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21-year-old Norwegian electronic music ghost Alan Walker (Alan Walker) became a global hit with a song called "Faded" in 2015, and has so far recorded 2.2 billion views on Youtube. In an interview with "ETtoday", he revealed that in the past, he was touring around the world almost "all year round". Now, after waiting for 3 years, he finally released his first album "Different World" (ideal world), and now plans to adjust the new one. Work pace, "This year, I plan to take a break and get out of the work circle, instead of touring around the whole year."
Alan Walker's famous song "Faded" has been released three years ago, and it has recorded 2.2 billion views on Youtube. (Photo by reporter Tang Xinghan)
Alan Walker said frankly that it has been 3 years since the launch of "Faded", and I often wake up thinking that I am dreaming, "I must say, I am forever grateful for this opportunity to be seen by everyone, and all I have to thank fans and fans." So far, this song is still the favorite of most fans. He is not afraid that this song will become a creative obstacle, "This song is my famous song, and it is part of me. After all, I have listened to it repeatedly in the studio and performance. Hundreds of times, I have never tired of listening to "Faded", maybe that's why this song can be so popular."
Alan Walker has been trying to break through himself for 3 years, including "Alone", "Darkside", "Sing Me to Sleep" , The movie "Superwoman" and the movie "All Falls Down", especially the new song in the solo album "Different World" can see his creative intentions. He believes that these works do not need to be compared with "Faded", "If you keep thinking about the same routine, you will lose the possibility of creating other better melody, singing, etc., and others will not give me another chance. Stand on the stage."
Alan Walker believes that if the creation has been thinking about comparing with "Faded", it will lose more creative possibilities. (Photo/Photo by reporter Tang Xinghan)
For fans to wait 3 years to see the first solo album released, Alan Walker frankly said: "I often feel that it is fine without an album. After all, it is the era of digital streaming, so I made my debut. I have only released a single since, and I have never released an EP or any album.” He believes that a complete narrative of an album is indispensable, so he has been waiting for the right time to do it. Just three years have accumulated some songs, and some Many songs have not been made public, and can be made into a solo album virtually, "Now is the right time."
Alan Walker has been waiting for the right time, and now is the time to release a solo album. (Photo by reporter Tang Xinghan) The first wave of
's main song "Different World" focuses on the concept of environmental protection. Alan Walker said: "I hope to improve the concept of environmental pollution on the earth and increase the discussion of this topic. Sophia Carson and I hope that Take the first step with our music to convey more concepts about pollution." One of the scenes of this song’s MV is Taipei’s famous "Locomotive Waterfall Spectacle" Taipei Bridge. He laughed and said, "This scene is crazy. People used to It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and this one is the kind of eye-opener."
"Different World" MV appeared in Taipei's famous "Locomotive Waterfall Spectacle" Taipei Bridge. (Photo/Reproduced from Youtube/Alan Walker)
was invited as the ambassador of "KKBOX Billboard" a while ago. Alan Walker collaborated with Julia Wu Zhuoyuan and Zhou Xingzhe on "Faded", "Different World" and "The Spectre" at the Taipei Arena ", so many audiences are eye-opening to EDM performance. He was not afraid of overweight 100 kilograms of luggage and was fined 150,000. He insisted on bringing his own complete orchestra and musical instruments. He hoped that Taiwanese audiences would see a performance comparable to overseas tour specifications. "This performance is no longer just a DJ, but a complete orchestra. Live performance artist."
Alan Walker privately talked to Armin vAn Buuren (Aman Van Buren) is a friend, and often appears on each other's Instagram for a limited time. He revealed that in 2016, he met backstage for the first time and exchanged contact information. Since then, he has been discussing how to work together. As long as the two perform in the same city or at the same music festival, they will meet each other. Eating dinner, or hanging around, "He is a very good friend, he is also a person who inspires me to move forward, and there will be opportunities to cooperate in the future." Another good friend of
is Zhang Yixing from the mainland. Alan Walker admires it very much from the expression. The other party said, "He is a very good friend of mine. We work together, including co-launching the single "Sheep". He is a humble person, quite pragmatic, and really powerful. I am happy to continue working with him in the future." The two combined to record the mainland program "Instant Electronic Music", he found it very interesting, "I really opened my eyes. I didn't expect that the Chinese indie music circle is so prosperous, and there are many new generation DJs with great potential here."
Alan Walker plans this year. Paint for a while and get out of the work circle. (Photo by reporter Tang Xinghan)
"Faded" brings a three-year uninterrupted global tour. Alan Walker now plans to adjust the pace of work. Friends and family come out to gather and spend some time to rest instead of touring all year round. I think it’s good for me to rest after 3 years of busy performance tour. I will continue to tour in the future, but It will reduce the number of performances." As for when will you come to Taiwan again? He laughed and said, "I don't know 100%, but I hope I can come again!"
