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MY CURRENT PLAYLIST (NOT IN ORDER)
1. The Presets - This Boy's In Love (Various Mixes)
2. Axwell & Bob Sinclair - What A Wonderful World
3. Ari Gold - Where The Music Takes You (Empulsive Mix)
4. Junkie XL - Cities In Dust (Various Mixes)
5. Funkerman - Speed Up (Various Mixes)
6. Xpress 2 - Kill 100 (Paulo & Dutkevich Mix)
7. Justin Lanning - Take My Breath Away (Moran & Rigg)
8. Danny Tenaglia - Space Dance (Original Mix)
9. Cyndi Lauper - Into The Nightlife
10. Chicken Lips - Do It Proper (Vandalism Mix)
11. Knockem Alive - Dance Around the Issue (Empulsive Mix)
12. Stephen Keyes - I'm Not The Only One (Secret Eyes Dub)
13. Win Marcinak - Kiss & Tell (Warren Rigg Mix)
14. Empulse - American Idle (Various Mixes)
15. The Ting Tings - Great DJ (Soul Seekerz)
16. Eyereel Allstars - Get it On (Various Mixes)
17. Gomi - Glad I Found You (Scott Wozniak Remix)
18. Hoxton Whores - Fusion (Hoxton Whores Vocal)
19. Inner City - Big Fun (Simian Mobile Disco Remix)
20. Barbara Tucker - One Desire (Hideo Kobayashi Remix)
21. Sam Sparro - Black & Gold (Sanna & Pitron Mix)
22. Estelle - American Boy (Various Mixes)
23. Duffy - Mercy (Gareth Wyn Bootleg Remix)
24. Solange Knowles - I Decided (Various Mixes)
25. Yoko Ono - Give Peace a Chance (Various Mixes)
26. Christian George - Strangers (Thomas Gold Mix)
27. Dan Sir - Freak Me on the Dancefloor (Tube & Berger Remix)
28. Natural Born Grooves - Candy On The Dance Floor (Various)
29. Bossanova - Stone Cold (Mondo Remix)
30. DJ Dan - N20 (Original Mix)
PERSONAL NOTE:
This is regarding my recent single, "American Idle" . I feel it is only appropriate to release such a daunting project during a time which challenges the definitions of our rights as US citizens. In doing this song, it is a concept I hope will transcend the boundaries of music and "pigeonholing", and open the door to a conversation in the club/dance community. I look around at what's going on in this country, and I know that we all feel this pervasive sense of helplessness at what seems to be a world spinning out of control. But as an artist and producer, I have to ask myself "What is my goal in this journey? Is it simply to make & play music? Or can I use the art I create to implement change? " More importantly,what can we ALL do to push things a little further in a better direction? Music is a release, and can be the best form of escape in a world that is so burdened..but with this freedom to express comes some responsibility. Music is a force, one of the most powerful forms of communication we have, through sound and movement...and so we should not confine it to formulas and mundane templates. We should use our voices AS WELL as our instruments. Sometimes we forget we have a voice....we limit ourselves as artists, just as we limit the use of our brains as human beings, and we need to challenge ourselves to make positive change with our talents when we see that things are becoming stagnant. Not everything has to be so poignant and introspective and complex all the time, but there needs to be a level of sophistication in our craft that gives us an opportunity to evolve. With this evolution comes change. We cannot hope to evolve as lothargic creatures of habit. What do we hope to accomplish with our work....money? fame? Those are some of the very things which have sidetracked us today. I am hoping to become a better person AS I become a better musician. I am hoping to motivate myself to become more aware and pro-active through my work, in addition to having a great time. After all, isn't that what life is about? Doing what you love best, and making a positive contribution to our world? We cannot hope to be a better country, or people, if we do not become better musicians & artists. And that requires the use of all of our muscles, all of our strength, all of our facets and abilities....not just our ears and bodies and feet. I realize it may not be everyone's mission to "save the world", but it doesn't look like a whole lot of people are at least making the effort. The great Marvin Gaye made a social commentary that defined a generation with his song "What's Going On'? Now it is time again to ask ourselves the same question, and find some answers. We owe ourselves more than what we give.
Reed McGowan
WEBSITE NOTICE:
Currently, my website it undergoing drastic revision. Please refer to this archaic page for more immediate updates. Thanks ~ RM
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WHAT I'M LISTENING TO NOW: Bjork "Volta", Nine Inch Nails "Year Zero", Annie Lennox "Songs Of Mass Destruction", Siouxsie "Mantaray", Jessica Vale "Brand New Disease", Ari Gold "Transport Systems", Simian Mobile Disco "Attack Decay Sustain Release", Moving Units "Hexes For Exes", Division Kent "Gravity", Radiohead "In Rainbows", Seal "System", The B-52s "Funplex", R.E.M. "Accelerate", Ladytron "Velocifero", Cyndi Lauper "Bring Ya To The Brink", The Presets "Apocalypso", Grace Jones "Corporate Cannibal", Death Cab For Cutie "Narrow Stairs"
INFLUENCES: Supremes, Jacksons, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, Pink Floyd, Kraftwerk, Danny Elfman, Man Parrish, Donna Summer, Giorgio Moroder, ABBA, Blondie, David Bowie, The B-52s, Sting, REM, U2, Prince, Madonna, Pet Shop Boys, Eurythmics, New Order, The Cure, Depeche Mode, Moby, NIN, Nitzer Ebb, Nirvana, Garbage, Underworld, Apollo 440, Crystal Method, Chemical Bros, Bjork, Peaches, The Rapture, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, White Stripes, Moving Units, Royksopp, Air, Daft Punk, Goldfrapp, Green Velvet, LCD Soundsystem, Josh Harris, Eric Kupper, Danny Tenaglia, Frankie Knuckles, Todd Terry, Tony Humphries, David Morales, Warren Rigg, Tony Moran, Joe Giacastro, Clivilles & Cole, Larry Levan, Shep Pettibone, Danny Krivit, Joey Negro, Miguel Migs, Blaze, Wally Lopez, Satoshi Tomiie, Sasha & Digweed, Stuart Price, Tiefschwarz, MSTRKRFT, Felix da Housecat, Richard Morel, Dave Aude, Junior Sanchez, Tommie Sunshine, Timo Maas, Princess Superstar, Paul van Dyk, Tiesto, Armand Van Helden, The Scumfrog, Junior Vasquez, Victor Calderone, Peter Rahoufer, Norman Cook....etc.
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DJ REED McGOWAN DISCOGRAPHY
OFFICIAL RELEASES:
1. MANHUNT 2000 Compilation CD - Produced by Reed McGowan for T21 productions
2. DJ RAM - "Manhunt" - Written & produced by Reed McGowan (2000) Red 7 Records
3. Ron Perkov - "Love Divine (RAW Retro Remix) " - Written by Tony Moran, Produced by Reed McGowan & Warren Rigg (2001) Centaur/Arpee Records
4. Marty Thomas "Resurrect Me" -Written/Produced by Reed McGowan & Warren Rigg (2001) West End Records (winner of the 10th annual Billboard songwriting contest)
5. Marty Thomas "The Funk" Produced by Reed McGowan/Warren Rigg (2002) West End
6. RAW Deal -"Party Time" Produced by Reed McGowan & Warren Rigg (2004) Waako
7. RAW Deal -"He Gives More" -Produced by Reed McGowan & Warren Rigg (2004)- Waako/ZYX Records(winner of the 12th annual Billboard songwriting contest)
8. RAW Deal - "The Funhouse" -Written/Produced by Reed McGowan & Warren Rigg (2005) Miswax records (Autumn 2005)(w/video release)
9. Amuka (Sheila Brody) - I Want More - McGowan Maison Nouveau Mix (2006) Kult
10. St. Etienne - Stars Above Us - McGowan & Moss Dreamy Promo Mix (2006) Savoy Jazz
11. Pleasure Center - Getcha Some - McGowan Electro Groove (2006)
12. Ultra Nate - Love's The Only Drug - McGowan & Moss Empulsive Mix (2006)
13. Nekked - Ashes To Ashes - McGowan's LM Memorial Mix (2006) Bucknekked
14. Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancing - M.C. Mojo Rollerdisco Mix (2006) Universal
15. Scissor Sisters - Land Of 1000 Words - Reed's Merry-Go Mix (2006) Universal
16. Man Parrish - Hip Hop Be Bop '07 - eMpulsive Bliptrip Dub (2007)
17. eMpulse - American Idle (2007) Rambunctious Recordings
18. Sylvia Tosun - Head Over Heels - McGowan & Rigg Mix (2007)
19. Colton Ford - The Way You Love Me (McGowan & Moss Empulsive Mix) (2007)
20. Jessica Vale - Brand New Disease (McGowan & Moss Empulsive Mix) (2007)
21. Young Love - Find A New Way (Reed's Ruff Love Club Mix) (2007) Island Records
22. Justice - D.A.N.C.E. (McGowan & Rigg Empulsive Mix) (2007)
23. Debbie Harry - Two Times Blue (Empulsive Mix) (2007)
24. Ari Gold - Where The Music Takes You (Empulsive Mix) (2008)
25. Madonna feat. Justin Timberlake - 4 Minutes (Empulsive KEA Crosspromo mix)
26. Knock Em Alive - Dance Around The Issue (Empulsive Crosspromo Mix)
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PERSONAL PROFILE & REMARKS
Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana.... my love for music started at the age of 11, when I won my first record collection from a local radio contest. After voraciously collecting for about 5 years, I got my first DJ job at the age of 16 in a Bourbon Street club, subbing for my mentor & best friend at the time. The jazz culture of New Orleans perpetuated my love for music of all styles. In high school and college, I studied music theory, learned the guitar...and went on the be trained in the opera, performing leading roles for numerous regional productions. I have had extensive training in video editing & production, with many of my visual works being seen in clubs all over the world. Also, I was one of the first "VJs" in the country to actually beatmix music video (VHS!), before all this technology made it so easy. Now, I'm still going strong, with every day still a learning experience. In an age where technology has compromised talent, I try to remain true to my musical roots. In addition to the usual remix projects, I write and produce original music as well. My first songwriting effort resulted in a grande prize songwriting award for Billboard magazine in 2001, and has set the tone for all my creative endeavors. With over 50,000 records and CDs to my collection, my training has been vast and influential, with genres including classics, house, NRG, disco, soul, funk, rock, new wave, electronic, alternative, trance, techno, tribal, and so on. While many DJs & producers adhere to one "style", I try to draw from an eclectic well of experience, and apply all that inspires me to create distinct moods. Every party, event & occasion is unique; each one demands an appropriate sound... but the redundancy and consistency of trends create a common thread which can tie the entire spectrum of sound together, and that's what I strive for. This may sound a bit complicated, but basically it's about balance. And without diversity, balance just doesn't exist.
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RESIDENCIES ~ EVENT DATES ~ BOOKINGS
SBNY/Splash .... 50 West 17th Street, NYC
Phone : 212-691-0073
Website : www.splashbar.com
MR Black .....Broadway & Bleeker, NYC
Web link: www.myspace.com/mrblacknyc
DAVID BARTON GYM......23rd St & 7th Ave, NYC
Website: Davidbartongym.com
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FOR BOOKING & PRODUCTION INQUIRIES:
Direct contact : 646-373-0670
NEW WEBSITE COMING SOON....
PLEASE REFER TO THIS PAGE FOR RECENT & CURRENT UPDATES....
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