Jump to content

Dan Reeder (musician): Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Content deleted Content added
Zawl (talk | contribs)
m Zawl moved page Dan Reeder (musician and artist) to Dan Reeder (musician): unnecessary extra dab
Bobbeers (talk | contribs)
Deleted lonely reference to blogger's criticism based on no support for bloggers' comment in ten years or so. Great example of how to work the Wiki for self-aggrandisement (except for no support in ten years).
Line 5: Line 5:
Reeder was signed to [[John Prine]]'s [[Oh Boy Records]] recording label after sending him a cassette tape. His self-titled debut album was released in 2003.<ref name=autogenerated2>[http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/dan-reeder/content?oid=26809 Sacramento News & Review - Dan Reeder - In the Mix - Music - Music - January 1, 2004<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In 2006 Reeder toured with John Prine.
Reeder was signed to [[John Prine]]'s [[Oh Boy Records]] recording label after sending him a cassette tape. His self-titled debut album was released in 2003.<ref name=autogenerated2>[http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/dan-reeder/content?oid=26809 Sacramento News & Review - Dan Reeder - In the Mix - Music - Music - January 1, 2004<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In 2006 Reeder toured with John Prine.


Reeder is noted for his original compositions (with titles such as ''Food and Pussy'' and ''Bach is dead and gone'') which are often described as odd, original and humorous.<ref name=autogenerated2 /><ref name="Inc.2004">{{cite book|author=CMJ Network, Inc.|title=CMJ New Music Monthly|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=eyoEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA58|date=2004-01 - 2004-02|publisher=CMJ Network, Inc.|pages=58–|issn=1074-6978}}</ref> His music has received critical acclaim for its unique blending of blues, folk, gospel and [[Field holler|field hollers]],<ref name=autogenerated4>[http://archives.nodepression.com/2006/11/dan-reeder-sweetheart/ Dan Reeder – Sweetheart « Americana and Roots Music - No Depression<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> but also criticism for his rather indelicate choice of song topics.<ref>http://archives.thetigernews.com/printStory.php?aid=2658</ref> He writes, arranges, and engineers his recordings on which all instruments and vocals are played by and sung by himself through the use of multi-layering.<ref>[http://djallyn.org/archives/7827 Work Song ~ Dan Reeder | DJ Allyn – The Soundtrack for my Life<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Reeder is noted for his original compositions (with titles such as ''Food and Pussy'' and ''Bach is dead and gone'') which are often described as odd, original and humorous.<ref name=autogenerated2 /><ref name="Inc.2004">{{cite book|author=CMJ Network, Inc.|title=CMJ New Music Monthly|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=eyoEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA58|date=2004-01 - 2004-02|publisher=CMJ Network, Inc.|pages=58–|issn=1074-6978}}</ref> His music has received critical acclaim for its unique blending of blues, folk, gospel and [[Field holler|field hollers]],<ref name=autogenerated4>[http://archives.nodepression.com/2006/11/dan-reeder-sweetheart/ Dan Reeder – Sweetheart « Americana and Roots Music - No Depression<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. He writes, arranges, and engineers his recordings on which all instruments and vocals are played by and sung by himself through the use of multi-layering.<ref>[http://djallyn.org/archives/7827 Work Song ~ Dan Reeder | DJ Allyn – The Soundtrack for my Life<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


Reeder is also an instrument-maker and builds most of the instruments that he uses for recordings and live shows. He has been said to sound like a whispy John Prine.<ref>[http://www.popmatters.com/review/120578-dan-reeder-this-new-century/ Dan Reeder: This New Century | PopMatters<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/music/1005/folk/reeder.htm Dan Reeder Dan Reeder Review By Steven Stone<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Reeder is also an instrument-maker and builds most of the instruments that he uses for recordings and live shows. He has been said to sound like a whispy John Prine.<ref>[http://www.popmatters.com/review/120578-dan-reeder-this-new-century/ Dan Reeder: This New Century | PopMatters<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/music/1005/folk/reeder.htm Dan Reeder Dan Reeder Review By Steven Stone<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

Revision as of 05:41, 22 September 2017

Dan Reeder is an American musician and artist. He was born in Louisiana[1] in 1954 and grew up in California. He later relocated to Germany in 1979.

Reeder was signed to John Prine's Oh Boy Records recording label after sending him a cassette tape. His self-titled debut album was released in 2003.[2] In 2006 Reeder toured with John Prine.

Reeder is noted for his original compositions (with titles such as Food and Pussy and Bach is dead and gone) which are often described as odd, original and humorous.[2][3] His music has received critical acclaim for its unique blending of blues, folk, gospel and field hollers,[4]. He writes, arranges, and engineers his recordings on which all instruments and vocals are played by and sung by himself through the use of multi-layering.[5]

Reeder is also an instrument-maker and builds most of the instruments that he uses for recordings and live shows. He has been said to sound like a whispy John Prine.[6][7]

Besides being a musician and recording artist, Reeder is also a painter[1] and art teacher.

Discography

Year Title Label Number Notes
2004 Dan Reeder Oh Boy OBR-027 [7][8][9]
2006 Sweetheart Oh Boy OBR-036 [4][10]
2010 This New Century Oh Boy OBR-041 [11]

References

  1. ^ a b CD reviews: Dan Reeder, Los Campesinos, Midlake - Houston Chronicle
  2. ^ a b Sacramento News & Review - Dan Reeder - In the Mix - Music - Music - January 1, 2004
  3. ^ CMJ Network, Inc. (2004-01 - 2004-02). CMJ New Music Monthly. CMJ Network, Inc. pp. 58–. ISSN 1074-6978. {{cite book}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ a b Dan Reeder – Sweetheart « Americana and Roots Music - No Depression
  5. ^ Work Song ~ Dan Reeder | DJ Allyn – The Soundtrack for my Life
  6. ^ Dan Reeder: This New Century | PopMatters
  7. ^ a b Dan Reeder Dan Reeder Review By Steven Stone
  8. ^ Dan Reeder - Dan Reeder • Folk & Country Reviews • exclaim.ca
  9. ^ Music Review: 'Dan Reeder' from Dan Reeder : NPR
  10. ^ Disc Guide : Singer / Songwriter | NOW Magazine
  11. ^ FAME Review: Dan Reeder - This New Century

External links