Gotye - State Of The Art (Official Music Video)

[@pseudogenesis]

This song is amazing for testing new headphones. The dynamic range and layering are astounding

[@NattyGameDev]

that's because the magic swing piano really is astounding.

[@ErikMontenegro92]

Truly state if the art song

[@usuejejej.2451]

Hey hi

[@ms.biersack393]

Sounds great in headphones

[@FlakeSE]

It is quite close to being the perfect reference song, it is why I got this on vinyl, CD, and as a digital copy in several formats.

[@bycha87]

Few people know that Gotye never agreed to play ads in the video on KZbin. He had lost many millions of dollars and it was his conscious decision. What a brilliant act in the name of Art!

[@Exceedvictory]

You know what! I wouldn't have noticed that if you didn't mention it! How classy of him!

[@SirAuronthehonorable]

Didnt know this, its rare to see artists that care about the art first, pr second, and money third. Really wish he was still making stuff

[@malaikamillions]

he’s a true Conscientious Object-or ! - reminds me of a favorite poem by ee cummings - “i sing of Olaf glad and big”. (check it out. you’ll be glad)

[@ajplaysagame]

@@SirAuronthehonorable He is, just not on his own. He's performing with his band The Basics (kzbin.info/door/Mf5H2IgwK1IjfcP2rfISzw )

[@Shololada123bg_]

W very good music and video

[@space_1073]

Everyone who calls Gotye a one hit wonder just hasn't spent even a minute exploring his other stuff. All of this music is amazing

[@BuckStedmanTV]

They just never heard at least this song lol

[@RealYuri2009]

He *is* a one-hit wonder though! Fits the definition to a T! That doesn't mean his other music is bad, far from it, it just means he only has one really popular song.

[@ivanortiz9781]

The world wasn't ready for him :(

[@nightsblood]

He’s in a band i guess

[@Omari.147]

Istg people be so dumb

[@demgphix]

No kidding, Gotye is a genius (not hyperbolic)

[@zoecain123]

you make it sound like he’s dead lol

[@Ohwowthatshowwedo369]

@@zoecain123 I was worried for a second there lol

[@DarkComet360]

This song has an interesting backstory to it. Gotye's parents bought him a Cotillion D575, which quickly became his favorite instrument. He made this song on the instrument along with a little bit of computer touch-ups in it. He uses a sped up sample of a song called Green is the Mountain by Francis Yip, which makes up part of the beat in this song. But that is not all of what the song is about. The song tells the story of a family taken over by technology, in turn, displaying how we have grown so dependent on technology and it eventually takes over our lives. That is the basic story behind the song.

[@Lazmiraa]

I welcome our new machine overlords.

[@cindy4258]

The video reminds me of the story The Veldt by Ray Bradbury.

[@samantaray]

***** lighting can be fine but few people can get around in the dark. Also lights are designed with a break for profit. The first lights could go forever and in fact there is a fire station in the US that had a party not so long ago to celebrate the light that is still running after 100 years. Economics as applied by the current kleptocorporate system we live in is only economical for the ones at the top of the ladder. I argue that there is a dependency happening on many levels.

[@WilliamC1966]

Cool shit....kinda figured the tech part but didnt know the backstory on that 575....✌

[@Brovsmtn]

I knew I recognized that sample! Was trying to put my finger on it. Thanks!

[@chrismic8087]

Honestly, this is a god damn masterpiece, no matter how I look at it.

[@abhainnxv1554]

Couldn't agree more.

[@DurpVonFronz]

Its his best song imo! XD

[@wills.1978]

i try telling the people man...you know how it goes

[@williebarron8248]

Anybody who disagree can kiss Bender's shiny metal ass.

[@91clarie]

Came back here after 3 years and agree

[@NeonFXFusion]

This song was the last message my friend sent me before he passed away. We didn't know eachother for long, I only had the pleasure of knowing him for one year but nevertheless it's like he knew what I was into without me ever telling him. I hope that in his last moments he achieved what he was searching for his whole life, somesort of inner peace. He was the most real and kindhearted person I knew, I'm just sorry I wasn't there for him enough that he'd reach out to me when he was troubled. I'll never forget you and that's the least I can do.

[@_.michxel._]

My condolences man

[@nikapika8260]

Your comment strikes me hard. I was going through the very same situation in my life, even the fact that I knew the person which passed away about for a year... Anyway, after I have read what you have said, it made me sad, because of the memories, but also comforted me and gave me some hope, that those amazing people we knew both found that exact inner peace after all... My condolences and thanks for sharing this.

[@sahilbadhesha9484]

Aw I'm so sorry for your loss, hope you're doing ok

[@harrylouiston385]

I'm so sorry man

[@thatreviewguy7601]

Rest In Peace.

[@jeannettefuentes184]

Repeat after me: GOTYE IS NOT A ONE-HIT-WONDER!

[@Ariel-cg7cx]

He's really not. This entire album is great.

[@GolgappeBot]

I feel like breaking someone's face when they say that. I am just sad he isn't putting out any music anymore. But one can hope. :3

[@miennai8194]

I'll always believe he just dipped after somebody that I used to know because he didn't like the mega fame. He was much happier being decently successful and having a manageable, devout following.

[@RivkahSong]

I mean, technically he isn't since his song Eyes Wide Open hit #96 like a week after Somebody That I Used To Know hit #1. But honestly he was never going to be a consistent hit maker. His sound is just too indie and with too much substance for the brainless pop industry.

[@steezywu]

Technically he is tho

[@rebecasandstrom6526]

Ooh, I live for the harmony on the second "State (state), State of the Art", when the harmony goes down... I can't be the only one, right?

[@lavaande]

dont forget the strings :3333333

[@amandaadeyemi7443]

I love that one too!!!😂

[@dcardenas.dc11]

This get me high af dude

[@ArkadianDream]

It soars up with the first one in green and it gently floats down like a pink leaf by the end of the second one

[@yekaneast]

Personally it’s “The magic swing piano really is astounding when we can’t tell them apart. These amazing simulations end up sounding even better than the real thing”

[@DarkComet360]

A song about Gotye's favorite instrument that his parents gave him. True story.

[@DEITYMUSIC]

It’s also about a family being taken over by technology. Gotye is describing modern day tech and how it can take over our lives

[@epitomeofoops]

@@DEITYMUSIC Mhm, of course the contents of the video which was created and directed by someone OTHER than Gotye, AFTER the song was created, would take precedence over the meaning of the song. You're not nearly as clever as you think you are. It's just a creative story, not necessarily a commentary on real life.

[@isrealdiaz3899]

Yeah, I just finished watching the short documentary and there was a part on this song and nothing was said about how technology can be bad, he said that he wrote the song to portray how excited he was to play it, when he first got it from his parents, unless he completely refused to bring up this notion, its really about how much he loves the Cotillion and the vocals were designed to sound like if someone or something powerful from the past when the cotillion was SOTA was speaking to us in the present

[@DracoVolantus]

:o

[@MsCem24]

@@epitomeofoops The guy you criticized said ''also'' at the begginning of his comment. That is an interpretation and does not pretend to be anything more than that. You're not nearly as clever as you think you are, Ben. And your life must be painful to insult people without any clear reason online. Seek some help and do not be an ass to others.

[@AccidentalLyrics]

This was rather cool. Gotye has more to him than I first imagined. He's experimental

[@garyschurndlerdurgler]

+Larry Summers like drawing blood is pretty fucking good

[@captaindesdes2531]

+Gary Schurndlerdurgler lol

[@garyschurndlerdurgler]

Captain desdes what are you chuckling about over there big guy

[@kudos4201]

Gotye is what pop music should be. Not regurgitated drum tracks and narcissistic jackasses mumbling about how they are in an advantageous position compared to us mortal beings.

[@starttherebellion9146]

@@kudos4201 - Well said my friend!

[@AQUAKILLERPAWZ]

god, I hate when my piano goes sicko mode and controls my family it happens all the time

[@i2rwavvy142]

froskii underwear

[@sleepyhead_draws_5883]

froskii stfu

[@craner6871]

@@sleepyhead_draws_5883 ???

[@heyrreso7]

Sunflower Studios calm the hell down anime profile pic

[@sleepyhead_draws_5883]

AndrewTM Music Official Are you saying I’m a bad person because I like anime when it’s not even an anime profile it’s a game profile that’s an anime game but still if you’re going to try to insult me on something that I’m not ashamed of I don’t know please try to insult me on my stupid name

[@revkul87]

If I’m ever killed by a robot, please play this at my funeral

[@InsaneCarville]

I'll show this comment to your family and make it happen; RIP my friend!

[@cyborg_ninja2595]

Aye lad, will do

[@aibpresto]

Noted

[@jamesc8709]

Ok

[@xslender2334]

Instead of robots, we got a virus now

[@Boney_Jones]

"Three half dozen beats to choose from"... 666. Very subtle.

[@thehovmaster]

wow i didnt even notice

[@XanderLovecraft]

Ok, So I've been listening to this song non-stop for months now, and I JUST got that :O

[@nyanecho64]

Clever

[@needsmartyrdom]

TyTheDrummer19 clever girl 😏

[@Bix12]

TyTheDrummer19 As a nuanced Ball-Peen. That's unfortunate.

[@JeremyMYG]

Gotye's style is so unique and diverse. All the songs are amazing. Big fan for over a decade now.

[@Dr.Funk8864]

It’s insane, especially the way he makes his music videos, they’re so bizarre but they really do hit different

[@southtexasspecials175]

I've probably heard this song over a thousand times. It never gets old to me

[@Ashley-ub9gc]

I just discovered it, and cannot stop listening

[@caseycleveland8890]

@@Ashley-ub9gc yes

[@theboredagainboardgamechan3825]

Wow

[@fabioguimaraes4256]

" The song tells the story of a family taken over by technology, in turn, displaying how we have grown so dependent on technology and it eventually takes over our lives. That is the basic story behind the song." This is the coment of DarkComet360, 8 years ago. The tune is more and more aligned with the perspectives that we have now in 2022....actually a very cool premonitive anthem to the End. Thus, it never gets old.

[@gamaltk]

You could say it's always... State of the art

[@TDLBallistic]

Lyrics: When the Cotillion arrived We threw out the television Model D 575 Has custom flute presets And Harmony-Plus in addition Now for an arm and a leg We get three half-dozen beats to choose from So now we can pretend That there's an orchestra in the loungeroom I put the Genie Bass on So my left hand can play the choir With 16ft Diapason And Lowrey's patented Orchestral Symphonizer Banjo's great on repeat The kids want to play but they'll have to be patient The wife can't help tapping her feet It's a genuine home entertainment revelation State, state, state, state of the art (State of the art) (Hold the phone, it's so) State, state, state, state of the art (Listen to the difference!) State, state, state, state of the art (By use of a computer) (Oh my God, it's so) State, state, state, state of the art Now we don't want to go out When we could spend the night at home with the Cotillion Invite the neighbours around Start the bossanova beat and limbo from the living to the kitchen Enjoy the state of the art The Magic Swing Piano really is astounding Now we can't tell them apart But these amazing simulations end up sounding even better than the real thing State, state, state, state of the art (State of the art) (Hold the phone, it's so) State, state, state, state of the art (Computer controlled tone colour) State, state, state, state of the art (The marriage of music to computers is quite natural) (Oh my God, it's so) State, state, state, state of the art (It is time to hear the results) (Hold the phone, it's so) (Oh my God, it's so)

[@TDLBallistic]

Googi Yes but, as you're probably well aware from any video where people ask what the song is and it's in the description... people are much more likely to read the comments than the description. It's for ease, friend. No need for snark.

[@TDLBallistic]

Googi I feel you, I personally despise the comment section but... people will be people.

[@TDLBallistic]

Googi No need for flattery! ...though it's welcome. You're very observant, to notice my comment so quick. The way comments are now I thought it would've been buried under old stuff.

[@TDLBallistic]

***** ........why do you reply to my comment with lyrics. That I already posted?????????????????????

[@amakann8618]

the television was still there

[@gonzalohernan4169]

When i thought that Gotye was nothing more than "Somebody That I Used To Know", i find this AMAZING shit

[@eartianwerewolf]

+Gonzalo Hernan you are not the only one I encountered with this mentality lol.,...and I am like no dude you don't know him at all.

[@AdamEdward]

so talented. check out the making mirrors documentary

[@justthemiddlethanks8256]

Gonzalo Hernan dude same here, and then my friend pulled me aside and was like "dude you know that 'Somebody you use to know' guy? He does more and it's amazing." And boy was he right haha

[@jimcab201]

Every single song on this album is amazing.

[@Hirnlego999]

Check out "Hearts a mess"

[@Danielviomusic]

This song is outstanding. Most of Gotye's songs have something different from the rest. I love this artist. He might have difficulties to tune in live concerts, but his brilliant mind compensates it by far.

[@emsavings]

haven't seen him live, but I'm sad he comes off as a one hit wonder. Truly a great artist!

[@CamaradaGagarin]

outstandingly plagiarized from Que Beleza. Much better 'state of the art' when it comes to music. Legendary album, literally the most expensive vinyl in Brasilian History. Go look for Que Beleza and hear them both. you'll see what i'm talking about.

[@loopiewho]

i love gotye too but to be honest i always prefer recorded work , when i see bands live i dont like the music or the vocals half as much in fact i have gone off bands after seeing them live.

[@loklan1]

Gotye's in a band, they're called the Basics and they're ace

[@steelo_g]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnTEf52ra9-pn9U Actually he does a pretty good job replicating the effects live with his backing band! It's pretty fantastic!

[@Vandalle.]

The guy is a genuine creative, and unfortunately modern popular society just doesn't seem interested in that, they want simple, samey, repetitive music. I feel like he would've thrived in the 80's, when electronic music was about feeling and creativity. First heard this on some Dynamo show in like 2012 and it's never gotten old, just as amazing now as the first time I listened. So underrated.

[@blumeshullman8002]

ok boomer

[@Vandalle.]

@@blumeshullman8002 All its taken is two words from you for me to understand that you're a complete mong.

[@hajilee4539]

@@blumeshullman8002 Did you travel here from 2019?

[@NormDeMoss]

I have to admit, I'd LOVE to hear how Gotye would have sounded as a New Wave musician.

[@JC20XX]

80s style synth pop is having a huge resurgence now.

[@johnkiley5548]

This song and video have special meaning to me. It is an ode to the Lowrey Organ model D-575, given the model name "Cotillion." It was introduced in the summer of 1981. I was with Lowrey at the time and I helped debug the prototype for presentation at the NAMM convention in Chicago. I was also the first person to play it in public, at the model introduction during the "Lowrey Breakfast" dealer meeting that year.

[@ElliLavender]

Wow, that's so cool. I know your comment is four years old but if you should read this... Do you remember how long the development of the D-575 took?

[@MakingtheCase]

What a really cool connection to have with the song! Thank you so much for sharing that!

[@bigfatiori]

So you're basically the Miles Dyson in this, yes?

[@AnoNymous-dh2sv]

The video has an allegorical meaning to me becoming clear by the fate of "The Family" in the video. They are strar-struck by "something"(it can be anything in your life) that makes them become totally absorbed in it and lose their self. I'm not sure if the artist of the video or the song had the most influence on it because it's clearly influenced by the video but also the lyrics.

[@philismenko]

thats absoloutley insane! i could never imagine someone making a song about something i worked on, that must be insane!!!!!

[@drewbruggman]

Song still gives me chills. Makes me wonder if it's written with the music video in mind, or if the artist is just that good.

[@operate170]

There might be some irony in the fact that this entire song was made without a single keyboard.

[@thebreathingbackwards]

the song was written when he got a cotillion himself. he said he was inspired by how technology can be so innovative and then just fall out really fast. so he wrote this song sort of like a time when the cotillion was still the best of the best in technology. and operate170, he used some keyboards on this. the horns are sampled, and many other parts are using the cotillion (im too lazy to look up how to spell that)

[@operate170]

DJMoocher Oh, then I am mistaken. Cool to learn new things everyday, I suppose.

[@thebreathingbackwards]

the whole documentary is really cool. its called making making mirrors, its like 10 minutes long and he just explains random bits of how he made the album

[@operate170]

DJMoocher Oh, even cooler. Thanks for the suggestion! It's rare to have someone be this nice about others making mistakes on KZbin.

[@sentdex]

Love the song and the video to match here.

[@cprkan]

dam 8 years ago, xD

[@CheeseLoverrrr]

@@cprkan me too man.

[@redtoadengineering9226]

9 now @@cprkan

[@AnoNymous-dh2sv]

The video puts a deep meaning in the song. It symbolizes how you lose your self into technology or other fancy things. I hear Gotye talking about how it was inspired by the organ but for me it's deeply inspired by "too much power" or "too much shiny".

[@KrazyCouch2]

0:47 It really annoys me how they didn't get rid of the television.

[@guiAstorDunc]

Don’t forget how they didn’t include the part where the presenter guy goes “incidentally, there were no keyboard performances, just the occasional pressing of buttons” jk

[@gabeitch9142]

Epitychís Productions yeah the animator and Goethe were on completely different wavelengths, but I also can’t be mad at the animator, this video is so damn good

[@anythingrc4715]

@@guiAstorDunc sorry I just commented that because I remember it from the iTunes track 7 years ago -

[@BlockMechanics]

"Honey, did the manual mention the piano turning into a giant malevolent assimilation machine?"

[@PoisonousPen]

BlockMechanics “Yes darling, it’s all here in chapter 6.” “Ok sweetie, have fun.”

[@alaricterrebonne1750]

"yeah, its right under the part about.. what does that say? turning into whistle people.. yeah, Yeah no that seems right."

[@saharasword]

I love the concept of "be careful what you wish for lest you become it".The whole, "let's get the newest technology which eventually overtakes our lives". Gotye never fails to impress me. Videos are a visual feast. Thanks for always whetting my appetite.

[@InvalidnameOmni]

Buzzfeed article "When this cotillion arrives, what the family does next will blow your mind away."

[@coolguy02536]

"So basically, this Marxist cotillion arrived, and it's fucking amazing."

[@nicolasvidler5922]

I wish Gotye was more recognised, his music is so underrated

[@Sigourneyporpoise]

MASTERPIECE!! I am sooooo hurt by the music scene when they call Gotye a 'one hit wonder' - They've barely scrathed the surface of Gotye amazing work!!

[@culwin]

Why does that hurt you? He had 1 hit.

[@anythingrc4715]

“Incidentally on the track you just heard there were no keyboard performances, just the occasional pressing of buttons”

[@JohnDoeBand1]

The song sounds incomplete without that line

[@AMooseH]

It's insane how they can make a damn Piano seem scary.

[@thatmaelstrom]

You haven't played Super Mario 64.

[@AMooseH]

LOOOL!

[@pablolst]

is not a piano

[@AMooseH]

pablolst I know, it's a cotillion. But the Cotillion features a similar feel and look to the Piano.

[@Jsyrinsart]

pablolst Yeah, it's...an alien?

[@unwritten_zephyr]

This song reminds me why I’m so passionate about music. It’s just so layered and beautiful to the ears. It just never stops giving.

[@dariellemaputolbshm1814]

man, he sure is underrated. I mean look at how well thought out this concept was. Also, his music has so many layers that I cant even comprehend what's going on. Nice bass lines tho

[@Bresstudio]

When this song was released in 2011, it quickly became my favorite. I got my first tattoo honoring this song. The music inspired and taught me a lot in my music production career. Even today, 12 years later, 'State of The Art' remains my favorite song. A lot of sensitivity, musicality, magnificent tones, technology. I've lost count of how many people I've introduced to this song. I believe everyone should know this work of art and discover where music and art can reach.

[@oliviah2746]

It’s State of the Art ❤

[@Miiowskii]

Man the City of Townsville got weird after the Professor and the Powerpuff Girls left.

[@sargeantdonut4146]

Lol 😂😂😂

[@jennielou881]

t

[@carlyfusco2802]

HAHAHAHA! This is fantastic.

[@matthewcohen8605]

That is fucking funny.

[@sagittarius420cheefie]

Haaaaa

[@kthu1huv]

This music video used to scare the shit out of me when it came out when I was like 5 or something

[@melol7249]

The song itself would scare me horribly when i was 10

[@NicoleandMira]

saaaaaaaaaame this used to be my childhood nightmare so ten years later here I am

[@matthias7968]

RIGHT? My sister who was maybe 4 at the time couldn't sleep alone for maybe 3 nights

[@LoganT547]

@@NicoleandMira bruh same, I remember this scared me shitless as a 9-y/o lmao

[@bigdaddyvince182]

Same! I was about the same age lmao

[@Bassotronics]

There are lots of artists of which videos don't match the music and I rather close my eyes and imagine it. But this video does match the music and is *State Of The Art!* :)

[@lavaande]

daaaaaaang reaaaaaaally

[@goytespirit4315]

Bassotronics this is a life lessons . Goyte says high. I really don't like to be made fun of.

[@CasualMutoi]

LIAR!

[@bagasster8104]

maybe the video refers to the more simple meaning of state of the art which is futuristic. so basically he would like to say"FUC# EDM!"

[@Ezylrybs]

all of his music videos are sublimely animated. I'm almost curious enough to look them up and see if they have any short films

[@rebecasandstrom6526]

Every time a commercial or someone else says "State of the Art", this song plays in my head. Thank you Gotye, for giving me music while there is no music actually playing!

[@culwin]

I haven't heard a commercial use the phrase "state of the art" for about 40 years.

[@iammad3490]

this is a masterpiece, it is art

[@cewapaiget5734]

It's state of the art.

[@LOCOCUZ]

+Cewa Paiget exactly buddy

[@cewapaiget5734]

;)

[@zizi8625]

LOCO CUZ

[@LOCOCUZ]

+zizi8 hi

[@ArcienPlaysGames]

"Gotye made one song and left" is just a different way of saying "We only listened to one song and didn't bother checking out the rest". Everytime I see that tweet, I can't help but think "their loss".

[@naya6984]

you're so right

[@Harvzzz2010]

the production is absolutely amazing on this.

[@PakoGtattoo]

*0

[@ryanthomas6020]

man this guy is talented I wake up every mrn to his music . Officially a fan bruh

[@UncommonSituations]

Hell yeah

[@MissaSinfonia]

It kinda reminds me of 3D Space Cadet Pinball of Windows XP

[@retrodaniel2X]

Cierto xd

[@sofiavargasgamboa8600]

Que hace Misa aquí? :v Si lees esto, soy fan tuya :3

[@craner6871]

que buen gusto tienes misa jajaja

[@craner6871]

que comparacion mas extraña, pero sis tiene efectos de sonido parecidos

[@nerotv5565]

Missa, WOW, soy tu fan xd, ponlo de musica en tus directos, o no se... HABLA DE GOTYE XDXD, a tu manera, esto de verdad, esto es muy infravalorado. o Mas probablemente deberia quedarse asi, seguiria siendo unico para las personas que siguen escuchando gotye en 2020. y The basics

[@vinidaireedy2982]

Wish I could hear this for the 1st time again

[@vivimu]

This song makes me think I'm in 2060

[@0m3GAARS3NAL]

Jeremiah Johnson Song reminds me more of 1960 Hahah My grandmother had a synth organ back in the day

[@musicthroughroughtimes4439]

What a great future;) i Like your positivere😄😁😉

[@cd6356]

😂😂

[@richtofen4888]

music through rough times hello

[@user-yx7dp2pl8t]

More surprised to see comments from 4 years ago

[@lavendersalad296]

This song is amazing. The slow meandering beat, combined with the deep, powerful computerized voice fits perfectly with the beautiful more instrumental bits. One of my favorite songs. Truly.

[@CRHIX]

It’s honestly astonishing how modern the theme of this song is. At its time there were probably mainly predictions of how computers would evolve and holy shit now this is really relatable, with how AI is evolving.

[@thelightofficial666]

A pure casual masterclass in songwriting, mixing and mastering . GOTYE

[@jackdawmamma7482]

Incredible artist, incredible song...

[@ulisesmendoza9901]

I agree with u... The problem is that no one really sees the talent in him besides the duet he did with kimbra

[@jackdawmamma7482]

Exactly- he's one of the most talented musicians I've ever heard but he's so underrated :(

[@OldObscureUnpopularGames]

ulises mendoza The saddest part is Kimbra is also only known as the girl in STIYTK

[@ulisesmendoza9901]

MCR3127 yep...it's pretty sad

[@OldObscureUnpopularGames]

ulises mendoza I fuckin love Kimbra so much

[@hotsistersue]

This proves that the creative mind is not a thing of the past, and art is not dead.

[@CorruptMediaLies]

Why am I listening to this masterpiece for the first time 7 years late?

[@jesseannhornsey]

try 9 :( we''ve missed out for so long

[@opie9617]

@@jesseannhornsey gonna go ahead and piggyback...I'm a week behind you.

[@jordanvenus3272]

Was gonna say 7????? Try 9 lol

[@snuffbby602]

Same

[@chinostayslumped0_0.27]

I'm 10 years late...

[@yelnaw]

Been listening to this song for about 12 years and it still delights me. I used to DM Gotye every time I had MDMA and it was mainly to tell him he’s a top lad and there’s no pressure to make another record.

[@sadpee7710]

it's a shame gotye is only known by most as that guy who made somebody we used to know and not bangers like this. genuinely one of the best songs i have ever heard in my life

[@marievelasco7252]

My favorite

[@Brendan-Black]

It's a decent track, yep.

[@Xenodude2000]

So the piano basically enchants people, turns them into robots and brings them to it's home planet? That's some dark shit. Love it, though. :D

[@callmesaina]

Its about the state of synthetic modern music.

[@jroman56601]

Yep. Except the piano is really our iPhones. Its about our materialistic tech-lust making us forget how to be human, and ironically turning us into robots. In other words, "In Corporate America...product consumes you"

[@REVAMPtheindustry]

gotta love people acting their interpretations of music are the end all

[@svendandl3962]

Jonathan Roman Nice interpretation love it

[@MaxYari]

Jonathan Roman "In Corporate America...product consumes you" is it a particular quote from somewhere? I really like it. Nice mix of allusion and cynical irony.

[@Chanty29]

Most creative song I have ever heard!! Definitely one of my faves on his album..

[@Whimsly]

imo this is the best song to test headphone quality because of the sheer LAYERING

[@NourFt1128]

came back for this comment lol this been helping me find good headphones for months and i gotta thank you!

[@ellionm]

What would you even call this genre? This is an awesome song and I need anything else even remotely similar.

[@ahyeslegumes8705]

i can't figure the genre out. but gorillaz sound quite similar to this.

[@b.l.o.o.d.m.o.s.e.s.]

I can tell that you came from Tribetwelve. Welcome to Gotye

[@youtubkeeper]

There's nothing quite like it - it doesn't really fit into any genre, except some kind of experimental electronica

[@ReneeSitra]

Well I know how you got here I first heard this on tribetwelve And judging my your KZbin picture So did you

[@JuraBL]

This is by rhythm, bass lines and over all structure a reggae song. On the other hand the overall tone of the tune is much closer to darker electro/synth genres.

[@MrMaxitaple]

Stay stay stay out of the yard

+Mr Maxitaple Nooooo... i can't unhear it :D

[@miach6552]

+István Nagy But listen to the difference...

[@jaysea5939]

I hoped there'd be somebody else who heard that.

[@chastity4285]

I hear stay in the yard

[@papircafat91]

@ Hinnye! Egy magyar! :) Nos, a kerten át belopakodó nyesteknek legalább lehet énekelni, hogy takarodjanak. :D

[@crownclowncreations]

Still so many years later, and this song is still just as amazing. I could honestly talk about this for hours. The song itself is an absolute masterpiece! Possibly one of the best pieces (musically) that I’ve ever heard. There are just so many layers, that you can almost always discover something new. And there are so many hooks in it! Like the violins, the wind instruments, the harmonies.. And then we have the MV. And everything fits absolutely perfectly with the song. The message is there, there’s a clear story, and every little musical cue is being amplified by the animation. Almost to a point where the song wouldn’t be the same without it. But I think he wrote the song prior to working on the video, which means the animator(s) and storyboard artist(s) are also just THAT good! It’s incredible to see true genius play off each other so well.

[@Lonesomrider]

It's like somebody opens my head and gives my brain a massage. Can't stop listening to this.

[@solluxcaptor2669]

Alright so, like, people are stuck in the future. With Gotye's "Somebody that I Used To Know" with Kimbra, but they don't listen to old shit. Like this, this is fantastic.

[@Agnoiologist]

These two songs are approximately the same age. If you want old shit, find The Basics.

[@triton199]

William Charles Doran Actually, they are on the same album, so in terms of when they were released they are almost exactly the same age.

[@Agnoiologist]

Eeeehhh songs are generally not written at almost exactly the same time, even if they're on the same album. They could be years apart from each other.

[@Liverino]

William Charles Doran Even most of The Basic's stuff was written alongside this stuff

[@robertfry9523]

William Charles Doran same age and same time are slightly different statements. song prob wasn't written at the same time but are the same age due to being released at the same time. this song is great though regardless

[@Wiki_Sad]

I think this exact video awakened my passion for music, thanks Gotye!

[@91clarie]

This is a true masterpiece. Nothing more to say.

[@And0ish]

Should be revered as a timeless classic. Thanks Gotye

[@XenigmaX2426]

This type of work deserves 100+ million views

[@itachialablanao8555]

1 billion

[@drozdziak1]

I deeply cherish my bragging rights of knowing this gem of a song before Somebody That I Used To Know blew up

[@CozyCoffeeLofi]

I love the trippy hand drawn art style and chill!❤🙏

[@samjeffery8112]

I had a very toxic friend once, but one good thing he left me was introducing me to this song

[@HandsomeWaver]

So you say this is “State of the Art” eh? Nah, more like beyond the state of art! It’s… it’s… a catalyst of transcending magnificence. Alright, I’ll see myself out now.

[@smallenginedude71]

i lived in the same suburb as goyte a while back. i have met him too. have his signature. very nice man

[@HybridPE]

+smallenginedude71 lucky

[@smallenginedude71]

Hybrid PE yep:D

[@dr.downsyndrome1844]

+smallenginedude71 bop = beep= meep=universe

[@tejasvitamisra324]

+smallenginedude71 DITTO! (y)

[@dr.downsyndrome1844]

we have no evidence to support if it is a lie or not facts

[@linam333]

I love when an artist do not focus on only voice but instruments, rythm, variety. That's why I love him!

[@user-fx4dy1zw1b]

Me too

[@nolansyers]

Way ahead of its time!!! What a fantastic experimentation of sounds. Like a jazzy lounge band doing funk and reggae. Twenty One Pilots were doing the pitched down vocals reggae thing YEARS after this.

[@luciferadoresme]

This song is genius. It's so unique. You can totally hear the effort in it

[@cygil1]

It's 70s lounge music with modern production and a vocoder. It's a good track and a nice tribute to 70s organ music, but it's not "unique".

[@CervenkaMusic]

​@@cygil1 I love this kind of thing. Do you have some examples? 😃

[@lostworldsofficial3901]

Woah...This is one amazing song. I like how all of the parts fit together smoothly, and the video is so well executed with the animation. It gave me chills all the way through it. Hope you continue to make more amazing music!

[@joekni2002]

I feel like this would low-key be a good theme song for a movie or series

[@visibleconfusion9513]

Tommy Shelby

[@joekni2002]

​@visibleconfusion9513 I'm thinking more like The Six Million Dollar Man. But hear me out. It's like, somebody today had to be revived with old tech that was almost forgotten about.

[@tokyoticcat4346]

"These amazing simulations end up sounding even better than the real thing" Some of my favorite song lyrics

[@GabeTucci]

Gotye never disappoints with his artistic value

[@Bcuzieatiron]

Could this song perhaps be a message about technology ruining music? Stating that everything is so mechanized by synthesizers and mixing software that everything is practically done for you and there is hardly any creativity or ingenuity involved? Just an idea.

[@DavidRodriguez-ox1uu]

***** That actually makes sense, There was a part in the song that said, these amazing simulations end up sounding better then the real thing, that gives this theory real support

[@frisianrose1618]

+David Rodriguez But Gotye is an artist that creates songs almost completely by combining samples from all kinds of old dusty records that no one knows anymore. Without mixing software his music would be entirely different, and you cannot say there isn't any creativity involved on Gotye's part... This song sounds more like a 70-ties advertisement for an organ like this.

[@johnroberts.7630]

+Duncan Blair + hence the line 3 half dozen beats to choose from 6 6 6

[@om3gaman608]

+Duncan Blair At face value, I'd say yes, but what does the tone of the song and ESPECIALLY the music video remind you of? A radical discovery (in America, 196X) appears and destroys the concept of the nuclear family, as a cautionary tale. This is a satire of propaganda films. This is to music what Reefer Madness is to weed. And I know you weren't slating Gotye specifically, but you _can't_ say that this song, which incorporates all those things, is void of creativity or ingenuity (much of Making Mirrors was made with this 'state of the art' synth, as 'outdated' as it now seems) It's just a different way of doing things.

[@TheMegaboner1]

+John Roberts. Omg 😈😱👣

[@thebusinessgoat]

This video and song is so trippy, i can smell it

[@Rimbey379]

The funny thing is that the "trippy" effect you are getting is reality. There is nothing more trippy than reality and the world we live in. That's what the song is about and being totally consumed like so many people are around the world.

[@therockduck1777]

Nah I think you got coke in your nose

[@beesus1412]

Christo how is that what the song is about?

[@Rimbey379]

conan1412 "Now we don't wanna go out, when you can spend at night at how with the piano (whatever word that is)" That's not being consumed?

[@jayclinton2801]

Christo it's a "cotillion piano", quite a few dif versions. My grandparents still have theirs. F#*K I LOVED THAT THING!!! XD

[@Aramanth]

*This song is so stellar!* ⭐ _This song reminds me..._ When I was a kid (in the 70s), my family went to the fair. Apart from the rides & games there was a peddler selling electric organs (catering to families.) The man showed us one and let me play with the presets. It was... State of the Art............ But it was a bit too pricy for us and I hadn't begun piano lessons yet. So we got a Hi-Fi instead. And it was..... State of the Art... too. LOL!

[@tbrew222]

...I'm never gonna buy a cotillion

[@BrittanyASMR]

Brave Little Toaster flashbacks.

[@PatPuppy]

+Brittany ASMR Love those movies, oh my childhood some great moments for sure.

[@theambiancewitch4423]

hy

[@diesel6072]

+Brittany ASMR Totally had the same reaction

[@EmmaStrongFilms]

+Brittany ASMR OMG ITS YOU

[@azeliaspank]

😯Same

[@BNL07604]

And to think he's known by the masses for Somebody I Used to Know...tsk tsk.

[@1SqueakyWheel]

That's not such a bad thing really. It got him more widely noticed on the world stage so that he can bless more audience with his body of work. And in its defense, it WAS a good song. I'm sure he's still proud of "Somebody That I Used To Know" as he ever was.

[@papayer]

It's a catchy tune for sure. But some of the remixes you can find sitting around outperform it tbh. This, GMAC, 7 Hours and DYOH are better than it imho.

[@1SqueakyWheel]

Heart's a Mess and Dig Your Own Hole are my two top faves.

[@preternatural3231]

so what it's a good song lol

[@koffipubbi]

it's amazing how gotye was considered a one hit wonder in america but like, he's still around in other countries

[@solemartinez5490]

See, this is another perfect reason why i STOPed my Piano lessons

[@laurenp9020]

+Sole Martinez Hahahaha xD

[@nightwalker40]

Idiot stupid at the same time

[@JK-se1xc]

As a person involved in AI research, I came back to this song after pondering about the current state of computer generated art. How it expressed the oddity of the things that are about to come is unnervingly accurate.

[@aviatorbabe]

this is one of those songs that you legitimately can’t help but bob your head to.

[@bcharles1009]

A state of the art D575 Organ can make a family turn into a weird collection of space robotic things? *Mind blown*.

[@raylinder3858]

Yeah, thats what u see in the video but the message that i get from it is that satan uses music to possess the minds of innocent lives

[@ohyeahyeah9759]

Some might call the collection *The Collective.*

[@robot_nick6377]

Ray Linder THIS IS WHY WE CANT HAVE NICE THINGS

[@JaycRam]

Dude really did release one of the best albums I've heard, and fucking bounced.

[@wolfiechild8540]

ever noticed how loads of gotye's songs have sad endings?

[@wolfiechild8540]

***** They all get turned into a family of robots and end up on Saturn or something.

[@napalmocean]

TheWeeklySwindler That sounds awesome to me, not sad. :P

[@KingdomSins]

On no.the family isn't on Saturn.They are literally gone.lol maybe cloned and disposed.

[@rajavlitra]

***** dank

[@BlackJackel12]

***** Well that escalated quickly

[@woodbox5812]

My mom showed me this when I was really young, it's scared me a lot and made me afraid of the keyboard we had. Even now this song still makes me uneasy.

[@gabe_s_videos]

I just realized that this is basically a dub reggae song. In fact, the entire instrumental part in the middle 8 would be perfect for a freestyle IMO.

[@Marvelousnine]

Looking at this and listening from a musicians point of view. The new age has grown accustomed to the new synthetic sounds of music instead of the real thing. Therefore the music sounds more robotic. Just how I see it. The concept and art is too great.

[@flippydogs_]

am I the only one who was scared by the music video as a child? i mean this is so cool but really i cried when i was watching this 😭

[@SunshineClementine]

As a child? Yikes. I feel like ancient treasure.

[@MichaelMartinez-k6w]

This whole album is gold

[@zeekmx1970]

He never fails to scare the living crap out of me. The visuals here are right out of my childhood nightmares. It REALLY REALL MESSES WITH MY BRAIN because my brain wants me to believe there are more things on the front of that TV than there actually are. 2:34 the reflection of the lamp on the TV appears to be a window.

[@claireguihaire8674]

Another one that scared me too when I was little is « your hearts a mess »

[@Brendan-Black]

Calm down. Take a breath. Lol

[@plasma7596]

I'm still here after 7 years, completely in love with his music

[@Jukebocks]

GOTYE LET ME LOVE YOU

[@stetsonnecaise3507]

Words can’t express how much I love his art. I even watch the behind the scenes of him making songs!!!

[@theartfulrogers]

Please Wally, if you're reading this. We need more Goyte material! You are one of the most unique and talented musicians ever. It's nearly 2019, make it your year!