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"The Spectre" is a song by Norwegian record producer and DJ Alan Walker, incorporating uncredited vocals provided by Norwegian songwriter and producer Jesper Borgen. It was composed by Borgen, Walker, Marcus Arnbekk, Mood Melodies and Lars Kristian Rosness, with production handled by the latter four, and lyrics written by all composers as well as Tommy La Verdi and Gunnar Greve. The song was released via Mer Musikk on 15 September 2017.

"The Spectre" is a vocal remake of Walker's 2015 single "Spectre", which was released through NoCopyrightSounds on 6 January 2015.

On 22 December 2016, Walker debuted the song during the live show "Alan Walker is Heading Home", in his hometown Bergen, Norway.

Walker said of the song in a press release: "The reactions and feedback from people have been truly amazing, I'm very excited that's it's now being released officially. It's a song that I specifically want to dedicate to my core fans who've been following me since the start."

Rajrishi Murthi of Bangin Beats regarded the song as "a euphoric, festival ready jam which boasts of all the credentials of a certified hit".

Your EDM felt the song "contains all of the common Alan Walker elements that international EDM fans have come to find and love", including "the sound design, faint dreamy vocals, the anthemic drop, and the patented Alan Walker lead". Comparing to Faded, they deemed it "a sleeker, more refined record".

Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100) peak position 7, 2017.

Sweden (GLF) Platinum certification with 40,000 sales.

Norway (VG-lista) peak position 5, 2017.

Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) reached Number 13, 2017.

US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard) reached Number 24, 2017.


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