Listen to the vocal reverb at 0:45 (the line "Atlantis" ). On a 128kbps MP3, it sounds like a digital echo. On a 320kbps MP3, it sounds smooth. On FLAC, you can hear the studio room tone behind the reverb.
. Official releases typically include the original mix, instrumental, "Restrung" (acoustic), and various remixes. Official Formats and Availability Alan Walker - 01. Faded -320MP3- -FLAC-
Before it was a worldwide hit, the track existed as an instrumental titled released in 2014 through NoCopyrightSounds . After gaining massive traction in the gaming community, Walker revamped the track with a haunting piano intro and ethereal vocals from Norwegian singer Iselin Solheim . Listen to the vocal reverb at 0:45 (the line "Atlantis" )