What do Sting, Pat Benatar, Aretha Franklin, George Benson, Government Mule… Read Full Bio ↴What do Sting, Pat Benatar, Aretha Franklin, George Benson, Government Mule, and Pink Floyd all have in common? In addition to the obvious fact that each has enjoyed massive commercial success, all of those artists are fortunate enough to have availed themselves of the vocal talents of singer/songwriter and guitarist Machan. Now, with the release of Motion of Love on NuGroov Records, Machan is truly stepping out from the background with a CD that showcases the many facets of her exotic adult-pop-meets-jazz sound.
Machan’s reputation as an accomplished professional has earned her the respect of her musical peers, some of the most illustrious of which join her on Motion of Love. The CD features guest appearances by jazz greats John Medeski, John Scofield, and Randy Brecker, and Brazilian percussionist Portinho, as well as strong musical contributions from Government Mule’s Danny Louis (who also just happens to be Machan’s husband!) Not to be overlooked is Machan’s first-class guitar playing that sets thetable for this feast of talent.
It’s no surprise that Machan has followed a musical path. Her mother was a Japanese jazz vocalist who met Machan’s father when he booked her trio, which also featured pianist Toshiko Akioshi, into a post WWII officers club in Yokohama. Raised in the US, by the age of twelve Machan had taught herself to play the guitar, emulating her early musical heroes such as Joni Mitchell and James Taylor, and had begun to perform in venues around her hometown. By the age of 16, she was supporting herself as a performer. She studied jazz theory and vocal performance at William Patterson College, and soon found herself sharing the stage with artists ranging from Pink Floyd to George Benson to Sting. The lessons she learned from her experiences in the world of pop superstardom resonate for her now that she’s committing her self to her solo career: “The guys in Pink Floyd were mega rock stars yet they were down to earth and wonderful to work with. They taught me that success doesn’t mean you have to be out of touch with reality or change who you are. You decide who you want to be and what to do with that kind of power.”
A few years back, following an extensive tour with Sting, Machan finally felt the confidence to strike out on her own as a performer. “Even though I had some great experiences, working as a background singer wasn’t what I really wanted to do. When I was younger, I hadn’t found my direction or my voice as an artist, so I hid behind other artists.” Machan began to find her own way with her debut self-titled release, which reflected the singer’s myriad influences, softly weaving her inviting vocals around warm Brazilian rhythms and adult pop melodies, spiced with hints of jazz and world music. “Now I feel like I’m back on the path that I started down when I was a teenager. I’ve come back to my own main road now, and I am so happy to feel back on track.”
Motion of Love sustains the mellifluous momentum of Machan’s signature sound, enhanced by an even greater depth and meaning. “I hope that people will feel like I’ve shared more of myself with them, this time out,” she explains. “I hope that my music will touch or inspire them in some way. After all, isn’t that what everyone wants – to contribute and make a difference?”
Machan’s reputation as an accomplished professional has earned her the respect of her musical peers, some of the most illustrious of which join her on Motion of Love. The CD features guest appearances by jazz greats John Medeski, John Scofield, and Randy Brecker, and Brazilian percussionist Portinho, as well as strong musical contributions from Government Mule’s Danny Louis (who also just happens to be Machan’s husband!) Not to be overlooked is Machan’s first-class guitar playing that sets thetable for this feast of talent.
It’s no surprise that Machan has followed a musical path. Her mother was a Japanese jazz vocalist who met Machan’s father when he booked her trio, which also featured pianist Toshiko Akioshi, into a post WWII officers club in Yokohama. Raised in the US, by the age of twelve Machan had taught herself to play the guitar, emulating her early musical heroes such as Joni Mitchell and James Taylor, and had begun to perform in venues around her hometown. By the age of 16, she was supporting herself as a performer. She studied jazz theory and vocal performance at William Patterson College, and soon found herself sharing the stage with artists ranging from Pink Floyd to George Benson to Sting. The lessons she learned from her experiences in the world of pop superstardom resonate for her now that she’s committing her self to her solo career: “The guys in Pink Floyd were mega rock stars yet they were down to earth and wonderful to work with. They taught me that success doesn’t mean you have to be out of touch with reality or change who you are. You decide who you want to be and what to do with that kind of power.”
A few years back, following an extensive tour with Sting, Machan finally felt the confidence to strike out on her own as a performer. “Even though I had some great experiences, working as a background singer wasn’t what I really wanted to do. When I was younger, I hadn’t found my direction or my voice as an artist, so I hid behind other artists.” Machan began to find her own way with her debut self-titled release, which reflected the singer’s myriad influences, softly weaving her inviting vocals around warm Brazilian rhythms and adult pop melodies, spiced with hints of jazz and world music. “Now I feel like I’m back on the path that I started down when I was a teenager. I’ve come back to my own main road now, and I am so happy to feel back on track.”
Motion of Love sustains the mellifluous momentum of Machan’s signature sound, enhanced by an even greater depth and meaning. “I hope that people will feel like I’ve shared more of myself with them, this time out,” she explains. “I hope that my music will touch or inspire them in some way. After all, isn’t that what everyone wants – to contribute and make a difference?”
Never Thought
Machan Lyrics
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Black Assets Never thought Ever thought It could be us oh I never thought…
Braxton Cook Saturdays, you and me The sleeping in Watching movies And la…
Burning Dog Never thought I'd miss you Until you went away Since then I…
C.C.H. Never thought it would be you Who would switch up on…C.W. THE FATMACK Never thought I'd be living and shit Never thought I'd be…
CDB I never thought, I'd feel you tremble again I can't believe…
Colt Ford (Verse 1) Lord things have changed since we first met We bee…
D. Unis No ice on my chains cause my heart is already…
Dame Grease [Intro [Dame Grease]:] We have (we have) Some the (some of t…
Dan Hill Can I touch you? I can't believe that you are real How…
DJ F.R.A.N.K. Who woulda thought, you'd be the lonely one Who woulda thoug…
Doc Rhombus I never thought that I would be this way I never…
GHETTYBOY$ I never thought yea (okay) I never thought I'll see the…
Groove&Soul Never thought I'll see the day we barely praying The…
Hill Dan Can I touch you? I can't believe that you are real How…
J/TRIP While looking back at you We never thought it would be…
Ja Rule [Chorus] (I never thought) That you would fall in love with …
Jon Julius (Yeah) This shit's about how awhile ago I never thought that…
Kazimir I never thought that I'd say something You know I always…
Matt Ryczek You left me in the rain Covered in my pain Oh, what…
Mel Bryant & the Mercy Makers Never thought I'd end up here Stuck between ecstasy and fear…
Mike We bring each other balance And our children bring us balanc…
Olivia King Love never came easy for me ′Til you walked through the…
Pierre de Reeder Used to be a boy, but where is he now? I've…
Piolo Pascual Can I touch you? I can't believe that you are real How…
Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers I let my courage down I stayed up all night I sat…
Samora It's your Gyal Samora Never thought I see this day Never tho…
Screwly G (Jofis) For so long, I could say that I waited For my…
The Brooks I never give up on freedom..NO We don’t need no..need no VE…
The East Light Never thought I'd fall in love Never thought I would be…
Tony WinkMeeno&Baby Madison [Intro [Dame Grease]:] We have (we have) Some the (some of t…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Machan:
Everywhere I Go Yesterday a sad goodbye I told you that it wouldn't be…
Go With It You gotta go with it Flow with it Everybody just gotta go…
Go With It A You gotta go with it Flow with it Everybody just gotta go…
Love'em Leave'em Travelin' around the world Checking out every boy and girl W…
Love'em Leave'em A Travelin' around the world Checking out every boy and girl W…
Never Gonna Break Your Heart Never gonna break your heart I'm never gonna tear us apart N…
Never Gonna Break Your Heart A Never gonna break your heart I'm never gonna tear us apart N…
Speak Low Speak low when you speak, love, Our summer day withers away …
Talkin In My Sleep A Oh oh oh Yeah Toss and turnin' all night long Tryin' to…
Talkin' in My Sleep Oh oh oh Yeah Toss and turnin' all night long Tryin' to…
Talkin' In My Sleep A Oh oh oh Yeah Toss and turnin' all night long Tryin' to…
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