EPISODE · May 9, 2025 · 19 MIN
Ep. 5: US Cellular Center Opening for Sarah McLachlan – Cure My Mind/Memory
from What Are You Willing to Throw Your Life Away On? · host andrew reed & the liberation
In one of the most personal episodes to date, Andrew Reed reflects on the power of music, memory, and the unthinkable loss that led to the creation of his song “Cure My Mind.” Opening for Sarah McLachlan at the US Cellular Center, Andrew shares the emotional and spiritual aftermath of losing his son, and how that pain became the source of both healing and artistic vision.From recounting the impact of eye movement therapy and visionary experiences to offering a rare glimpse into the meaning behind two significant songs in his discography — “Cure My Mind” and “Memory”. Chapter Markers(00:00) – Introduction: What Are You Throwing Your Life Away On?(01:04) – Opening for Sarah McLachlan Recalling the concert night and the journey behind “Cure My Mind.”(01:47) – The Loss That Changed Everything The death of Andrew’s son and the descent into deep grief.(02:58) – A Vision Through the Darkness Describing the healing impact of IADC and the vision that followed.(04:18) – Music as a Living Force A transformative vision where nature responds to sound — and music becomes sacred.(06:12) – Writing “Cure My Mind” How brokenness, memory, and unfinished business shaped the song.(07:50) – Live Performance Intro: Cure My Mind Speaking to the crowd before performing a deeply personal track.(12:48) – The B Side: “Memory” Introducing the second song, inspired by romantic love and the power of mental imagery.(14:22) – Live Performance: Memory A soul-baring recording of longing, reverence, and musical intensity.(18:50) – Closing Gratitude A thank-you and invitation to connect further.Featured SongsSong: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Song: Cure My Mind (Live at the US Cellular Center) - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: If All the World Were Right (Trilogy II Album 1)Song: Memory - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Watch out for the next message, every Friday @ 7:01AM!
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In one of the most personal episodes to date, Andrew Reed reflects on the power of music, memory, and the unthinkable loss that led to the creation of his song “Cure My Mind.” Opening for Sarah McLachlan at the US Cellular Center, Andrew shares the emotional and spiritual aftermath of losing his son, and how that pain became the source of both healing and artistic vision.From recounting the impact of eye movement therapy and visionary experiences to offering a rare glimpse into the meaning behind two significant songs in his discography — “Cure My Mind” and “Memory”. Chapter Markers(00:00) – Introduction: What Are You Throwing Your Life Away On?(01:04) – Opening for Sarah McLachlan Recalling the concert night and the journey behind “Cure My Mind.”(01:47) – The Loss That Changed Everything The death of Andrew’s son and the descent into deep grief.(02:58) – A Vision Through the Darkness Describing the healing impact of IADC and the vision that followed.(04:18) – Music as a Living Force A transformative vision where nature responds to sound — and music becomes sacred.(06:12) – Writing “Cure My Mind” How brokenness, memory, and unfinished business shaped the song.(07:50) – Live Performance Intro: Cure My Mind Speaking to the crowd before performing a deeply personal track.(12:48) – The B Side: “Memory” Introducing the second song, inspired by romantic love and the power of mental imagery.(14:22) – Live Performance: Memory A soul-baring recording of longing, reverence, and musical intensity.(18:50) – Closing Gratitude A thank-you and invitation to connect further.Featured SongsSong: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Song: Cure My Mind (Live at the US Cellular Center) - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: If All the World Were Right (Trilogy II Album 1)Song: Memory - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Watch out for the next message, every Friday @ 7:01AM!
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