The Cat Empire - Brighter Than Gold (Official Video)

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Place of Recording: Melbourne, Australia
Producer, Engineer & Mixer: Jan Skubiszewski
Mastering: Abbey Road - Geoff Pesche
Composer: Felix Riebl, Harry Angus
Publishing: BMG Publishing, GAGA Publishing
Lyricist: Felix Riebl
Session Artists: Ross Irwin - Trumpet, Kieran Conrau - Trombone
Record Label: Two Shoes Records PTY LTD
Video Director: Nicholas Verso
Lyrics: [F.RIEBL/H.ANGUS]
Four steps in the morning
Two steps in the day
Three steps in the evening then
The darkness is ablaze and all the
Angels, Sikhs, and Soldiers
Come step to the parade
Run out like a cheetah
Monkey’s in the blood
What a piece of work is man
Who screams the name of love, but all his
Brothers, Cousins, Sisters, and Others
Hear is fuzz
All night awake
In the moonlight, I’m with you
In the moonlight, I’m with you brighter than gold
Born on the horizon
Beaming through the sky
Some have seen what none can dream
But light calls it a lie and all the
Sinners, saints, and winners
Just wink and walk on by
But Brando’s in the forest
And Nancy’s in the flood
The black swan makes a pirouette
The gods cry from above, and all the
Rain keeps falling
On bare feet in the mud
All night awake
In the moonlight, I’m with you
In the moonlight, I’m with you brighter than gold
Come northern lights of Norway
Come sunrise to the east
Come wicked witches in the west
We’re southbound with the beat and all the
Lions, Brides, and Preachers
Come down into the street
All night awake
In the moonlight, I’m with you
In the moonlight, I’m with you brighter than gold…
About:
Formed in Melbourne, Australia and adored the world over, The Cat Empire is a musical success story that continues to be written. Throughout their 20 year career, the band's stratospheric trajectory has continued unabated, becoming one of Australia's most successful musical exports, growing an army of ardent fans at home and abroad.
Since their teens, the six bound together by a love of music, and bolstered by the career-long guidance of Manager Correne Wilkie, have gone about the business of crafting infectious, genre-embracing anthems and releasing chart-topping, multi-platinum albums to take to the live stage. It was not unusual to find the band performing on main stage bills at iconic international festivals, selling out the world's most famous arenas, mobbed by supporters and media at airports in Spain, and appearing on top rating T.V. shows like Letterman and Leno.
In September 2021, The Cat Empire announced that after 20 years, the band's original line-up would play their final shows together, culminating in a massive show and virtual concert from their hometown of Melbourne in December.
The next chapter of The Cat Empire begins with founding members Felix Riebl and Ollie McGill stepping forward with "a re-imagined, vibrant, cross-cultural, and joyful collective of musicians and artists", with new music planned for 2022.
The Cat Empire:
Vocals: Felix Riebl
Vocals & Trumpet: Harry James Angus
Keys: Ollie McGill
Drums: Will Hull-Brown
Bass: Ryan Monro
DJ: Jamshid “Jumps” Khadiwala
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News: thecatempire.c...
Shop: store.thecatem...
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Contact: [e-mail]
Copyright: Two Shoes PTY LTD

[@stevenshafer1374]

Cat Empire is definitely the "just randomly found this band and I'm now in love" band.

[@viasha]

Yeah n don't even know how to categorise

[@brandon.100]

real

[@lorraineteychenne2674]

If ever you get a chance to see them live ..go - you are in for a Fabulous time.

[@joycedickson5012]

Truth! Heard it on Radio Paradise and downloaded it immediately. Now going through their albums.

[@GuyMcPherson69]

True

[@nathansalgo4420]

literally discovered this band 3 minutes and 19 seconds ago. and this is now my favourite song

[@WinstonUSC]

did anyone else get goosebumps when they sing, all night awake, in the moonlight im with u, in the moonlight im with u, brighter than gold! that part just gets me all the time, too good

[@fizzy6052]

I absolutly agree

[@MrCpolzin]

I remember these two from when we were all kids. Really nice guys actually...

[@liekeseebregts1445]

I cant believe I finally found this song again after not having heard it for 4 or 5 years

[@JithinBas]

I get absolute adrenaline rush listening to this always.

[@bradinski1283]

I discovered this band after they were passing through an airport, they were great to chat to and passionate about their music. Incredibly they had just done a big gig the night before! I like the different musical styles and randomness of the performance. Mostly because the band were chatty and wanted to talk, I found myself finding out more about the band and songs they like to perform, so at the end of it all, I would say I am a new fan. Even better news is the back catalogue I'm currently going through and the new album I am waiting patiently for! Just incredible, thank you to the whole band 😎

[@ImAnOcean]

man this song hit different live. terrific live band!

[@dukeofbooze5364]

looking forward to seeing them live

[@maryp7]

Just had my 6th rescue kitten litter named for The Cat Empire adopted! (All from Brighter than Gold this time: Brando, Nancy, Rain and Moonlight. Thanks, Lisa!) Watching this video again in celebration. Always a fun one. Love you, TCE!!

[@NukkaSN]

not only a great song, but also an impressive video

[@ashleyng9]

I LOVE the background vocals from 2:18 - 2:45. So dope.

[@andreeailie9053]

Loved them since this song and really enjoyed their concert when they came to my country ❤❤❤❤ This song just came out and it was fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dakoda8910]

cat empire is such an impressive band and they have great songs, but wait til you hear them live it's absolutely amazing! 😍

[@tK-be6ns]

Took my mum to see them in February 2020...old Lady went from stiff n drab to bouncing with everyone else

[@arandomboredaustralianguy6752]

I know will from the cat empire

[@paulvanaalen8204]

Just heard la sirene by accident in the supermarket, never even heard about this band, now cant stop listening to all their songs, i think i am in love❤️👍🏻

[@krainey]

Just a fantastic gem of a band❤

[@nicorobin1171]

i have discovered my new favorite band

[@S.gamer2012]

Big hit in The Netherlands, lots of airplay on the dutch radiostations.

[@RhiannonWalker]

Australia's best band :-)

[@kittyplaizier5645]

Can't help but singing along "OBLADIE!!"

[@bibepomp]

There was a combined schools choir/orchestra concert in Sydney this month, I was part of the choir, but him performing with the jazz band there was amazing. I loved it so much.

[@claraalic3]

best song ever? anyone?

[@Ladypassepartout]

I loved Cinema.......yes a departure but Reasonably Fine......the most gorgeous song.

[@annihinemoana8336]

The most joyful song I have heard in years...it still makes me smile...after so many times...perfection in a band...song of sublime beauty

[@liltapdancer1]

YESSSS. Back to the old style. Two Shoes style. Can't wait to see them live again!

[@johnbroadley535]

They are 4,273,736x better live. And the recorded album version is absolutely amazing anyway! Not really hard to see why they're voted the number 1 festival band ever..

[@DjaMelaque]

Gotta agree with that. Saw them live in prague this summer, had high exceptations but they totally blew me away :) que sera ahora was my song of the summer!

[@jordainator]

+john broadley yea boiiii!! agreed, saw them live in South Africa a few weeks ago and they rocked that festival..

[@johnbroadley535]

+Jordan Paulo In SA?? sweet!! they tour pretty hard. I saw them at boomtown festival and electric beach festival - both in England. So epic! cant get enough.

[@AndrewJonesAEAJ]

+Jordan Paulo they were in SA?! which part. I can't believe I missed them :'(

[@thecommentpeople]

kik

[@user-iq9zz5tc8w]

не возможно оторваться от клипа, хочу посмотреть что нибудь другое, но включаю снова и снова этот клип, залипла на несколько недель, кадое слово, каждое движение, музыка, атмосфера, кастюмы... все отзывается в сердце, империя кошек я вас обожаю ))))....молодая группа мне как то не зашла, но последний клип это шедевр...

[@maylamaciel]

This video is the perfect answer to questions like: ''Why u r really crazy about thecatempire?''

[@ryansouliere5797]

Deadly harmony in the chorus; I swear Angus has a 4 octave range.

[@jamesdarling5559]

on vocals and trumpet. The man is a prodigy like few we get to see.

[@00annie94]

mate, you have no idea. the moment i discovered the cat empire a couple years ago was the best day of my life. saw them live in december, SO GOOD.

[@mikeschwarz7784]

Just love the trumpets. and the rest also

[@Hudpower]

This should have way more views.

[@bondiib4823]

Yes way more.

[@alexvohland4526]

Wish granted

[@monicastanden1216]

Lol

[@passivecooksthesequel893]

3 million? more like 300 million

[@andywalsh7509]

yes i agree but it does have 3 million

[@camillemoore6471]

you kidding me? the bass line is so funky!!!

[@MrCupcakes2]

I cannot get enough of this song , I love it . the visuals as well to this video ! addictive !!

[@rainbowreflections812]

Awesome Aussie Band, A1 Song!

[@bechend_]

THE DAY YOU DISCOVER CAT EMPIRE. THAT SPECIFIC DAY WHERE YOU JUST FALL IN LOVE WITH THE CAT EMPIRE. IT CHANGES YOU. YOU WON'T BE COMPLETE UNTIL YOU SEE THEM LIVE. OH, AND AT THAT MOMENT WILL YOU REALIZE LIFE IS GREAT. AND AS LONG AS CAT EMPIRE IS AROUND - MUSIC IS SAFE.

[@toerrika]

the trumpet part just rocks!!!!

[@evafuentes1888]

Original, energetic and GOOOOOOD!!!!!!

[@0KiteEatingTree0]

How can this not have 10'000 +thumbs up! !!

[@cx696]

LIVE they are at their best ( Electric Castle 2015- was there and they ruled)

[@isabellemorgan4949]

Thank you, English teacher, for introducing me to this amazing band

[@BIGBY2049]

Isabelle Morgan your english teacher is very cool!

[@rajijojo]

nice teacher

[@Sacrikosa]

better than my english teacher

[@Keen489]

i'm here form my GLE teacher

[@Arcalargo]

Man, it sucks that I can only "Like" this video once. Almost as good as One-Four-Five to help improve a bad day.

[@kgytr000]

This is, in my opinion, The Cat Empire's best song.

[@ratuadilFF]

Siapa? Sejati ning aku sendiri yg mampu menjemputku insha Allah. Pasangan damarku sendiri

[@richoseventy7543]

Just can't stop listening to this song. Never ever heard it on radio. Shame Australian media

[@epicworldgaming3879]

I love this song so much and the music video was awesome. This is a wonderful band that should be more popular. It's also amazing that in their band they have no guitar whatsoever. I love the cat empire and I love brighter than golg, find your song, falling, and call me home.

[@cupcakegirl6130]

I kinda like how they aren't worldwide. It makes me feel like all of us who love the Cat Empire are a group who have discovered a hidden gem

[@DokterRoetker]

This song has the best refrain/chorus of any song ever. It's so addicting. I wish they would repeat it more and more and more at the end, instead I have to put the song on repeat :). Trumpet-guy with the high pitched voice tops it off!

[@tK-be6ns]

That would be Harry James Angus

[@beatrixisabella5903]

This is by far my favourite song and my favourite band all their songs are brilliant they make me feel joyful and happy

[@ulkadurko5534]

Szuper Budapest

[@drewbiedru]

I saw them there and had never heard of them before. I became an instant fan. Very fun music.

[@gamespy1015]

1 of the best songs of all time!!!

[@MelodyHarmonyCreeper]

This song needs more views and this band needs more listeners!

[@caryssonford]

...WHY was I so unsure of the song when I first heard it? Videos which can enhance my enjoyment of a song are few and far between. SO glad I saw this. :D

[@stellalevinsky4454]

They don't resemble anyone else. They are authentic !

[@SheerHeartAttack16]

The singer is so handsome!!

[@eanwohltman]

Have sex with him then

[@Zevs1972]

Ну, невозможно же удержаться! Я ТАНЦУЮ!!!

[@Ladypassepartout]

a couple of TV commercials doesn't make for a sell out..........and even if it did they bloody well deserve it....that they are about to play dozens of shows in three continents speaks for itself don't ya think......I'd pay anything to see this band live and have done so many times. They love the audience and I can't wait for more.

[@パンダユビキタス]

I love the atmosphere. It's magic!!

[@InappropriateYOLO]

I was hesitant until i heard it break down. Classic Cat Empire!

[@ThatGuyCalledJames]

Saw them at the Melbourne Palace and it was awesome, so so fantastic live such great entertainment :D

[@spanishinquisition5032]

Four steps in the morning Two steps in the day Three steps in the evening and the darkness is ablaze And all the angels cease, soldiers come step to the parade Run out like a cheetah Monkey's in the blood And what a piece of work is man who screams the name of love And all his brothers, cousins, sisters and others hear it's fuzz All night awake In the moonlight I'm with you In the moonlight I'm with you Brighter than gold! Born on the horizon Beam me through the sky Some have seen what none can dream but life calls it a lie And all the sinners, saints and winners just wink and walk on by Brando's in the forest, Nancy's in the flood The black swan makes a pirouette, the gods cry from above And the rain keeps falling on bare feet in the mud All night awake In the moonlight I'm with you In the moonlight I'm with you Brighter than gold! Come Northern nights from Norway Come sunrise from the East Come Wicked Witches in the West, we're South-bound with the beat And all the lions, prides and preachers come down into the street All night awake In the moonlight I'm with you In the moonlight I'm with you Brighter than, All night awake In the moonlight I'm with you In the moonlight I'm with you Brighter than gold!

[@jordanmarsh1344]

Pretry sure it's "Anansis in the flood", the trickster god of West African and Carribean folklore

[@single_daddin_it]

The most underrated band of all time.

[@nblake517]

This band is amazing. The more I hear the more I like. Saw them in Brixton a few weeks back, best gig I've been to for ages! Keep it coming guys

[@JackDevaney]

Speaking as someone who's been studying music for 5 years now. I can confirm that Reggae and Ska are probably two of the most similar genres on the planet. Ska is basically sped up reggae (actually the other way around given chronology). Ska is a mixture of traditional calypso music, jazz and rhythm and blues. Every new genre in Jamaica has organically grown from the last. If doubt is still with anyone on these comments. Search for Bob Marley - Stir it Up (original)

[@sophiewheeler6590]

i am your number 1 fan you band is amazing,wonderful and fantastic !!!!!!!

[@ratuadilFF]

Tim majelis ku pasti terheran2 ya? Begitu besarnya Maha Allah menciptakan segala jenis kode utk manusia tentang pelaku semesta. Atau pentolan semesta 🙏 Begitulah rahasia sang kunci pak buk.. The cat empire itu ttg kode kehadiran sy, Semua berasal dari Allah walau bukan sifatNya.. Ini ilmu tasawuf ya.. 🙏

[@HiCarriet]

their olders albums are the best ones

[@11LexiT]

The Cat Empire just keep getting better and better! Loving the brass!

[@kindpotato]

Wow this is ridiculously under rated. deserves at LEAST a couple million views.

[@Rofusu0001]

It does now

[@donzirsp]

I love you Felix!!!

[@Neojhun]

IIRC it was 2005 whenIi first discovered Cat Empire being original from Melbourne myself. Cat Empire is and always was just creating soulful oldschool music without the fluff. In those 8 years the music business has majorly been turned upside-down thanks to the Internet. It's up to the audience to give artist recognition not the financial business. People now are more exposed to Cat Empire's soulful oldschool beats that has always been and always will be great.

[@kannossom403]

Only 1 word: AWESOME

[@annaj323]

This was a big hit in The Netherlands a while ago! :D Today I heard it on the radio again which reminded me how much I love this song :)

[@lovetoread004]

Great music! pro drummer from Los Angeles!

[@AfricanEskimo]

They played this at Rocking the Daisies 2015 and it was BEYOND!

[@ratuadilFF]

Begini pak Buk.. Rahasia ini hanya khusus org akhir zaman yg menguasai modernisasi

[@MsNerdherd13]

I saw this live and then I met Felix holy shit

[@OddworldCrash]

Only crap in the radio in my country. I discovered them just a few days ago on Spotify. One of the catchiest songs I've ever heard C:

[@ratuadilFF]

Marapi bukan aku, meletusnya aku, tapi yg geser lava dingin bukan aku, beneran ,,, suweeerr

[@himaalderink]

Best song ever

[@vickis2729]

love, love, love this song, just makes me shake what my mumma gave me, whenever and whereever I hear it!!!

[@btm81]

This song helped me true difficult times, fantastic vibe, thanks!!!

[@ИннаПапина-и2ъ]

Magnificent song. Thank you very much. I'm Russian and I'm pity that in Russia very few people know "The Cat Empire" band.

[@MaokiDLuffy]

Please come play in Brasil! Been in love with u guys since 2005! It's a lot of love!!! 💚💚💚 thank you so much for you music! It's like medicine to me.

[@ratuadilFF]

Tidak cukup hanya tersenyum utk menjemputku. Krn hanya catatan records terbaik yg mampu menjemputku.

[@CityTrafficPuzzle403]

Went to a restaurant that had horrible food. Luckily they played this song at some point and now I can't stop listening to it.

[@vicenziano]

Please, for the sake of ALL your fans: NEVER STOP RECORDING YOUR AWESOME MUSIC!

[@user-lz4yn8xq5o]

Guys, that dance 😊

[@elegantlyevil]

I've lost count of the number of times I've watched this video..Love it!

[@emilecoolen3812]

this is an realy beautiful song

[@xerxesmv]

Beauty,that s all I can say.

[@ateniet]

i am totally in love with this song

[@iCarolyn1]

Yeah its not their best...I think they might being too commercial ...for me not being commercial is what I love..but they have to make a $

[@alphatauran]

iCarlino The video is the commercial aspect- the song is just a great song.

[@iCarolyn1]

Yes have to agree the more I hear it the more I love it..so typical of TCE

[@donzirsp]

i just want a marin like you Felix so talented ...that keep my merkittens under control

[@Kevin-yb2hh]

Still listening to this song in 2024🎉🎉

[@nickfield187]

This band is about the only thing keeping me calm during my A-levels

[@Lena0729]

Dit is het beste liedje ooit 👍👍👍👍👍

[@osumsl2011]

Love this song! This should be featured in Fifa14, its just got that fifa feel to it.

[@RaVENspikyness]

This makes my day.

[@TheSnowskateman]

merci l'algorithme youtube découvert hier j'adore:D

[@fleabaggage6126]

I love whoever was in charge of makeup here: POWDER ON EVERYTHING

[@Jozzbeat]

How GOOD is this piece??! We should be proud of such a great Aussie export. Proves that accessible popular music can also be crafted and performed with a high level of musicianship. Go Cats!

[@reznor852906]

eargasm! :D