After the instrumental gained massive popularity, Walker signed with MER Musikk. He teamed up with producers Anders Frøen and Jesper Borgen to add a piano intro and write a lyrical topline.
The song originated as a mid-tempo electro house track titled "Fade," which Walker released in 2014 through the NoCopyrightSounds (NCS) label. Alan Walker - Faded
The official music video, shot in post-apocalyptic settings in Estonia, has amassed billions of views, solidifying it as one of the most successful EDM tracks of all time. After the instrumental gained massive popularity
Walker later released "Faded (Restrung)," an orchestral version that stripped away the electronic elements to focus entirely on the piano, strings, and Solheim's vocals. shot in post-apocalyptic settings in Estonia