# Single Instrument Bands 'Somebody That I Used to Know' is Covered by One Guitar and Five Artists By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-01-15 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/somebody-that-i-used-to-know References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9NF2edxy-M) & [walkofftheearth](http://www.walkofftheearth.com/) Formed in Burlington Ontario, the indie band 'Walk off the Earth' has closely collaborated to produce their new [cover song](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musicoverai) of 'Somebody That I Used to Know' originally produced by Gotye. When stating they "closely collaborated," I mean that the entire band is playing [one guitar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martin-guitar) at the same time. While one member of the band is keeping the beat using his hands and the base of the guitar, three more are placing their fingers on the frets and picking away. There is also one girl in Walk off the Earth, who stands out from the rest with her blonde hair while she picks and strums away on the pickup. Did I mention that they sing with [beautiful harmonies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whole-new-sound) at the same time and that their voices are stupendous? The Somebody That I Used to Know cover by Walk off the Earth is a truly original approach to music that is entertaining to watch, and even better to listen to. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Single Instrument Bands:** Creating music with multiple artists using only one instrument presents a unique and captivating performance style. - **Collaborative Music Making:** Innovative musical collaborations that involve multiple artists playing the same instrument result in mesmerizing harmonies and arrangements. - **Multi-talented Musicians:** Increasingly, musicians are showcasing their versatility by mastering multiple roles within a band, such as singing, playing instruments, and keeping the beat simultaneously. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music Performance:** The rise of single instrument bands opens up new opportunities for musicians to create captivating live performances and engage audiences with their dynamic musical arrangements. - **Entertainment:** Collaborative music making and unique performance styles offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the entertainment industry, attracting audiences with fresh and engaging content. - **Online Video Sharing:** The captivating and visually appealing nature of single instrument bands provides a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for online video sharing platforms, drawing in viewers and driving engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Electronic String Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni.md) - [Multifunctional Music Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorda.md) - [Braille-Covered Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitar-guitar.md) - [Recycled Guitar Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-guitar-1.md) - [Reimagined Pop-Culture Music Genres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whole-new-sound.md) - [AI-Human Music Albums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eleven-album.md) - [Singer-Collaborative Vibrant Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hodinkee-2.md) - [Artist-Backed Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boygenius.md)