[MUSIC INTERVIEW] MORGAN REID – Terran Interview

“Terran” is the debut album by Canadian metal artist MORGAN REID. Morgan is a guitarist, composer and producer known for his fierce technical shredding, slamming modern riffs and his expressive, melodic lead lines. That being said, “Terran” is much more than a simple combination of these elements. It is the summary of the diverse life experiences and interests that have led Morgan to becoming the all-round artist he is today. Alongside his work as a musician, including touring the world with his UK-based band Bloodshot Dawn – Morgan has established himself as a professional dancer and choreographer around Europe, after leaving Canada at the age of 18. He and his wife founded their dance company “Phase-Zero Productions” in Leipzig, Germany where they have been creating full evening pieces since 2014. Morgan has always been interested in what moves people and aims to find a balance between groovy, catchy and truly epic elements in his music. Using literary terminology, we could say that MORGAN REID‘s music is an èpos of sound – a musical narration of heroic endeavors. This music demands your attention and will have you windmilling in short order.

The twelve tracks of “Terran” take us on a journey to an alternate version of earth, where we look deeper at what plagues humanity. Each track has a theme, a story if you will. “A Formless Icon” explores how legends are made, how do they take form? The struggle for glory in modern day society. The hypocrisy on the road to peace. The indifference and selfish nature of those in power. The cyclical passage of time reveals our inner being.. but we can’t give in to what is programmed inside.

“Terran” is set to be released on November 25, and it will be available as a jewel case and on main streaming and digital download platforms. The artist has been supported by Initiative Musik gGmbH with project funds from the Federal German Government Commissioner for Culture and Media.

Take a listen as Morgan chats to Dave Griffiths about the album: