Alesso has launched an official remix of “Ascension,” the lead observe from the unique music suite created for the Esports World Cup 2025, the world’s largest esports and gaming occasion.
The unique composition, created by Edouard Brenneisen at London’s iconic Abbey Highway Studios, options Grammy-nominated cellist Tina Guo. Alesso’s model transforms the orchestral piece right into a high-flying competition observe, combining his classic progressive home sound with the cinematic fashion of Guo, who has contributed to high-profile tasks like Hans Zimmer’s rating of DC’s Surprise Girl 1984 movie.
“I am an enormous fan of esports and gaming tournaments—I am a gamer myself, so combining my two worlds into one on this remix felt so pure,” Alesso mentioned in an announcement. “Creating this alongside Tina was unbelievable. We have been in a position to create one thing that actually brings listeners into one other world.”
Ariel Horn, Government Producer on the Esports World Cup Basis, mentioned the collaboration goals to strengthen the hyperlink of gaming and digital dance music.
“Gaming and EDM have moved collectively for years, from Marshmello’s Fortnite present to main esports collaborations like League of Legends and VALORANT‘s work with Zedd,” Horn defined. “With Alesso and Tina Guo, we’re constructing one other bridge.”
The remix is a part of the “EWC Music initiative,” a program designed to create an unique musical identification for the match, which is about to start July seventh in Riyadh. The initiative launched in April with a four-track assortment and can proceed with dwell performances and world fan activations all through the seven-week competitors.
The 2025 Esports World Cup match will function 2,000 elite gamers from over 100 nations competing for a record-breaking $70 million in prizes throughout 24 video games. Publish Malone is scheduled to headline the opening ceremony on July tenth. Tickets can be found now.
Yow will discover Alesso’s remix of “Ascention” on streaming platforms here.
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