Andrew Chang
November 7th, 2006 at 2:22 pm (Uncategorized)
It is inevitable that attempts will be made to compare any new artist to other more established artists. However, 27 year old Corinne Bailey Rae’s voice seems to defy comparison. Bailey Rae has been described as a pop influenced Billie Holiday, neo-soul Norah Jones and an amalgamation of Alicia Keys, Joss Stone and Macy Gray. But none of these comparisons are really able to adequately sum her up. Without question listening to Bailey Rae provides a comfortable, familiar feeling. Yet there is something simultaneously unique about the way she sings
Listen and see. This song is called Til it Happens to You off Bailey Rae’s 2006 self titled debut album.
I predict great things for Bailey Rae. I love the way she sings words. Omar, another artist I recently featured (see Stevie(heart)Omar) has a knack for this as well—to turn the pronunciation of words into an expressive art form. Listen to the way Bailey Rae says “heaven” at 1:00 and “violins playin” at 1:13 and you’ll see what I mean. Plus she’s got that raspy twinge. I love the raspy twinge.
I dedicate this to Merr the birthday girl. Thanks for exposing me to Corinne Bailey Rae, and inviting me to her concert, and then backing out.
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Mark T. said,
November 10, 2006 at 5:22 pm
This sounds like a mix between Norah Jones and Sade, good for a chill mood.
The dedicatee! aka Merr said,
November 11, 2006 at 3:11 pm
I’ve heard that some peeps have been dissing the dedication made to me and I’m crushed, so you better show in the parking lot after school… Because I think i need to play you some more of this awesome album. It’s all about balance and this album balances my chill and happy days right now and trust me when i say that I know very little about music but i know enough to say Corrine Bailey Rae hits the spot just when you need it. Spread the love and go hate on K-fed cause that’s a just cause, not miss bailey rae. If you need a song that holds a lot of truth, listen to “trouble sleeping”, I know we’ve all been there. Lots of love, Merr
Ana said,
November 14, 2006 at 12:08 am
this song makes me sad that i can’t sing. well…it makes me sad that other people think i can’t sing…well my mom (your mom too) says i have a great voice!…so ya know what…this song has inspired me to go sing. sing like nobody is listening……..damn. my roommate just told me to shut up. Ok i’m back to feeling sad. i give this song a 5.75/7
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what the fuck is zyban? and why does chang show up first when songstory is googled?? i’d be responding to the clip, but i’m busy listening to imogen heap ‘hide and seak’ which i can’t stop playing over and over.
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