Ben’s weekdays range from engineering for the likes of Judge Jules to providing killer remixes and mashups for the highly competitive house music scene and its leading labels such as DATA and Hit! Records. Whilst his weekends are spent taking his own unique brand of trance and tech trance to leading clubbing establishments including The Gallery at Turnmills, Peach at Heaven, Honey Club in Brighton and Passion in Coalville.
The legendary days of Peach in London produced many of the worlds leading djs and producers including Ferry, Armin and Tiesto. At only 18 years of age Ben Gold was one of a few to grace the Camden Palace decks with his enviable style of high octane energy behind the decks and a command of equipment unrivalled by most djs turning simple tracks into looped, scratched and reedited pieces of audio excellence. Not just a dj to hear Ben Gold is one of the few you really need to see.
A versatile producer who has seen tracks featured on leading compilations such as Trance Nation Harder and Deeper as well as winning plaudits such as Judge Jules Tried and Tested and Above and Beyond Tune of the Week. Ben’s productions regularly feature on leading radio stations such as Radio 1, Galaxy and on leading radio shows such as ASOT by Armin van Buuren and TATW by Above and Beyond. Ben’s productions are played by djs as far reaching as Armin van Buuren to Sander Van Doorn, Paul van Dyk to Marco V leading to plaudits such as "Ben Gold is a talented young producer and definitely one to watch out for in the future", by none other than Paul Oakenfold!
His most recent collaboration entitled Frontline produced one of the anthems of 2006 with the double a side ‘Global System’ and ‘Surface to Air’ racking up countless radio plays and support from every A List dj including Paul van Dyk, Armin van Buuren and Eddie Halliwell. 2006 also saw Ben’s remix of Primer – ‘Everlast’ become one of the most sought after remixes of the year with support from Armin van Buuren, Judge Jules, Above and Beyond to name but a few. Ben latest remix offering of Mekka's Diamondback has caught the eye of Paul Oakenfold, which has lead him to being signed to Perfecto Records.
With an ever increasing gig diary and a release schedule to rival the busiest producer, 2007 looks set to be the year that Ben Gold comes of age. This multi faceted dj and producer will bring a breathe of fresh air to a scene which demands the same high quality and excellence that Ben has regularly achieved even at such a young age, the only way is to the very top.
Follow the King
Ben Gold Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
In aice an tsléibhe atá i bhfad uaim
B’annamh liom gan dul ar cuairt
Go gleann na gcuach Dé Domhnaigh
Agus och och Éire ‘lig is ó
Éire lionn dubh (Melancholy) agus ó
‘Sé mo chroí ‘tá trom agus bronach
I mBun Abhann Doinne is mé gan chéill
Ag iomáin ar an trá bháin
‘Is mo chamán bán ins mo dhorn liom
Agus och och Éire ‘lig is ó
The first verse of "Follow the King" by Ben Gold reflects the longing and homesickness of the singer. They imagine themselves in Aird Uí Chuain, near a distant mountain. The word "Aird" means "height" or "promontory," suggesting a place of significance. The singer expresses how rare it is for them not to go on a visit to the Glen of the Sunday Cuckoos, implying that they are used to exploring nature and seeking solace in it.
The chorus of the song reinforces the theme of melancholy associated with Ireland. The repeated phrase "och och Éire 'lig is ó" can be interpreted as an exclamation of sorrow or lamentation for Ireland. The word "Éire" can be understood as both the name of the country and a metaphorical representation of the Irish people. The line "Éire lionn dubh (Melancholy) agus ó" suggests that Ireland is filled with sadness and a sense of longing.
The second verse reveals the heavy and sad state of the singer's heart. They find themselves in Bun Abhann Doinne, which could be a symbolic representation of a place of tumultuous emotions. The singer admits to being oblivious, as they mindlessly play hurling on the white beach. The mention of their white hurley in their hand implies a sense of emptiness or detachment from reality. Once again, the chorus emphasizes the melancholic and longing nature of Ireland.
Overall, "Follow the King" conveys a deep emotional connection to Ireland and a yearning for a sense of belonging or solace. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing for familiar landscapes, a heavy heart burdened with sadness, and a prevailing atmosphere of melancholy associated with the country.
Line by Line Meaning
Dá mbeinn féin in Aird Uí Chuain
If I were in Aird Uí Chuain myself
In aice an tsléibhe atá i bhfad uaim
Near the mountain that is far from me
B’annamh liom gan dul ar cuairt
Rarely do I not go visiting
Go gleann na gcuach Dé Domhnaigh
To the valley of the cuckoo on a Sunday
Agus och och Éire ‘lig is ó
And oh oh Ireland, poor and oh
Éire lionn dubh (Melancholy) agus ó
Ireland full of darkness (melancholy) and oh
‘Sé mo chroí ‘tá trom agus bronach
It is my heavy and sad heart
Is iomaí Nollaig a bhí mé féin
Many a Christmas I have been
I mBun Abhann Doinne is mé gan chéill
In the valley of the silent river, unaware was I
Ag iomáin ar an trá bháin
Playing hurling on the white beach
‘Is mo chamán bán ins mo dhorn liom
And my white caman in my hand
Agus och och Éire ‘lig is ó
And oh oh Ireland, poor and oh
Lyrics © Cloud9
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind