Goldroom. Yeah Goldroom is family, yes Mr.Legg is responsible for quite a bit of what makes Binary well…Binary.Beyond that Goldroom as an artist is a rising force to be reckoned with and the quality of the jams, not just the inside edge, have earned him a write up and spot on our humble blog.With a handful of noteworthy remixes and a few extraordinary originals Goldroom has truly made a name for himself. His remixes have found their way into mix tapes by The Magician, Aeroplane and Edwin Van Cleef and each release has enjoyed popularity on the blog revered Hype Machine charts.Besides all of that, Goldroom just has a style and ear for the dreamwave,nu disco sounds that we are constantly seeking. His music is emotional and carefully crafted, real songs as opposed to three or four loops that take turns dropping in and out of the main mix.Today we will check out a few of his remixes as well as an original and a mix. Do what you gotta do to get into a blissed out space and come along for the ride.
Niki & The Dove – Mother Protect (Goldroom Remix) by Goldroom
This remix takes a slightly different direction than some previous Goldroom work. Classic feeling and subtle, the keys progress beautifully and create the perfect backdrop for the heartfelt vocals. I love the beat on this track, it hits perfectly. At 6:46 this song has time to move along at a different pace, the builds, the minor adjustments that keep you engaged, the awesome little drum fills, gorgeous. The overall appeal of this song is evident and I expect it to be in many a djs heavy rotation but Goldroom takes it on with a delicate touch, giving it room to blow up without removing the smolder that keeps him dreamwave. Nice work.
Gigamesh – Red Light (Goldroom Remix) by Goldroom
A kind of new-wave tropical vibe, syrupy but not lazy. The beat and groovy bassline provide perfectly timed motivation to the sexy, ghostly vocals. “Music, Magic.” So good.Everything here just gels.At 3:34, when the beat drops out, you are on the edge of your seat. This is one of those joints that I am immediately into, from the very beginning. Sitting back to take this in with the perfect companion or on a sundown drive through the palm tree lined avenues of Los Angeles, Ca, this song brings past pleasures to mind. Sexy and hopeful with a pleasant reminiscing type vibe, everything about this is delicious. Another winner.
Small Pyramids – I Want Blood (Goldroom Remix) by Goldroom
This song comes right in, Goldroom has graciously provided a segue ready bridge for easy mixing and the elements accumulate bar by bar until its a full on funk, disco explosion, Goldroom style. This song pulls you in, gentle and steady, solid but airy and open.This one continues to grow on me, the more I play it the more I fall in love, pretty track.
Goldroom – Nights In Nantes by Goldroom
Nights in Nantes, a Goldroom original. Goldroom, like the Magician, Yuksek and fellow Angelenos Poolside, makes fully formed songs, stand out vocals and all. As the synth and bassline carry you away, the refrain of “See the world…see the world through each others eyes…see the world…see the world on another night”transforms this dreamwave classic into more than background make out music, this is a full blown disco love song. Love it.
Goldroom – Otoño Mix 2011 by Goldroom
Great mix…Goldroom maintains that breezy groove throughout, creating an environment that’s part ocean front Mai-Tai and part roof top pool party soundtrack. Either way its a setting appropriate for intimate good times and the transitions seamlessly give way from one great song to the next.I threw this on during a recent road trip down the PCH and the songs and vibe seemed to somehow be in perfect synch with the ocean breeze and crashing waves, sunkissed bodies in summer dress, laughter and that feeling that all is somehow well. Overall, Goldroom is an artist and dj to look out for. With bookings across the U.S and beyond and several more remixes and originals in the works/set to drop, he shouldn’t be hard to catch. Cruise by his Facebook and Soundcloud pages and show some love. Goldroom for 2011 and beyond.Binary approves.
