Gold (Chet Faker song)
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| "Gold" | ||||
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| Single by Chet Faker | ||||
| from the album Built on Glass | ||||
| Released | 2 June 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2013–14 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:45 | |||
| Label | Future Classic | |||
| Songwriter | Nick Murphy | |||
| Producer | Nick Murphy | |||
| Chet Faker singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Gold" on YouTube | ||||
"Gold" is the third single by Australian musician Chet Faker from his debut studio album, Built on Glass (2014). The song was released in Australia as a digital download on 2 June 2014, by Future Classic. It was voted number seven on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2014.[1] The song was scored for the "New MacBook – Reveal" video during the Apple Watch Event on 9 March 2015.
The song was shortlisted for Song of the Year at the APRA Music Awards of 2015.[2]
A music video to accompany the release of "Gold" was first released on YouTube on 12 August 2014 at a total length of four minutes and nineteen seconds.[3] The video was directed by Hiro Murai and choreographed by Ryan Heffington. The skating and camera shots are done using practical effects created by driving down a road near Acton, California, shot in one night between sunset and sunrise.[4] Post production consisted of stitching together a total of four shots to look continuous.[5] The roller skaters featured in the video are Candice Heiden, April Corley, and Appelusa McGlynn.[6]
Live performances
Faker performed "Gold" live on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on 7 January 2015, marking his first performance on the American television talk show.[7]
Track listing
Charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[9] | 40 |
| Australian Independent Singles (AIR)[10] | 5 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[11] | 51 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[12] | 32 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[13] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[14] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
