Alan Walker - Faded Apr 2026

Progressive House / Electro House with elements of downtempo piano balladry.

"Faded" quickly dominated global charts, reaching number one in over ten countries, including his home country of Norway. 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. Progressive House / Electro House with elements of

"Faded" is a massive breakout electronic dance music (EDM) single by Norwegian DJ and producer Alan Walker. Released in December 2015, the track features uncredited vocals by Norwegian singer Iselin Solheim. It is a vocal rework of Walker's 2014 instrumental track "Fade". The song became a global phenomenon, launching Walker into international stardom and becoming one of the most-watched music videos in YouTube history. 🎹 Background and Production "Faded" is a massive breakout electronic dance music

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.

The song originated as a mid-tempo electro house track titled "Fade," which Walker released in 2014 through the NoCopyrightSounds (NCS) label.

"Faded" established Alan Walker's distinct public image, characterized by his signature black hoodie and face mask.