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Spotlight On: Walk Off The Earth
Posted on January 29, 2012
creativity has catapulted Walk Off The Earth into new and uncharted waters with only bigger and better things on the horizon.
Walk Off The Earth is :
Gianni Luminati - Guitar/Bass/Ukulele/Banjo/Percussion/Vocals
Marshall - Guitar/Bass/Harmonica/Vocals
Sarah Blackwood Vocals/Guitar/Ukelele/Percussion/Keys
Taylor - Keys/Vocals
Joel Cassady - Drums/Percussion/Bass
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Walk Off The Earth is an unconventional, multi-talented five-piece musical phenomena that is currently taking the world by storm. Based in Burlington, Ontario (just outside of Toronto), their 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. The massive fan response quickly drew attention to their collection of innovative songs and videos spanning their last 5 years and generated an unprecedented flood of media interest. New fans from around the world immediately fell in love with the band's organic, independent, sincere and honest original songwriting, cover interpretations and beautifully filmed videos. For the past 5 years, the band 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.
The chemistry between the members of Walk Off The Earth is undeniable. Marshall, Sarah and Gianni'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
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.
