Winning no less than three ARIA Awards in 2011, Best Pop Release, Best Male Artist and Single of the Year ('Somebody that I Used to Know'), Gotye is among the best well-known musicians of the moment. His talents as songwriter and singer are doubled by his accomplishments as multi-instrumental musician. Nevertheless, Gotye is certainly not a 2011 discovery, since the artist has other awards to boast with in his musical career.
Gotye in Australia
Gotye, Wouter DeBacker, by his real name, is of Belgian-Australian origin. His songs were first played on the Australian radio back in the early 2000s. At the time, Gotye started playing with fellow singer-songwriter Kris Schroeder under the brand of 'The Basics'. They launched four albums together between 2004 and 2010.
At this time of his job, Gotye shines by the style of the CDs for his tracks, notably those in the Boardface album, with the artist crafting each CD cover individually after which releasing them around.
Platinum profits for 'Like Drawing Blood' album
Gotye's second album, 'Like Drawing Blood', won the public's love and wide recognition for the artist. The album was accredited Platinum for sales in Australia and, in 2006, it brought Gotye nomination for an ARIA Award for best independent launch. Recognition followed in the European music world also, starting with 2008, for hits like 'Hearts a Mess' and 'Coming Back'.
International success
Nowadays Gotye enjoys global success and recognition, being usually compared to the leaders in the music market like Sting. The most recent album Gotye (DeBacker) released was 'Making Mirrors', for which he collaborated with fellow musician Kimbra for the single 'Somebody that I used to know'. The single acquired the public's interest and votes, moving up speedily in the ARIA singles chart, regardless of the lack of airplay on commercial radios.
Gotye in 2012
Currently, Gotye has achieved eight times the Platinum position with more than 560,000 units bought through the entire world. The beginning of 2012 has marked a new phase in Gotye's music profession: he developed his debut on the American television on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in which he performed hits such as:
'Somebody That I used to Know cover with Kimbra;
'State of the Art';
'Eyes Wide Open'.
Enthusiasts are looking forward to 2012 activities, festivals and concerts to appreciate more of Gotye's show. For the time being, his single 'Somebody That I Used to Know remains' in the top of single charts. The artist's official internet site offers up-to-date info on the various occasions in which Gotye performs to be able to purchase tickets in advance and see your favorite singer.
Acquiring tickets from the official source can be cheaper, but you have to purchase way in advance. For example, the Coachella Music & Arts Festival, organized in Indio, CA, on April 22, has sold out. Stay tuned for upcoming occasions! Do not hesitate to find Gotye cover, you won`t regret it!
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