Oren Masserman

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With his parent’s car loaded down with old Beach Boys cassettes and tapes of Israeli folk music, Oren was exposed to music at a very early age. Fascinated by rhythm, it wasn’t long before he was rummaging through the kitchen for pots and pans and water jugs to bang on—anything to make a beat. Performing with his younger brother, these homemade instruments led to a series of summertime street performances in downtown Huntington Beach, a gig that eventually landed them as the opening act on the nationally televised FoxTeen Choice Awards.

Oren Masserman Playing UkeBorn and raised in Southern California, Oren has always had a rich appreciation for the ocean and the coastal culture that surrounds it. Having spent the last 5 years living on the island of Maui, this time has only strengthened that appreciation and has had a huge influence on his music. Using his percussive background, he quickly learned to play the ukulele and started composing music soon thereafter. Much of Oren’s music is inspired by a lifestyle of traveling, surfing, and sailing, and he values the ability to translate this lifestyle to his listeners through his original and inspired lyrics. “Working on a sailboat and performing at local beach bars here on Maui gives me the opportunity to share my music with thousands of people every year, and nothing inspires me more than seeing the smiles and happiness that my music brings”. Aside from his own performances, Oren has recently had the opportunity to open up for such acts as Third Eye Blind and two-time Grammy Award winner Taj Mahal, as well as local artists Paula Fuga, Micah Wolf, and The Throwdowns.

Oren Masserman Playing in Aloha Shirt
Oren Playing at the Beach

After the completion of his first album, entitled “Spread the Aloha”, Oren’s music has managed to gain popularity through a widespread grassroots movement. The depth of this movement was perhaps first evident on a trip to Australia in which, upon performing in a small surf town at a local pub, many of those in attendance already knew many of the lyrics to his songs. Since that time, listeners have trickled in from places as removed as Sweden, Israel and Canada, and a first grade class in rural Kentucky recently completed a music video set to the tune of Oren’s hit track, “Stay Positive”.

With the release of his second album, “Keepin’ It Simple”, Oren’s aim is to continue the trend of upbeat, inspired music that his listeners have come to expect, as well as encapsulate his underlying theme in life. “I see too many people in this world who are unhappy, stressed out, and consumed with the wrong things. I think we all need to take a step back and find what we love and find what makes us happy. We gotta keep it simple! To me, that’s taking a step forward”.

A lifetime surfer with a deep respect for the ocean, Oren has recently felt a call to help care for and protect the element which has inspired so many of his songs and shaped who he is as an artist. Out of this desire to protect our fragile resources emerged the environmental awareness anthem “Ocean Song”, which aims to call attention to the immediate need to take care of our oceans on a local, national, and global level. This song was written before the oil spill in the gulf coast but this recent tragedy has strengthened his belief. Oren says, “through music I can not only garner attention and raise awareness about the perils our oceans face, but also tell a story and enhance the foundation that grassroots organizations have already created”. Since its early release, “Ocean Song” has been used in promoting events such as Surfrider Foundation’s International Surf Day, as well as the Surfrider Blue ‘Aina monthly beach and reef cleanups that focus on cleaning up local island surf spots. Regarding the role he is playing in raising ocean awareness here in the islands, Oren simply believes that “it is empowering to inspire people to get inspired”.

While music can easily be seen as one of Oren’s passions, Oren is quick to stress that his music is simply a channel for expressing those things in life that he is truly passionate about. “My music tells stories of my travels around the world, surf trips to Baja with my brothers, sailing adventures, sing-a-longs on the beach with friends & family, summertime memories, falling in love, sunsets and moonlights. But there’s more to it than just the stories. There’s a message, a vibe, a feeling that you get with this music. There’s some kind of energy that is ignited that literally puts a smile to your face and reminds us all how beautiful this world really is. And it feels so good. This is life. This is what we have. This is what we do. We might as well be stoked while we’re living. Keep the movement going! Spread the word. Spread the love. Spread the music. Spread the Aloha.”

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Despite Michigan’s loss in the Fiesta Bowl, it w Despite Michigan’s loss in the Fiesta Bowl, it was an incredible day and an incredible game to be a part of. So much fun hanging with family and friends. Go Blue!!
Happy New Year from the Masserman Ohana. 📷 @kri Happy New Year from the Masserman Ohana.
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The holidays are here! Spread the aloha and spread The holidays are here! Spread the aloha and spread the cheer by gifting your favorite kids book to family and friends. As proud members of 1% For The Planet, proceeds from our books will go to organizations like Surfrider Foundation @surfrider and Kokua Foundation @kokuahawaiifoundation who are taking action to fight climate change and educating people about how ALL OF US can play a role to help. Here’s to a happy holidays full of love adventure and of course chasing the sun. Link in the bio to purchase on Amazon and if you are on Maui come grab an açai bowl and a kids book at @choicehealthbar #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #kidsbook
Epic windsurf movie @broken_molds . Mahalo @zaniac Epic windsurf movie @broken_molds . Mahalo @zaniac1 and to the whole Schweitzer Family for sharing your story. Super special.
Halloween sessions 2022 💀💀 Halloween sessions 2022 💀💀
CARVER the CHARGER!! #gromlife #mauilife CARVER the CHARGER!! #gromlife #mauilife
Happy 12th bday to this handsome dude. Love ya lon Happy 12th bday to this handsome dude. Love ya longtime Bodie!
Epic California getaway with my brothers. Fun surf Epic California getaway with my brothers. Fun surf, bonfires and burritos. Perfecto.
Fun day fishing with the boys. Scored a mahi! Maha Fun day fishing with the boys. Scored a mahi! Mahalo @badfish_fishing for an epic morning
Duo Vibes… Mahalo to @nokaoimedia for this epic Duo Vibes… Mahalo to @nokaoimedia for this epic lil video and @punakeapalms for letting us use your amazing venue. @barefootminded #mauimusicians #musicduo #mauiweddingmusicians #mauicorporatemusicians #hawaiimusicians
I’m addicted to the ice bath! Makes you feel so I’m addicted to the ice bath! Makes you feel so incredibly awesome. Pure zen… except when your kids are splashing the water and asking if I’m done yet ha 😆
Fun hike day with da boys. Fun hike day with da boys.
Captain Huxy’s excursions… Captain Huxy’s excursions…
Summer vibes with the boys… Summer vibes with the boys…
Having a blast in North Carolina! Having a blast in North Carolina!
The boys are having a blast hangin with their cous The boys are having a blast hangin with their cousins!
Fun day in the forest. Fun day in the forest.
Proud of you Carver!! Made it to the finals and to Proud of you Carver!! Made it to the finals and took 4th overall in his 2nd surf comp. Thanks to his little brother Hux for dragging him to the shore break all day and keeping him warmed up and on his toes.  Mahalo to @hitechsurf for putting on such a fun event.
We are so incredibly proud of Carver taking 2nd pl We are so incredibly proud of Carver taking 2nd place in his first surf comp. He charged, he crushed it and was so stoked to hang with his buddies all day. Mahalo to @ian.walsh for putting on such an epic @menehunemayhem contest. You’re a legend Ian! We had a blast.
Had so much fun doing a little ice bath/ sauna ses Had so much fun doing a little ice bath/ sauna sesh and breath work with some buddies. Body felt insane after. Mahalo @mauimobilerecovery for such an epic time. #xpt
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