A shimmering track trying to look beyond the glorification of a city, is ‘Glitter & Gold’ by Phillip La Rosa. A harsh and sad truth wrapped in a bright and cheerful production, the song forms a beautiful juxtaposition between what we think Los Angeles is, and what it is truly like.
Phillip La Rosa is an artist who experiments with different sounds, crafting something for everyone. His tracks are sensitively written, trying to bring the most honest versions of humanity with vulnerability and grace.
‘Glitter & Gold’ isn’t a track that is heartbreaking, but it feels like an acceptance of something that does make the soul sad. All that glitters is not gold, and who would know that better than the people trying to make it big in a city that is the home of Hollywood. The hustle and rush takes a toll on forming real connections, and the shiny screens and epic dreams don’t really fill the void.
The production almost sparkles, the beats give a rosy and shiny tinted filter to the whole song, the layered synth pads create a dreamy atmosphere. The background score reflects what we think L.A. and the stories that we have heard about it. The lyrics paint you a very different story. Not everyone’s dreams come true, and the people who do reach the top, end up lonely and almost losing the drive and passion that began with.
It’s a track you’ll keep coming back to, because hearing it once is not enough. You can listen to the track ‘Glitter & Gold’ by Phillip La Rosa on popular platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
