PAUL FISHMAN
ELECTRONIC ARTIST, COMPOSER & RECORD PRODUCER
Paul Fishman is the former keyboard player of the internationally acclaimed 80s new wave band, Re-Flex. Fishman toured worldwide with the band in the late 80s and is the writer of the international hit "Politics of Dancing." Fishman has since produced music for some of music's biggest names and has contributed original compositions to over 100 films. Recently, he has been at work producing his first solo project in 15 years. The electronic-inspired record "It's About Time" landed in two parts with the second part landing in March 2020. You can read the full story here.
mUSIC
At the risk of defying musical category, “It’s About Time” combines electronic music
with different genres. Or is it the other way around? Fishman's debut solo album is where cyber-funk and ambiance
meet with big tunes. The unusual blend of harmonically rich textures
was inspired by rediscovered obsolete electronic equipment, a desire to try
something new and if possible - go beyond.
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Career Highlights
70s
Joins London's Cockpit Theatre, forms an experimental electronic music group performing works by Stockhausen, Cage & Terry Riley.
Studies composition at the Guildhall School of Music.
Paul is signed to Warner Bros. Records who release his debut record "In Search of Ancient Gods".
Becomes established as a session keyboard player providing electronic soundscapes for films, works for many artists and legendary producers.
Paul begins to produce records released under different names
80s
Forms the new wave band "RE-FLEX", signed to Parlophone and Capitol Records (EMI), they achieve international success with both album and single “The Politics of Dancing”. Soon after release the record becomes a US hit and tops the dance charts. Re-Flex continue to perform gigs within the UK and then embark on two major tours of the US, including performing with The Police. They become one of the first UK bands to be regularly featured on MTV. They play concerts in the UK and Europe. Five singles are released from the album and achieve success in the UK, US, Canada, Europe,Isreal, Australia and South Africa.
RE-FLEX record the album "Humanication", including appearances by Sting but was not released by EMI. The band record the track "Cut It" which appears on the double paltinum soundtrack "Breakdance".
Paul works with leading film composers and iconic artists including Elton John, Mike Rutherford (Genesis) Slade and Public Image Ltd.
Superman IV: The Quest For Justice is released featuring original music from Paul Fishman.
Becomes director of music for Cannon Films (now MGM).
90s
Paul forms a writing and producing partnership with acclaimed musician, Dave Harris (Fashion). Together they produce and mix for major companies and artists e.g Yazz and legends, Marvin Gaye and The Temptations for Motown Records and also for Prince’s company. Signed as producers by Trevor Horn they then leave to work for Warners. They also create a project of P Funk songs eventually released as "Boom Boom", titled
"2 Into The Groove"
Produces twenty soundtrack albums for Sanctuary Records which inlcudes the iconic Get Carter charting in both the UK's album and singles charts, creating a following for Roy Budd
2000 - Now
Paul becomes a director of the award winning London arts radio station Resonance FM.
Following interest from fans completes five RE-FLEX albums of unreleased songs, supported by an animation web site and the biography "The Stage of History".
Continues to produce music across a range of genres and with Peter Gil (Frankie Goes To Hollywood) records the experimental electronic jazz-fusion album "About 8 Minutes" released under the name 'Ltd. Noise.'
Produces two classical records for violinist Charlotte Rowan
Among other recent projects, Paul remasters the Richard Wright (Pink Floyd) & De Harris album “Identity” for CD and vinyl and for 80's band Fashion
Produces six soundtrack albums for vinyl and other formats, including "Get Carter" (Roy Budd) and "Just a Gigolo" (David Bowie & Marlene Dietrich)
Paul embarks on a new solo project creating innovative electronic music.
