totally fell in love with her. Her voice is absorbing, smooth, enliving and her music is one of the best i've heard comparable to any major artist out there (or even better). Her lyrics totally capture the meaning of the song. The moment this album came out I ran to buy it at my nearest CD Store and as expected, i've not stopped listening to it since. DEFINITELY WORTH GETTING. And being a Singaporean, i'm so proud of her.

Corinne May is a fine singer, her voice is beautiful, I chose her albums to accompany my recent Singapore photos on a souvenir DVD