SAMUEL GODIN 
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NOW FEATURING: More info and remixes at: dubfarm.com All music and lyrics in the audio players above was written, arranged and produced by Sam Godin. |
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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 on film and television soundtracks (HBO, NBC, PBS, Nickelodeon, Mirimax), album releases and remixes (Universal, Six Degrees, Schanachie, Putumayo) and on many familiar national television advertising campaigns (including Pepsi, Cheerios, Viagra, Olay and many others). He has written music for some of New York and LA's top production companies and advertising agencies (DDB, Saatchi & Saatchi, BBDO, McKinsey & Company) while also maintaining a busy schedule of performing, touring, songwriting, and working on independent projects.
As a performer, he has played keyboards, synthesizers and electronics (as well as writing, arranging, and recording material) for many influential genre-bending innovators such as John Brown's Body, Earthdriver, Karsh Kale, Mother Mallard, Falu, Dubfarm, and the FRKWYS Ensemble, among others. To date, he has performed in over 1200 concerts, touring worldwide which has given him the opportunity to share stages with luminaries such as the The Wailers, George Clinton, Jimmy Cliff, Carlos Santana, Keith Emerson, Zakir Hussein, Lauryn Hill, KRS1, Paul Oakenfold, Damian Marley, Noam Chomsky, Ray Kurzweil and Bob Moog.
Both live and in the studio, Sam is adaptable to many different kinds of technology. He often uses multiple computers, keyboards and musical effects on stage, but at other times may play an entire set with only a melodica or a minimoog. He has also had many years of experience as a professional studio engineer and Pro Tools mixing editor, and has recorded and produced a variety of talent. Not surprisingly, many of his recent projects blur the lines between studio production and live performance. Cases in point include collaborations with Earthdriver (a co-operative of artists, performers and social / political activists), FRKWYS Ensemble (a 5-piece all-synthesizer group). He has also produced original material and remixes for other artists using the alias Dubfarm. Some Dub Farm official releases include tracks for Tanty Records (UK), Putumayo Records (US), and remixes for Ryukyu Underground (Respect Records, Japan) and Krishna Das (Triloka) produced by Rick Rubin. One of his most ambitious remix projects to date was "Satyagraha Remixed", which started as collection of remixes inspired by the popular Philip Glass opera, and eventually led to an invitation to the English National Opera to help plan and curate an extended multi-media "live remix" event where he performed and presented the music at the London Coliseum.
Sam studied visual arts and film at SUNY Binghamton and then went on to graduate from Cornell University with a BA in Theater Arts with a concentration in music. He started playing piano at age 11, and wrote his first song at age 14. Although most of his work since then has been as a keyboard player, composer for soundtracks, or sound designer, he is currently producing materal featuring his own songwriting with lyrical content and a variety of guest vocalists.
TELEVESION ADVERTISING AND NETWORK IDs REEL
0:07 Cinemax Network ID "See It Now"
0:32 HBO Latino Network ID
0:43 Nickelodeon International Network ID
1:25 Pepsi / Britney Spears ad preview shown in 7000+ US movie theaters
2:28 Physique Hair Products national television advertisement
3:00 Froot by the Foot National TV ad
3:30 Accuvue contact lens TV ad
4:01 New York Jets TV ad also shown on the Jumbotron at Jets stadium
CLIPS FROM FILM, EPISODIC TELEVISION AND MULTI-MEDIA
0:07 clip from the documentary "Food City" about food sourced locally in NYC
1:38 clip from MTV's "America's Top Model" winners photo shoot at Mizu
2:30 Pepsi / Britney Spears web animation featuring sound design
4:40 Clip from the film "And If I Stay" starring Malcolm Madera (House of Cards)
5:47 clip from the film "The Mentor" by Stephanie Gardner
7:22 clip from the the music video "Love Yourself" featuring Tha Gecko Brothas
SELECT PAST PERFORMANCES:
The Blue Note: New York, NY with Jeremiah Hosea.
VIA Music and New Media Festival: Pittsburg, PA
with FRKWYS Ensemble an all-synthesizer group featuring David Borden, James Ferraro, Samuel Godin, Laurel Halo, and Daniel Lopatin(Warp Records).
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.
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.
Central Park Summerstage: New York, NY
With Earthdriver (hosted by Majora Carter).
Harlem Riverside Church: New York, NY.
Arranged original music with Earthdriver for special media event featuring Noam Chomsky.
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Hollywood Bowl: Los Angeles, CA
Performing with Karsh Kale and Paul Oakenfold to a crowd of 16,000+
United Nations Building: New York, NY.
With Karsh Kale and Baaba Maal.
Smithsonian Institute: Washington, DC.
Special event celebrating 300 years of Keyboard Music. Performing Moog synthesizers with David Borden and Mother Mallard featuring Keith Emerson (of ELP). Bob Moog (inventor of the synthesizer) and Ray Kurzweil (inventor of the sampler and futurist) then joined the stage after the concert for a panel discussion.
Yamaha World Music Quest: Los Angeles and Tsumagoi, Japan.
Performed with the Tribulations to an arena crowd in a showcase event which was televised in over 40 countries worldwide. Mr. Godin was also awarded "Best Keyboardist" award.
Marley Family Concert: Miami, FL.
With John Brown's Body. also featuring Lauryn Hill, Carlos Santana and Rita, Ziggy, Stephen and Damian Marley.
ReggaeSplash: Negril, Jamaica.
With The Tribulations, also featuring Black Uhuru, Yellowman, the Marleys, Sly and Robbie.