The remix was first previewed by Solomun during an epic five-hour closing set at Croatia's EXIT Festival. It was officially released as part of a double-remix package on RÜFÜS DU SOL’s own , alongside a remix by Anyma (Matteo Milleri of Tale Of Us).
: The remix features a slinking bass line and "hard yet elegant" percussion that provide a sturdy foundation for the dancefloor.
Solomun’s interpretation is an expansive, nearly nine-minute journey that transforms the "hopeful yet heavy" essence of the original into a club-ready anthem. RUFUS DU SOL - Alive (Solomun Remix)
: The original "Alive" earned RÜFÜS DU SOL the Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Recording in 2022, further cementing the significance of this remix package during their Surrender era.
: Reviewers from Dancing Astronaut and EDM.com noted that the edit showcases Solomun's range, offering deep grooves and an intoxicating energy that feels "designed for euphoric sunrise hours". Release and Impact The remix was first previewed by Solomun during
: While maintaining the emotional core and Tyrone Lindqvist’s signature vocals, Solomun adds "silky" synthesizers and syncopated synth work that create a haunting, melodic persuasion.
: The track's emotional depth inspired fan-led creative projects, including an unofficial fan video that highlighted "Alive" as a statement of recovery and finding rhythm after darkness. Alive (Solomun Remix) Release and Impact : While maintaining the emotional
RÜFÜS DU SOL – Alive (Solomun Remix) Released on July 28, 2021, the Solomun remix of "Alive" is a centerpiece of RÜFÜS DU SOL's return to the electronic music scene after a three-year hiatus. This collaboration between the Grammy-winning Australian trio and the Bosnian-German melodic techno titan, Solomun, breathes a "dark and cinematic" energy into the original track, which served as the lead single for the band's fourth studio album, Surrender .