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 one of the best well-known music artists of the moment. His talents as songwriter and singer are doubled by his accomplishments as multi-instrumental musician. However, Gotye is unquestionably not a 2011 discovery, since the artist has other prizes to boast within his musical career.
Gotye in Australia
Gotye, Wouter DeBacker, by his real name, is of Belgian-Australian origin. His tunes were first played on the Australian radio back in the early 2000s.
At the time, Gotye commenced playing with fellow singer-songwriter Kris Schroeder under the brand of 'The Basics'. They released four albums together between 2004 and 2010.
At this time of his job, Gotye shines by the style of the CDs for his tracks, specifically those in the Boardface album, with the artist crafting each CD cover individually after which distributing them around.
Platinum profits for 'Like Drawing Blood' album
Gotye's 2nd album, 'Like Drawing Blood', earned the public's love and vast recognition for the artist. The album was certified Platinum for sales in Australia and, in 2006, it introduced Gotye nomination for an ARIA Award for best independent release. 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 international success and recognition, being frequently compared to titans of the music business like Sting. The most recent album Gotye (DeBacker) released was 'Making Mirrors', for which he worked with with fellow musician Kimbra for the single 'Somebody that I used to know'.
The single got the public's focus and votes, moving up swiftly in the ARIA singles chart, despite the insufficient airplay on industrial radios.
Gotye in 2012
At present, Gotye has achieved 8 times the Platinum status with over 560,000 units sold through the entire world. The beginning of 2012 has marked a new stage in Gotye's music profession: he made his debut on the American television on Jimmy Kimmel Live! where he performed hit songs such as:
'Somebody That I used to Know' with Kimbra; 'State of the Art'; 'Eyes Wide Open'.
Enthusiasts are looking forward to 2012 events, festivals and concerts to get pleasure from a lot more of Gotye's performance.
In the meantime, his single 'Somebody That I Used to Know remains' in the top of single charts. The artist's official web site provides updated info relating to the different events where Gotye performs so that you can get tickets ahead of time and see your favourite singer.
Buying tickets from the official supply can be less expensive, however , you have to get way forward. By way of example, the Coachella Music & Arts Festival, organized in Indio, CA, on April 22, has sold out. Stay tuned in for future activities!
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