All Falls Down (Alan Walker song) explained

All Falls Down
Cover:Alan Walker All Falls Down.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Alan Walker, Noah Cyrus and Digital Farm Animals, featuring Juliander
Album:Different World
Genre:Electropop
Chronology:Alan Walker singles
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"All Falls Down" is a song by British-Norwegian record producer and DJ Alan Walker, with British DJ and producer Digital Farm Animals, American singer Noah Cyrus, and featuring Swedish singer Juliander. It was composed by Digital Farm Animals, Pablo Bowman, Sarah Blanchard and its producers Walker, Mood Melodies, Digital Farm Animals and the Six, with lyrics written by the Six, Bowman, Blanchard and Daniel Boyle. The song was released on 27 October 2017 via Mer Musikk and Ultra Music to mixed reviews from critics, who praised Cyrus's vocals but deemed the song inferior to Walker's previous songs.

Background

On 23 October 2017, Walker released a trailer for the single.[1] Described as "an action-packed adventure of epic proportion" and "a real roller coaster affair" by critics, it features a variety of subplots, including romance, kidnapping, cult-like burials,[2] "an Alan Walker-branded time capsule and explosions",[3] [4] as well as "flaming torches, desert landscapes, welded metal and a digital timer".[5] On 25 October 2017, Walker revealed features on the song via social media.[6] [7]

Walker offered in a press release: "With this record I got the opportunity to collaborate with some amazing artists. Noah Cyrus' voice is absolutely incredible! Ever since I first heard the topline, I've been in love with it and can't wait for my fans to hear it as well. It has a refreshing production that still fits well within my signature sound, which is important for me to maintain as I evolve as an artist."[8] Cyrus added: "I've loved this record since the moment I heard it. It's amazing to be a part of this song with such a badass dude and it's really incredible to be a part of this project."[9]

Critical reception

Kat Bein of Billboard wrote: "The track kicks off with glimmering acoustic strums and finger-snaps, all leading up to a bouncy, anthemic drop."[8] Matthew Meadow of Your EDM felt "the drop is still characteristically Walker", and appreciates that "the influence from [Digital Farm Animals] is noticeable".[10] Kevin Apaza of Direct Lyrics praised Walker for "gives listeners a counterbalance in the form of an uplifting electro pop beat and drops" despite the "rather sad" lyrics.[11] Erik of EDM Sauce wrote a mixed review of the song, saying that the song has "a more laid back almost tropical feeling", which he opined as "something like Kygo might release". He also praised Cyrus for "providing gorgeous vocals throughout". He concluded by deeming the song "a lesser known, forgettable release" from Walker.[12]

Music video

The music video, released alongside the single, joins a post-apocalyptic trilogy which began with the visual for Walker's previous single "Tired". It continues where the previous video left off, taking place eighty-three years after a solar storm destroyed all technology on earth in 2017.[8]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[13]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2017–18)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[14] 95
Australia Dance (ARIA)[15] 19
Colombia (National-Report)[16] 44
Ireland (IRMA)[17] 65
Malaysia (RIM)[18] 10
Netherlands (Mega Top 50)[19] 44
Netherlands (Dutch Dance Top 30)[20] 3
New Zealand Heatseeker (RMNZ)[21] 6
Norway (VG-lista)[22] 1
Singapore (RIAS)[23] 6
Slovenia (SloTop50)[24] 33
South Korea International (Gaon)[25] 10
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[26] 62
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[27] 4

Year-end charts

Chart (2018)Position
Estonia (IFPI)[28] 99
Hungary (Dance Top 40)[29] 62
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[30] 94
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[31] 67
Poland (ZPAV)[32] 33
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[33] 50
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[34] 2
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[35] 41

Release history

RegionDateFormatVersionLabel
Various27 October 2017Original
United States1 December 2017RemixesMer Misikk
5 December 2017Contemporary hit radioOriginalRCA[37]

Notes and References

  1. News: Powell. Karlie. Alan Walker Releases Theatrical Trailer For New Single "All Falls Down" Out Soon [Watch]]. Your EDM. 24 October 2017. 8 November 2017.
  2. News: Stevo. Alan Walker's Newest Single 'All Falls Down' Has Been Given A Release Date. EDM Sauce. 24 October 2017. 8 November 2017.
  3. Bein. Kat. Alan Walker Announces New Single 'All Falls Down' and Reveals Release Date: Exclusive. Billboard. 23 October 2017. 8 November 2017.
  4. News: DJ Mag Staff. Alan Walker teases new single 'All Falls Down': Listen. DJ Mag. 23 October 2017. 8 November 2017.
  5. News: DJ Mag Staff. Alan Walker shares theatrical trailer for upcoming single, 'All Falls Down': Watch. DJ Mag. 25 October 2017. 8 November 2017.
  6. Bein. Kat. Alan Walker Reveals Noah Cyrus, Digital Farm Animals as Guests on Upcoming 'All Falls Down' Single. Billboard. 25 October 2017. 8 November 2017.
  7. News: King. Chelsea. Alan Walker Reveals Features on Upcoming "All Falls Down" Single. Noiseporn. 26 October 2017. 8 November 2017. 8 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171108205926/http://www.noiseprn.com/2017/10/26/alan-walker-reveals-all-falls-down/. dead.
  8. Bein. Kat. Alan Walker Brings the Feel-Good Vibes With Noah Cyrus & Digital Farm Animals on 'All Falls Down': Listen. Billboard. 27 October 2017. 8 November 2017.
  9. News: Kats. Jeanette. Alan Walker Reveals "All Falls Down" ft. Noah Cyrus With Digital Farm Animals. Noiseporn. 27 October 2017. 8 November 2017. 9 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171109022738/http://www.noiseprn.com/2017/10/27/alan-walker-all-falls-down/. dead.
  10. News: Meadow. Matthew. Alan Walker Releases New Song With Noah Cyrus & Digital Farm Animals, "All Falls Down". Your EDM. 27 October 2017. 8 November 2017.
  11. News: Apaza. Kevin. Alan Walker & Noah Cyrus Drop Electro Pop Song "All Falls Down": Stream. Direct Lyrics. 28 October 2017. 8 November 2017.
  12. News: Erik. Alan Walker Dials Back The Energy In Latest Release With Mixed Results. EDM Sauce. 26 October 2017. 8 November 2017.
  13. Web site: All Falls Down / Alan Walker TIDAL. Tidal. 8 November 2017.
  14. December 11, 2017 . https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20171211130000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20171212-0000/Issue1450.pdf . dead . 2017-12-11 . ARIA Top 100 Singles – Week Commencing 11th December 2017 . Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) . 1450 . 4 . December 20, 2017.
  15. Web site: ARIA Dance Singles Chart – Week Commencing 27 November 2017. Australian Recording Industry Association. 25 November 2017.
  16. Web site: Top 100 Colombia. Spanish. National-Report. 22 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20180203160328/http://www.national-report.com/top-colombia/#tab-1. 3 February 2018. live.
  17. Web site: IRMA – Irish Charts. Irish Recorded Music Association. 2 December 2017.
  18. Web site: Top 20 Most Streamed International & Domestic Singles in Malaysia : Week 7 (09/02/2018 - 15/02/2018). Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. 15 February 2018.
  19. Web site: Home - Mega Top 50 - AVROTROS - NPO 3FM. megatop50.3fm.nl. 26 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171226234446/https://www.npo3fm.nl/megatop50/2017-11-25. 26 December 2017. dead.
  20. Web site: Alan Walker feat. Noah Cyrus & Digital Farm Animals - All Falls Down. Hung Medien. dutchcharts.nl. 6 January 2018. Dutch.
  21. Web site: NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 6 November 2017. 8 November 2017.
  22. Web site: VG-lista – Topp 20 Single uke 46, 2017. VG-lista. 18 November 2017.
  23. Web site: Singapore Top 30 Digital Streaming Chart Week 2. Recording Industry Association (Singapore) . https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124651/http://www.rias.org.sg/chart.pdf. January 20, 2018.
  24. Web site: SloTop50 – Slovenian official singles chart. slotop50.si. 18 June 2018. 30 August 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180830174347/https://www.slotop50.si/Glasbene-lestvice/Tedenske-lestvice/?year=2018&week=7. dead.
  25. Web site: Gaon Download Chart – Issue date: 2018.10.14 – 2018.10.20. Gaon Chart. October 20, 2018.
  26. Web site: Top 100 Canciones – Semana 15: del 6.4.2018 al 12.4.2018. Productores de Música de España. Spanish. 20 April 2018. PDF.
  27. Web site: Sverigetopplistan – Sveriges Officiella Topplista. Sverigetopplistan. 13 January 2018.
  28. News: EESTI TIPP-100 MUUSIKAS Neid artiste ja lugusid kuulati möödunud aastal Eestis kõige rohkem. 18 January 2019. 19 January 2019. Eesti Ekspress. Estonian.
  29. Web site: Dance Top 100 - 2018. 13 March 2020. Mahasz.
  30. Web site: Rádiós Top 100 - hallgatottsági adatok alapján - 2018. 13 March 2020. Mahasz.
  31. Web site: Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2018 . . 5 January 2019 . nl.
  32. Web site: Najlepiej sprzedające się płyty i najpopularniejsze utwory w radiach – podsumowanie 2018 roku. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Polish. 22 January 2019.
  33. Web site: Årslista Singlar – År 2018. Sverigetopplistan. Swedish. 15 January 2019.
  34. Dance Club Songs – Year-End 2018. Billboard. 4 December 2018.
  35. Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2018. Billboard. 4 December 2018.
  36. Web site: Dance Top 100 - 2019. 25 October 2021. Mahasz.
  37. Web site: Top 40/M Future Releases - Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates. All Access. 14 November 2017.

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