Our deep gratitude to the MATTador for sharing his passion with us each week....... he continues to amaze me & hopefully you as well.......
Well it may be a week later than I had originally planned due to an unexpected hijacking by some cowboys from WA however this weeks artist is worth waiting for. As mentioned briefly last week the Australian people have voted and this guy almost cracked the top ten. Coming in at number 11 in the Hottest Australian Albums of all time voted by Triple J listeners, Gotye (pronounced Gor-tee-er) with his album 'Like Drawing Blood' cemented it's place in music history. If you are yet to listen to this album in full it's well worth your time, a seriously impressive debut album that after a few spins will become a permanent addition to your 'favourite's' playlist.
Originally from Belgium, Wouter De Backer aka Wally to all of his Australian friends, moved to our wonderful nation as a young child and showed a passion for learning instruments early, the drums became his love and to this day remain the epicentre of everything Gotye.
His music is a layer cake of amazement that centres on a simple beat (played by Wally of course) added to the mix is a bunch of loops, a sprinkle of synthesized keyboard tricks and iced with a distinct and addictive voice. If this is your first introduction then prepare to be floored, with the sound of a four piece band and the song writing skills of a pop music genius Gotye is basically in a genre of his own.
When I listen to this music I get the feeling I am on a journey through a magical place, it's feels like you are being invited on a back stage tour of his innermost thoughts yet he wraps it all up in a melody that demands positive energy.
The second release from his forthcoming album (19th of August) 'Making Mirrors' is 'Somebody that I used to know' and features another wonderful Australian artist, Kimbra. The perfect example of simplicity and complexity entwined, it describes an obvious relationship breakdown, but yet again the infectious melody will have you looking for the repeat button over and over. I am sure this will soon make it's way on to the poisonous 'high rotation' playlists of all commercial radio stations so before it gets beaton to death please lend your ear to a master at work.......... Please enjoy..................................................
http://gotye.com/home.html - scroll half way down the 'home' page of this site to find the magic that is gotye!
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