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Gotye Discography
Belgian-Australian singer Gotye has released three studio albums, one remix album, one live album, one collaborative album, one video album, eleven singles, and at least twenty music videos. Having developed a passion for music in his childhood years, he began his musical career as the lead singer of Australian rock band Downstares. Following the group's dissolution, Gotye turned his interest to creating sample-based electronic music; he sent out demo tapes of his music to several Australian radio stations. In 2002, he formed the indie pop band The Basics with fellow singer-songwriter Kris Schroeder. Gotye later signed to Creative Vibes as a solo artist and released his debut studio album ''Boardface'' in February 2003. ''Like Drawing Blood'', Gotye's second studio album, was released in May 2006. It peaked at number 13 in Australia and was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). ''Like Drawing Blood'' was nominated by radio station Triple J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gotye
Wouter André "Wally" De Backer (born 21 May 1980), better known by his stage name Gotye ( ), is a Belgian-Australian multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter. The name "Gotye" is a pronunciation respelling of "Gauthier", the French cognate of his Dutch given name "Wouter". Gotye has released three studio albums independently and one album featuring remixes of tracks from his first two albums. He is a founding member of the Melbourne indie-pop trio The Basics, who have independently released four studio albums and numerous other titles since 2002. His voice has been compared to those of Peter Gabriel and Sting. Gotye achieved breakout success with his 2011 single "Somebody That I Used to Know", reaching number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and becoming the best-selling song of 2012. This made him the fifth Australian-based artist to top the chart and the second born in Belgium (after The Singing Nun in 1963). He has won five ARIA Awards and received a nomination for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Recording Industry Association
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is a trade association representing the Australian recording industry which was established in the 1970s by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers (AARM) which was formed in 1956. It oversees the collection, administration and distribution of music licenses and royalties. The association has more than 100 members, including small labels typically run by one to five people, medium size organisations and very large companies with international affiliates. ARIA is administered by a Board of Directors comprising senior executives from record companies, both large and small. History In 1956, the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers (AARM) was formed by Australia's major record companies. It was replaced in the 1970s by the Australian Recording Industry Association, which was established by the six major record companies operati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Music Recording Certifications
Music recording certifications are typically awarded by the worldwide music industry based on the total units sold, streamed, or shipped to retailers. These awards and their requirements are defined by the various certifying bodies representing the music industry in various countries and territories worldwide. The standard certification awards given consist of Gold, Platinum, and sometimes Diamond awards, in ascending order; the UK also has a Silver certification, ranking below Gold. In most cases, a "Multi-Platinum" or "Multi-Diamond" award is given for multiples of the Platinum or Diamond requirements. Many music industries around the world are represented by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). The IFPI operates in 66 countries and services affiliated industry associations in 45 countries. In some cases, the IFPI is merely affiliated with the already operational certification bodies of a country, but in many countries with lesser-developed industr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Save Me (Gotye Song)
"Save Me" is a song written and recorded by Belgian-Australian singer-songwriter Gotye. The song was released in Australia by Eleven Music on 13 August 2012 as the fifth single from his third studio album, ''Making Mirrors'' (2011), a year after the release of his signature song "Somebody That I Used to Know "Somebody That I Used to Know" is a song written, produced, and performed by Belgian-Australian singer-songwriter Gotye featuring vocals from New Zealand singer Kimbra. The song was released in Australia and New Zealand by Eleven: A Music Co ...". Background Like most of the tracks from Gotye's album, he wrote and recorded the song in a barn on his parents' block of land in the Mornington Peninsula near his hometown, Melbourne in Victoria. The song is lyrically based on Gotye's depression, and the aid that his girlfriend, Tash Parker, brings, which some other tracks also use as subject matter. Music video A music video to accompany the release of "Save Me" was fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Feel Better (Gotye Song)
"I Feel Better" is a song by the Belgian-Australian musician Gotye from his third studio album ''Making Mirrors''. It was released as a digital download on 25 October 2011 in Australia. The song was written/produced by Gotye. It was almost as successful as "Somebody That I Used To Know" in certain countries. The song has charted in Flanders. The trumpet melody which is used in the intro and the bridge was sampled from "Brazil" by Edmundo Ros. Track listing Personnel *Wally De Backer – lead & backing vocals, drums, percussion, piano, dulcimer, horn samples *Lucas Taranto – bass guitar *Luke Hodgson – bass guitar Chart performance Release history In popular culture The chorus of "I Feel Better" featured in an episode of ''The Simpsons'' titled "Whiskey Business "Whiskey Business" is the nineteenth episode of the twenty-fourth season of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons'', and the 527th episode overall. Its title is a play on '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 Singles Of 2012
''Billboard'' publishes annual lists of songs based on chart performance over the course of a year based on Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems and SoundScan information. For 2012, the list for the top 100 ''Billboard'' Hot 100 Year-End songs was published on December 14, calculated with data from December 3, 2011 to November 24, 2012. At the number-one position was Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know" featuring Kimbra, which stayed atop the Hot 100 for eight consecutive weeks. See also * 2012 in American music * List of Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles of 2012 * List of Billboard Hot 100 top-ten singles in 2012 This is a list of singles that charted in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, an all-genre singles chart, in 2012. Sixty-two singles charted in the top ten during the year. Fifty acts scored a top-ten hit, with sevente ... References {{Top Hot 100 Hits United States Hot 100 Year-End Billboard charts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard (magazine)
''Billboard'' (stylized as ''billboard'') is an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by Penske Media Corporation. The magazine provides music charts, news, video, opinion, reviews, events, and style related to the music industry. Its music charts include the Hot 100, the 200, and the Global 200, tracking the most popular albums and songs in different genres of music. It also hosts events, owns a publishing firm, and operates several TV shows. ''Billboard'' was founded in 1894 by William Donaldson and James Hennegan as a trade publication for bill posters. Donaldson later acquired Hennegan's interest in 1900 for $500. In the early years of the 20th century, it covered the entertainment industry, such as circuses, fairs, and burlesque shows, and also created a mail service for travelling entertainers. ''Billboard'' began focusing more on the music industry as the jukebox, phonograph, and radio became commonplace. Many topics it covered were spun-off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somebody That I Used To Know
"Somebody That I Used to Know" is a song written, produced, and performed by Belgian-Australian singer-songwriter Gotye featuring vocals from New Zealand singer Kimbra. The song was released in Australia and New Zealand by Eleven Music on 5 July 2011 as the second single from Gotye's third studio album, ''Making Mirrors'' (2011). It was later released by Universal Music in December 2011 in the United Kingdom, and 20 January 2012 in the United States and Ireland. "Somebody That I Used to Know" was written and recorded by Gotye at his parents' house on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia, and is lyrically related to the experiences he has had with relationships. "Somebody That I Used to Know" is a mid-tempo ballad. It samples Luiz Bonfá's instrumental "Seville" from his 1967 album ''Luiz Bonfa Plays Great Songs''. The song received a positive reception from critics, who noted the similarities between the song and works by Sting, Peter Gabriel, and American folk ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eyes Wide Open (Gotye Song)
"Eyes Wide Open" is a song by the Belgian-Australian musician Gotye from his third studio album ''Making Mirrors''. It was released as a digital download on 5 November 2010 in Australia and 4 June 2012 in the United States and United Kingdom. The song was written and produced by Gotye. It peaked at No. 55 on the Australian Singles Chart and was voted in at No. 25 in the 2010 Triple J Hottest 100. The song features the Winton Musical Fence, a large fence with metal strings. Gotye sampled the Musical Fence in 2008 during a stay in Winton, Queensland. In 2018, Broods released "''Eyes a Mess''", a cover medley of "Eyes Wide Open" and "Hearts a Mess "Hearts a Mess" is a song by the Belgian-Australian musician Gotye from his second studio album ''Like Drawing Blood'', released as a single in 2007. The song was included on the album '' The Great Gatsby: Music from Baz Luhrmann's Film''. The so ...". Music video A music video to accompany the release of "Eyes Wide Open" was first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Making Mirrors
''Making Mirrors'' is the third studio album by Belgian-Australian singer-songwriter Gotye, released in Australia on 19 August 2011. In December 2011 it was announced that ''Making Mirrors'' was voted Triple J listeners' number-one album of 2011, making Gotye the first artist to win the Triple J album poll twice. It included the single "Somebody That I Used to Know", which reached and topped charts worldwide. In Poland, only one day after release, the album was certified platinum. The album won the 2013 Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album. The album was largely recorded at a converted studio at Gotye's parents' farm in the Mornington Peninsula. At the J Awards of 2011, the album won the Australian Album of the Year. History In mid-October 2010, Gotye released a single titled " Eyes Wide Open", the first track from the album. The single received generally positive reviews and reached #25 in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2010. In late March 2010, Gotye revealed the album's ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mixed Blood (album)
''Mixed Blood'' is a remix/cover album of songs originally by Belgian-Australian singer-songwriter Gotye, released in July 2007. All the songs are from his album ''Like Drawing Blood'', except for "The Only Thing I Know" and "Out of My Mind", which come from Gotye's debut album ''Boardface'' (although a version of "The Only Thing I Know" was later included in the international release of ''Like Drawing Blood'' in 2008). Karnivool's cover of "The Only Way" came 63rd in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2007. Track listing # "Hearts a Mess" (3am Mix) by Joe Hardy – 6:03 # "The Only Way" by Karnivool – 4:54 # "Puzzle with a Piece Missing" (Remix) by ENS – 4:18 # "Heart's a Mess" (Electro-Baltimore Club Mix) by DLake – 5:23 # "Get Acquainted" by Faux Pas (a remix of the track "A Distinctive Sound") – 3:51 # "Learnalilgivinanlovin" (That'll Learn 'Em Remix) by Bass Kleph – 4:17 # "Thanks for Your Time" (Remix) by Bitrok – 4:12 # "The Only Thing I Know" (Remix) by Infusion – 4:5 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hearts A Mess
"Hearts a Mess" is a song by the Belgian-Australian musician Gotye from his second studio album ''Like Drawing Blood'', released as a single in 2007. The song was included on the album '' The Great Gatsby: Music from Baz Luhrmann's Film''. The song also appears in an episode of the American television series ''Gossip Girl''. It contains samples of "Day-O (Banana Boat Song)" by Harry Belafonte. The Brendan Cook directed music video was nominated for Best Video at the ARIA Music Awards of 2007.ARIA Award previous winners. In 2018, Broods released "''Eyes a Mess''", a cover medley of "Hearts a Mess" and " Eyes Wide Open". Music video A music video to accompany the release "Hearts a Mess" was first released onto YouTube on 5 December 2007 at a total length of four minutes and forty seconds. Track listing ;Digital download # "Hearts a Mess" (radio mix) – 3:32 # "Hearts a Mess" – 6:07 # "Hearts a Mess" (Supermayer Mix) – 8:21 # "Hearts a Mess" (Lull Mix) – 7:41 # "Hearts a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
