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.
Hold Tight
Goldfish Lyrics
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Swing your hips twice,
You know it feels right
Come on and dance with me
The lyrics to Goldfish's song Hold Tight are an invitation to dance and let go of inhibitions. The command to "hold tight" encourages the listener to embrace the experience and commit fully to the moment. The line "swing your hips twice" is an instruction to move rhythmically and let the music guide your body. The repetition of "you know it feels right" reinforces the idea that dancing is a natural and enjoyable activity that should be indulged without hesitation.
The chorus, which comprises the bulk of the song, is simple and repetitive, driving home the message that the dance floor is a place to let loose and have fun. The upbeat tempo and catchy melody create an infectious energy that encourages listeners to join in and move their bodies. Overall, Hold Tight is a celebration of the joy and freedom that comes from dancing, and an encouragement to let go of self-consciousness and embrace the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold tight,
Keep a firm grip on whatever you're holding onto, whether it be a person, an idea, or a dream.
Swing your hips twice,
Move your body to the beat of the music, letting loose and having fun without any inhibitions.
You know it feels right
Trust your instincts and embrace the moment, knowing that you are exactly where you are meant to be and doing what you are meant to do.
Come on and dance with me
Join me in this experience, letting our bodies and souls connect through the power of music and dance.
Contributed by Hunter N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@FireCracker3240
Not nearly enough songs today feature saxophones. Thanks, Goldfish! Who doesn't love good sax?
@DiegaydeLaVerga
A good sax in a good song is like sex
@btrims02
always practice safe sax
@RodneySloan
And six years later there was the saxsquatch, and harmony was restored once again.
@vaahtobileet
@@RodneySloan hell yea
@thekittycrusader
Replace the word a with e in sax
@jackbasson805
Most amazing song around, if your feet do not move with it then there is something wrong with you, always enjoy listening to it for many years !!! Uschi Mpumalanga 31.03.19
@stevenmarecek4683
One of my favorite songs for years now and I still listen to the songs everyday. I can play the sax solo!
@Maiza0
Freaking addicted to this song. I am a sucker for a sweet brass riff, and this delivers.
@banelegama2844
What a masterpiece 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽