Gary Go

Gary Baker (born in 1985), known professionally as Gary Go, is a British songwriter, producer, composer and multimedia artist.

Gary Go
Gary Go in his studio
Background information
Birth nameGary Baker
Born1985
Wembley, London, England
OriginLondon, United Kingdom
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Piano
  • Synths
  • Guitar
  • Computer
Labels
Associated acts

He has written and produced songs released by artists including Rihanna, Robbie Williams, Steve Angello, Benny Benassi, Gryffin, Take That, Ruby Rose, The Knocks, Celeste, Borgore, The 2 Bears, Party Pupils, Kylie Minogue, Ronan Keating, Morgxn, Simply Red, Katharine McPhee, Joseph Arthur, Thomas Azier, Carina Round, Laleh and Juliette Lewis.

Overview

His debut artist album Gary Go (Of Youth/Of Beauty) spawned the international hit single "Wonderful". Upon the album's release, Lady Gaga referred to Gary Go as "my favourite new artist this year" after performing a rendition of "Just Dance", inspired by his cover of the song.[1]

Gary Go went on to collaborate with electro pioneer and Grammy Award winning DJ Benny Benassi, writing and performing 3x consecutive #1 club records. "Cinema", rose rapidly to #1 on the US Billboard and UK Club Charts and received a Grammy Award for the remix by electronic music producer Skrillex. Artist and producer Kanye West referred to it as "one of the greatest works of art ever made". [2]

Gary Go went on to release "Now Was Once The Future" (2012), a videotape and original soundtrack, and "Love Lost Freedom Found" (2020) a live museum exhibit and accompanying soundtrack album.

Gary Go has also composed the original music for two feature films by German filmmaker Simon Verhoeven.

Innovation

Gary Go has gained publicity and media attention for his use of technology and social media tools. He was the first artist to use Twitter as a tool for collaborative songwriting,[3] and to use the iPhone as a live performance instrument and complete production studio.[4][5]

Performer Discography
YearTitleArtistTypeCreditNotes
2020If I Spoke Your LanguageWill Atkinson ft. Gary GoSingleWriter, Producer, Performer
2020West Coast TearsParty Pupils ft. Gary GoSingleWriter, Performer
2020Love Lost Freedom FoundGary GoAlbumWriter, Producer, Performer
2015PrisonerSteve Angello ft. Gary GoSingleWriter, Performer
2015Crying SoundGary GoSingleWriter, Producer, Performer
2013Through The WallsGary GoSingle (Audiovisual Project)Writer, Performer
2012Now Was Once The FutureGary GoAlbum (Videotape & Soundtrack)Writer, Producer, Performer
2011CinemaBenny Benassi ft. Gary Go (Skrillex Remix)SingleWriter, PerformerGrammy Award Winning
2011CinemaBenny Benassi ft. Gary GoSingleWriter, PerformerPlatinum Award Winning, US Top 40, 200 weeks on Billboard Dance Chart
2011ControlBenny Benassi ft. Gary GoSingleWriter, PerformerUK #1 Club Chart
2011Close To MeBenny Benassi ft. Gary GoSingleWriter, PerformerUK #1 Club Chart
2011MagicThe Knocks ft. Gary GoSingleWriter, Producer, Performer
2009WonderfulGary GoSingleWriter, Producer, PerformerUK Top 20, US Top 40, Italy #1, US iTunes "Pop Song Of The Year"
2009Gary GoGary GoAlbumWriter, Producer, PerformerUK Top 20, US iTunes Top 10
2009The Heart BalloonGary GoSong for the British Heart FoundationWriter, Performer
2009Napster Live SessionsGary GoNapster exclusive EPWriter, Performer
2007The Diary of Rodney HarveyGary GoEPWriter, Producer, Performer
2006So So... EpGary GoEPWriter, Producer, Performer

Filmography
YearTitleTypeCredits
2016Welcome to GermanyFeature filmComposer
2016Friend RequestFeature filmComposer
2015HomeFeature filmSongwriter
2014Cinema ft. Carina RoundShort filmComposer, Writer
2014Just Before I GoFeature filmSongwriter
2013Through The WallsAudiovisual projectComposer, Writer, Director
2012Now Was Once The FutureShort filmComposer, Writer, Director, Editor
2012Guilty PleasureRuby Rose music videoWriter, Director
2011CinemaBenny Benassi music videoComposer, Creative Director
2007Reflections Of A SkylineShort filmComposer
2006Casper's Scare SchoolDirect-to-DVD filmSongwriter
2005Here Comes Peter Cottontail: The MovieDirect-to-DVD filmSongwriter

Print
YearTitleTypeCredits
2011My First TwookIllustrated book of Gary Go's tweetsAuthor

References
  1. 'Lady Gaga Crazy for Go Audio' Skope
  2. "Why Does America Love Skrillex?". Vulture. 5 January 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2018. "Kanye West spent New Year’s Eve [2011] tweeting about [Skrillex], including the allegation that his remix of Benny Benassi’s 'Cinema' is 'one of the greatest works of art ever made.'"

  3. Gary Go solicits lyrics via Twitter Spinnermusic.co.uk; 19-08-09; Accessed 19-08-09
  4. Singer Gary Go makes sweet music with iPhone CNN
  5. Superfuture on iPhone This is London article; 19-08-09; Accessed 19-08-09
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