| Unofficial video made by me for the first single, for Gotye's upcoming album, due for release in 2011. First few photos taken by me - www.vanessanorrisphotography.com Gotye (aka Wally DeBacker), one third of Melbourne favourites The Basics, is making his long awaited return to the musical world unleashing his first single in almost three years titled "Eyes Wide Open". That's a long time in football -- an even longer time in the fickle world of music -- but mark our words, the wait has been worth it. The single was unofficially released today, with a free download availible ahead of the album's release. eleased 12 October 2010 Produced by Wally De Backer Additional production by Franc Tetaz Mixed by Franc Tetaz, assisted by Andy Stewart and Wally De Backer at The Mill studios, Gippsland, VIC Drums recorded by Franc Tetaz at Soundpark Studios, Northcote, VIC Cellos and bass recorded by Franc Tetaz at Moose Mastering, Richmond, VIC Pedal steel guitar recorded by Lachlan Carrick in the loungeroom of Matt Walker's house, Upwey, VIC The Winton Musical Fence (designed and constructed by Graeme Leak) recorded by Wally, Winton, QLD All other sounds collected, manipulated or recorded by Wally in The Barn, Merricks, VIC Performers: Whale Cellos: Gareth Skinner Poker Bass: Lucas Taranto Wasteland pedal steel guitar: Michael Hubbard Drums, Winton Musical Fence, sampled sounds, lead and backing vocals: Wally De Backer Mastered by William Bowden at King Willy Sound, Stanmore, NSW |