Faithless’ legendary track “Insomnia” remains one of dance music’s most defining anthems.
Now turning 30, the song returns with a powerful orchestral rework from Tomorrowland’s Symphony of Unity.
The new version has already reached audiences worldwide.
It lit up the Sphere in Las Vegas and later packed the Antwerp Expo.
And in both places, it proved the track’s magic hasn’t faded.
The orchestral rework transforms “Insomnia” into a full musical crescendo.
Sweeping strings, bold brass, and steady electronic rhythms bring the classic back to life on a grand scale.
Thirty years after its debut, the track takes on a new life.
Symphony of Unity lifts it into a cinematic world, mixing classical grace with the drive of electronic beats.
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The Music Arrangement for “Insomnia”
The arrangement doesn’t simply pay tribute to the original.
Instead, it renews “Insomnia” for a new generation while holding onto everything that made it unforgettable.
Kevin Houben, the conductor, explained that the track had been part of their set since their very first show a decade ago.
He explained that the team had waited years to share this version.
He added that the orchestration pulls together the track’s emotion, its shifting styles, and its pounding rhythms.
And of course, it preserves the iconic pause before the drop, the moment fans always hold their breath for.
For him, it stands as one of Symphony of Unity’s pinnacle moments.
“Insomnia” first arrived in 1995 and quickly became a cornerstone of mid-’90s club culture.
It didn’t just gain popularity, it dominated charts and dancefloors across the world.
Its hypnotic bassline pulled listeners in from the first beat.
The haunting vocals added a shadowy edge that lingered long after the track ended.
And that relentless drive pushed dancefloors into overdrive.
Together, these elements shaped an entire era and secured the song’s status as one of electronic music’s most iconic releases.
Even today, DJs continue to revive it because it still delivers an atmosphere that few tracks can match.
It remains a benchmark for timeless electronic music.
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What’s Next for Symphony of Unity
Symphony of Unity represents a unique musical vision.
The project merges the raw energy of electronic music with the refinement of a full orchestra.
It reimagines beloved dance tracks with soaring strings and powerful brass, turning familiar festival moments into emotional, cinematic experiences.
Born at Tomorrowland, the project has grown into a worldwide phenomenon, bridging the gap between EDM fans and classical music lovers.
After delivering standout shows in Belgium and Brazil, the project kept gaining momentum.
Their record-breaking return to the Freedom Stage only pushed that energy further.
Now, Symphony of Unity is setting its sights on even bigger goals, with a debut album already lined up for 2026.
It continues to prove that music has no boundaries.
