A Soulful Love Letter to the Golden State

Eddie Witz and The Most High’s reimagined “In California” is more than just a song—it’s a deeply personal, sun-drenched anthem that captures both the magic and the fragility of the Golden State. With a masterful blend of Americana, folk, reggae, and pop, Witz weaves a sonic tapestry that mirrors California’s duality: a land of golden dreams, but also a place marked by loss and resilience.

From the first strum, “In California” feels like a familiar breeze—warm, nostalgic, and tinged with bittersweet memories. Witz’s vocals, rich and heartfelt, carry the weight of personal loss and transformation, making every lyric feel lived-in and sincere. The song’s breezy melodies and tight percussion grooves, courtesy of an all-star rhythm section, keep it moving forward like an open highway drive at sunset.

What truly elevates this track is its ability to balance light and shadow. There’s an undeniable optimism in its soaring guitars and laid-back rhythms, yet the lyrics hold a quiet ache—a tribute to the homes, lives, and landscapes forever altered by the L.A. fires. It’s music as memory, music as healing.

With six-time Grammy-winning engineer Mauricio Iragorri adding depth and polish, “In California” glows with sonic clarity, proving why Witz is a force in the Americana-folk landscape. It’s a reminder of what it means to belong to a place, even when that place changes forever.