Written, recorded and performed by Gotye, 'Somebody I Used to Know' is a single that brought the artist the single of the Year ARIA Award in November 2011. It features New Zealand artist Kimbra, and it has turned into an international strike from its release on July six, 2011. The song lyrics express the singer's feelings and experiences with former love relationships. The track has received really positive critical appreciations, remaining on the top place of Australian music charts for 8 weeks repeatedly.
Gotye, 'Somebody I Used to Know' also topped the charts in the United kingdom, the Netherlands, Austria, Eire and Germany. Because of the results with this particular song, both Kimbra's and Gotye's former albums charted in the top rated a hundred in Australia. According to Universal Republic, the song has been sold in more than four.five million copies globally as of April 2012. Inside the United states, Gotye 'Somebody I Used to Know' peaked at number 1 in Alternative Songs and Rock Songs charts, currently being also charted second on the Billboard Hot 100.
Television series like Glee, Gossip Girl or 90210 showcased the tune, growing its exposure and reaching even further viewers. Gotye 'Somebody I Used to Know' performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! marked the singer's television debut, in February 2012. Kimbra joined her co-singer for the occasion. As for that video, both the initial and the cover version by other artists have gone viral, becoming extensively appreciated and acquiring YouTube hits from hundreds of thousands of throughout the world visitors.
The official video clip as such is incredibly easy, yet, creative in concept and imagery. It entirely reflects Gotye's creative versatility. The body painting component enhances the message of the words. Gotye Somebody I Used to Know Cover is about having cherished and lost. It normally represents the falling out of love, as the former topic of intense love becomes an friend, a figure from the past... therefore the title as well as the refrain 'Somebody I Used to Know'.
Deep voices, beautiful audio, clarity of note and most important, words that stuck to the listener's thoughts whilst speaking to the heart. The single of the Year prize definitely reflects the impact that Gotye 'Somebody That I Used to Know' has had on audiences. The general public now wants the singer to perform the single as a part of all events and live shows where he participates. When you've got gathered so much appreciation, and worldwide recognition, it is only common to build on it...
Far more growth is predicted from Gotye in 2012. In the intervening time, the hit Somebody That I Used to Know cover continues to please followers in cover variations played by renowned bands and musicians. It really is absolutely extraordinary what level of popularity provides about for talented and hard-working singers such as Gotye!
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