Alan Walker - Faded Apr 2026

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

Progressive House / Electro House with elements of downtempo piano balladry. 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. "Faded" quickly dominated global charts, reaching number one

"Faded" quickly dominated global charts, reaching number one in over ten countries, including his home country of Norway. Released in December 2015, the track features uncredited

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

"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

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.