What makes Sing Me to Sleep by Alan Walker notable?

'Sing Me to Sleep' achieved notable commercial success, charting in multiple countries and reinforcing Walker's standing as a prominent EDM artist. The song's infectious melody and production style contributed to its extensive airplay and streaming popularity, further establishing the deep house genre within mainstream music. When 'Sing Me to Sleep' was released in June 2016, Alan Walker was rapidly gaining international acclaim following his breakout hit 'Faded.' This single continued to build on his reputation as a leading figure in the electronic dance music scene, showcasing his signature sound that blends melodic elements with deep house influences.

How many songs are on Sing Me to Sleep?

Sing Me to Sleep has 3 tracks, running approximately 9 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

Sing Me to Sleep

Alan Walker · 2016

9 min · 3 tracks · electronic dance music

Ethereal vocals entwined with pulsating electronic beats create a dreamlike atmosphere perfect for late-night introspection.

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Sing Me to Sleep — This title track features hauntingly beautiful vocals set against an energetic beat, encapsulating the ethereal yet danceable essence of Walker's style.
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Sing Me to Sleep (instrumental) — The instrumental version allows listeners to appreciate the intricate production layers and atmospheric textures without vocal distraction, highlighting Walker's compositional prowess.
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Sing Me to Sleep (Marshmello remix) — In this remix, Marshmello adds his signature touch, transforming the original into a more upbeat track while maintaining its melodic core, showcasing its versatility.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The single combines engaging electronic elements with varying interpretations but lacks depth for repeated listens.

What we noticed

The main track features ethereal vocals layered over a steady, pulsating electronic beat that drives the rhythm.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This single solidified Walker's reputation after his hit 'Faded'.
Career context: When 'Sing Me to Sleep' was released in June 2016, Alan Walker was rapidly gaining international acclaim following his breakout hit 'Faded.' This single continued to build on his reputation as a leading figure in the electronic dance music scene, showcasing his signature sound that blends melodic elements with deep house influences.
Stylistic neighbors: Zedd· Kygo· Marshmello

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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Sing Me to Sleep 3:09
2 Sing Me to Sleep (instrumental) 3:10
3 Sing Me to Sleep (Marshmello remix) 3:12

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