The world was plunged into grief in 2018 upon the announcement that the renowned DJ and producer had taken his own life while vacationing in Muscat, Oman.
The celebrity played a pivotal role in catapulting electronic music into the mainstream charts, garnering global acclaim with hits like “Levels” and “Wake Me Up.”
Now, six years after his passing, a fresh documentary titled “Avicii: I’m Tim,” which delves into his life through his own narrative, has debuted on Netflix today (Tuesday 31 December).
As audiences settle in to watch the exclusive feature, his admirers have flocked to Reddit to discuss their most cherished tracks as his influence endures.
A new thread emerged entitled ‘What is your favourite Avicii song?, And why?’ prompting fans to eagerly post their thoughts.
The DJ’s fans have revealed their favourite songs of his
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One individual commented: “Levels because that started it all for me. Walked down to that song at my wedding and got the entire wedding lit.”
Echoing the sentiment, another enthusiast remarked: “Levels purely because it established the “Avicii” image… Also I love the progression, can listen to that on loop..”
Another suggested: “Wake Me Up- it was huge summer 2013 when I started my senior year of college. We listened to it non stop.”
And yet another Reddit user expressed: “The Days – everything I’ve been through good or bad this song has always got me through it. It touches my soul in a way no other music ever has.”
One fan enthused: “Sunset Jesus, just love every part of the song. Great melody, vocals and arrangement. The song just always makes me feel happy and relaxed.”
Avicii died back in 2018 at the young age of 28
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Another admirer commented: “For A Better Day- absolutely love this song, the vocals are unreal and the production and chord progressions are too good. It just sounds so cohesive. I love the crunchy sounding piano.”
Avicii’s rise to stardom began in 2011 with his breakthrough single ‘Levels’, leading up to his debut studio album ‘True’. This album was a game-changer, fusing electronic music with a variety of other genres.
‘True’ soared to the top 10 in over 15 countries and dominated international charts, with its lead single ‘Wake Me Up’ conquering music charts across Europe and securing the number four spot in the US.
His musical journey continued with the release of his second album ‘Stories’ two years later, and he capped off his releases with a self-titled EP in 2017.
Avicii: I’m Tim is now streaming on Netflix