I tend to just do whatever I want on an album and try to make it work. I'm just adventurous. It's most exciting to be at the edge of your abilities. I want to see how far I can push things.

S. The visuals were animated and directed by Benjamin Drake and Eddie White. "The mirror reflects on artwork and it is all very related to self-reflection and introspection on the album.

Gotye has said he sometimes feels "less of a musician more of a tinkerer. "
Gotye is bilingual speaking both Dutch and English and also speaks some Japanese which he had studied at University. Gotye has released three studio albums independently and one album featuring remixes of tracks from his first two albums.