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.
The City Sleeps Tonight
Ben Gold Lyrics
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Mesmerised by all your white lies
That′s how it goes, crossed my heart on our final goodbye
You tied me down when I needed to fly
I hope you know, you'll forever be my virtue my vice
I remember you, dancing under city lights
God we tried, still we lost our fight
I will dream of you, as the city sleeps tonigh
As the city sleeps tonigh
You know I was, falling for all the things that you said
That's how it goes, I never thought you'd be something I′d regret
You tied me down when I needed to fly
I hope you know, you′ll always be my virtue my vice
I remember you, dancing under city lights
We saw September through, but the timing wasn't right
God we tried, still we lost our fight
I will dream of you, as the city sleeps tonigh
The lyrics of Ben Gold's song "The City Sleeps Tonight" explore themes of love, loss, and the bittersweet memories of a past relationship. The singer reflects on being captivated by their partner's deceiving words, symbolized as "white lies," and expresses the conflicting emotions of feeling both deeply connected to them (virtue) and restrained by them (vice). The imagery of being tied down when desiring to spread one's wings conveys a sense of confinement and longing for freedom within the relationship.
The mention of dancing under city lights and experiencing September together evokes a sense of nostalgia and romance, suggesting that the relationship had its moments of joy and closeness. However, despite their efforts to make it work, the timing wasn't right, leading to their eventual separation and acknowledging the inevitability of their loss. The repetition of "I will dream of you, as the city sleeps tonight" reflects a wistful longing to hold onto the memories and emotions associated with the past love, even as they try to move on.
The singer acknowledges being taken in by the allure of their partner's words and actions, only to realize too late that they would become a source of regret. The conflicting feelings of being tied down yet also feeling a deep emotional connection underscore the complexity of the relationship and the lasting impact it has had on the singer. Despite the pain and disappointment, there is a sense of acceptance in recognizing that their former partner will always hold a significant place in their heart and memory.
The juxtaposition of reminiscing about shared moments of happiness under city lights with the acknowledgment of the relationship's ultimate failure creates a poignant contrast in the lyrics. The repetition of the phrase "the city sleeps tonight" at the end of each verse serves as a poignant refrain, emphasizing a sense of closure and finality as the night settles in and the world around them quiets down. Overall, the lyrics paint a portrait of a complex and emotional journey through love, loss, and the enduring presence of past relationships in one's thoughts and dreams.
Writer(s): Roxanne Emery, Benjamin Graham Lawton, Zoe Lodewijks
Contributed by Connor V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lesliearevalo2298
The real trance is back!🔥🔥🔥
@albertocastaneda1167
Es cierto con esta magnífica selección, que no me canso de escuchar,el trance perdurará eternamente 😱👌💯
@dj.antaro
It has never been gone
@juanarancio3907
Hola Leslie. Por tu comentario creo que no te gusta Yahel por ejemplo?
@olivervalera3813
Trance is still alive.
Armada never give up on trance music.
Music like this makes ppl think alike at least for this type of music. Lets all support ben gold and share his beautiful music🥰😊☺️
@LorisPeretto
Oh yes, definately
@olivervalera3813
@masheenman is that the vocalist on the song?
@MithradatesVIEupator
Trance will never die..
🙌
@pareriksson1293
Incredible vocals on that woman. 👍
@telekinezisufokerdekessege7736
yes