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"'''House of Gold'''" is a song written and recorded by American musical duo [[Twenty One Pilots]], for their third studio album ''[[Vessel (Twenty One Pilots album)|Vessel]]''. The song initially appeared as a bonus track on their second [[self-released]] album ''Regional at Best'', with a different vocal track. "House of Gold" was released as the third single from ''Vessel'', impacting radio on August 6, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/mail/archive/eweekly/alternative/2013-7-30.html|title=AllAccess.com Alternative eWeekly|work=AllAccess|date=July 30, 2013|accessdate=July 3, 2016}}</ref> The music video for the song was released on October 2, 2013.
"'''House of Gold'''" is a song by American alternative duo [[Twenty One Pilots]]. It was among several songs from their previous EPs to be included on the track-listing of their major-label debut studio album ''[[Vessel (album)|Vessel]]'' (2013). "House of Gold" is a [[Folk music|folk]] song driven by [[ukelele]] that is built on aching melody and stomping drums. Tyler Joseph wrote and dedicated the song to his mother, Kelly Joseph. "House of Gold" received generally favorable reviews from contemporary [[Music journalism|music critics]]. The song was release as a [[Single (music)|single]] from the debut album, impacting radio on August 6, 2013. The accompanying music video for "House of Gold" was directed by Warren Kommers and released on October 4, 2013. "House of Gold" has since been certified  [[List of music recording certifications#Singles|Platinum]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).


== Background ==
According to [[Tyler Joseph]], he wrote the song for his mother, Kelly Joseph.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2013/06/bonnaroo-twenty-one-pilots-house-of-gold-performance-interview-video |title=Twenty One Pilots Perform "House of Gold," Discuss "Starting From the Bottom" |publisher=www.fuse.tv |accessdate=July 8, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/Vessel.asp |title=Jesus Freak Hideout ''Vessel'' review |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=July 8, 2014 |quote=The album continues on with a ukulele-led song that front man Tyler Joseph wrote about for his mother, titled "House of Gold." }}</ref>
After expanding their audience with a series of videos directed by their friend [[Mark Eshelman]], Twenty One Pilots grew and captured the attention of the major record labels. In 2012, once they signed to the [[Atlantic]] subsidiary label [[Fueled by Ramen]], the band released their [[Three Songs EP]] and begin working with record producer [[Greg Wells]] on their debut studio album, ''[[Vessel (album)|Vessel]]''.<ref name=AMBio/> "House of Gold" was released as the fourth song on the track-listing of their major-label debut album.<ref name="Rock Sound">{{cite web|url=http://www.rocksound.tv/videos/watch/twenty-one-pilots-house-of-gold|title=Twenty One Pilots - House Of Gold|work=[[Rock Sound|Rock Sound Magazine]]|author=Rock Sound|date=October 4, 2013|accessdate=July 5, 2015}}</ref> A mixture of songs from their previous EPs in addition to new tracks, ''Vessel'' was released in January 2013 and featured "House of Gold" as as one of its [[Single (music)|single]]s.<ref name="AMH">{{cite web |url=http://amhnetwork.com/twenty-one-pilots-release-house-of-gold-music-video/ |title=Twenty One Pilots Release House Of Gold Music Video |publisher=AMH Network |date=October 2, 2013 |accessdate=January 13, 2014 |archive-url=https://archive.is/20140113193542/http://amhnetwork.com/twenty-one-pilots-release-house-of-gold-music-video/ |archive-date=January 13, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name=AMBio>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/twenty-one-pilots-mn0002398414/biography|title=Twenty One Pilots {{!}} Biography|author=Thomas, Fred |work=allmusic.com|accessdate=July 4, 2015}}</ref>

Using the [[Music of Hawaii|Hawaiian]] instrument [[ukelele]], lead singer [[Tyler Joseph]] wrote the "House of Gold" for his mother and dedicated the song to her.<ref name="Cox">{{cite web|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/Vessel.asp |title=Twenty One Pilots, "Vessel" Review|author=Cox, Joseph|work=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=July 8, 2014}}</ref><ref name="James"/> After walking into a used music store, Joseph saw and purchased a ukulele even though he had no idea how to play. He figured the instrument was meant for him because it was small and he has small hands. He was able to learn how to play the ukulele, learning a few [[chord]]s.<ref name="21 Pilots"/> In an interview with ''[[Rock Sound]]'', Joseph briefly explained how 'House Of Gold' is about his mother. He said, "... it means a lot to me and for me to reveal exactly what the song is about would be a little too vulnerable but I love my mom very much and I want to always be there for her like she was for me and this song is about that."<ref name="21 Pilots">{{Cite web|author=Twenty One Pilots|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/blog/read/track-by-track-twenty-one-pilots-vessel|title=Track-By-Track: Twenty One Pilots - Vessel|date=September 4, 2018|website=[[Rock Sound]]|language=en|access-date=December 28, 2018}}</ref>


== Composition ==
== Composition ==
"House of Gold" is a [[Folk music|folk]], [[pop rock]], [[indie rock]] and [[indie folk]] song that lasts for a duration of two minutes and forty-three seconds.<ref name="Sheet">{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtd.asp?ppn=MN0167820|title=Twenty One Pilots 'House of Gold' Sheet Music in C Major - Download & Print|last=Joseph|first=Tyler|publisher=Musicnotes.com|access-date=October 7, 2018}}</ref> According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by [[Alfred Music|Alfred Publishing Co., Inc]], it is written in the [[time signature]] of [[Time signature#Most frequent time signatures|common time]], with a moderate [[tempo]] of 116 [[Tempo#Beats per minute|beats per minute]].<ref name="Sheet"/> "House of Gold" is composed in the [[Key (music)|key]] of [[C Major]] and [[F major]] while Tyler Joseph's vocal range spans from a low of [[F (musical note)|F<sub>4</sub>]] to a high of [[C (musical note)|C<sub>6</sub>]].<ref name="Sheet"/> The song has a basic sequence of C–F–Am–G–C–F–C–G/B during the chorus and bridge and follows F–A/E–Dm–B{{music|flat}}m/D{{music|flat}}–F/C–C–F–C/E in the verses.<ref name="Sheet"/>
"House of Gold" is a [[Alternative folk|alternative folk]] song that lasts for a duration of two minutes and forty-three seconds.<ref name="Klein"/><ref name="Sheet">{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtd.asp?ppn=MN0130249|title=Twenty One Pilots 'House of Gold' Sheet Music in C Major - Download & Print|last=Joseph|first=Tyler|publisher=Musicnotes.com|access-date=October 7, 2018}}</ref> As one of their slower [[Folk music|folk]] numbers, it has an accompaniment driven [[ukulele]] while Joseph's sings with dreary [[emo pop]]-like vocal stylings.<ref name="Stevens">{{cite web|url=https://thewestreview.co.uk/2014/02/06/twenty-one-pilots-vessel/|title=Twenty One Pilots – Vessel|author=Joe Stevens|accessdate=April 29, 2019}}</ref><ref name="Cox"/><ref name="AltPress">{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/reviews/entry/twenty_one_pilots_vessel|title=twenty - one - pilots - Vessel|work=[[Alternative Press]]|author=Pettigrew, Jason |date=January 22, 2013 |accessdate=July 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name="Thomas"/> According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by [[Alfred Music|Alfred Publishing Co., Inc]], the song is written in the [[time signature]] of [[Time signature#Most frequent time signatures|common time]], with a moderate [[tempo]] of 116 [[Tempo#Beats per minute|beats per minute]].<ref name="Sheet"/> "House of Gold" is composed in the [[Key (music)|key]] of [[C Major]] while Tyler Joseph's [[vocal range]] spans one [[octave]] and four [[Musical note|notes]], from a low of [[F (musical note)|F<sub>4</sub>]] to a high of [[C (musical note)|C<sub>6</sub>]].<ref name="Sheet"/> The song has a basic sequence of C–F–Am–G–C–F–C–G/B–C during its chorus and verses and follows F–A/E–Dm–B{{music|flat}}m/D{{music|flat}}–F/C–C–F–C/E at the bridge.<ref name="Sheet"/> Its ukelele-driven track retains a memorable aching melody as well as stomping drums.<ref name="Cox"/><ref name="Clark"/><ref name="Klein"/><ref name="Schiller"/> Lyrically, "House of Gold" is a folksy song about Tyler Joseph's mother.<ref name="Cox"/><ref name="Thomas"/><ref name="Stevens"/>


== Music videos ==
== Release and promotion ==
"House of Gold" was among several songs taken from their previous EPs to be included on the track-listing of their major-label debut studio album ''[[Vessel (album)|Vessel]]'' (2013).<ref name="AMH">{{cite web |url=http://amhnetwork.com/twenty-one-pilots-release-house-of-gold-music-video/ |title=Twenty One Pilots Release House Of Gold Music Video |publisher=AMH Network |date=October 2, 2013 |accessdate=January 13, 2014 |archive-url=https://archive.is/20140113193542/http://amhnetwork.com/twenty-one-pilots-release-house-of-gold-music-video/ |archive-date=January 13, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name=AMBio>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/twenty-one-pilots-mn0002398414/biography|title=Twenty One Pilots {{!}} Biography|author=Thomas, Fred |work=allmusic.com|accessdate=July 4, 2015}}</ref> It was released as a [[Single (music)|single]] from the duo's major-label debut album, impacting radio on August 6, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/mail/archive/eweekly/alternative/2013-7-30.html|title=AllAccess.com Alternative eWeekly|work=AllAccess|date=July 30, 2013|accessdate=July 3, 2016}}</ref> 
Two videos have been created for the song. The original video was directed by Mark C. Eshleman, while the second was directed by Warren Kommers.
The single's accompanying music video was directed by [[Warren Kommers]] and filmed at [[Will Smith]]’s ranch.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/twenty-one-pilots/967894/house-of-gold.jhtml|title=Twenty One Pilots - House Of Gold - Music Video|work=[[MTV]]|date=November 6, 2015|accessdate=July 5, 2015}}</ref><ref name="Schiller"/> It depicts the duo being severed in half while still managing to play their instruments.<ref name="Schiller">{{cite web|author=Schiller, Rebecca|title=Twenty One Pilots Music Videos From 2012 to Today: Watch Their Evolution|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8468012/twenty-one-pilots-music-video-evolution-2012-to-today|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Billboard-Hollywood Media Group]]|date=2018-08-01 |accessdate=}}</ref> On October 4, the music video for "House of Gold" was released.<ref name="Rock Sound"/><ref name="AMH"/>
According to [[Josh Dun]], the new music video was filmed on "[[Will Smith]]'s ranch" outside of [[Los Angeles, California]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P8H-jBy84g |title=Twenty One Pilots: House of Gold (Beyond The Video) |publisher=YouTube |accessdate=June 27, 2014}}</ref>
==Critical reception==
"House of Gold" received generally favorable reviews from contemporary [[Music journalism|music critics]]. ''[[Rock Sound|Rock Sound Magazine]]'' deemed "House of Gold" as the band's "latest banger".<ref name="Rock Sound">{{cite web|url=http://www.rocksound.tv/videos/watch/twenty-one-pilots-house-of-gold|title=Twenty One Pilots - House Of Gold|work=[[Rock Sound|Rock Sound Magazine]]|author=Rock Sound|date=October 4, 2013|accessdate=July 5, 2015}}</ref> Likewsie, Graham Clark from ''[[The Yorkshire Times]]'' said, "Things really get into gear with House of Gold, if you like the group [[Train (band)|Train]], then this track will make sense. It has a nagging melody that sticks in your head all day. They will be playing this track in years to come at the bigger venues they are surely destined to play."<ref name="Clark">{{cite web|url=http://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Album-Review-Twenty-One-Pilots--Vessel|title=Yorkshire News: Album Review: Twenty One Pilots - Vessel|author=Clark, Graham|work=[[The Yorkshire Times]]|publisher=yorkshiretimes.co.uk|date=September 5, 2013|accessdate=July 4, 2015}}</ref> ''[[Stuff (website)|Stuff]]''{{'}}s Kylie Klein Nixon claimed the song "brings more barn stomp than even [[The Decemberists]] would know what to do with."<ref name="Klein">{{cite web|author=Nixon, Kylie Klein|title=Twenty One Pilots astound with magic and acrobatics at first show on New Zealand/Australia tour|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/90840554/21-pilots-astound-with-feats-of-magic-and-acrobatics-at-first-show-on-new-zealandaustralia-tour|work=[[Stuff (website)|Stuff]]|publisher=[[Fairfax New Zealand]]|date=March 25, 2017 |accessdate=}}</ref> Comparing Joesphe's vocal stylinhs to that of the band [[Bright Eyes (band)|Bright Eyes]], [[AllMusic]]{{'}}s Fred Thomas described "House of Gold" as "uncharacteristically folky."<ref name="Thomas">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/vessel-mw0002456790 |title=Vessel - Twenty One Pilots: Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards: AllMusic |author=Thomas, Fred |accessdate=June 19, 2015}}</ref>


== Chart performance ==
The first music video is a very simple video. The opening shots are of the ceiling of a house. Joseph is then shown playing his ukulele in front of a shoulder-mount [[camcorder]] on a table. He is also twitching and shaking his head (which he claims to help him keep calm during live shows and performances). During the first verse of the song, Dun is shown playing a drum kit which is made up of three things: A bass drum; a snare drum; and a tambourine mounted on the bass drum. He is ''also'' shown twitching slightly while playing. In between shots, the footage cuts to static, to show that it's a home video. After the last chorus Dun disappears, and Joseph is left sitting against a wall, twitching and fidgeting with his hands. After the song ends, Joseph "sits in silence", which is an allusion to the lyrics of [[Car Radio (song)|Car Radio]] ''("and now I just sit in silence")'', and slowly starts to play ukulele. During this, the credits roll and the video cuts to black.
On July 7, 2017, "House of Gold" was certified [[List of music recording certifications#Singles|Platinum]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA) for sales of one million paid [[Music download|digital downloads]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=Twenty+One+Pilots&ti=House+of+Gold#search_section|title=Search Results – House of Gold– Kanye West |publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]|accessdate=2017-07-13}}</ref>

The second music video begins with multiple shots of [[prairie]]s on Will Smith's ranch. The last shot shows Joseph playing the [[ukelele|ukulele]] in front of a [[threshing machine]] with a house behind him while he sings the lyrics of the song. It is then revealed that Joseph's legs have been severed off and his torso is floating in mid-air. It shows him again, this time floating in mid-air next to a truck and in front of the same house. The video introduces Dun laying on the ground, also missing his legs, who then crawls underneath the truck and pounds on the engine to make a drum sound. The next shot shows both Joseph and Dun floating next to each other while Dun beats a [[tambourine]] on his chest or plays a [[snare drum|snare]] and [[cymbal]]. It also shows them through the window of the house while an unknown person watches. The video shows a pair of legs (Dun's)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P8H-jBy84g |title=twenty one pilots: House of Gold (Beyond the Video) |publisher=YouTube |date=October 25, 2013}}</ref> using a wheel of the threshing machine as a [[kick drum]] while the other pair of legs (Joseph's) stumble around. The video ends with Dun back on the ground propped up against the truck, while Joseph still floats and plays the ukulele. The sun then sets, Joseph notices, and his body falls to the ground.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDyxykpYeu8 |title=twenty one pilots: House of Gold |publisher=YouTube |date=October 2, 2013}}</ref>


== Live performances ==
== Live performances ==
Twenty One Pilots performed "House of Gold" during an appearance at the Fuse News Waffle House at [[Bonnaroo Music Festival]] on June 14, 2013. Lead singer Tyler Joseph began the live performance with a dedication to his mom. <ref name="James">{{cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2013/06/bonnaroo-twenty-one-pilots-house-of-gold-performance-interview-video |title=Twenty One Pilots Perform "House of Gold," Discuss "Starting From the Bottom"|author=James, Nicole|publisher=[[Fuse (TV channel)|Fuse.tv]] |accessdate=July 8, 2014}}</ref>
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== Track listing ==
== Track listing ==
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Revision as of 16:09, 27 June 2020

"House of Gold"
Song by Twenty One Pilots
from the album Regional at Best
ReleasedJuly 8, 2011
Genre
Length2:43
LabelSelf-released
Songwriter(s)Tyler Joseph
Producer(s)Twenty One Pilots
"House of Gold"
Single by Twenty One Pilots
from the album Vessel
ReleasedAugust 6, 2013
Recorded2011
Genre
LabelFueled by Ramen
Songwriter(s)Tyler Joseph
Producer(s)Greg Wells
Twenty One Pilots singles chronology
"Lovely"
(2013) 		"House of Gold"
(2013) 		"Fake You Out"
(2013)
Audio sample
Music video
"House of Gold" on YouTube

"House of Gold" is a song by American alternative duo Twenty One Pilots. It was among several songs from their previous EPs to be included on the track-listing of their major-label debut studio album Vessel (2013). "House of Gold" is a folk song driven by ukelele that is built on aching melody and stomping drums. Tyler Joseph wrote and dedicated the song to his mother, Kelly Joseph. "House of Gold" received generally favorable reviews from contemporary music critics. The song was release as a single from the debut album, impacting radio on August 6, 2013. The accompanying music video for "House of Gold" was directed by Warren Kommers and released on October 4, 2013. "House of Gold" has since been certified  Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Background

After expanding their audience with a series of videos directed by their friend Mark Eshelman, Twenty One Pilots grew and captured the attention of the major record labels. In 2012, once they signed to the Atlantic subsidiary label Fueled by Ramen, the band released their Three Songs EP and begin working with record producer Greg Wells on their debut studio album, Vessel.[1] "House of Gold" was released as the fourth song on the track-listing of their major-label debut album.[2] A mixture of songs from their previous EPs in addition to new tracks, Vessel was released in January 2013 and featured "House of Gold" as as one of its singles.[3][1]

Using the Hawaiian instrument ukelele, lead singer Tyler Joseph wrote the "House of Gold" for his mother and dedicated the song to her.[4][5] After walking into a used music store, Joseph saw and purchased a ukulele even though he had no idea how to play. He figured the instrument was meant for him because it was small and he has small hands. He was able to learn how to play the ukulele, learning a few chords.[6] In an interview with Rock Sound, Joseph briefly explained how 'House Of Gold' is about his mother. He said, "... it means a lot to me and for me to reveal exactly what the song is about would be a little too vulnerable but I love my mom very much and I want to always be there for her like she was for me and this song is about that."[6]

Composition

"House of Gold" is a alternative folk song that lasts for a duration of two minutes and forty-three seconds.[7][8] As one of their slower folk numbers, it has an accompaniment driven ukulele while Joseph's sings with dreary emo pop-like vocal stylings.[9][4][10][11] According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by Alfred Publishing Co., Inc, the song is written in the time signature of common time, with a moderate tempo of 116 beats per minute.[8] "House of Gold" is composed in the key of C Major while Tyler Joseph's vocal range spans one octave and four notes, from a low of F4 to a high of C6.[8] The song has a basic sequence of C–F–Am–G–C–F–C–G/B–C during its chorus and verses and follows F–A/E–Dm–B♭m/D♭–F/C–C–F–C/E at the bridge.[8] Its ukelele-driven track retains a memorable aching melody as well as stomping drums.[4][12][7][13] Lyrically, "House of Gold" is a folksy song about Tyler Joseph's mother.[4][11][9]

Release and promotion

"House of Gold" was among several songs taken from their previous EPs to be included on the track-listing of their major-label debut studio album Vessel (2013).[3][1] It was released as a single from the duo's major-label debut album, impacting radio on August 6, 2013.[14]  The single's accompanying music video was directed by Warren Kommers and filmed at Will Smith’s ranch.[15][13] It depicts the duo being severed in half while still managing to play their instruments.[13] On October 4, the music video for "House of Gold" was released.[2][3]

Critical reception

"House of Gold" received generally favorable reviews from contemporary music critics. Rock Sound Magazine deemed "House of Gold" as the band's "latest banger".[2] Likewsie, Graham Clark from The Yorkshire Times said, "Things really get into gear with House of Gold, if you like the group Train, then this track will make sense. It has a nagging melody that sticks in your head all day. They will be playing this track in years to come at the bigger venues they are surely destined to play."[12] Stuff's Kylie Klein Nixon claimed the song "brings more barn stomp than even The Decemberists would know what to do with."[7] Comparing Joesphe's vocal stylinhs to that of the band Bright Eyes, AllMusic's Fred Thomas described "House of Gold" as "uncharacteristically folky."[11]

Chart performance

On July 7, 2017, "House of Gold" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of one million paid digital downloads.[16]

Live performances

Twenty One Pilots performed "House of Gold" during an appearance at the Fuse News Waffle House at Bonnaroo Music Festival on June 14, 2013. Lead singer Tyler Joseph began the live performance with a dedication to his mom. [5]

On August 8, 2013, Twenty One Pilots performed "House of Gold" on Conan in their late night debut.[citation needed]

Track listing

Digital download / stream
No.TitleLength
1.Untitled2:43

Personnel

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[21] Platinum 1,000,000‡

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region Date Format Label
Worldwide[3] October 2, 2013
Fueled by Ramen

References

  1. ^ a b c Thomas, Fred. "Twenty One Pilots | Biography". allmusic.com. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c Rock Sound (October 4, 2013). "Twenty One Pilots - House Of Gold". Rock Sound Magazine. Retrieved July 5, 2015. {{cite web}}: no-break space character in |title= at position 7 (help)
  3. ^ a b c d "Twenty One Pilots Release House Of Gold Music Video". AMH Network. October 2, 2013. Archived from the original on January 13, 2014. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
  4. ^ a b c d Cox, Joseph. "Twenty One Pilots, "Vessel" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  5. ^ a b James, Nicole. "Twenty One Pilots Perform "House of Gold," Discuss "Starting From the Bottom"". Fuse.tv. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  6. ^ a b Twenty One Pilots (September 4, 2018). "Track-By-Track: Twenty One Pilots - Vessel". Rock Sound. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
  7. ^ a b c Nixon, Kylie Klein (March 25, 2017). "Twenty One Pilots astound with magic and acrobatics at first show on New Zealand/Australia tour". Stuff. Fairfax New Zealand. {{cite web}}: no-break space character in |work= at position 8 (help)
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