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Discover the behindthescenes story of Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know," the onehit wonder that captivated the world with its global sounds, antipop structure and emotional love story. Learn about Gotye's musical influences, the unique structure of the hit song and the reallife inspiration behind the lyrics. Find out why this track remains Gotye's biggest and most successful hit and what happened to the BelgianAustralian artist after its release.

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:19 Who is Gotye?
2:50 The Sounds
4:05 The Structure
4:33 The Story
8:08 What Happened to Gotye?
9:05 Conclusion

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