: "Rasputin" by Hard Rock Sofa , a gritty, high-octane track released on Axwell’s Axtone Records in early 2013.
: 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. : "Rasputin" by Hard Rock Sofa , a
The track is a "triple-threat" combination of three distinct musical elements: The Project 46 Touch : The Audien Remix
: 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 By overlaying the iconic "Together We Are" vocals
: 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.
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
If you enjoy this specific style, you might also like the mashup of "Rasputin vs. Leave The World Behind," which they famously premiered at the Ultra Music Festival in 2013.