Better Off (Alone, Pt. III)

"Better Off (Alone, Pt. III)"
Single by Alan Walker, Dash Berlin and Vikkstar
from the album Walkerworld
Released28 September 2023
Genre
Length2:31
LabelMER
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Alan Walker
  • Eelke Kalberg
  • Kasper
  • Sebastiaan Molijn
  • Vikram Barn
Alan Walker singles chronology
"Endless Summer"
(2023) 		"Better Off (Alone, Pt. III)"
(2023) 		"Heart Over Mind"
(2023)
Dash Berlin singles chronology
"Time After Time"
(2022) 		"Better Off (Alone, Pt. III)"
(2023)
Vikkstar singles chronology
"Better Off (Alone, Pt. III)"
(2023) 		"Humans"
(2023)
Music video
"Better Off (Alone, Pt. III)" on YouTube

"Better Off (Alone, Pt. III)" is a song by British-Norwegian DJ Alan Walker, Dutch electronic music group Dash Berlin and British YouTuber and musician Vikram Barn better known as Vikkstar released by MER on 28 September 2023. The song is Barn's debut single and is a part of a series of songs by Walker that includes his 2016 single "Alone" and his 2019 collaborative single "Alone, Pt. II" with Ava Max.[1] The song heavily samples the 1999 single "Better Off Alone" written by Dash Berlin founding members Eelke Kalberg and Sebastiaan Molijn as part of Eurodance project Alice Deejay.[2]

Background

Walker and Barn met over five years before the release of the song.[2] Walker stated that working with Dash Berlin and Barn had been a "creative whirlwind" and that they have "reimagined a beloved 90s gem, infusing it with a contemporary twist that's bound to resonate with fans old and new".[2] He added that the collaboration "embodies the magic of music—a fusion of nostalgia and innovation".[2] Barn stated that it had been an honour that his debut single was a collaboration with Walker and Dash Berlin whom he described as having a "legendary reputation".[3] Dash Berlin member Ryan Fieret, who has been the frontman of the group since 2022, said he was "proud to be a part of this momentous team up" in celebrating 25 years since the release of "Better Off Alone".[3]

Critical reception

Chad Downs of Cultr said that the "iconic vocals mix seamlessly with today's progressive melodies and deep basslines".[1] Malvika Padin of Earmilk said that the song had an "uplifting vibe wrapped around it" and that Walker's Alone series was a "meaningful trilogy built on notes of positivity, unity and encouragement both on and off the dance floor".[4] Niko Sani of EDM.com stated that Alan Walker with the "help of Dash Berlin and Vikkstar [has] crafted a track filled to the brim with intoxicating nostalgia courtesy of its mesmerizing Eurodance beat".[2] RouteNote's Jacca said, "The theme of togetherness and support runs through the foundation of each single, and nowhere is it more evident than in this song. "I think you better come along" puts the aural arm around the listener and takes them along on the journey that Alan Walker, Vikkstar, and Dash Berlin have taken”.[5]

Charts

Chart performance for "Better Off (Alone, Pt. III)"
Chart (2023–2024) Peak
position
Hungary (Dance Top 40)[6] 3
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[7] 1
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] 26
Norway (VG-lista)[9] 30
South Korea BGM (Circle)[10] 89
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[11] 3
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[12] 19
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[13] 23
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[14] 32

References

  1. ^ a b Downs, Chad (30 September 2023). "Alan Walker, Dash Berlin & Vikkstar Release 'Better Off (Alone Pt. III)' In Surprising Collaboration". Cultr. Archived from the original on 1 October 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e Sani, Niko (29 September 2023). "Alan Walker and Dash Berlin Collide With Gaming Phenom Vikkstar For "Better Off (Alone, Pt. III)"". EDM. Archived from the original on 1 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b C., Benito (4 October 2023). "Music and Gaming Unite: Alan Walker, Dash Berlin, and Vikkstar Present 'Better Off (Alone Pt. III)'". Fame Magazine. Archived from the original on 8 October 2023.
  4. ^ Padin, Malvika (4 October 2023). "Alan Walker, Dash Berlin and gaming sensation Vikkstar team up on 90s gem reboot "Better Off (Alone Pt. III)"". Earmilk. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023.
  5. ^ "Alan Walker teams up with Dash Berlin and gamer Vikkstar for the astonishing third track in the Alone series". RouteNote Blog. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Dance Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  7. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  8. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 9 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  9. ^ "Singel 2023 uke 40". VG-lista. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  10. ^ "BGM Chart – Week 39 of 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  11. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 40". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  12. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  13. ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  14. ^ "Alan Walker Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
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