Katy Perry and Alesso team up to flesh out the original version of 'When I'm Gone': Photos, videos, concerts
Global pop superstar Katy Perry and Grammy-nominated producer and artist Alesso have released a new version of their collaborative hit "When I'm Gone." The energetic track "When I'm Gone (VIP Mix)" highlights the enthusiastic energy of the original, pulling it from the radio airwaves back onto the dancefloor.
Featuring an adrenaline-fuelled blend of synths and powerful drums performed by Alesso, the track "When I'm Gone (VIP Mix)" adds heightened emotion to Katy Perry's story of the unsuccessful relationships:
"When I leave, I never leave." - She sings. "You think you've moved on / but it won't be long, you'll see."
Even though the song is considered sad, it allows you to release negative thoughts and lead to self-discovery. There is feeling of joy and triumph, which is only emphasised by the soaring arrangement of this new version.
Upon release, the track "When I'm Gone" went straight to number one on the Dance Shazam chart in the US, reached the top five on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, and is one of the most popular tracks on iTunes in the US. Premiere The music video for the song, directed by Hannah Lux Davis, took place during halftime of the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship game in January.
Late last month, Perry announced additional Las Vegas dates for her "Katy Perry: PLAY" tour at Resorts World Theatre. The concerts will take place from 27 May to 11 June 2022 and 29 July to 13 August 2022.
Since the premiere of "Katy Perry: PLAY" at Resorts World Las Vegas on 29 December 2021, fans and media alike have been equally taken by the grandiosity of this presentation. Publisher Rolling Stone declared, "PLAY's time began in Las Vegas". The show was hailed as "...a sensory explosion" by Billboard, "...a complete confection" by Vulture and "...the quintessential Perry" by Elle.com. Vogue noted, "Katy Perry is still queen of the genre."
