My search for a booking agent and manager goes on from country to country... that reminds me I am in London from Nov 11th until the start of Dec and I am looking for gigs, studio sessions, and avenues to make some cash before I leave the UK again for 4-5 months to play in the Alps, and to really become the King snow boarder I know I can be, may the Carter rock in the Alps.
I love the travelling aspect of this fantasy job of mine because I get to see so much God Damm good music. There is a band in South Africa called Goldfish and I bumped into them when they were playing in Observatory in Cape Town. I was on a night out with some friends of mine, James Sutton, The Great Dane and young Deano, we were all in REHAB together out there, oppps sorry for busting your identities geezers!!!! We all went to an illegal party where the boys form Gold Fish were spinning their tunes and I have been in love with their music ever since, its a long one below however these boys are worth it so check it out:
GOLDFISH RELEASE:
It’s hard to imagine that one of the most exciting live electronica acts in the world right now comes from a small city on the southern-most tip of Africa. But the success story behind Cape Towns’ electronica phenomenon Goldfish, has been nothing short of extraordinary. Two Jazz musos hook up while studying music at varsity, and form a live electronic duo. They record an album themselves with little more than a double bass, a saxophone and a couple of synths. This self-released ‘underground’ album, Caught in the loop, goes on to propel them into the stratosphere, with a cult-like following and numerous #1s in their home country.They take their incendiary multiple-instrument live act across the globe, with sold-out shows from Ibiza to Tokyo, from Dubai to Cannes. They open for electronica giants Fatboy Slim, Mr Scruff, The Audio Bullys, Paul van Dyk, Pete Tong and Stereo MC’s. They are hailed as the Re-invention of the DJ, and voted best live act in South Africa.
This is Dominic Peters and David Poole, the unassuming surfer/jazz muso/electronic maniacs that are Goldfish. You couldn’t find two guys more passionate about music, and if you’ve seen their live show, you will agree that ‘Re-invention of the DJ’ is about as close as you can get to describing what they do. Combining live instruments like Double bass, Saxophones, Keyboards, Flute, and Vocals with Samplers, Effects, Synths and a healthy dollop of freeform improvisation, Goldfish have hit a nerve on dance floors across the world.
Known fondly just as the ‘Fishies’ to their legions of loyal fans, it was always a matter of not ‘if’ but ‘when’ for this duo. Suddenly Goldfish have found themselves on the brink of a rollercoaster ride that will launch them full throttle into the international spot light.After extensive negotiations Goldfish’s second album has been signed to Pacha, one of the worlds’ biggest club and lifestyle brands, a massive achievement and further confirmation of the duo’s destiny to take the world by storm. The new album Perceptions of Pacha, released at Miami’s Winter Music Conference March 2008, features 10 brand-new Goldfish tracks and the international release includes a second disc featuring a live Goldfish performance video and remixes by top DJs from around the world. With tours of the US, Europe, and a 4 month Friday night summer residency at super-club Pacha Ibiza inked for 2008, the future is looking golden…
“One of the first acts to truly jump the great divide between dance and live excitement” - 24.com
“Make no mistake, these boys are gonna to be BIG! The two multi-instrumentalists captivate the crowd, and have the UK contingent scratching their heads and saying to each other ‘we’ve got to get these boys over to Europe…’ Essential.” - TrusttheDJ.com
“GOLDFISH ... store that name in your memory for longer than 3 seconds, cause these guys are going places.” - Thunda.com
“That was fantastic!” - Pete Tong
From a technical point of view what Goldfish does is blinding…and the fact that they have combined this with catchy hooks and licks makes it doubly so. A brilliant night out! - thechiz.co.za
“This album shows that heavy jazz cats can make music that is accessible and bursting with groove” - MIO.co.za
“Did I mention there are only two of them? Go see a live set, and then buy the disc at the show along with the bonus DVD. You will thank me.” - Blunt magazine
“We dig these guys!” FHM
“With Goldfish, you can clearly see they are brilliant. There is nothing like playing a classic instrument to prove you’re a real artist, and people thrive off this element of their show. In fact, unless you are standing right up in the front row, you wouldn't be able to grasp the full complexity of what they are doing…Goldfish are breaking traditional mindsets about this music genre” - Durbanscouts.co.za
‘Their musical class shines through with elements of Nu-Jazz and traditional African Jazz mixing brilliantly with bluesy Caf�azz ala St Germain. But they’re no copycats. Goldfish has their own sound and it is wonderfully South African with the sophistication of Europe.” – BPM magazine
"GOLDFISH are without doubt the most exciting live band in the country at the moment. Their unique blend of deep house grooves, live instruments and hypnotic vocal samples have made them the must-see band of the year." Anythinggoes.co.za
Goldfish Highlights:
• Voted Number One live act in South Africa by 24.com• Invitation to perform for Nelson Mandela and his charity 46664 @ Ellis Park• Goldfish featured on the worlds biggest syndicated Dance Radio Show, Pete Tong’s Essential Mix BBC One show • NO#1 on 5FM with track All Night for three consecutive weeks, and 20 weeks in the top 25. • Performances alongside Fatboy Slim, Audio Bullys and Stereo MC’s • International releases of Caught in the loop by Black Mango Music(UK) and Rambling Records(Japan)• Opening Performance for Mr Scruff and Paul van Dyk • Opening Performance for Pete Tong at Caf�ambo, Ibiza• All Night hits No 1 on MFM dance charts 3 weeks running (April 2006)• International performances/tours of US, UK, Ibiza, Dubai, Japan, France, South Africa, Namibia, Malawi, and Seychelles• Live 2hr Mix on Top SA radio station 5fm New Years Eve 2006• Voted FHM album of the month• Goldfish voted No 1 in Elle Magazine hot 40• September/October 2005 Cover of BPM magazine.• Cover of Brand Magazine 2006 1st quarter Featuring the artwork, design and branding of Caught in the loop• Track Mbira Beat selected by Virgin Mega store in the UK to feature on the compilation entitled staff choice: Virgin down tempo Grooves.• Invitation to perform in Cannes, France, as Headline Act of the International Advertising Awards, The Lions• Interview in DJ MAG(UK) December 2005• Dream released on Breathe Sunshine vol.2 - track 4 ( voted 4th best compilation by UK music festival and website - The Big Chill)
For all inquiries email:
info@goldfishlive.com
For South African Bookings contact:Raymond Bloom 0836020202rayb@mweb.co.za
Goldfish features on these compilations:Breathe Sunshine Vol 2 Track: Dream (2004)"Palace lounge presents Cafe d Afrique II, The Clio Va Va Voom Edition" Track: Dream (2005) David Gresham Records – released in RSA, USA and CANADAThe Real Earth Vol 1 Track: The Real Deal (International release by Amabala Records and Urban Pulse) (2005)"Palace lounge presents Cafe d Afrique III, The Clio Va Va Voom Edition" Track: Times May Change You(2006) David Gresham Records - released in RSA, USA and CANADABreathe Sunshine vol 3 Tracks: The Real Deal and Mbira Beat (2006) Black mango musicVirgin Staff Favourites, Downtempo grooves Track Mbira Beat (2006) Petrol Records"Palace lounge presents Cafe d Afrique IV, The Clio Va Va Voom Edition" Track: The real deal (2007) David Gresham Records- released in RSA, USA and CANADA
Goldfish CD Reviews: BPM Mag Review of Perceptions of PachaGood DJ’s always start their sets by creating a mood; setting the tone that will definewhat’s to come. ‘Sold my Soul’, Goldfish’s opening track does just that as the subtlyfiltered beat meanders in and out for a few bars before dropping into the most gorgeous,effortless groove and you know you’re in for a groovylicious, ride that simply makes youwant to cry with joy. Do I sound like I’m gushing? Goldfish will do that to you. They’llmake you want to hug the stranger dancing next to you and say, “man, Africa… I justlove this place.” A good artist album is a cohesive body of work. The Goldfish groovesticks like superglue! From laidback to downright funked up, electro tinged boogiemusic, when the disc finishes you’re gonna want to press replay.Best track: All of them – not one filler. Thunda.com review:Caught in the Loop Artist : Goldfish Genre : Electronic (http://www.thunda.com/) GOLDFISH ... store that name in your memory for longer than 3 seconds, cause these guys are going places. The duo of David Poole and Dominic Peters, both members of jazz outfit "Breakfast Included" have put together a monster debut electronic album "Caught in the loop".
Both artists come from a jazz background, studying Jazz at UCT, but they've picked up some serious electronic skills along the way. Their combination of traditional jazz instruments such as upright Bass, flute and saxophones; with electronic devices such as samplers, a Groove box, vocoder and keyboards, results in a sound somewhere between jazz, house, electronica and down tempo chill out. All of which is topped with a distinct African flavour, setting them apart from other players in the genre.
Personally, what I loved most is how some of the tracks have the ability to be both extremely chilled, yet so unbelievably uplifting at the same time, depending on the mood you're in.
People often feel the need to punt South African artists, just because they are South African. But these guys don't need it. This album is on par and above the international levels, and they are already getting international exposure with their track, "Mbira beat", being selected by Virgin Mega store staff in the UK to feature on the compilation entitled, "Virgin down tempo Grooves".
The album also comes with a DVD featuring an interview, along with a Vj set of the tracks. Visit http://www.goldfishlive.com/ to purchase or download the album, and if you are lucky enough to have them playing in your area, go see them live, you won't be disappointed.
So if you're a fan of st Germain, you will definitely be into this. If you have no idea who I am talking about, get educated, and get Caught in the Loop with Goldfish.
Reviewer: Andre van AsscheRecord Label : Amabala RecordsJHBlive.com review:Goldfish are a pretty unique phenomenon on the SA live music scene. While they are serious, heavy jazz musicians, and while they are undoubtedly a live act, the sounds they produce would more readily be associated with computers and turntables. Yes, Goldfish are a live electronic act, as much as that may sound like an oxymoron, and they consist of upright bassist Dominic Peters and saxophonist David Poole, along with various music-making toys and guest vocalists. The easiest comparison would be to St Germaine, but that’s misleading since Goldfish have their own sound.We say: Wow. This album shows that heavy jazz cats can make music that is accessible and bursting with groove, when they're in the mood. Caught in the Loop covers a lot of ground, from house to downtempo, and even makes a pit stop in tranceland on Highfalutin, which somehow combines elements of thumping trance with nu-jazz in a way that works, a difficult move to pull off. From the beautiful vocals on The Real Deal through to the grimy bass on All Night (an obvious single) and the delicious downtempo of Mbira Beat, this album has plenty of tasty moments and is a work of pure quality. Props also to whoever designed the excellent packaging.Final word: Chilled, yes. Easy to get into, definitely. Generic, not even a bit. A rare accomplishment and a worthwhile addition to any music collection. South African Sound Explosion, 4 Jul 2006Reviewer: Andre Bryson - See all my reviewsGoldfish are an extremely talented duo with a uniquely fresh jazzhouse sound that will have you moving from the first beat. The first track, 'The Real Deal', takes you to the rolling plains of Africa with its beautiful vocals, and an excellent combination of uplifting beats with thought-evoking piano. For the feeling of having relaxed afternoon drinks at a seaside cafe I recommend 'Last Tango In Paradise' and 'Four Forty Blues' as they are easygoing chill-out songs. 'Times May Change You' is a great intermediary song to play within the twilight zone between relaxed pre-drinks and partying. The mid-tempo, melodic nature of the song gives the feeling that one associates with the excitement of the evening to come. 'Mbira Beat' and 'Obey' carry similarities to the style of St. Germain (a great favourite of mine), yet once again African influence within the vocals has been used to create an original sound. The upbeat nature of many of the songs, including 'Love and Hate', 'Egyptology', 'All Night', 'Wait A Minute', `From Zanzibar With Love', and 'Highfalutin' is cleverly counter-poised by the hauntingly beautiful (and much acclaimed) 'Dream'. With amazing vocals and downtempo beats 'Dream' encapsulates a mood of seclusion and contemplation, projecting you into the vastness of Africa. 'Caught in the loop' takes its listeners on a journey through the African soundscape, fulfilling every desire that your ear could wish to hear. A must-have for any fan of lounge, jazz, house, or dance music. Extract from MIO.CO.ZA review:A while back I was in CD Wherehouse in Rosebank and asked a customer assistant what music was catching the customer’s ears. The assistant mentioned a couple of laid-back guys from Cape Town whose jazzy electronica never failed to get peoples feet tapping when played in the shop. He didn’t have to tell me the name of the group was Goldfish. Caught In the Loop perfectly captures the energy and sound of their live shows and is a wonderfully crafted opus that oozes style and musicianship.Cover/Art: 4/5 Sound/Technical: 4/5 “I like it factor”: 8/10 MIO RATING:
Review on mweb.co.zaCaught in the Loop
The number of compositions and the wealth of musical talent Goldfish have to draw from testifies to the value of sticking around and achieving real musical maturity.Their comfortable, warm fusion melts snatches of rich homegrown mbaquanga vocals with the pulse of post-chillout beats and controlled electronic wizardry - you know, just enough synth to remind you that the aliens may already have landed, but not so much that you wish they'd just go home and let you sleep.They're very Cape Town, and definitely appeal to a good looking clique. Think cocktails in Camps Bay or a sweaty night in an open air Greenpoint club's courtyard, not beer in Long Street. "music you can really live to, wake up to and come down to"Goldfish have their origins in long-life, heavily pasteurized jazz outfit Breakfast Included, who were nothing if not solid, and tended to score plenty of well paid gigs making an atmosphere. You'd expect to see them at the launches of music festival, playing the coffee shift at the same festivals, warming up the waterfront... they are respected, if mutedly.Caught in the Loop is much fresher and more interesting than anything Breakfast Included did, though. The emotional appeal added by vocalists Melanie Scholtz, Monique Hellenberg, David Pool and in particular the deep-voiced Zimbabwean Max Vadima, combined with simple but perfectly evocative lyrics stir hopeful and, for want of a better word, "Summer" feelings. The varied intricacy of the dance beats playing friendly games with the melodies carried by sax, flute, guitar, keyboards and voice will wipe the sneer off all but the most stubborn rock fan's face. Let's hope it also reminds dance fans that there's more to chillout needn't be creepy or chilly, and that live electronica can give most mere recordspinners a serious run for their money.The bonus DVD really is a bonus. It includes a geekishly charming interview with Goldfish and a very cool VJ version of the CD with graphics by Iaminawe, which mix heavily digitized forms with shots of table mountain, windsurfing, beach scenes and club scenes. Goldfish are not just the coolest chilled dance act on the club scene this summer. Though they're fantastic live, this album proves they record like a dream. They make music you can really live to, wake up to and come down to for years to come.- Jean Barker BPM MAGAZINE SEPT/OCT 2005“Times may change you” Man I’m kicking back singing along to the slinky grooves of Caught in the Loop, a truly classy offering from SA duo Goldfish. These Jazz muso, house head, funksters are onto something here. Combine gentle jazzy melodies, upbeat smoking house grooves and just a touch of blues along with simply gorgeous vocals and you’re well... gonna find yourself caught in the loop! This debut album is a well crafted selection of down-tempo instrumentals, med-tempo breaks and four to the floor house grooves. Both Dom and Dave’s musical class shine through with elements of Nu-Jazz and traditional African Jazz mixing brilliantly with bluesy Caf�azz ala St Germain. But they’re no copycats. Goldfish has their own sound and it is wonderfully South African with the sophistication of Europe. Review in Blunt Magazine December’05 issue This album is nothing compared to seeing these guys live. Not because of the quality of the recording. On the contrary, the production is superb. I say this, because watching these guys play is an experience unto itself, one that no mere disc could rival. Dom and Dave mix loops and live instruments flawlessly, playing the flute, double bass, keyboards and saxophone over beats that are the equivalent of any top shelf producer out there.Dom also uses this thing called a theremin, which is a laser that alters the pitch and tone according to the position and angle of your hand in proximity to the beam. Did I mention there are only two of them? Go see a live set, and then buy the disc at the show along with the bonus DVD. You will thank me. - Blunt Magazine Editor - Dorin Bambus Review in FHM magazine February 2006 Take two Capetonians trained in Jazz, add some samplers, vocoders, keyboards, upright bass, flute and sax and you have got Goldfish, SA’s finest new electro artists. David Poole and Dominic Peters manage to combine electro and live music into a beat-fest of uplifting, jazzy, chilled-out tunage.The album was mastered in the UK, so its got an international polish, but the music itself is grounded squarely in Africa, with elements of jazz, breakbeat, ambient and dance. Comes with a DVD of trippy VJ effects. We dig these ous! Review in Femina Magazine February 2006 Lovers of deep house will be impressed by this stylish and slick debut album from local duo Goldfish. It’s a lively fusion of hypnotic house, African Jazz and blues with some surprisingly good vocals from guest Suanne Braun thrown into the mix. Try to catch them live if you have a chance. Listen to it and support really good local music.
Discography:
Full Albums:Goldfish: Caught in the Loop (October 2005) Debut Album released independently in South Africa, by Black Mango Music in UK and Rambling Records in Japan.Gold Fish: Perceptions of Pacha (March 2008) Second album signed to Pacha Records (Spain) for the world) and Lisenced to Sony/BMG in Southern Africa
Compilations:Various: Breathe Sunshine Vol 2 Track: Dream (2004)various: "Palace lounge presents Cafe d Afrique II, The Clio Va Va Voom Edition" Track: Dream (2005) Black Mango MusicVarious: The Real Earth Vol 1 Track: The Real Deal (International release by Amabala Records and Urban Pulse) (2005)Various: "Palace lounge presents Cafe d Afrique III, The Clio Va Va Voom Edition" Track: Times May Change You(2006) David Gresham RecordsVarious: Breathe Sunshine vol 3 Tracks: The Real Deal and Mbira Beat (2006) Black mango musicVarious: "Palace lounge presents Cafe d Afrique I" USA and Canada release, (2006) track DreamVarious: Virgin Staff Favourites, Downtempo grooves Track Mbira Beat (2006) Petrol Records (EMI)Various: "Best of Cafe d Afrique" track - the real deal (2007)Various: lounge seriously good music - Track Mbira beat - (2007) Petrol Record (EMI)
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