Why did Gotye stop singing?
Why did Gotye stop making music? The answer is: He never did. The artist offered little explanation for why he would be retiring his international persona, though he revealed some of his other projects in the works, including a new Australian-based record label, Spirit Level, and music with his other band.
Who sings just somebody that I used to know?
Gotye
Somebody That I Used to Know/Artists
Where does Wally De Backer live?
After the success of Like Drawing Blood, De Backer was able to establish a permanent home, still in Melbourne’s south east.
What is Gotye real name?
Wouter De Backer
Gotye/Full name
Belgian-Australian musician Wally De Backer, who goes by the musical surname Gotye, is a man of many talents.
What is the story behind somebody that I used to know?
Gotye told Rolling Stone Australia that this song is about an ex-girlfriend, saying: “It was five-six years ago. It wasn’t a nasty breakup, but it was messy in the sense that we hurt each other more than we needed to because it wasn’t a clean break.
What songs did Gotye write?
Original songs
| Title | Written by | Originally by |
|---|---|---|
| Eyes Wide Open | Gotye | Gotye |
| Hearts a Mess | Gotye | Gotye |
| In Your Light | Gotye | Gotye |
| Somebody That I Used to Know | Gotye | Gotye feat. Kimbra |
Does gotye have a daughter?
In July 2018, De Backer’s partner Maud gave birth to a daughter, Léonie.
How did Gotye come up with the song Seville?
When Gotye began to write this song, he wasn’t thinking about making it a duet. The idea came to him after he had written the first verse and felt that another voice would be needed to continue. This track uses a sample of Luiz Bonfá’s instrumental “Seville” (1967).
How did Gotye come up with the idea of a duet?
When Gotye began to write this song, he wasn’t thinking about making it a duet. The idea came to him after he had written the first verse and felt that another voice would be needed to continue.
When did Eyes Wide Open by Gotye come out?
“Eyes Wide Open” is a song by the Belgian-born 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.