Released 2 June 2014 Recorded 2013–14 Length 4:45 | Format Digital download Genre Electronica
downtempo Label Future Classic | |
"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. The song was scored for the "The new MacBook – Reveal" video during the Apple Watch Event on 9 March 2015.
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Music video
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. The video was directed by Hiro Murai and choreographed by Ryan Heffington. The roller skaters featured in the video are Candice Heiden, April Corley, and Appelusa McGlynn.
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.