“Uppsala artist Maini Sorri’s new single is produced by a real ace – Aubrey Whitfeld, known for his collaboration with, among others, Kelly Clarkson.
The song “Through Teary Eyes” will be released on Thursday 14 May and can be described as a straight and melodic pop song. Maini Sorri is pleased with both the result and the collaboration with Aubrey Whitfeld, who is based in London. – It’s actually the first time I’ve worked with a female producer, says Maini Sorri.
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Although the two have not met, all communication has been via the network. The fact that they found each other is mostly due to chance. Maini had first contact with another producer but felt that he did not really fit. Then he instead talked about Aubrey Whitfeld, who worked with artists like Simon Webbe from the group Blue, Kelly Clarkson, Soul II Soul and more.
– She has the ability to create an energetic, popping and driving sound. It is also noticeable that she is fond of her artists. She coaches and gives tips in an educational way.
The collaboration gave added flavor and Maini Sorri was happy to pick up the thread with Aubrey Whitfeld again. But first, “Through Teary Eyes” will be launched. Already she has received a receipt that it works. Earlier this year, she received an invitation to participate in the international World Songwriting Awards competition. She did not win but got the epithet “top finalist”. In addition, award-winning producer Kutayden from Turkey has made a video for the song.
– This evening, the song premiered at the radio show “Female Fronted Rock and Metal Show” in New York. Then I attended myself and chatted with listeners and the presenter, says Maini Sorri.
Maini Sorri‘s single Someday Vol. 3 got great reviews. Tunedloud Magazine wrote: “The songs are so beautiful, so soulful and so heartfelt and Maini’s voice is just unbelievable.”
“I know I’m gushing but I honestly can’t think of an artist in recent years who can compare to Maini Sorri in her combination of songwriting, voice and prolificacy.” “Maini Sorri puts so much heart into her music that you cannot help but be moved by it.”
“It’s hard to find an artist with raw vocal talent, great compositions and lyrics that actually connect in a real way. Maini Sorri delivers on all fronts.” “This woman truly does deserve the title of artist, as opposed to most singers currently around.” Read the whole review from 2019 here.
Rebecca Cullen at Stereo Stickman wrote: “Someday is a definite early highlight and underlines that traditional or classic vibe really well..””Poetic imagery and Maini’s ever-meandering, expressive melodies work well together in every case.”
“Oh Echo follows on and injects an acoustic melancholy into the process and some gorgeous guitar work. Another highlight for the progression and build-up throughout.”
“Only A Memory kicks up the pace and adds a subtle level of electronic funk. Meanwhile, reflective and honest lyrics reach out to connect in a lasting way. ” “easily one of Maini’s most enjoyable releases to date.” Read the whole review here.
Fresh Out for the Booth writes: ” All tracks on this compilation are in their own right, masterpieces. Carefully crafted Maini Sorri, you can hear the dedication this musician has for her work across all tracks and it is something truly magical to experience.” Read the whole review here.
FV Music Blog writes: “Sorri has the fantastic ability to convey many emotions through her beautiful songwriting and stunning performance.” “The mix, master and production of the album are also to a very high standard. Each of the instrumentation has its own space in the mix and nothing feels crowded. All of the parts come together to create one unified piece of art. Simply magical.” Read the whole review here.
Maini Sorri‘s compilation album Someday Vol. 3 tells stories of love and heartbreak in equal measure. It was released on June 3rd 2019 and consists of Maini’s pop songs that are recorded during a decade. Most of the songs are previously released on different albums and singles, but there is also an all-new song titled Love Bubble, with lyrics by Barbro Norberg.
The title track Someday endured 43 weeks on Music World Radio’s Top 20 Charts in Spain among rock groups from America and Europe, including several weeks spent at number 1 and almost 40 weeks amongst the top 5. The lyrics of Someday were originally written in Finnish, as several songs on the album. The legendary Swedish Finnish singer and songwriter Barbara Helsingius wrote English lyrics to lyrics by Marjo-Riitta Oksanen, Mikko Anttila, Maini Sorri, Ritva Östlin and Ritva Ala-Särkelä.
Gary Cornman from the US has written the lyrics to 4 songs on the album. Music is written by Maini Sorri and the label is Reya music, Sweden.
CD coverart photo by Johan Zetterlund and layout by Malshan Fonseka, Sri Lanka.
You can stream the whole album on Bandcamp, on Spotify and other streaming sites around the world. You find Someday Vol. 3 also on iTunes, Amazon and your other favourite webshops.
Maini Sorri‘s song I Fall To Pieces is a part of the compilation album: “CHRIS DUVAL PRESENTS VOLUME 1 /Best Independent Music on the Planet”. The album contains 18 songs by artists from around the globe, among them Chris Duval, Relic, Steve Vozzolo, Kiran Kairab and Frankie M etc.
Stream the whole album and read about the artists here.
Music to Maini’s song by Maini Sorri, Lyrics by: Gary Cornman. Co-produced by Brian Lanese and Orlando Mestre in The US and mixed and mastered by Brian Lanese. All instruments are performed and recorded by Orlando Mestre.
“Musician Maini Sorri has released 29 CD’s. Uppsala resident Sorri has performed her songs in concerts, radio and TV in Sweden and also competed with her music.”
“Spring is a wonderful time when it is becoming lighter and greener. I had this Spring much program and much to do, Sorri says.”
“On the compilation album there are songs of love and loss. Included is also a new song Love Bubble”… “I want to release many kinds of music.”
“Last album Bring Me Home was released in the Autumn 2018. Before that I released an album with the American rapper Magneto Dayo.”
“The new album called Someday Vol. 3 is a Swedish Finnish album. Almost all songs are arranged by Jaakko Viitala. There are also many Swedish Finnish lyrics writers. English lyrics of these tracks are translated by Barbara Helsingius. There are also lyrics by American Gary Cornman and Swedish Barbro Norberg.”
“The song is a collaborative effort by lyricist Barbro Norberg, music composer Maini Sorri, who also sings the song, and instrumental maker Jaakko Viitala. The track deals with Norberg’s sense of loss and longing after her dad’s passing away.”
“If you’re looking for songs with lots of emotional depth and substance, this is the track for you.”
“It’s a track by a mature woman who has mastered expressing vulnerability and celebrating emotions without sounding predictable or highly-strung.”
“With a refreshing sense of honesty, tremendous musical instincts and an alluring vocal tone, Maini’s connection to the music is an authentic one.” Read the whole review from October 26th 2018 here.
Rebecca Cullen at Stereo Stickman wrote: “Maini Sorri returns to release yet another creatively unique single”….”From a songwriting perspective, this is one of the most memorable melodies of Sorri’s to date.”
“Lyrically the release is a stunning poetic ode to a lost relative. Barbro Norberg writes on the passing of her father in a commendable way, bringing through heart-breaking ideas but also a strong focus on the positives – the good memories, the togetherness. Maini Sorri’s gentle voice lets the lyrics shine brightly throughout.”
“There’s an Enya-like feel to the presentation, the voice drives as if simply another instrument, so the collaboration just works.” Read the whole review from October 22nd 2018 here.
Act One Magazine wrote: “The combination of the tone, sound and melody in the music matches the lyrics extremely well and the result is warm, heartfelt and all in all a great song with both a great melody and outstanding lyrics.” Read the whole review from October 26th 2018 here.
Music by Maini Sorri. Lyrics by Barbro Norberg. Instrumental by Jaakko Viitala. Label is Reya music, Sweden. CD coverart photo by Johan Zetterlund and layout by Malshan Fonseka, Sri Lanka.
You Are On My Mind single was released on October 26th 2018. Maini Sorri has written the music. Barbro Norberg sent to Maini her beautiful poem about the longing after her Dad that passed away, and asked Maini to compose it.
Maini’s album Bring Me Home was released only a month earlier. The new single was released so soon because on November 3rd people in Sweden celebrated All Saints’ Day, and also during Christmas time people often long for relatives and friends that have passed away.
You find You Are On My Mind on iTunes, Amazon and your other favourite webshops, and on Spotify and other streaming sites around the world.
Label is Reya music, Sweden. CD coverart photo by Johan Zetterlund and layout by Malshan Fonseka, Sri Lanka.
Tunedloud wrote in the review of Bring Me Home on September 15th: “This might be Maini Sorri best album.”…”The songs grow with each play, becoming increasingly transfixing, drawing the listener in with their spiral soundscapes and employing Maini Sorri’s high-pitched vocals to great, yet subtle, effect.”
“This is as downright amazing as it could have been. There’s just so many ideas in the heads of Maini Sorri and her collaborators that 6 tracks just doesn’t seem enough. There’s depth, intensity, emotion, and interesting collaborations on offer, which ticks all the boxes for an extremely memorable recording from Maini Sorri.”
Rebecca Cullen at Stereo Stickman wrote in the review on September 19th:
” The title track from the project introduces things in a bold way, showcasing retro dance synths and a rising intensity, all woven in among a delicately optimistic and uplifting soundscape – with a vocal line that’s as delicate and smooth as you might find in ambient trip-hop. The euro-dance vibe is strong but it comes with a level of heart and depth on this particular single. There’s truth in the songwriting and this adds a lot of value and further intensifies that energizing feeling of possibility.”
“Maini Sorri is definitely one of the most diverse and forward-thinking artists I’ve had the chance to discover in recent years. She is always keen on experimenting with a wide variety of different genres, often exposing different creative possibilities and setting the bar higher in terms of what it is possible with music, often collaborating with different artists and songwriters along the way.”
Bring Me Home is the title track from Maini‘s pop/rock/dance album Bring Me Home. The video producer Levmusic really told the true story of Maini’s adventure and added amazing nature scenes to it.
Vocals and music are by Maini Sorri, lyrics by Gary Cornman USA, Co-Produced by Brian Lanese & Orlando Mestre USA, Mixed and Mastered Brian Lanese. All instruments performed and recorded by Orlando Mestre. Bring Me Home album was released on September 20th 2018. The label behind the release is Reya music, Sweden.
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