The Beths - 'Silence Is Golden' (official)

"Silence Is Golden" features on The Beths' forthcoming album "Expert In A Dying Field", out September 16 via Carpark Records and Ivy League

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CREDITS
The Beths are:
Elizabeth Stokes
Jonathan Pearce
Benjamin Sinclair
Tristan Deck

Directed by Callum Devlin
Produced by Annabel Kean
Director of Photography Jack Barry
Camera Assistant Lara Gamil
Grip Jakob Boguslawski
Assistant Director Annabel Kean
Edit and Colour grade by Callum Devlin

Special thanks to John Deck and the board, members and associates of the Mountain Green Indoor Archery Range.

A Sports Team Production

LYRICS
I wish that I could freeze time
Go to the wild
Soak up the quiet
Til I’m dripping wet with it
Then I would drive home
Go to my room
Wring myself out
That would be the end of it
Instead it’s white noise
Sufferingly loud
It’s wearing me down
I’m up to my ears in it
It’s like a wave break
Into my head
Again and again
How are you not hearing it

The sound the sound the sound the sound the sound the sound the sound the sound
I’d burn the city to the ground to turn it down

Silence is golden

Like a flock of birds flung out of the trees into the sky
Any sound will set me off
I’m gonna hurl now
Strapped to my seat and into the ride
Somebody please let me off
Maybe I’ll break
Just shatter, disperse
Like cracks in a glass
And never hold a drink again
Hey there’s a feedback making it worse
A million hertz
I can hear the ring again

The sound the sound the sound the sound the sound the sound the sound the sound
I’d burn the city to the ground to turn it down

It’s building to a siren screaming
It’s building to a jet plane engine
Building to 6am construction
It’s building and building and building until I can’t function at all

Silence is golden

[williamperkins]

I’m a 62 year old lifelong rock fan and amateur musician from San Antonio Texas. I stumbled across The Beth’s recently. The more I listen to them the more I’m convinced a strong argument can be made that they are the best power pop/pop punk band around.

Great songs. Fantastic lyrics. Arrangements are terrific. Musicianship top notch.

“Expert In A Dying Field” is simply one of the best songs I’ve ever heard. But every song I’ve listened to from The Beths is excellent.

[ianblackmore-allen]

1:00 I am so pleased they made a feature of this bit. Bass bends. Oh yes.

[robertgerow]

How the hell does she play that verse riff while singing? It’s amazing

[jonathangibson]

This is the second song I have heard of theirs, and I believe The Beths are my new favorite band.

[asaturn]

this is so good. it's crazy they can go from this harder sound to a more quiet song to a cutesy folksy song, but in every example, each part is distinct and clear. so much range for a small band of nerds. their videos are good too. they deserve all of the attention they're getting.

[schmeeps]

This is incredibly good. Seeing the Beths' sound evolve is so satisfying and interesting, and I adore the direction it has taken. Amazing song!

[jasonmelick]

This band really deserves more exposure. How are they not opening for the Foo Fighters or something?

[readyfretgo]

HOW THE HELL DO YOU PLAY THAT COMPLEX RHYTHM FIGURE and SING THAT TRICKY VOCAL LINE AT THE SAME TIME ON THE VERSES?!?! 😮

It sounds like Jon and Liz have been listening to 80's King Crimson and I'm LOVING IT!

[ericmsandoval]

2:03 That is the most insane guitar solo
I have seen. Ridiculously good.

[rg]

This was definitely after the bungy jump

[necroJah]

Five months in and this still hits me in the gut.

[tjthibeau]

Liz is the best pop composer in the world today

[RegularDude]

A honest Band creating music for all the right reasons. Cant ask for more.

[michaelvincentgaddi]

WOW. Just WOW. I love the reckless precision this song espouses. That opening riff. That distorted bass solo. That driving drum beat. That chaotic yet restrained guitar solo. Those vocals. All of which are only possible with The Beths.

[Bluedotred]

How have I only just discovered the Beths? They might just be the saviours of Indie rock!

And dang can they play

[oggmilk]

I feel like the sound continues to become more raw and progressive. I am in love with The Gonna have to pause the video for some of those frames featuring the pedal board lineup wowza

[juandanielgarciamercado]

That guitar solo is true artistry. Love the Beths

[kritofteouj]

Brilliant ...with a 205 Peugeot in it !!

[richardkoi]

Been listening to The Beth's since I was in high school and I turned 21 this last year and I can't wait to finally catch one of their shows 🤘❤

[craigros]

The subtle distortion thrown in is great twist.
But the slight delayed double vocal panned is genius. Jonathan's mixing? Anyway it's top notch.