This album is the first of three (‘Pink Blues’ 2009, ‘Brave On Lady’ 2009, ‘The Beating Of Your Heart’ 2010). The project began as a cathartic release after the death of Fran’s husband John, from cancer.

The project grew and grew, and the honest, stark songs concern what many of us go through in our lives between the age of about 40 to 60. The songs concern childcare, work, divorce, first and second relationships, gender issues, bereavement and more…

Fran May had worked as a corporate photographer for over thirty years. As a creative, Fran started by writing lyrics and singing and once she realized she was synaesthetic, gradually felt confident to add production ideas to the project. Working with the brilliant Richard Newman with his 40 year experience in London music studios and as a songwriter, guitarist, author, producer and documentary-maker, together, they have produced important, quality, beautiful, ground breaking music.

There are not many songs, written about what we go through between the age of 40 to 60, by a woman of this age. This is the first time in the history of mankind, that women have become more powerful than men. American women own 85% of American wealth. Women are healthier, live longer, are educated and run their own businesses. It is also a time, after child care is over, to find time to be creative.

This is a very interesting time to be a woman!