Ep. 9: Dominance & Control (2 of 3)

In the second installment of this series, Andrew Reed goes over the second leg of his album Dominance & Control, talking about "World, I Have Won!", "Triumph", and "King of Things, Lord of More". Reed goes over his early prog rock roots, discusses the theatrical studio sessions and talks about the journey of “Rock Star Caesar,” our main character. This episode unpacks how consumerism, excess, and ego blur our ability to be present and fulfilled. A must-listen for artists, seekers, and anyone reflecting on the cycles of power, achievement, and desire.Chapter Markers(00:00) Opening & Studio Reflections(01:05) Creating "World I Have Won"(04:12) Song Inspirations: Rush, Thin Lizzy & Beyond(5:17) SONG: "World, I Have Won!"(10:50) Rock Star Caesar: A Metaphor for Triumph(12:14) The Album’s Origins: High School Prog Rock(14:07) Studio Theatrics(15:50) SONG: "Triumph"(21:34) King of Things, Lord of More: A Commentary on Consumerism(23:00) Modern Advertising and the Void(24:28) SONG: "King of Things, Lord of More"Song: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Song: World, I Have Won! - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: Dominance & Control (Trilogy I Album 2)Song: Triumph - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: Dominance & Control (Trilogy I Album 2)Song: King of Things, Lord of More - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: Dominance & Control (Trilogy I Album 2)Distributed by Universal/Virgin Music GroupsSocial 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 (EST)!“We think that if we strive and after the great victory, then we’ll be happy. So a lot of people are actually postponing their happiness.”