SAMUEL GODIN
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sam@samgodin.com

DUBFARM REMIX ALBUM AVAILABLE 11/2011






NEW RELEASE:

FRKWYS VOL. 7 Borden, Ferraro, Godin, Halo, Lopatin. Minimoog, computer, keyboards, co-writing/production. All live improvized synthesizer sessions.
RVNG INTL. 2011
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Earthdriver (self-titled). Keyboards, sound-design, co-writing. Featuring: Jeremiah Hosea, Imani Izuri, DJ Oja, Swiss Chris, Bemshi, Mark Lesseraux, Peter Prince. 2009, earthdriver.org.
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Ryukyu Underground: Ryukyu Remixed. Production, keyboards, guitars and remix by Sam Godin (as "Dubfarm") 2004 Respect Records (Japan).
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Karsh Kale and Realize: Liberation. Keyboards, atmospherics, programming, co-writing. Produced by Bill Laswell. Featuring Zakir Hussein, Madras Chamber Orchestra. 2003, Six Degrees Records.
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Earth n Bass Compilation: "Baba Hanuman." Produced by Rick Rubin. Remix / Additional production by Sam Godin as "Dubfarm." 2003 Polygram/Triloka.
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John Brown's Body: This Day. Rhodes Hamond B3, melodica. 2000 Shanachie Records.
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John Brown's Body: Among Them. keyboards, melodica, production, composition (with JBB). 1999 Shanachie Records.
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Samuel Godin is a composer, sound designer, keyboard player and producer living in New York City. His original music can be heard frequently in the pop culture landscape and beyond: from film and television soundtracks (Artisan, Mirimax, NBC, HBO, PBS, Nickelodeon), album releases and remixes (Polygram, Six Degrees, Triloka, Schanachie, Putumayo) to some of the most familiar national television advertising campaigns (Pepsi, Cheerios, Gateway). Over the past ten years has worked as a composer for some of New York and LA's top production companies (tomandandy, RK music, Dogmatic, Convergence) and ad agencies (DDB, Saatchi, D'Arcy, Bates), while also maintaing a busy schedule of performing and touring, songwriting, and working on independent projects. When working for television, film, and multimedia, his ability to craft music and sound design simultaneously can add greatly to the overall musicality of the score and also be a benefit to the producer with evolving needs.

As a keyboardist, he has toured the world performing and recording with a variety of musicians in many different styles, playing in over 1200 concerts to date. With the Tribulations and John Brown's Body and had the opportunity to share stages with many top performers including Lauryn Hill, Carlos Santana, George Clinton, Dave Matthews Band, MosDef, KRS1, Jimmy Cliff, Yellowman, The Wailers, and the Marley family. In Los Angeles, the Tribulations battled to become the first-place winners of "Soundcheck" a prime-time television special on NBC which pitted the band against over 5000 other U.S. entries (Sam was also awarded "Best Keyboardist"). From 1998-2000, he had the honor of performing with Mother Mallard, the world's first all-synthesizer ensemble. Led by David Borden, and in collaboration with Bob Moog (inventor of the synthesizer), the group started in the 1960s and influenced countless other musicians including Tangerine Dream, Kraftwerk and ELP's Keith Emerson who also joined the group as a guest performer. Starting in 2002, Sam began playing keyboards, electronics and laptops with Karsh Kale and Realize Live, a group which the New York Times described as "Indian on the top, Western on the bottom, and thoroughly tangled in between." He wrote material and recorded for the album Liberation (2003, Six Degrees) which was produced by the legendary Bill Laswell and went to #1 on CMJ's college radio electronic charts in the United States. Following the album's success, the group was invited to play in many top venues worldwide, including the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles with Paul Oakenfold to a crowd of over 16,000.

In addition to his work for other groups, Sam has also created many of his own recordings using the alias Dubfarm. Although he is always the central organizer, most Dubfarm tracks are collaborations with other musicians, often remixes or re-constructions of existing songs or tracks designed to support a lead vocal or instrument. Commissioned Dubfarm remixes include tracks for Tanty Records (UK), Vas (Putumayo Records), Ryukyu Underground (Respect Records, Japan) and the Krishna Das's "Breath of Heart" (Polygram/Triloka) produced by Rick Rubin.

Sam's ability to craft music and sound design working seamlessly from the recording studio to the stage has led him to work on a variety of unique projects. In March 2010 he was invited by the English National Opera to perform at the London Coliseum and help to plan and create a "Live Remix" of the hit opera Satyagraha by Phillip Glass.

Over the past two years, Sam has also been an active member (and keyboard player) for the musical and artistic collective Earthdriver, which has steadily been gaining praises from music critics and political activists alike. Following the 2009 self-titled release, the group was invited to perform and write music for Noam Chomsky, The World March for Peace, a benefit for Haiti, NYC Summerstage, and many other notable events (see "Select Performances" below for more info).

In July 2011, Sam was featured on the FRKWYS, Volume 7 album release (presented on both CD/DVD and leather-bound 12'), playing imporvised electronic music with four other live synthesizer players: Daniel Lopatin, David Borden, Laurel Halo and James Ferarro.


SELECT PERFORMANCES:


UPCOMING

VIA Music and New Media Festival: Pittsburg, PA
After the success of their 2011 RVNG record release, the "FRWKYS 7 Ensamble" will now take the players from the studio sessions to the stage at this 4-day event feautring dozens of cutting-edge electronic artists.
[October 5-9, 2011]

London Coliseum (English National Opera): London, England.
"Satyagraha Remixed" Special event featuring original compositions and remixes by Sam Godin inspired by Philip Glass's opera. Also featuring Falu and Anna Meredith.
[March 7, 2010]


BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music): New York, NY.
Playing keyboards / laptop for both "The Citizens" and Earthdriver.
[December 12, 2009]


World March for Peace: New York, NY.
Kick-off party for world's largest Peace March ever organized, taking place in 45 countries worldwide. with Earthdriver.
[Oct. 2, 2009]


Central Park Summerstage: New York, NY
With Earthdriver (hosted by Majora Carter).
[ June 20, 2009]


Harlem Riverside Church: New York, NY.
Arranged original music with Earthdriver for special media event featuring Noam Chomsky.
[June 12, 2009]


United Nations Building: New York, NY.
With Karsh Kale and Baaba Maal.


Smithsonian Institute: Washington, DC.
Special concert celebrating 300 years of Keyboard Music. With David Borden and Mother Mallard, Keith Emerson, Bob Moog and Ray Kurzweil.


Hollywood Bowl: Los Angeles, CA
Performing with Karsh Kale and Paul Oakenfold to a crowd of 16,000+


World Music Quest: Tokyo, Japan and Tsumagoi, Japan.
Performed with the Tribulations to an arena crowd in a showcase event which was televised in over 40 countries worldwide.


Marley Family Concert: Miami, FL.
With John Brown's Body. Featuring Lauryn HIll, Carlos Santana and Ziggy Marley.


Reggaesplash: Jamaica, West Indies. with Tribulations.
Featuring Black Uhuru, Yellowman, the Marleys, Sly and Robbie.






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