1. An electronic/nu … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three bands which use this name:
1. An electronic/nu jazz duo from South Africa
2. An alternative rock band from Germany
3. A rock band from Canada
4. An indie jazz band from Japan
1. Goldfish is a live electronic act from Cape Town, South Africa. The two members Dominic Peters and David Poole are jazz musicians who met while studying music at university. They recorded their first album - ''Caught in the Loop'' - themselves, with little more than a double bass, a saxophone and a couple of synths. This self-released album led to a cult following and numerous hits in their home country, where they have been voted best live act, and are known as the 'Fishies' to their fans.
Goldfish have taken their live act across the globe, including opening for Fatboy Slim, Mr Scruff, The Audio Bullys, Paul van Dyk, Pete Tong and Stereo MC's. 'Re-invention of the DJ' is a phrase that has been used to describe their combination of live instruments such as double bass, saxophones, keyboards, flute, and vocals; with samplers, effects, synths, and freeform improvisation.
Goldfish's second album was signed to Pacha. ''Perceptions of Pacha'', released at Miami's Winter Music Conference March 2008, features 10 new tracks and the international release includes a second disc with a live performance video and remixes by top DJs from around the world. The band toured the US and Europe during 2008, and held a 4 month Friday night summer residency at super-club Pacha Ibiza.
Their website is www.goldfishlive.com.
2. The second Goldfish is located in Berlin/Germany. Their style is most likely labeled as "Alternative" - the influences reach from Eels, Breeders, Wipers and PJ Harvey up to Portishead…
The five members Danuta (Git./Voc.), Lutz (Bass), Benni (Key.), Marcin (Drums) and Tilman (Git./Perc.) stick together since Feb. 2012, the origin Goldfishes (with Benni and Danuta) recorded the debut-album "'coming home" already in 2008 - on Steve Morells Label „Pale Music“.
Goldfish's sound by the way convinced the well known producers Thomas Stern and Olsen Involtini. While Stern, former member of „Crime & the City Solution“ and producer of Meret Becker and Katharina Franck, picked up his bass again for some songs, Olsen („Seeed“, Peter Fox, Bela B.) made a beautiful mixdown of Goldfish's „Carry Your Name“.
The website of the german goldfishes: www.goldfish-music.de
3. There was also a third band called Goldfish. Based in Montreal, they put a few singles in the mid-1990s including "The Ride"/"Swallow" and "Condor"/"Fondly". Singer Carrie Haber went on to join groups including Quinimine.
4. There is an indie jazz band in Japan called GoldFish. Official website here.
All Night
Goldfish Lyrics
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Take in all the sights
Filling up my eyes
Everyone has their disguise (x2)
All day, all night
Dancing, dancing, dancing
To the dropout (x2)
Wake up in the morning
Go to work still yawning
To be there by nine
We've got better things to do with our time (x2)
All day, all night
Dancing, dancing, dancing
To the dropout (até o fim da música)
The lyrics to Goldfish's song, "All Night", are a commentary on the dualities of life experienced by many younger people. The song is all about living life to the fullest, indulging in a hectic social life, and partying all night long, but then returning to a mundane routine of work during the day. The singer draws a contrast between the different environments inhabited during the day and night, observing the different rhythms and behaviors of those around them. During the night, everyone wears a "disguise" and indulges in hedonistic pursuits, dancing away their worries to the beat of the music. However, during the day, people must retain a more professional demeanor and attend their jobs with a sense of decorum.
The repetition of "all day, all night" and "dancing, dancing, dancing" throughout the song emphasizes the idea of cyclical behavior, suggesting that the same patterns will repeat themselves endlessly. The line "we've got better things to do with our time" arguably reveals a certain discontent or dissatisfaction with the daily grind and the societal expectations placed upon individuals. The song seeks to promote the idea of embracing life and living in the present moment, emphasizing the value of wild nights spent blissfully lost in music and dancing, while still acknowledging the importance of work during the day.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm out at night
During the night, when I am outside.
Take in all the sights
Observe and appreciate everything around me.
Filling up my eyes
My eyes are being filled with things I see.
Everyone has their disguise (x2)
People often wear a mask and do not reveal their true selves.
All day, all night
Throughout the day and during the night.
Dancing, dancing, dancing
Moving my body and dancing non-stop.
To the dropout (x2)
Referring to the music or beat that makes me dance continuously.
Wake up in the morning
Starting my day early in the morning after sleeping.
Go to work still yawning
Going to work while still feeling sleepy and tired.
To be there by nine
Arriving at work by 9am.
We've got better things to do with our time (x2)
There are more fun and exciting activities to do instead of just working all day.
Contributed by Julia L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Dev1nci
I miss this experimental sound. I am happy for their success but still miss this type of music 😁
@TheFlyingMuke
this song is so cool! i cant stop listening to it ever because it is so great and just about the best ever
@L4Depicness123
wow these guys are amazing
@dalmainsnyman8703
South Africa BABY!!!!!!!
@BreenIsALie
@Blamco177 If it is, Then it will probably lead to more views all around anyway. I did not know of Goldfish before i saw that video, Now they are my new favorite band
@Blamco177
@technonissen01 Agreed, lets hope for their fame to grow.
@Blamco177
Wow, I guess they're only popular song is We Come Together huh?
@lethaldosage927
Instrumental please!
@ugandaplayer
Hathor....
@AliceYobby
umm... FIRST???