Beautiful Heartache

Grigorieva was born in Saransk, Russia. == Production ==

Grigorieva had signed with Gibson's music label prior to the album's release. The music project was made by the film production company Icon Entertainment, owned by Gibson. She wrote all of the songs on the album, and received a credit as producer with Gibson listed as executive producer. In an interview with The Times, she commented, "I'm very lucky they offered me the chance to follow my dreams, but also to allow me to produce my own album, which is hardly ever offered to first-time artists. He believes in me that much. I'm really blessed ... It's the most incredible gift that Mr Gibson could have given me." Gibson contributed lyrics to multiple tracks on the album. The track, "Say My Name", was co-written by Grigorieva and Gibson. Grigorieva described "Say My Name", stating, "It is naked, intimate, raw emotion. It is the first and one of the simplest songs on the album, but also one of the most intimate." Gibson provided guest vocals for two tracks on the album. Grigorieva stated of Gibson's singing on the album, "Mel is an incredible artist. He has a great voice. He is a visionary. He enabled me to produce this, for my music to live." Gibson served as director of four music videos intended to accompany the release of the album. Grigorieva toured to promote her album, during October 2009. The first single from the album, "Say My Name", was released in June 2009 on the website People.com as a listening exclusive. Beautiful Heartache was released on November 2, 2009. It was made available in 2009 on iTunes, and via download on the musician's official website, at www.oksana.fm. == Contents ==

Beautiful Heartache was marketed as "grown-up, piano-led pop, heavy on classical motifs". A music video for the second single released from the album featured Grigorieva on the piano, as well as portraying an assistant to a knife-thrower. The album includes a title track, "Beautiful Heartache", with lyrics including: "I love the way you wear your skin." The music video for the track, "Beautiful Heartache", focused on a tango theme. == Critical reception ==

ABC News reported that Beautiful Heartache garnered the singer "rave reviews" from music critics. Reuters commented of the album, "'Beautiful Heartache' features a collection of wistful love songs, blending shimmering string arrangements with pop and jazz-influenced arrangements that showcase Grigorieva's soulful voice." The track from the album co-written with Mel Gibson, "Say My Name", was not generally well received by music critics, and received negative comments from listeners at the website E! Online. == Track listing ==

;Composition • Oksana Grigorieva – writing, composition • Mel Gibson – co-writer, "Say My Name" ;Accompaniment • Matt Chamberlain – drums • Paul Bushnell – bass • Lyle Workman – guitar • Greg Suran – guitar • Jamie Muhoberac – keyboard • David Campbell – string arrangements and conducting == See also ==