Empire of the Sun has released a reimagined version of its beloved hit “Walking On A Dream,” the title track to a 7-track EP, called “Walking On A Dream (Reimagined).”
The original “Walking On A Dream,” was released 17 years ago, but gained immense popularity only a few years ago when it was used as the backing track on a TV commercial. The EP is out now via EMI AUS / Capitol Records.
“Walking On A Dream (Resurrection),” the new version of the original single, sees French DJ Michael Calfan’s 2011 progressive house classic “Resurrection (Axwell Recut)” – Axwell and Swedish House Mafia’s club and festival favorite – fused with the original vocal of “Walking On A Dream.”
Over the past year, Axwell has debuted the mashup live at major festivals like Ultra and Tomorrowland, enamoring crowds with its dramatic piano riff, slow-build pacing, and instantly recognizable Empire of the Sun vocal.
This week, Swedish House Mafia included “Walking On A Dream (Resurrection)” in their playlist for Spotify’s DJ feature launch, cementing its place as a set-defining favorite.
“’Walking on a Dream’ and ‘Resurrection’ have always been special to me,” said Axwell. “And together they’ve been a massive moment in my sets and the Swedish House Mafia’s. I’m really pleased it’s getting an official release when previously it might not have been possible.”
The release also features new remixes by BLOND:ISH, Marlon Hoffstadt, and TEED, as well as past favorites including the Kaskade remix and Wiz Khalifa’s RIAA Platinum certified “The Thrill,” which samples the original track.
Released earlier this year, Canadian DJ and festival mainstay BLOND:ISH offers up a fresh, club-ready take on the song, while Berlin trance icon Marlon Hoffstadt delivers a 90s trance-inspired, uptempo rework. No stranger to an iconic remix, TEED serves up an addictive, nostalgia-soaked reimagining of the track.
Listen to “Walking On A Dream (Reimagined)” here,