Robin Sukroso - "Goldmind"

In “Goldmind” I share a personal journey and explore the features of the upcoming “ACPAD surface”, the descendant of ‘World's First Wireless MIDI Controller for Acoustic Guitar' that has profoundly influenced my life and musical evolution.
We tried to blend MIDI-controlled light manipulation, projection mapping, and LED strips in a seamless one-shot video. It unfolds across 11 parts, fusioning technology and musical expression.
The name “Goldmind” ist inspired by three words: "Goldbrunn," the name of the farm where I grew up; "Goldmund," the character from Hermann Hesse's "Narziss und Goldmund"; and "Goldmine," the fusion of "mind" and "mine”.
Credits:
Composition, lyrics, arrangement: Robin Sukroso
Mixing: Jan Brauer
Mastering: Kassian Troyer
Camera, Editor: Jakob Klaff
Lights, LED strips: David Egger
Projection mapping: Henne Fritze
ACPAD surface: Kay Sievers + Robin Sukroso
Special thanks to:
Anton Hirl for location and support
Marlene Hirl for extraordinary Schweinsbraten
Kay Sievers for MIDI madness and co-creating "ACPAD surface"
Katya Barton for the "ooh-oh-oohs" and life-changing inputs (re: me and track )
Leona Berlin for lyric- and vocal support
Jakob Plutte for performance inputs
Ivo Sloman for Synth sounds
Tom Leitl for drafting sketch and technical support
Rajani for ongoing support and constructive feedback
Lyrics:
verse I:
here at my father’s farm i had tried
to live and let die
those parts that stay inside
drained into the unknown
dreams to be born oh
oh how they want to be seen
chorus I:
fought too many fights for love ’til love became the fight
still - those moments of bliss
all that i wanted is here and ...
verse II:
...now that i would reach out and give my all
they say
„shut up, you’re just stupid and f*cking annoying!“
while this child’s heart is racing
silently
drowned in the unknown
dreams, they are gone
oh how it slows one down
rant:
what the f*ck is happening with me - again
i thought i put this chapter to an end
but it seems true what i was told
that i’m a dreamer, i’m f*cking stupid, that i’d go nowhere with my music
i unlearned to express myself
and i learned to impress and sell
while i killed my father’s dream with mine,
well yes for utopia and the divine.
and after years of grinding
all i see now is people fighting
am i burned out, or am i just about to find out
that i was this lonely, white, privileged, self-centered, whining cis man - everyone is talking about
chorus II:
fought too many fights for love ’til love became the fight
still - those moments of bliss
all that i wanted is here and now
how, tell me how can i
break the night, to see through the sky
and recall
all that i wanted is here and...
coda:
…now
will we have peace of mind
when the fights stop
will we ever stop to fight
where the mind goes
oh will we ever find peace of mind
where the mind goes

[@Richans]

Wow, absolute Weltklasse, auch die Darbietung! Herzlichen Dank an alle Beteiligten!

[@RobinSukroso]

Herzlichen Dank!

[@DavidJayTheSpaniard]

I have been a big fan of your work since your "Moonshine" video 7 years ago. Witnessing your growth both as a musician and a pioneer of MIDI technology is awe inspiring. I have a deep admiration for what you do, your musicality, your passion, and the courageous pursuit to create something new and spellbinding. I sincerely hope to do a cross-continental collaboration with you one day. Many regards and best wishes from Canada. Thank you for sharing your work with us! 🎶

[@kendyfujita]

This is a masterpiece my friend. Thank you for keep your music alive!

[@elizezz]

Ты молодец, умница никого не слушай! Я с тобой 18 года..

[@graysonking620]

Holy shit (Ō¯¯ō;) Like, take the equipment out of the equation if that's what impressed you (and it very much should) the composition and feeling of this track feels so honest that I just love the song You're in the future my man and I want a ticket 😅 Big respect, Onesy

[@wompus_king]

Grayson, how have I never seen you in a KZbin comment section before?

[@graysonking620]

​@@wompus_kingcos I struggle to remember to use social media as I'm constantly on my own mad projects... I look forward to the day I can release something that fully and professionally showcases my own things like Robin has here 😅 Even if I don't manage to get one of the 50 exclusive ACPAD Surface available rn I'll still use the OG ACPAD cos it is still a giant leap ahead of the game 💪 But I suspect I'll hit some walls with connecting 2 ACPADs to a MacBook for my double sided Busuyi Guitar 🤔 And then there's the fluidity of Robin's technique that will take a lot of time to reach that level 😆 He's so far ahead it's not even funny but I've got my own tricks too that even he hasn't seen so I'm hoping I can send back some inspiration to this mad lad 🤣

[@amaldev000]

Great job Robin! Good to see you back. 😀

[@RobinSukroso]

Thank you! 😃

[@stand1841]

Your music is so amazing and melodic! Hope to listen your full album in a future! Thank you!

[@RobinSukroso]

Thank you :-)

[@bastiaananthonie]

❤❤❤🎉🎉wauw so touching, impressive Robin. My upmost respect and cheers and tears for this beautiful autobiography.. 🙏. Kind healthy regards musical regards from out of Finland, Bastiaan aka Manupeo PS : would like to know more about your new developed ACPAD version well impressive 👌🏆💫

[@RobinSukroso]

Thanks so much for your words! Appreciated. For infos regarding ACPAD see also linktr.ee/sukroso 🙂

[@bastiaananthonie]

@@RobinSukroso you just got my subscription and registration for the ACPAD, we speak later more. As i know need to prepare myself for my own Manupeo Music Experience Sound Journey Concert in Joogakuolu Shanti in Helsinki. We keep in touch and i am so happy you are back on track 🙏🏆💫

[@AliDenizKardelen]

Amazing!

[@einemadeleine]

Voll schener Text und super Video :D

[@aensimusic]

Echt sehr cool! Wahnsinn!

[@hilla42]

Richtig gut! Musikalisch und geil arrangiert, nicht so heyichhabgeilesequipmentschaumal sondern echte Musik. Klasse! ❤ Gruß Lars.

[@RobinSukroso]

Dankeschön :-) Durchaus bisschen Arbeit ins Arrangement reingeflossen ;-)

[@niklasschreiner895]

love it😍

[@REBECCA-rc4hx]

🔥 🔥 fire

[@AndreyOrochi]

FANTASTIC PERFORMANCE

[@johnm9608]

Whoa

[@ZornGottes99]

Love it.

[@arminmetz]

Woaa

[@wonderbeauty1592]

Bro i miss your art, plz come back

[@rageneon]

Omfg that was fucking awesome

[@thefool8817]

Anadolu Funk Rock 4 Ever

[@EmoryCapps]

I have been building a DIY midi controller on my guitar and I found the ACPAD accidentally. I am curious if that project is still in the works.

[@silentrocco]

Fantastic on so many levels 🫶🫶🫶

[@armondwells2399]

do you have anymore of those 'acpads

[@Johnathanrees]

Robin - I would like to buy an ACPAD but they are only found on ebay occasionally and when they are, they are $700. Do you have any in stock that you'd be willing to sell?

[@RobinSukroso]

Happy New Years! :) And… Have a look here:) tr.ee/RZztjSYttU

[@jonathanrichardson4786]

@@RobinSukroso Thank you!

[@laurentiuciupilachitara]

Tricky song