Composed, recorded and performed by Gotye, 'Somebody I Used to Know' is really a single that introduced the artist the single of the Year ARIA Award in November 2011. It features New Zealand singer Kimbra, and it has turned into an intercontinental strike from its release on July 6, 2011. The track lyrics express the singer's emotion and experiences with previous love relationships.
The track has obtained very positive critical appreciations, being on the top position of Australian music charts for 8 weeks repeatedly.
Gotye, 'Somebody I Used to Know' also topped the charts in the Uk, the Netherlands, Austria, Eire and Germany. Because of the results with this particular song, both Kimbra's and Gotye's previous albums charted in the best a hundred in Australia.
In accordance to Universal Republic, the song has been sold in more than 4.5 million copies worldwide as of April 2012. Inside the U.s., Gotye 'Somebody I Used to Know' peaked at number one in Alternative Songs and Rock Songs charts, getting also charted 2nd on the Billboard Hot 100.
Television series like Glee, Gossip Girl or 90210 showcased the song, escalating its exposure and reaching even further viewers. Gotye 'Somebody I Used to Know' performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! marked the singer's television introduction, in February 2012. Kimbra joined her co-singer for that celebration.
As for the video clip, both the initial as well as the cover model by other artists have gone viral, being extensively appreciated and receiving YouTube hits from hundreds of thousands of throughout the world viewers.
The official video clip therefore is very basic, nevertheless, inventive in idea and symbolism. It totally demonstrates Gotye's inventive adaptability. The body painting element complements the concept of the lyrics.
Gotye 'Somebody I Used to Know' is about having liked and lost. It usually depicts the falling out of love, as the former topic of powerful love gets to be an friend, a figure from the past... consequently the title along with the refrain 'Somebody I Used to Know'.
Deep voices, gorgeous audio, clarity of note and most crucial, words that stuck to the listener's head while talking to the heart.
The single of the Year award absolutely displays the effect that Gotye 'Somebody I Used to Know' has had on viewers. The general public now wants the artist to perform the single as portion of all activities and live shows where he takes part. When you have gathered a great deal appreciation, and globally recognition, it really is only natural to build on it...
More growth is predicted from Gotye in 2012. In the meanwhile, the strike 'Somebody I Used to Know' proceeds to please followers in cover variations played by popular bands and musicians. It's absolutely outstanding what level of popularity provides about for talented and hard-working singers such as Gotye!
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