Alone (Alan Walker song)

"Alone"
Single by Alan Walker
from the album Different World
Released2 December 2016
Recorded2016
GenreElectro house
Length2:41
LabelMer Musikk
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Alan Walker singles chronology
"Routine"
(2016) 		"Alone"
(2016) 		"Back to Beautiful"
(2017)
Instrumental remix and remixes cover
Music video
"Alone" on YouTube
Audio sample

"Alone" is a song by Norwegian record producer and DJ Alan Walker. Incorporating uncredited vocals provided by Swedish singer Noonie Bao,[1] it was released commercially for digital download on 2 December 2016.[2] Two sequels to the song were released: "Alone, Pt. II" (2019) and "Better Off (Alone, Pt. III)" (2023).[3] The song garnered critical acclaim upon release.

Background

In a press release on 2 December, Walker stated: "For me, Alone is about cohesion. A song that praises the feeling and comfort of solidarity. When I started making music it was never about to be any [particular], but about creating something for others who could enjoy it with me. What I have experienced by making music and sharing it with [others] are stunning."[4]

Music video

The release of the music video for "Alone" was published on Walker's YouTube channel on 2 December 2016.[5] It has over 1.2 billion views as of October 2021.

The music video explores themes of being alone yet quickly evolves into what seems to be a group effort by Walkers to meet up.[6]

Most of the video was filmed in Norway, focusing on Walker's hometown Bergen, and included panoramic shots of nearby tourist attractions such as Ulriken and Trolltunga in Odda.[1] Some parts were also filmed at prominent locations in Europe, including Berlin, London and Paris.

In connection with the release of his third official single, he recorded the music video at Ulriken mountain in mid-October. For that, he sought and used over 100 Bergen citizens to supernumerary roles in the production, which was made by the Swedish production company Bror Bror.[4]

Critical reception

Tor Marin Bøe of Verdens Gang gave the song a positive review, stating:

"The song sounds like a modernized nursery rhyme from the bygone fifties. Think the same marching rhythm as "We walk with peaceful courage", but where you open to throw in a "even if we are pursued by zombies". The feeling of walking through the forest at dusk with Alan Maskefjes chasing after one is compelling. The whole is characterized by too many ideas being thrown out one after the other. Themes that just pass in the dark, never to return again. You don't have such good advice in the barely 160 seconds that "Alone" covers." .[7]

Alone (Restrung)

On 10 February 2017, Alan Walker published an acoustic version of "Alone", called "Alone (Restrung)",[8] exactly one year after he published "Faded (Restrung)". The official lyric video to "Restrung" was released 16 February.[9]

Track listing

Digital download[10][11]
No.TitleLength
1."Alone"2:43
2."Alone, Pt. II" (f/ Ava Max)2:59
Digital download[12]
No.TitleLength
1."Alone"2:43
2."Alone" (Instrumental Remix)2:58
3."Alone" (Restrung)3:05
Digital download – Instrumental Remix[13]
No.TitleLength
1."Alone" (Instrumental Remix)2:56
Digital download – Remixes[14]
No.TitleLength
1."Alone" (Lost Frequencies Remix)6:43
2."Alone" (Alex Arcoleo Remix)4:43
3."Alone" (George Kwali Remix)4:59
4."Alone" (Jack Wins Remix)4:16
5."Alone" (Blazars Remix)5:10
6."Alone" (Parx Remix)5:47

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2016–17) Peak
position
Argentina Anglo (Monitor Latino)[15] 15
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[16] 1
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[17] 40
Belgium Dance (Ultratop Flanders)[18] 24
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[19] 46
Belgium Dance (Ultratop Wallonia)[20] 2
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[21] 1
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[22] 12
Denmark (Tracklisten)[23] 40
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[24] 1
France (SNEP)[25] 89
Germany (GfK)[26] 4
Germany Dance (Official German Charts)[27] 2
Hungary (Dance Top 40)[28] 6
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[29] 8
Hungary (Single Top 40)[30] 6
Ireland (IRMA)[31] 74
Italy (FIMI)[32] 36
Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20)[33] 14
Malaysia (RIM)[34] 13
Mexico Airplay (Billboard)[35] 27
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[36] 53
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[37] 9
Norway (VG-lista)[38] 1
Paraguay (Monitor Latino)[39] 11
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[40] 2
Portugal (AFP)[41] 66
Russia Airplay (Tophit)[42] 22
Scotland (OCC)[43] 83
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[44] 5
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[45] 16
Slovenia (SloTop50)[46] 11
South Korea International (Gaon)[47] 31
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[48] 28
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[49] 2
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[50] 2
Switzerland (Media Control Romandy)[51] 4
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[52] 5
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[53] 21

Year-end charts

Chart (2017) Position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[54] 33
Germany (Official German Charts)[55] 62
Hungary (Dance Top 40)[56] 20
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[57] 52
Hungary (Single Top 40)[58] 33
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[59] 67
Poland (ZPAV)[60] 43
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[61] 63
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[62] 8
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[63] 61

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[64] Gold 35,000‡
Austria (IFPI Austria)[65] Platinum 30,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[66] Gold 40,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[67] Platinum 90,000‡
France (SNEP)[68] Platinum 200,000‡
Germany (BVMI)[69] Platinum 400,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[70] Platinum 50,000‡
Mexico (AMPROFON)[71] 3× Platinum+Gold 210,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[72] Gold 15,000‡
Norway (IFPI Norway)[73] 4× Platinum 160,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[74] Platinum 50,000‡
Portugal (AFP)[75] Gold 5,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[76] Platinum 60,000‡
Sweden (GLF)[77] 3× Platinum 120,000‡
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[78] 2× Platinum 60,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[79] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[80] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Country Date Version Format Label Ref.
United States 1 December 2016 Instrumental Remix Digital download Mer Musikk [13]
2 December 2016 Original [10]
Single [12]
3 March 2017 Remixes [14]

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