Canadian duo were masters of the "utility mashup"—tracks designed to give DJs a unique version of popular hits to play in clubs. By overlaying the iconic "Together We Are" vocals and Audien's melodic leads onto the driving rhythm of "Rasputin," they created a track that could bridge the gap between a sing-along moment and a high-energy "festival" drop. Why It Worked
: This era marked Audien's meteoric rise; his remix of "Together We Are" is often cited as one of the tracks that truly put him on the map for mainstream EDM fans. Canadian duo were masters of the "utility mashup"—tracks
: Both "Rasputin" and Arty's work were heavily supported by the Axtone and Anjunabeats communities, making this a "super-mashup" for fans of that specific sound. : Both "Rasputin" and Arty's work were heavily
This mashup is a quintessential artifact from the "Golden Era" of Progressive House (circa 2013), famous for being a staple in the sets of legendary DJs like . It essentially fuses the peak-time energy of Russian duo Hard Rock Sofa with the melodic, uplifting style that defined the early careers of Arty and Audien . The Ingredients The Ingredients I can dive deeper into other
I can dive deeper into other Axtone releases or give you a list of Audien's most famous remixes from that era if you'd like to explore more 2013-era nostalgia .
: The Audien Remix of Arty’s "Together We Are" . Audien’s remix was widely praised for adding a "punchier" drop and more drive to the original's lush melody.
: The emotive vocal performance by Chris James from "Together We Are," which provides the "human" element over the heavy house production. The Project 46 Touch