Be OK by Ingrid Michaelson - Uhune

ALBUM

When the Hotel Café became a nationally recognized launching pad for songwriters in 2008, Ingrid Michaelson stood out amongst artists who regularly played the venue, flaunting a confident sound that was a cut above the average female crooner. Her second indie album, Girls and Boys, made waves one year prior when it topped some digital charts, eventually selling over 740,000 copies of its lead single thanks to licensing deals with Old Navy and Grey's Anatomy. Released in 2008, Be OK continues her Norah Jones-gone-pop approach with 11 tracks. This isn't a proper studio effort -- rather, it's a benefit project (with proceeds going to cancer research) that takes its material from live performances, rarities, and several new tracks. Filled with handclaps and breezy guitar chords, the titular "Be OK" bookends the set list with two different versions -- one filled with harmonies, keyboards, and percussion, and the other sticking closer to an acoustic arrangement. Michaelson's voice is strong enough to carry those tracks alone, but her melodies sound strongest when flanked by harmonies, whether they're provided by the singer's own double-tracked voice or contributions from her touring bandmates. "The Chain," a longtime live favorite and perhaps the best song on this disc, even careens into a three-person round, utilizing the harmony approach better than any Michaelson track since "The Way I Am." She leads the pack, advising her ex-lover to "glide away on soapy heels" while her melodies are echoed by Bess Rogers and Allie Moss. It's a simple song, but its presentation makes all the difference -- a telltale sign of a songwriter who knows how to breathe new life into a veteran genre. ~ Andrew Leahey

1. Be OK

by Ingrid Michaelson

Primary Artist: Ingrid Michaelson; Main Performer
Composer: Ingrid Michaelson; Composer
Lyricist: Ingrid Michaelson; Composer
Producer: Stacy Jones
Bill Lefler; Production
Composer Lyricist: Ingrid Michaelson; Other

2. Giving Up

by Ingrid Michaelson

Primary Artist: Ingrid Michaelson; Main Performer
Composer: Ingrid Michaelson; Composer
Lyricist: Ingrid Michaelson; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Ingrid Michaelson; Other

3. Over The Rainbow

by Ingrid Michaelson

Primary Artist: Ingrid Michaelson; Main Performer
Composer: Harold Arlen; Composer
Author: E.y. Harburg; Production

4. The Chain

by Ingrid Michaelson

Primary Artist: Ingrid Michaelson; Main Performer
Composer: Ingrid Michaelson; Composer
Lyricist: Ingrid Michaelson; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Ingrid Michaelson; Other

5. Lady In Spain

by Ingrid Michaelson

Primary Artist: Ingrid Michaelson; Main Performer
Composer: Ingrid Michaelson; Composer
Lyricist: Ingrid Michaelson; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Ingrid Michaelson; Other

6. Keep Breathing

by Ingrid Michaelson

Composer: Ingrid Michaelson; Composer
Primary Artist: Ingrid Michaelson; Main Performer
Lyricist: Ingrid Michaelson; Composer
Mixing: Dan Romer; Production
Producer: Dan Romer
Ingrid Michaelson; Production
Recording: Dan Romer; Production
Studio Personnel: Dan Romer; Production
Composer Lyricist: Ingrid Michaelson; Other

7. Oh What a Day

by Ingrid Michaelson

Primary Artist: Ingrid Michaelson; Main Performer
Composer: Ingrid Michaelson; Composer
Lyricist: Ingrid Michaelson; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Ingrid Michaelson; Other

8. The Way I Am

by Ingrid Michaelson

Primary Artist: Ingrid Michaelson; Main Performer
Composer: Ingrid Michaelson; Composer
Lyricist: Ingrid Michaelson; Composer
Mixing: Colin Gallagher; Production
Recording: Matthew Powell; Production
Studio Personnel: Colin Gallagher
Matthew Powell; Production
Composer Lyricist: Ingrid Michaelson; Other

9. Can’t Help Falling In Love

by Ingrid Michaelson

Primary Artist: Ingrid Michaelson; Main Performer
Composer: George David Weiss
Luigi Creatore
Hugo E Peretti; Composer
Lyricist: George David Weiss
Luigi Creatore
Hugo E Peretti; Composer
Recording: Patrick Stolley; Production
Studio Personnel: Patrick Stolley; Production
Composer Lyricist: George David Weiss
Luigi Creatore
Hugo E Peretti; Other

10. You And I

by Ingrid Michaelson

Primary Artist: Ingrid Michaelson; Main Performer
Composer: Ingrid Michaelson; Composer
Lyricist: Ingrid Michaelson; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Ingrid Michaelson; Other

11. Be OK

by Ingrid Michaelson

Primary Artist: Ingrid Michaelson; Main Performer
Composer: Ingrid Michaelson; Composer
Lyricist: Ingrid Michaelson; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Ingrid Michaelson; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

32 minutes and 12 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, International Pop, Adult Alternative, Singer & Songwriter, Contemporary Singer, Songwriter, Indie Pop, Singer-Songwriter

Label

Ingrid Michaelson (Spirit Music)

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 13, 2008

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

890264002106