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'''Sarah Masen''' is an American singer-songwriter, living in Nashville. Initially signed to [[Charlie Peacock]]'s [[Rethink (record label)|re:think]] label, and subsequently to [[Word Records]], she is now independent. As a songwriter, she has collaborated with [[Béla Fleck]], [[Julie Lee]] and Sam Ashworth.
'''Sarah Masen''' is an American singer-songwriter, living in Nashville. She was initially signed to [[Charlie Peacock]]'s [[Rethink (record label)|re:think]] label.<ref name=CR>[https://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/music/Sarah_Masen_The_singersongwriter_from_Detroit/40552/p1/ Cross Rhythms website, ''Sarah Masen: The singer/songwriter from Detroit'', article dated August 1, 1996]</ref> She was subsequently signed to [[Word Records]], and is now independent. In 2024, she runs a pottery studio.<ref>[https://www.restorationvillagearts.org/sarah-masen-dark Restoration Villages Arts website, ''Sarah Masen Dark'', retrieved November 14, 2024]</ref> As a songwriter, she has collaborated with [[Béla Fleck]], [[Julie Lee]] and Sam Ashworth.


== Background ==
== Background ==
Masen became a Christian in 1992 and began writing music in the same year; her music reflected influences such as Rich Mullins and 10,000 Maniacs as well as from her studies in Literature and History.<ref name=CR /> She released her first album in 1995 with the ‘Art Institute’ band.

In 1998 she released ''Carry Us Through'', and in 1999 BEC Recordings reissued ''The Holding'' as a Sarah Masen solo album. After the release of ''The Dreamlife of Angels'' in 2001, Masen did not release her own new material for six years, although in 2004 she did contribute two tracks to the album ''Stars and Sirens'' by Pristina, a collective of female artists teamed with the producer Joey B. of [[The Echoing Green (band)|The Echoing Green]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Voices|url=http://www.pristinamusic.com/voices.htm|publisher=Pristina Music|accessdate=January 11, 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120906194042/http://www.pristinamusic.com/voices.htm|archivedate=September 6, 2012|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
In 1998 she released ''Carry Us Through'', and in 1999 BEC Recordings reissued ''The Holding'' as a Sarah Masen solo album. After the release of ''The Dreamlife of Angels'' in 2001, Masen did not release her own new material for six years, although in 2004 she did contribute two tracks to the album ''Stars and Sirens'' by Pristina, a collective of female artists teamed with the producer Joey B. of [[The Echoing Green (band)|The Echoing Green]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Voices|url=http://www.pristinamusic.com/voices.htm|publisher=Pristina Music|accessdate=January 11, 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120906194042/http://www.pristinamusic.com/voices.htm|archivedate=September 6, 2012|df=mdy-all}}</ref>


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* ''Carry Us Through'' (1998, re:think)
* ''Carry Us Through'' (1998, re:think)
* ''The Holding'' (1999, re-issue, REX)
* ''The Holding'' (1999, re-issue, REX)
* ''The Dreamlife of Angels'' (2001, Word)
* ''The Dreamlife of Angels'' (2001, Word) <ref>[https://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/artists/Sarah_Masen/9621/ Cross Rhythms website, ''Artist Profile: Sarah Masen'']</ref>
'''EPs'''
'''EPs'''
* ''Women's Work Is Alchemy'' (2007 EP, independent)
* ''Women's Work Is Alchemy'' (2007 EP, independent)
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Masen is originally from the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan.<ref name=CR />
Masen is originally from the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan.{{fact|date = October 2024}} [[Jon Foreman]] of [[Switchfoot]] is Masen's brother-in-law (married to Masen's sister Emily).{{fact|date = October 2024}}<!--<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0286049/|title=Jon Foreman|work=IMDb|accessdate=August 31, 2015}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=January 2021}}-->

Masen is married to author [[David Dark]], and they live in Nashville with their three children.<ref>[https://www.ivpress.com/david-dark InterVarsity Press website, ''David Dark'', retrieved November 14, 2024]</ref>


Masen's sister Emily is married to Jon Foreman of Switchfoot.<ref>[https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/JonForemanSpringEP.asp Jesus Freak Hideout website, ''Jon Foreman: Spring EP'', article by John DiBiase dated March 26, 2008]</ref>
Masen has lived in [[Nashville, Tennessee]] for several years.{{fact|date = October 2024}} She is married to author [[David Dark]], and as of this date{{when|date = October 2024}} they have three children.{{fact|date = October 2024}}


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 17:10, 14 November 2024

Sarah Masen
Born (1975-01-12) January 12, 1975 (age 49)[1]
Royal Oak, Michigan, United States
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist
Instrument(s)Singing, multiple instruments
Years active1995–present
LabelsWord Records, re:think[2]
Websitesarahmasen.com

Sarah Masen is an American singer-songwriter, living in Nashville. She was initially signed to Charlie Peacock's re:think label.[3] She was subsequently signed to Word Records, and is now independent. In 2024, she runs a pottery studio.[4] As a songwriter, she has collaborated with Béla Fleck, Julie Lee and Sam Ashworth.

Background

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Masen became a Christian in 1992 and began writing music in the same year; her music reflected influences such as Rich Mullins and 10,000 Maniacs as well as from her studies in Literature and History.[3] She released her first album in 1995 with the ‘Art Institute’ band.

In 1998 she released Carry Us Through, and in 1999 BEC Recordings reissued The Holding as a Sarah Masen solo album. After the release of The Dreamlife of Angels in 2001, Masen did not release her own new material for six years, although in 2004 she did contribute two tracks to the album Stars and Sirens by Pristina, a collective of female artists teamed with the producer Joey B. of The Echoing Green.[5]

Jon Foreman of the band Switchfoot featured Masen on several tracks on his Summer EP.[6]

Discography

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Albums

  • The Holding (1995, independent)
  • Sarah Masen (1996, re:think)
  • Carry Us Through (1998, re:think)
  • The Holding (1999, re-issue, REX)
  • The Dreamlife of Angels (2001, Word) [7]

EPs

  • Women's Work Is Alchemy (2007 EP, independent)
  • A History of Light and Shadow (2007 EP, independent)
  • Magic That Works (2007 EP, independent)

Personal life

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Masen is originally from the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan.[3]

Masen is married to author David Dark, and they live in Nashville with their three children.[8]

Masen's sister Emily is married to Jon Foreman of Switchfoot.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Sarah Masen - Jesusfreakhideout.com". jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
  2. ^ "Yahoo | Mail, Weather, Search, Politics, News, Finance, Sports & Videos". October 27, 2009. Archived from the original on October 27, 2009. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Cross Rhythms website, Sarah Masen: The singer/songwriter from Detroit, article dated August 1, 1996
  4. ^ Restoration Villages Arts website, Sarah Masen Dark, retrieved November 14, 2024
  5. ^ "Voices". Pristina Music. Archived from the original on September 6, 2012. Retrieved January 11, 2012.
  6. ^ PM, 16 June 2008 | 3:27 (June 16, 2008). "Jon Foreman's Spring/Summer EPs show seasonal growth and life". www.christiantoday.com. Retrieved January 26, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ Cross Rhythms website, Artist Profile: Sarah Masen
  8. ^ InterVarsity Press website, David Dark, retrieved November 14, 2024
  9. ^ Jesus Freak Hideout website, Jon Foreman: Spring EP, article by John DiBiase dated March 26, 2008
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