“COMING UP FOR AIR”
Released: 27th May 2010
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“COMING UP FOR AIR”
Released: 27th May 2010
Dan Reed was born in Portland, Oregon, but in early childhood moved to South Dakota after his mother remarried the owner of a cattle ranch. Growing up on 2000 acre's of land as an only child gave Dan plenty of time to daydream and it was here, riding tractor in the summer sun that Dan first fantasized about becoming a musician while listening to the Doobie Brothers, Kiss, Cheap Trick and Van Halen blaring on the tractor cabs' AM radio. All through his high school years he played trumpet in the school band, while studying Shoto-Kan Karate, and participating in every sport he could get his hands and feet in to, but it wasn't until a Japanese exchange student named Tsutomu Oki taught him how to play guitar that Dan realized that this was what he was searching for... the world of writing songs. After graduating from Aberdeen, South Dakota's Central High School, he packed his bags and headed west to Portland, Oregon... his place of birth and the closest 'big city' he could find near the ocean, a place he held in his childhood memory and missed dearly living in the Midwest.
Although there were many incarnations of bands Dan performed with in South Dakota and in Portland it was in December of 1985 where he truly first began his musical journey as the founder and lead singer of the band “The Dan Reed Network”. Garnering huge local support the band signed to PolyGram Records in the summer of 1987, home of Bon Jovi, Def Leppard and Tears For Fears. The Dan Reed Network released three successful albums to much critical and commercial success between 1988 and 1992 and sold nearly 2 million records worldwide.The band had the honor of 'seeing the world', opening for such bands as RUN DMC, UB40, David Bowie and Bon Jovi, eventually becoming the supporting act for the Rolling Stones’ 1991 European tour. It was at this time Dan journeyed to India with Bob Guccione Jr. to interview the Dalai Lama for Spin Magazine. It was during this trip that Mr. Reed began to hunger for more than the pop/rock music scene had to offer.
This hunger was the catalyst for the long journey that Dan has taken. Bringing him back in 2008 where he belongs, writing and performing new music. In the 1990’s he started an independent record company in his hometown of Portland, Oregon to help promote local Northwest bands, while at the same time studying acting. Dan was cast in a number of plays and small role's in television and film projects, and was given rave reviews for his performances, which gave him confidence to take it to the next logical step- screenplay writing. 'Zigzag', a script penned by Reed, caught the eye of a local production company in Portland and was produced in 1997 with Dan playing the leading role. The film reached the Top 20 in Billboard's home video rental category.
In 1999 Dan became a partner in an established blue's and rock music nightclub in Portland called Key Largo. Realizing that the electronic music scene was to date confined to warehouses, special events and outdoor parties, he saw an opportunity to turn Key Largo into a 'hybrid club', having live bands from 9pm to midnight and then switching gears from midnight to 4am with local and international DJ's. Renamed 'OHM Nightclub", the venue became the premier spot to check out cutting edge music, while at the same time introducing the future of music to the hardened rock audience.
After attending the Burning Man festival in late 2004 Dan realized that being pinned down in the nightclub world had it's dangerous side, for not only did he help create a great success with OHM, but he also succumbed to the darker side of the nightclub business. He realized his talent and his energy were being drained from the constant parties, substance abuse and endless late nights. With his father Thomas Reed being diagnosed with cancer and passing away shortly thereafter, Dan rallied his energy and left the Nightclub and headed back to India. Ironically the same place that gave him the incentive to leave the music business 15 years before, was soon to become the inspiration to return to music. Immediately upon arriving in Dharamsala, India in 2005 Dan sought out the Tibetan monks, feeling a need to connect with their philosophy and lifestyle. After befriending two monks Lobsang and Sonam, Dan was invited to live in a monastery guesthouse and with that came the ability to attend the daily prayer meetings and rituals. While washing clothes in the mountain stream one day, Sonam asked Dan to teach him the lyrics to 'We Will Rock You', which Sonam had heard on a tourists CD player one day. Reed then and there was reminded of the power of music and how it crossed all boundaries.
During the year long journey in India, Dan had met many Israeli musicians and artists vacationing throughout the country and became fascinated with the stories of Israeli life, the hope and the tragedies, and after meeting a fashion designer turned energy healer named Adi Hadani, he decided he would venture to the Middle East to see what he could learn about the beauty and the conflict of this most interesting and enigmatic part of the world. Upon visiting Kfir Shtivi in Jerusalem, an Israeli musician Dan met in Varanasi, India, he made the decision to re-locate his recording studio and his life from Portland to the ancient city of Jerusalem in 2005. It was here that he found the renewed spirit to channel his energies to his first love - Music. Reed built a studio and started recording, bridging the cultural and political divide while working with musicians from both Israel and Palestine.
The musical road Mr. Reed had walked away from had become a new path once again. Creating his own label 'ZERO ONE MUSIC', and working along side Toni Medcalf and Derek Shulman, both who played a major role in creating the success for DRN, Reed produced the new CD "Coming up for Air", which mirrors his life journey. With songs composed from Hong Kong to New Delhi, Jerusalem to London, Dan has come full circle to do what he has always done best- create and perform. From November 2008 to November 2009, Reed has performed over 65 solo acoustic shows throughout the US and Europe, and is now set to embark on full band shows in February 2010. Knowing the world faces challenging times, Dan sees the lines between entertainment and activism breaking down. To this end Reed threw himself into President Barack Obama's electoral campaign, performing at fundraising events, the Democratic Convention, and at the Peace Ball Inaugural celebration. Dan is also Vice-Chairman of the Board for the Middle Ease Peace Civic forum, a Washington DC based organization that promotes a two-state solution for Israel/Palestine.
Having come full circle and returned from the long journey more focused than the funk rocker of the last millennium, Dan Reed is back where he belongs, creating music that will entertain, inform and inspire.
For further information contact: Toni Medcalf, TMM, E-mail: TTMManagement@aol.com
(2) Dan Reed (1938-1986) was a native of Colorado, active in music, acting, and politics. His socialist political views caused him trouble in many countries, including the US, but he was popular within the Soviet Bloc, and earned the nickname "The Red Elvis."
Ritual
Dan Reed Lyrics
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Baby I need, all the same things you need
When it comes to lovin' you, I can relate
We're two of a kind. I know how you operate
Baby, You are my ritual
Burnin' in my soul. Never let you go
You are my ritual, my ritual baby
I love, all the same things you love
Baby I long for, all the same things you long for. Every night!
When it comes to lovin' you, I can relate
We're two of a kind, honey I know how you operate
Baby, You are my ritual
Burnin' in my soul. Never let you go
You are my ritual, my ritual
Baby, You are my ritual
Burnin' in my soul. Never let you go
You are my ritual
Every night I worship the love we got. There's a bond between us
Every night, I pray to the gods of love
There's a certain passion, that covers us at night
It's more than one desire. It's a bond that keeps us tight
Images of love, burning in my soul
You are my ritual. I can't let go
When it comes to lovin' you, I can relate
We want the same things. I don't care if you make me wait
We're two of a kind, honey I know how you operate
Baby, You are my ritual
Burnin' in my soul. Never let you go
You are my ritual, my ritual
Baby, You are my ritual
Burnin' in my soul. Never let you go
You are my ritual, my ritual
The lyrics of the song "Ritual" by Dan Reed Network seem to be about a passionate and intimate relationship between two people. The singer of the song acknowledges that although they may not be exactly the same, they still have a deep connection and share similar desires and needs. The line "When it comes to lovin' you, I can relate" suggests that the singer is able to understand their partner and meet their emotional and physical requirements. The chorus states "You are my ritual, burnin' in my soul. Never let you go" which further emphasizes the depth of their love, and how integral their partner is to their existence.
The song continues to describe the physical and spiritual aspects of their bond. The lines "Every night I worship the love we got. There's a bond between us, every night, I pray to the gods of love" portrays the image of the singer treating their relationship as a religious ritual or devotion. The chorus is repeated again, ending with "You are my ritual, I can't let go" which solidifies the idea that their love has become an essential component of their identity.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ritual" highlight the passionate and deep connection between two people who are not necessarily identical, but still share a strong emotional bond. The use of religious language and metaphorical representations of their relationship suggests that their love is something almost sacred and divine.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby I wasn't, all the same things that you want
You and I were not initially interested in the same things.
Baby I need, all the same things you need
However, we now both need the same things, my dear.
When it comes to lovin' you, I can relate
I can understand and relate to your perspectives on love and relationships.
We're two of a kind. I know how you operate
We are alike, and I understand your behavior.
Baby, You are my ritual
You have become a ritual to me - something I do and experience regularly, and that holds great meaning.
Burnin' in my soul. Never let you go
My love for you is passionate and intense, and I will never let you go.
I love, all the same things you love
I share your interests and passions.
Baby I long for, all the same things you long for. Every night!
I desire the same things you do, and it consumes me every night.
Every night I worship the love we got. There's a bond between us
Every night, I cherish and celebrate the love we have, and it has created a bond between us.
Every night, I pray to the gods of love
I pray for our love to continue and be blessed.
There's a certain passion, that covers us at night
There is a passion that envelopes us at night and intensifies our connection.
It's more than one desire. It's a bond that keeps us tight
Our relationship is more than mere desire - it is a strong bond that holds us together.
Images of love, burning in my soul
The images and memories of our love are deeply ingrained within me.
We want the same things. I don't care if you make me wait
I am patient regardless of the timeline because we both want the same things.
Baby, You are my ritual
You remain a deeply significant ritual in my life.
Burnin' in my soul. Never let you go
You continue to be the source of intense, passionate love that I'll never relinquish.
You are my ritual, my ritual
Again, you are my deeply-valued ritual.
Baby, You are my ritual
Once more, you are my treasured ritual.
Burnin' in my soul. Never let you go
And once more, our love is intense, passionate, and not meant to be released.
You are my ritual, my ritual
As always, you remain a significant and treasured ritual in my life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Dan Edward Reed
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@ShannyShan20
Dan Reed Network is seriously part of the fabric of my life from my 20s for real! I met and knew all the guys, went to every show in Portland, hometown, Oregon and they rocked the best shows! And are some of the seriously best days of my life, especially as far as memories go! Awwww.....to go back in time😔❤️
Love them so much❣️🥰
@marcelvanderley8578
They played at our high-school prom in 1984 in Portland Oregon. Good times!
@TheToocold
My son was 2 years old when this song came out. He could sing "Wait" by White Lion a little bit and he could sing ""Ritual"'. When the video would come on we would both be singing and dancing. Kids don't need vulgarity at a young age. Only Joy. And this song and video are Pure Joy.
@funkotron9198
I saw these guys at the Portland Mayor's Ball in the late 80's. Amazing performance.
@beeshifimusic9592
Awesome Song And Band......I remember Jammin This In My Record Store Here In Trinidad !
@garygrasser
Still my favorite Dan, I am happy to see you doing so well my Portland brother, Gary Grasser ( Tri-Axx) and Michael Hatcher ( Pirate)
@Giranukuma
One of the BEST song in my life.
@artlent9101
Love this guy and this song. One Portland's GREATEST sons ran in to him at the club he ran in Old-town years ago. Just a plain nice guy, I WAS STAR STRUCK
@_LC23
The Ohm...I believe it was called. Lived in P-town, been there....met him. Good times.....nice guy.
@tinglelingaling6
Love love love. I played this song on repeat for months lol. I saw them early on because we live/lived in the same town