Alesso and Liam Payne collaborate for a quarantined ballad that inspires hope.
The GRAMMY-nominated DJ is well-known for his digital prowess and shrewd knowledge when it comes to melodic accompaniment, accounting for nearly 4 billion streams throughout the extent of his lauded career. In terms of influence and notoriety, Alesso is a bellwether of sound that has transcended boundaries in the dance world – a testament to his lasting impact.
‘Midnight’ is penned with fervent prose, championed by Liam’s morale-boosting decrees of a promising tomorrow. The track is emotive yet reassuring in the sense that tough times don’t last long, tough people do – it’s all about resolve and being steadfast in your faith, especially when it pertains to love.
In lieu of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, music has served as the change-agent to inspire and unite people around the world, and what better to convey a message than with electronically produced chords.
“During these difficult times Liam and I hope this song can bring some light” says Alesso.
To complement the release, Alesso and Liam documented an accompanying performance video that captures both artists in self-isolation. With Liam performing atop his quarantined quarters in London overlooking the cities skyline, Alesso resides mixing and producing the record in LA – an intimate illustration of what the process behind creating music has succumbed to.
The Swedish maverick has managed to dominate charts while in pursuit of acquiring platinum and gold certified status for ‘If I Lose Myself‘ and ‘Under Control‘ respectively, among other notable releases that scream global ascendancy. Moreover, Liam is a multi-platinum-selling artist that has accounted for billions of streams while enlisting a range of features from industry hitmakers, including A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Quavo and Rita Ora to name a few.
Individually, the depth of influence surrounding their artistry bars no limitation. In this regard, a combined effort will assuredly reveal a heightened level of success similar to past work, RIAA certified.
Although there’s no telling what the future will bring to light, for now – we fall into midnight.
