Based on “Overgrown,” there’s nothing
underplayed about machineheart, other than the capitalization in the band’s
name. From the impassioned, echoed power vocals to the unexpected tranquility
of the outro, the first single from machineheart’s upcoming album is a
masterpiece of conception and execution.
At the start of “Overgrown,” the vocals are accompanied by an attractive combination of upper and lower frequencies, with the deeper pitch notes provided by keys on the left side of a piano keyboard. At the 1:21 mark, toward the end of the declaration of independence that is the chorus, a synthesized sound equivalent to fanfare trumpets “announces” entrance of another phase of the dynamic track. Instrumentally this phase is characterized by whirlwind percussion, which is first heard at 1:36.
At the start of “Overgrown,” the vocals are accompanied by an attractive combination of upper and lower frequencies, with the deeper pitch notes provided by keys on the left side of a piano keyboard. At the 1:21 mark, toward the end of the declaration of independence that is the chorus, a synthesized sound equivalent to fanfare trumpets “announces” entrance of another phase of the dynamic track. Instrumentally this phase is characterized by whirlwind percussion, which is first heard at 1:36.
In a Facebook post by machineheart, they explained, "'Overgrown’ is significant to us. We wrote it during a time of figuring ourselves out... a time of desperation. you can hear that in the song, and we hope you love it as much as we do.” As further understanding of the track, frontwoman Stevie Scott said, “'Overgrown,' more than anything, is a feeling; it’s a place I pictured in my head. During the writing process, we intentionally escaped to try and figure ourselves out. And what we found creatively was so much open space. There was a pensiveness brooding that was honest and tangible; you can hear that in the song."
In addition to Stevie Scott, machineheart comprises Harrison Allen (drums), Carman Kubanda (electric guitar) and Jake Randle (bass). The LA-based band recently signed with Nettwerk Music Group. They are scheduled to open for The Horrors at The Independent in San Francisco on Friday June 29 (CLICK HERE for ticket information) and at the Regent Theatre on July 1st (sold out).
“Overgrown” by machineheart
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Website: http://www.mchnheart.com/
Overgrown – digital: http://smarturl.it/MHxOVERGROWN
Lyrics of “Overgrown” by machineheart
Someone crying in the dead of the night
Was it me or was it just in my mind?
Reaching deep into the soil I find
I'm stirring awake a fury
Maybe I'm the only one who survived
Crawled out of the dark and into the light
As I turn my face and look to the sky
A tear in my eye is forming
Shaking off all those heavy chains
Now I will find my own way
Turning the ground underneath me to show what I am
Pushing and breaking my way from the hand of the man
Nothing to fear being here, now that I'm overgrown, overgrown, overgrown
When they try to lay me low
Down into the dirt I go
But don't fight it
They were just giving me
The very thing I would need
Try to tell me what I can and cannot do
Who to be and do not be
It'll drive me to the brink
Any dead ended road
One step closer to home
Shaking off all those heavy chains
Now I will find my own way
Turning the ground underneath me to show what I am
Pushing and breaking my way from the hand of the man
Nothing to fear being here, now that I'm overgrown, overgrown, overgrown
And I've hiding for so long
With only darkness everyday
I'm gonna crawl to the morning sun
And let it warm every part of me
[Repeat]
Turning the ground underneath me to show what I am
Pushing and breaking my way from the hand of the man
Nothing to fear being here, now that I'm overgrown, overgrown, overgrown
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