Many attendees at the EDC Orlando festival over the weekend witnessed an unforgettable moment when Alesso paused his set to honor the late Liam Payne.
In a touching display of remembrance, the Swedish electronic music superstar paused his DJ set to pay tribute to Payne, whose sudden and tragic death has left the music world in a state of mourning. Just before releasing his 2020 collaboration “Midnight” at EDC, Alesso took a moment to address the crowd from the sprawling circuitGROUNDS stage, his voice filled with emotion.
“Hopefully he can hear us,” Alesso said as his words echoed through a sea of ravers.
The crowd responded with an impressive gesture, raising the lights of their phones towards the sky in unison and illuminating the night. It was a scene filled with shared pain and respect as Alesso stood solemnly, soaking in the touching moment before playing the song that once united the two artists.
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Payne, 31, died on October 16 after reportedly falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. Three people currently face charges for crimes related to his death, according to cnn.
With Payne's soulful vocals layered over Alesso's euphoric production, “Midnight” remains a symbol of hope. Released at the height of the pandemic, the track captured the resilience of artists and fans during a time when live music was out of reach. The couple even filmed a special music video from separate quarantine locations, highlighting a connection that transcended the feeling of physical distance.
Revisit the “Midnight” music video below and stream the track on Spotify here.
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