: 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.
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 . RUFUS DU SOL - Alive (Solomun Remix)
: The remix features a slinking bass line and "hard yet elegant" percussion that provide a sturdy foundation for the dancefloor. : The original "Alive" earned RÜFÜS DU SOL
: 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 features a slinking bass line
: 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)
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.
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).