Somebody That I Used To Know cover
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 singer Kimbra, and it's became an worldwide strike from its release on July 6, 2011. The tune lyrics convey the singer's feelings and experiences with previous love relationships. The tune has received quite positive critical appreciations, being on the top place of Australian music charts for eight weeks repeatedly.
Gotye, 'Somebody I Used to Know' also topped the charts in the Uk, the Netherlands, Austria, Ireland and Germany. Because of the good results with this particular tune, both Kimbra's and Gotye's previous albums charted in the top rated one hundred in Australia. According to Universal Republic, the tune is sold in more than four.five 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, becoming also charted second on the Billboard Hot 100.
Tv series such as Glee, Gossip Girl or 90210 featured the tune, increasing its exposure and reaching even further audiences. 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 that celebration. As for that video, both the original and also the cover edition by other artists have gone viral, becoming commonly appreciated and acquiring YouTube hits from hundreds of thousands of worldwide visitors.
The official video as such is quite easy, but, artistic in principle and symbolism. It completely reflects Gotye's artistic versatility. The body painting component complements the message of the lyrics.Gotye 'Somebody I Used to Know'is about having loved and lost. It usually depicts the falling out of love, as the previous topic of powerful love gets to be an acquaintance, a figure from the past... consequently the title and also the refrain 'Somebody I Used to Know'.
Deep voices, beautiful audio, clarity of note and most important, lyrics that stuck to the listener's thoughts while talking to the heart. The single of the Year prize certainly reflects the effect that Gotye 'Somebody That I Used to Know' has had on people. The public now wants the singer to perform the single as portion of all events and live shows where he takes part. When you've got gathered so much appreciation, and globally acknowledgement, it's only common to build on it...
More expansion is expected from Gotye in 2012. In the mean time, the strike 'Somebody That I Used to Know' cover proceeds to please fans in cover versions played by popular bands and musicians. It's definitely incredible what popularity provides about for talented and hard-working singers like Gotye!
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