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GoldFish - EDC Orlando Virtual Rave-A-Thon
GoldFish's Virtual Rave-A-Thon set for EDC Orlando 2020 is a beautiful anomaly—a live electronic act translating their sun-drenched, jazzy exuberance into a stream for a dispersed, housebound crowd. It captures that strange, poignant moment when we all danced alone, together, grasping for connection through a screen. The vibe is warm, organic, and infectiously optimistic, a much-needed dose of live bass and real instruments in a digital sea.
Hovering at a steady 125 BPM and navigating keys like 3B and 11B, the set has a live band's sense of dynamic flow rather than a DJ's rigid grid. The near-equal split between low (46%) and mid (46%) energy signifies a rich, balanced sound where melodic basslines, live keys, and saxophone hooks share equal prominence, with just enough high-end (8%) for clarity. It's a performance, not just a mix.
The tracklist is a treasure trove of their world: the cinematic, downtempo opener 'Vintage Cinema Pt. 3' by Digital Redux sets a lush scene, their own collaboration 'Colours & Lights' with Cat Dealers bursts with vibrant, jazzy house energy, the deep and quirky 'Hotel' by Dj Cofrax offers a moment of weirdo genius, and the classic GoldFish cut 'Talk to Me' reminds us of their enduring, soulful signature. The journey begins in the smoky 'Vintage Cinema', builds to the colourful peak of 'Colours & Lights', and sends us off dancing with the timeless, disco-tinged charm of L'Amour en Fuite's 'Dance With Me'.