Born in West Texas to a long line of Texans, Rusty Reid grew up on the same sun-scorched lands that spawned many legendary singer-songwriters. His family ensured music was always a part of home life, with his mother’s side being especially proficient in music. This early exposure introduced Rusty to an incredibly varied range of genres and artists, from pop, rock, country, soul, and more that dominated the airwaves of the ’60s.
Studying communications at college and working some jobs, in the late 1970s, Rusty began to focus on music. He gigged with bands and worked on his songwriting in Houston before moving to Los Angeles in 1984, determined to seriously pursue a music career. While his initial LA stint was unfruitful, spending time in Houston helped Rusty develop.
On his second attempt to make it in LA, Rusty inadvertently found himself in a cushy job in sports publishing. Before long, though, the wealthy lifestyle disillusioned him, and he knew that it wasn’t his calling. Inspired by the travel assignments, Rusty started writing and recording new songs. After more than 40 years of perfecting his craft, in 2019 Rusty released his album “Head to Heart,” a politically charged collection fusing his roots from Texas and experience from the pivotal events of the world.
“Head to Heart” was remixed into a poignant remix of Rusty Reid’s single. This remix offers listeners a polished journey that showcases how love can be a revolutionary force for eternal growth.
Reid retains the acoustic and emotive feel of the song but lifts the production with new layers of instruments. His full vocals remain at the heart of the emotion, balancing expertly to let the song’s message shine through in a richer listen. The seamless integration of several elements presents the smooth atmosphere of the track. Acoustic guitars and pianos present a warm foundation to which additional instrumentation is expertly added. The mix by Reid does not overpower but pulls the listener in toward the core elements. The remix does a great job of furthering deeply felt themes within the original while calling the greater audience into its nuanced depths.
Indeed, Reid is a powerful instrumentalist, composer, and singer, reaching deep with sweet, yet stirring melodies. His cast of supporting collaborators, Ronan Dempsey and Brandon Davis on instruments, out the warm sound of Reid’s vocals and lyrics. The remix is a testament to Reid’s artistry across old and new artistic mediums in treading a path between tradition and innovation.
Does the track’s message of love as revolutionary transcend the personal to translate? Reid suggests that love itself is the highest path of humanity, the remedy for selfishness, and the means of transcending earthly suffering. Through intimate lyrics, “Head to Heart (Remix)” offers listeners restored insight into love’s power to guide inner growth on individual and collective levels. This single shows how reimagining classic themes through fresh production can bring new audiences to timeless wisdom.
I’m blown away by Rusty Reid’s ‘Head to Heart (Remix)’; it’s just one of those tunes that claws into your skin and does not let go. Beautifully reworked, I have been listening to it on repeat, and never once does it fail to lift my spirits. The song is very touching and musically intriguing, so I do recommend listening to the ‘Head to Heart Remix’.