Goldee Heart
Goldee Heart’s interest in music, and specifically in piano, began at the early age of seven. By age eleven Goldee joined his first band as a keyboardist performing in local night clubs, and later throughout the East Coast corridor. After performing with several local groups he released his first recording, "Give Me A Minute.” Circumstances influenced the self-contained and introspective artist of today, creating a blend of urban R&B and pop which is unique to this artist who produces recordings utilizing multi-track layers of his own performances with a variety of influences.
Goldee is a member of ASCAP. The Promises,Point Of View,and Chapter 3 CD's were self produced, written, composed and performed. These two CD's feature twelve and eleven tracks respectively. Combined the Cd's include three cover songs. Promises includes "Stand!" written by Sylvester Stewart and originally recorded by Sly and The Family Stone. Guest artist Plunky Branch, Carlton Blount, Moses Braxton and Thomasine Johnson are all featured on "Stand!" Special thanks to Deborah Radden-Booth guest female on "Sneakin", Sharon Robertson guest female on "What?" and Thanks to John Mela Engineering "Stand!" and "U".
Point of View includes "Heart to Heart" written by Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald and David Foster originally recorded by Kenny Loggins. This song also features Plunky Branch on sax. "Over and Over" written by William Hart and Thom Bell originally recorded by The Delphonics. Thanks to Dustin James and Keta Vaughan vocal contributions to "Hey DJ". Lisa Long, Michelle Johnson, Shequana Conner and Gerry Harmon also appear as guest phone callers on "Hey DJ". Thanks to Lisa Flowers guest female on "Say I Do".
Chapter 3 includes "How Much I Feel" originally recorded by Ambrosia; "Too Busy Thinking About my Baby" originally recorded by Marvin Gaye; "New Love" originally recorded by The Pasadenas and "They Don't See" recorded by Earth Wind and Fire. Thanks to Owen Coleman lead and rhythm guitars on "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" and "They Don't See" courtesy M&M Music. Thanks to "Messin Around" and "Remembering" female guest Kitty Heart. Thanks to "New Love" female guest Bernico Cooper.
Goldee Heart is the recipient two of Virginia's R&B Independent Artist Awards in 2005. He is also 1st Place Winner of American Idol Underground R&B March 2006 On Demand Competition.
Take A Closer Look.
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Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Right now I'm Working with the The No Bounds Band for upcoming performances.
Your musical influences
I came up in top forty bands so I had many influences.
What equipment do you use?
I use a lot of VSTI with ensoniq equipment.
