Written, 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 artist Kimbra, and it has became an global hit from its launch on July 6, 2011. The tune lyrics express the singer's feelings and experiences with former love relationships.
The track has obtained quite positive critical appreciations, remaining on the leading place of Australian music charts for 8 weeks repeatedly.
Gotye, 'Somebody I Used to Know' also topped the charts in the Uk, the Netherlands, Austria, Ireland and Germany. Because of the results with this song, both Kimbra's and Gotye's former albums charted in the top rated 100 in Australia.
In accordance to Universal Republic, the tune has been sold in more than 4.5 million copies throughout the world as of April 2012. In the United states, Gotye 'Somebody I Used to Know' peaked at number one in Alternative Songs and Rock Songs charts, currently being also charted second on the Billboard Hot 100.
Television series such as Glee, Gossip Girl or 90210 featured the song, increasing its exposure and reaching even even more viewers. Gotye 'Somebody I Used to Know' performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! marked the singer's tv debut, in February 2012. Kimbra joined her co-singer for that celebration.
As for that video, both the original as well as the cover edition by other artists have gone viral, getting broadly appreciated and getting YouTube hits from hundreds of thousands of throughout the world visitors.
The official video clip as such is quite uncomplicated, but, inventive in idea and imagery. It absolutely displays Gotye's creative adaptability. The body painting element complements the concept of the words.
Gotye 'Somebody I Used to Know' is about having cherished and lost. It generally represents the falling out of love, as the previous subject of intense love gets to be an friend, a figure from your past... hence the title and also the refrain 'Somebody I Used to Know'.
Deep voices, beautiful sound, clarity of note and most critical, words that stuck to the listener's head while talking to the heart.
The single of the Year prize undoubtedly displays the impact that Gotye 'Somebody I Used to Know' has had on people. The public now wants the artist to perform the single as part of all events and live shows in which he participates. When you've got gathered a great deal appreciation, and worldwide acknowledgement, it's only normal to build on it...
Far more expansion is anticipated from Gotye in 2012. In the meanwhile, the strike 'Somebody I Used to Know' proceeds to please supporters in cover variants played by famous bands and musicians. It's totally amazing what reputation provides about for talented and hard-working singers like Gotye!
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