“Atmosphere” by Kaskade
Kaskade’s “Atmosphere” is honestly not the easiest song to understand comprehensively. What is clear is that the vocalist has developed into the type of person who really relishes his own company, finding upliftment and hope by interacting with himself.
But the “atmosphere” mentioned in the title, with the lyrics being based on an astronomical motif, ultimately points to his resolution to “keep clear” of the addressee. So this would imply that unlike himself, said individual is someone who is pessimistic, to the point of being able to affect others or in very least the vocalist with such a malady also. So with all of that in mind, what is fundamentally being put forth is that Kaskade is not the type to allow others to steal his joy.
Was “Atmosphere” a single release?
Yes. It was the second single from his album of the same name. Kaskade released “Atmosphere” on June 10, 2013.
Credits
Kaskade wrote the song with assistance from the following:
- Finn Bjarnson
- Nate Pyfer
- McKay Stevens
The production aspect of “Atmosphere” was handled by Kaskade himself.
Grammy Nomination
In 2014, “Atmosphere”, was nominated for the Grammy Award, “Best Dance Recording”. The following songs also gained nominations for that award:
- “Need U (100%)” recorded by Duke Dumont and KABBA
- “Sweet Nothing” recorded by Calvin Harris alongside Florence Welch
- “This Is What It Feels Like” recorded by Armin Van Buuren and Trevor Guthrie
- “Clarity” recorded by Zedd and Foxes (WINNER)
Did “Atmosphere” Chart?
It charted in Belgium and the United States. In the latter country, it even achieved top-30 status on Billboard’s “Hot Dance Songs” listing.
Kaskade sings on this Song
“Atmosphere” marks the first time Kaskade (who is primarily a DJ) sings on an formally released song of his. Prior to this, he had actually never contributed vocals to any of his released songs.
The “Atmosphere” Album
US DJ and record producer Kaskade followed “Fire & Ice” with the release of “Atmosphere”, his eight studio album, which was made public on September 10 of 2003.
Ultra Records is the record label behind the release of this album. Three singles, including the title track, were officially issued to promote this album.
“No One Knows Who We Are” was the first single to be issued from this project. And its issuance date was on December 24 of 2012. Kaskade dropped the album’s third and final single, “Last Chance”, on November 22 of 2013.
“Atmosphere” was a commercial success in the US, having peaked at No.16 on the Billboard 200.
