Ingrid Michaelson is an indie-pop singer/songwriter who has had music featured on many popular television shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Pretty Little Liars, and One Tree Hill. and commercials. She began recording her own music in 2002 in New York, using social networking to promote her music, which is how music producers found her. Her music has been choreographed to and is very popular in the dance world, being featured on shows like So You Think You Can Dance. Ingrid's music has catchy choruses and meaningful, story-telling lyrics.
Human Again is Michaelson's fifth studio album. It was released in 2012 and features 15 unique tracks that show off Ingrid's style. Many of the songs focus around love and relationships, both the good and the bad aspects of them. Some songs have a slow steady rhythm while others are fast and upbeat. Each song compliments the rest, and they all work together to form a cohesive album.
The album begins with "Fire", featuring strings, piano and pounding drums. "This is War" follows, continuing a pattern of relationships that are falling apart. On a happier, more loving note, "Keep Warm" displays themes of new love, as does "How We Love". "Ribbons" talks about broken promises made by a boy, and a girl left in the dust. The track "Black and Blue" has an almost electric sounding beat, and is one of the more unique tracks on the album.
Ingrid plans on releasing a new album, Lights Out, in April of 2014. If it is anything like this album, it will be filled with love-struck tunes, piano and soft beats, and meaningful words. "Human Again" is a unique and heartfelt album that would satisfy any indie music lover.
Ingrid plans on releasing a new album, Lights Out, in April of 2014. If it is anything like this album, it will be filled with love-struck tunes, piano and soft beats, and meaningful words. "Human Again" is a unique and heartfelt album that would satisfy any indie music lover.
