# Roboticized Pop Hits New 'Somebody That I Used to Know' Remix Gives a Nice Retro Digital Feel By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-10-08 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/somebody-that-i-used-to-know-remix References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkaUsBwe0fo&feature=player_embedded) [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopstix) user bd584 experiments in “music, electronics, robotics and high voltage circuits” and has done a superb job creating a remix for Gotye’s 'Somebody That I Used to Know.' The song, released in July of 2011, has become one of the artist’s signature songs and has featured in hit TV series like Glee, which was covered by guest star Matt Bomer from White Collar. The computer remix consists of an old school printer, an xylophone and a couple of disc drives, among other things. I can’t even imagine how much time was put in to programming and timing all the [ancient machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic), but the final product of the rehashed computer remix is a well executed variation to the slightly overdone popular tune. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Music Remixing with Robotics:** Opportunity to create unique and innovative music remixes by incorporating robotics and high voltage circuits. - **Retro Digital Sound:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to leverage old technology, such as printers, xylophones, and disc drives, to create retro digital music. - **Creative Programming of Ancient Machines:** Innovative possibilities for programming and timing ancient machines to produce unique and captivating music remixes. ### Where This Applies - **Music Production:** Opportunity for music producers to explore new ways of remixing songs using robotics and old technology to create fresh and engaging sound. - **Electronics:** Potential for electronics industry to develop new products and technologies that combine music and robotics to create interactive and innovative experiences. - **Art and Entertainment:** Disruptive potential in the art and entertainment industry to incorporate retro digital music remixes using creative programming of ancient machines, adding a unique twist to popular tunes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playlist Revitalization Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remixly-ai.md) - [AI-Fueled Music Mixer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-music-mixer-07.md) - [Talking Robotic Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopstix.md) - [Beatboxing Robot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dj-beat-boxer.md) - [Engaging Musical Humanoid Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-robot-concept.md) - [Quirky Strummable Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-synth.md) - [Gamified Music-Making Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beat-machine.md) - [Music AI-Generated Visual Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modem.md) - [Playful Music Production Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mytracks.md)