Gotye - The Making of Eyes Wide Open - documentary

[@gotye]

@freakypencils31 The intro and outro music for this doco is a remix of Eyes Wide Open I started, trying to use only the sounds I sampled from the Winton Music Fence and the Bush Drumkit. The end bit has some reversed vocals from the track, and also some splashy omnichord I never finished it, but it worked well for this doco (when I hear it I sometimes think "I like this better than the actual track!"). Hope I'll find the time to turn it into a finished piece and then make available soon ;)

[@ricardoviking1993]

Yes! You definitely should!

[@sneezyanus6825]

Is it done yet?

[@nxgan1088]

It's been 8 years :`(

[@steveburks4060]

You are my favorite KZbinr some day I'm gonna be a musician youtober do you think Im gonna have all't if letters

[@steveburks4060]

I live your videos can you make more

[@philpower1383]

When he hits that fence, and you hear all the times you listened to the song--holy shit.

[@spanishstudiolanguagecente4751]

I thought the same exact thing!!

[@madisonc1588]

I GOT CHILLS It's just so beautiful

[@LM-yn5xq]

YES 🙌🙌🙌

[@stlheavyboi]

I miss you Gotye.

[@giovannicurato1271]

Brian Muehlher sesso

[@roseraid8591]

We all do 😔

[@steveburks4060]

Wes name is Wally De Backer?

[@steveburks4060]

Wy do you miss Wally or gotye

[@sgvaldehueza]

@@steveburks4060 duhh, he's been quiet for so many years!!!

[@andrewseiler3529]

gotye is genius !! he needs to make another album !

[@lisajohnson521]

+Andrew Seiler Yes he really is!!!! I love him.

[@fangcooks5643]

yes, he's just one in a thirty years kinda talent in my opinion

[@melpomdeun6257]

Couldn't agree with you more. Between him and Laura Mvula (another clear genius) it's nice to see sophisticated and creative popular music still being produced.

[@stetsonnecaise3507]

Agreed

[@isabelcastelobranco2178]

He's fucking Jesus !!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@someperson2500]

No wonder why we don't see him anymore. Put him next to almost any other music artist in comparison. They're greedy, loud, obnoxious, narcissistic, foul, and so forth. He's quiet, humble, and just loves music and art. He seems like he doesn't need the fame and money. Perhaps he doesn't want the attention. Bet he high tailed it cause he was sick of how disgustingly mainstream the music industry and its fans are.

[@dragonrider2292]

He left to focus on his band and other side projects. Also staying with his partner.

[@epitomeofoops]

And I think they have a daughter now as well. He's definitely got enough of a life to not be bothered with fame. And I'm sure whenever he starts doing his own music again, it will be worth the wait.

[@xiphosura413]

Yeah, the main reason there's been a drop imo is simply because he does music as a personal thing, for the sake of making music. One of his songs became a hit and that cascaded through the rest, but I definitely agree. Much like some of the lesser known post-rock or ambient artists such as Sky Flying By or Andrew Prahlow he doesn't make this for commercial success. He's a small scale artist that just so happened to 'win the lottery', but his heart is still small-scale.

[@wvu05]

@@xiphosura413 I don't think it's accurate to say that "one of his songs became a hit." My understanding is that he already had a pretty big hit in Australia with "Heart's a Mess." It's just that those of us in the rest of the world only discovered him with "Making Mirrors."

[@craftdoesmine7578]

He's a wise man

[@WARHEADFRED]

Stories in music and stories behind music are one of the most brilliant things ever.

[@thejes3866]

This is the most beautiful thing I've seen all day.

[@gokthetaxman6622]

Gotye is the Keanu Reeves of music

[@magicovento]

I LOVE BOTHHHHAJSJDISUHDHSHSHXWHWWUWUUSWH

[@magicovento]

Their energy are a little bit similar

[@tajthehuman6312]

Agreed!

[@Koolikoo]

My all-time favorite musician!

[@dasbaumeister7479]

I constantly come back to this vid, I like most of what Gotye has done, to the point of mixing some of it myself with trance or lowdub. I just enjoy the process. I think that is why I come back to this so often; We get to see a process. Just my two isk.

[@tahashaikh9122]

.s.

[@danielperez-zx8cd]

You are not alone

[@nailguitar]

Awesome, will be showing this to my guitar students!

[@pigments8271]

10 years passed quickly.

[@sunlightofspirt]

Just remember to point out it started with the drumsticks!!!! Lol definitely not a drummer. Here !! Haha

[@riflebone]

This needs way more views - brilliant.

[@Sykickview]

The unfulfilled song at the end is magnificent in itself Very good wall, very good. Hope to see an album of yours pop up again.

[@foreveranimegirl2008]

"So this is the end of the story. Everything we had, everything we did Is buried in dust, and this dust is all that's left of us." I put these words as my senior words. for me it matches perfectly with the fact that high school is over now. Love Gotye, and yes the song has truly inspired me. Great song, awesome artist.:]

[@sr_echo]

God Gotye is legit artistic goals... Btw 6:06 absolute eargasm

[@dillantaylor2704]

Eyes Wide Open is the song that made me want to get the Making Mirrors album. It was this mini documentary that made me appreciate Gotye as an artist and now Making Mirrors is one of my most favorite albums ever. Gotye, please come back. We need your music😢

[@joaogutierre9668]

You're a genius, mate! Please, keep on with your work!

[@rshenry1]

I love that you made this documentary. After watching this, I went fro focusing on the lyrics and front-end musicals and really focused on trying to hear things like the musical fence and the background vocals. There's a lot more to the song than I was originally hearing. Pretty cool stuff!!

[@HPotton]

Hi, I am writing an article about Gotye and what fans think about his modern pursuits. Would you mind if I interviewed you for it?

[@xNSaNiTy]

Man, I love these documentaries as much as I enjoy the tracks themselves. Being a musician (a broad categorization), I like hearing the stories that inspire you. I really hope you do one for every song.

[@OHHnoYOUdidntMAN]

I've been watching this video since 2014, i still watch it to this day and am blown away each time. Above & beyond inspirational.

[@tiffanyribbons]

I’m so glad to see people here in 2020. I myself have been watching this video at around the same time as yourself, and it’s quite a calming thing. Whenever my depression gets me down, this is such a soothing and happy thing to listen and watch.

[@ohioboy1878]

@@tiffanyribbons true

[@ardeshirrohbanie2909]

WOW...The Variation on the last 30 seconds.... I wish Gotye would make a remix based on these drums and sounds effects, too. Beautiful!

[@MaartenVandenBossche]

Man, the backing vocals. This is the best backing I've ever heard

[@YouOriginal]

you are an original dude!

[@ohioboy1878]

True

[@grandtheftmonkey77]

This is a true artist. Gotye you've inspired me and set out a huge inspiration for me while writing my novel and I couldn't thank you enough. I listen to that song and it gives me so many ideas. This is a hit

[@swtbbyjn]

This is what REAL talent looks like, unlike the crap that comes out of recording studios these days!

[@K0ohii]

yes, I totally agree, this is a work of art. I am have always been captivated by this song, and now that I finally seen its making, I'm absolutely in awe of how it came to be. This man truly has given me new light to music in the market these days. This masterpiece differentiates itself from any other songs as it talks not about love or break up, but rather a very probable future that might befall us if we continue our current path of environmental destruction. This man is to me martyr.

[@eimenDude]

This must be the only documentary I enjoy, it's an amazing song and the lyrics are great. Keep goin' dude

[@konerks]

I believe most of us have know Gotye because of course of his smash hit 'somebody that I used to know' but I'm proud that I've gotten so much into his music. Eyes wide open has been my favorite among his songs. I wish I have five thumbs as all of those would be up for him. Such a genius musician.

[@baileygrib]

5:57 is a brilliant showcase of pure vocal and musical talent. I wish i had a voice such as yours and i also wish i was talented enough to layer vocals because it produces such a mesmerizing result. bravo!

[@emericcson123]

Dear lord. This man is a true artist. I've fallen in love with his music and his sensibility and, just, him in general.

[@PopcornSocial]

wow, he is always so natural & real.... so perfect for a creative artist... and he delivers!!!! so inspiring...

[@floatyjam]

that musical fence gives me chills

[@camym.3499]

this is so extremely impressive

[@Manny123-y3j]

I would LOVE to hear an acoustic version of this with just Gotye playing piano and singing. Does it exist?

[@midnightruns]

hell yes

[@prettyinpink97]

6:06 is epic...the way his music forms organically is jaw dropping

[@1mrdems]

Excellent film! You've created a permanent fan. Thanks.

[@granadatt34]

Still listening to this song and watching this making of! I'd say personally it's one of the best you've recorded and also a big congratulation on your awards!

[@Bob0fDooom21]

so glad he does these documentaries cause i wouldnt get a thing of whats going in his mind without these

[@rosemimi973]

Just the part where he records his voice is breathtaking. I could listen to this in a loop all day long....

[@HEAVYSIDE]

There should be more of these style of documentaries. Thank you Gotye for all your music. You are a true inspiration.

[@sonialeal3786]

Watching this makes me understand why I love Gotye so much, such a great musician, so creative. Now I love "Eyes wide Open" even more!

[@dandybandals2667]

Sonia Leal The recent music industry has become lackluster in true meaning and actual talent. The same old rap/song depicting drugs, women, money, and violence show how stupid mainstream music is. This is how imagine music is supposed to be, a heartfelt or impactful song that shows the creator’s genuine talent! Eyes Wide Open is an overlooked song that carries a message for humans for the next decades to come.

[@sonialeal3786]

Dandy Bandals It’s true, I think all the years that I have listening to many different kind of artists, looking for new sounds with deep lyrics and suddenly I find Gotye’s music in the middle just when mostly shallow music is played in the radios, it was such a great relief, a great discover! The first time I listened Making Mirrors was amazing! I don’t really understand why just one song of that record is the only played in radios. It should’ve been all songs, specially Eyes Wide Open that is so well accomplished and has a deep message. And now that I know the whole process that Gotye followed in order to create it, more valuable because it’s art from the heart.

[@dandybandals2667]

Sonia Leal I appreciate the song now and overlooked it back then. I didn’t understand it. I wish this video would of explained a bit more about all the details in the music video, because it is amazing.

[@dandybandals2667]

But it amazing. I hope to find more music with as much dedication and thought and talent put into as some of Gotye’s. He’s a true music artist.

[@sonialeal3786]

Dandy Bandals Well I started to listen all The Basics records, his band. Maybe you already know about them, but in my case I got to know them through Gotye. I had never listened to their music before and I love to know all the steps and projects of my favorite artists. So The Basics, a new great discover for me. Not the same sound than Gotye but it’s about him, Wally the musician, together with Kris and Tim, all playing as a band, you can feel the great vibes in their gigs! I love The Basics too.

[@krinkadink]

Everything he wanted people to feel in eyes wide open is exactly what I felt. Well done and much love

[@junipur32]

I love that he refers to "Goatuuyeah"" as if an entirely different entity. He's going to be around forever b/c while "Someone that I used to Know" is so amazingly passionate, he still is going to do what he wants whether its commercially successful or not. That's very refreshing for a jaded person like myself. And I think I love Eyes Wide open even more. The more musicianship tracks I may not understand, but appreciate the love of the art form. Stay the course Wally!!! xoxo j

[@HPotton]

Hi, I am writing an article about Gotye and what fans think about his modern pursuits. Would you mind if I interviewed you for it?

[@PatrickL.McConnell]

I return to this over and over, over time... and enjoy this journey of transcendent Sound -- Thank YOU!

[@moneyafro]

6:07 - 6:42 was so beautiful. True musician right here.

[@sarahbreisch4750]

this is my favorite of his songs.

[@saffyrre]

I just love these documentaries. It is so interesting to see your creative process and all the work involved. Thank you for making not only the music, but showing us behind the scenes!

[@justaguy12345]

This is one of the best videos I have ever watched, no lie. Gotye's music is truly art, no two ways about it. Cheers from Canada.

[@cyanrazorCel]

This has always been one of my favorite documentaries. If I had a place like that I could live at, I would be so much happier.

[@himynameismiwa]

All of this- everything you do is always so inspiring and truly helps me sort of center myself and maintain my sanity. I know that's an awfully large statement, but I go to your videos and I grow so elated watching your art and especially your processes. Sometimes I sit in awe of your talents that I almost can't even believe you're real! Wally, you are incredible and beautiful. Thank you so, so much.

[@mrsoliviatube]

Watching this was so inspiring. I have an even greater appreciation for this beautiful song. All the work that he puts into every song is so refreshing and special.

[@specialK17100]

How an artist like him did not get signed years ago I have no idea. Only a genius could make such awesomeness happen

[@vicvic253]

So cool that you had the foresight to make this while recording.

[@grellish]

This is, in my opinion, your best song yet. You have helped to inspire me in reading more into music as a whole and i am so gratefull for that. I hope to hear another album from you soon, but mostly i hope that you at least feel fulfilled in your music :)

[@Emiror]

Him playing on the musical fence has stuck with me for years. I think of it sometimes, completely out of the blue.

[@Heden00]

Out of this world... I have no words for this track or the album. Let alone the way it came to pieces and got produced. So much respect, thank you for the inspiration.

[@PatrickL.McConnell]

Thank You for sharing your creative style and for your ART!!!

[@mc045]

Vocal layering is nutz. Such a great sound altogether. Recording analog instruments is flipping unbelievable, so envious. I love this musician

[@xXSynchronicityIIXx]

I was expecting to see how you made the video, and wow I was so pleasantly surprised to see you did something like this. Thanks for posting :)

[@drumming365]

I'm just here to say on a 9 year old video that I swear I could listen to that vocal harmony at 6:08 on loop forever.

[@marcsfortaner]

for those who think that Gotye just came out of nowhere with a hit single, he is talent and years of effort.

[@shelfydwitaregina5754]

Genius man

[@Raf-qz7ih]

Wise words

[@greymushroom1]

and this is why music is still alive. thank you Gotye. truly inspirational to see how the wonderful music was created and it is one of my favorites.

[@becdawg]

i am so very jealous of your studio/barn/recording space. Oh, and your cats. Well done for the number one spot, from the look of this you definitely deserve it. So much work & talent!

[@Gabriellaella23]

That musical fence is awesome! His voice is just amazing. This is a true example of a talented music artist.

[@danielperez-zx8cd]

I cant never get tired of watching and listening to this video and his music. Masterpieces.

[@MrSumbody69]

love how this song *one i cannot get out of my head* is beautifully put together.

[@SurrealOfficial]

This song is completely phenomenal. One of the best I've ever heard. It was great seeing how it was made!

[@Gcbfdcbh]

this is absolutely amazing. theres so much more to what you instinctively listen to on this track o.o

[@GoodfaYou]

Please bless the world with more music

[@travelastic]

Its amazing to have the foresight to record a small piece of something on a random trip and then turn it into an amazing song! Your music making process is fascinating!!

[@connoryoung9398]

That was the greatest documentary on a song I’ve ever seen. This song is literally magic

[@midnightruns]

what the actual hell, this guy is an absolute genius

[@2XDrable]

Such an inspiring video! This proves why he's my favourite artist. I wish he would make more docs.

[@legalgal12]

I LOVE finding out how artists (musicians, actors, painters --- any medium) get inspired to do their work. What inspiration they use to create. I love the "nuts and bolts" that go into their creative process. I find that so fascinating and adds to much to the finished product.

[@carlosortiz8265]

What a Legend man Love This

[@quikcell24]

Damn, this dude is talented! Very original, and just artistic. Love all these small documentaries narrated by him.

[@Sands027]

Awesome video! In my opinion, the only thing as good as listening to a great track, is seeing how much effort is put into making it great. Keep up the good work!!!

[@kylerfisher5254]

Finding this in 2024 and I just miss this man’s musical style. Truly a special mind and talent

[@OrangeSands]

he worked so hard by making songs why cant his songs be so famous???

[@OrangeSands]

IKR!! HIGH-FIVE, ME FROM FIVE YEARS AGO!

[@OrangeSands]

wow im seriously still this annoying huh.

[@Hoooo33]

Do more of these documentaries! They are so good!

[@jeanine701]

You deserve all the respect there is for the artist & musician that you are by heart. 💞

[@mistymountainpop]

Wow...This song hit something in me on first listen...what a fantastic track! It was great to see how you created it...thanks for sharing this process!

[@Blooddrunk716]

this is amazing. gotye is rapidly becoming my favorite artist ad i think this one just about did it for me, and I am from Buffalo NY and this guy is from australia but i feel so lucky to have been introduced to this guy.

[@kristabelle01]

"What's the use of keeping all the good things that you've found..to yourself." Thankyou, your music makes me so happy, even the sad songs:) I love hearing how it's made.

[@Pulsar77]

Yes, it definitely has a "Hounds Of Love" vibe. As a Kate Bush fan myself, I love it!

[@Natulcien1608]

Bedankt voor dit filmpje :-) Ongelooflijk waar al die klanken vandaan komen, supertof gedaan en origineel. Ik wens je veel liedjes in je hoofd. Hopelijk maak je nog heel veel platen en zien we je snel terug in België. Thanks for sharing!

[@fieldhockey2097]

Thank you so much!!! It sounds absolutely amazing, I really hope it comes out soon :)

[@coooooooooooooool]

6:29 gave me major goosebumps!! LOVE his voice

[@ignatiusero]

So much work on just one song. Just amazing. Gotye is truly inspiring.

[@Pulsar77]

Hi Graham, always nice to see you. Keep promoting Gotye!

[@marysr9499]

I'm falling in love with this man. He's a genius.

[@abeltheman]

When it started, and when i saw he was about to take samples from there, i knew that he would've also use em for smoke and mirrors

[@itsrichwoods]

This is my favourite song so seeing this makes me really happy to see the progression in making a song from start to end...

[@77x5ghost]

i absolutely ADORE the bassy string feel the musical fence gives

[@NickMMS]

great intention!........... great footage............. also my great favorite song!

[@kkirkpatrick1179]

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[@kkirkpatrick1179]

K Kirkpatrick

[@Lilyannamall]

Omg Gotye you're just amazing in every way! You're my favourite artist and I just love every single one of you're songs, keep all the amazing songs coming and I'll always support you and you're music. I saw you live in London 2 weeks ago and ever since I have listen to you're music everyday it was the best show I've ever seen and going to see! I will hopefully see you're next tour in London again soon!! Hope the tour is going well! :) thanks for you're amazing music.

[@allisonhampton1998]

this is my favorite video, song, and man of all time. always has been since i discovered him and always will be.

[@ahpcinc.2674]

Why is he not making songs anymore?????

[@ThanhDat0824]

Area 51 capture him to do researchs on talent

[@craftdoesmine7578]

@@ThanhDat0824 hahhaha

[@dillantaylor5000]

He's still making songs. Just not under the Gotye name. He put his focus on The Basics

[@Ewigkind]

The offical Song "Eyes Wide Open" is blocked in Germany, due GEMA. Thank you very much, GEMA. The documentary about it, is brilliant. I felt so connected with the ideas behind they way, he's creating his sound samples from raw!