Fade and Faded are at the heart of Alan Walker’s story. This quiz dives into how an instrumental NCS track turned into a worldwide hit single.
What is the main relationship between Alan Walker’s tracks Fade and Faded?
Faded is a live recording of Fade performed with an orchestra.
Fade is a remix of Faded by another artist.
They are completely unrelated songs that just share a similar title.
Faded is a vocal remake of the instrumental Fade.
Which platform and label first helped Fade reach a wider audience before Faded was released?
A limited vinyl pressing with no digital release
A Netflix original series soundtrack
NoCopyrightSounds on YouTube
A TikTok-only exclusive release
In which year was Faded officially released as a single?
2015
2014
2016
2013
Who provides the uncredited vocals on Faded?
Noonie Bao
Daya
Sabrina Carpenter
Iselin Solheim
Which Norwegian record label released Faded in collaboration with Sony Music?
MER Musikk
Spinnin’ Records
Armada Music
Ultra Music
Where was the music video for Faded primarily filmed?
Various abandoned and industrial locations in Estonia
Central London streets only
Downtown Los Angeles and New York City
Only in Bergen’s city centre
Who directed the music video for Faded?
Alan Walker himself as the sole director
Rikkard and Tobias Haggbom
Christopher Nolan and Hans Zimmer
Jonas Akerlund and Spike Jonze
Which major Norwegian music award did Faded win for Song of the Year?
Melodi Grand Prix
Eurovision Song Contest
Nordic Music Prize
Spellemannprisen ’16 (Arets Lat)
Faded was nominated for British Single of the Year at which 2017 award ceremony?
Brit Awards
Grammy Awards
Billboard Music Awards
MTV Europe Music Awards
Which statement best summarizes the impact of Faded compared with its original instrumental Fade?
Fade and Faded were both only released as background music for films.
Faded transformed the original track into a vocal EDM anthem that topped charts worldwide.
Faded was a low-key demo that replaced the more successful Fade.
Fade was a vocal ballad, while Faded removed all vocals.
Starter
You know some of the Fade and Faded story, but there are still details you can learn about how the song evolved.
Solid
Nice work. You understand the key steps in how Fade became the global hit Faded.
Expert!
Excellent. You really know the full story behind Fade and Faded, from NCS upload to worldwide success.
Thanks for exploring the journey from Fade to Faded. It is one of the clearest examples of how an online track can grow into a global anthem. Alan Walker Trivia Quizzes
