The unconventional, multi-talented five-piece musical phenomena, Walk Off The Earth, performed their hit cover of “Somebody That I Used To Know” on The Ellen DeGeneres Show yesterday.
Based in Burlington, Ontario, Walk Off The Earth’s brilliant 5-people-playing-one-guitar interpretation of Gotye‘s “Somebody That I Used To Know” recently exploded on Youtube garnering well over 35 million views in under 2 weeks and is currently heating up the charts on iTunes. The massive fan response has drawn attention to their collection of innovative songs and videos spanning their last 5 years and generated an unprecedented flood of media interest.
For the past 5 years, Walk Off The Earth has built a massive following of dedicated fans from around the world through their unique and heartwarming approach to songwriting, filming and constant, open interaction with everyone their music touches. With the massive popularity of “Somebody That I Used To Know,” new fans from around the world have fallen in love with the band’s organic, independent, sincere and honest original songwriting, cover interpretations and beautifully filmed videos.
The chemistry between the members of Walk Off The Earth is undeniable. Marshall, Sarah Blackwood and Gianni Luminati’s individual vocal stylings mesh seamlessly with Taylor’s haunting harmonies and keys all the while soaring over epic melodic arrangements held together by Joel Cassady’s driving and prolific percussion work. Their independent spirit, unstoppable work ethic and awe-inspiring creativity has catapulted Walk Off The Earth into new and uncharted waters with only bigger and better things on the horizon.
Controversy, questions and speculation about the authenticity of the video performance have been swirling from the moment the cover went online. At the same time, Ellen Degeneres invited Walk Of The Earth to perform live on her syndicated daytime talk show in L.A.
Facts, Stats and Accolades:
- Walk Off The Earth’s Youtube channel has over 60 million total upload views and counting
- Walk Off The Earth’s “Somebody That I Used To Know” is the most watched video globally on YouTube for the month of January.
- Their cover saw the highest Billboard debut since April 2011 blasting into the charts at #14.
- Hitting the iTunes charts internationally with singles and past albums, including #1 Canada/Sweden/Germany. Top ten in most major markets.
- Walk Off The Earth has gained social media support from Adele, Gotye, Russell Crowe, Coldplay, Mumford and Sons, Whiz Khalifa, Justin Timberlake and Ryan Seacrest just to name a few.
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