Taylor Swift's emotional ballad "The Fate of Ophelia" has gotten a major club remix courtesy of the Chainsmokers. The official fan account for Swift announced on Instagram that the reimagined version, titled "The Fate of Ophelia (We Love U T)", is now available to download on iTunes and Amazon Music.
In a nod to the song's lyrics, which describe being wrapped around someone like a chain or vine, the Chainsmokers expressed their enthusiasm for the collaboration, writing in the comments, "This is truly an honor. we love u T." The remix marks a significant departure from the original track, which has spent seven weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.
For those who may be unfamiliar, Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia" is featured as the lead single off her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl", and tells the story of a tragic heroine inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet. The accompanying music video, directed by Swift herself, premiered in October and features the pop star embodying different showgirls from various eras.
Critics have praised Swift's foray into uncharted territory with "The Fate of Ophelia" and her album as a whole, with writer Maya Georgi in Rolling Stone noting that the song's melancholy keys and Fleetwood Mac-inspired drumroll signal a bold new direction for Swift. The track has been likened to a tantalizing melody that invites listeners to keep listening to uncover its secrets.
The Chainsmokers' remix of "The Fate of Ophelia" brings a new energy to the track, transforming it into an upbeat dance anthem. As fans eagerly await their own interpretations of the song's prophecy, one thing is clear: this collaboration has opened up a fresh chapter in Swift's already storied love story.
In a nod to the song's lyrics, which describe being wrapped around someone like a chain or vine, the Chainsmokers expressed their enthusiasm for the collaboration, writing in the comments, "This is truly an honor. we love u T." The remix marks a significant departure from the original track, which has spent seven weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.
For those who may be unfamiliar, Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia" is featured as the lead single off her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl", and tells the story of a tragic heroine inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet. The accompanying music video, directed by Swift herself, premiered in October and features the pop star embodying different showgirls from various eras.
Critics have praised Swift's foray into uncharted territory with "The Fate of Ophelia" and her album as a whole, with writer Maya Georgi in Rolling Stone noting that the song's melancholy keys and Fleetwood Mac-inspired drumroll signal a bold new direction for Swift. The track has been likened to a tantalizing melody that invites listeners to keep listening to uncover its secrets.
The Chainsmokers' remix of "The Fate of Ophelia" brings a new energy to the track, transforming it into an upbeat dance anthem. As fans eagerly await their own interpretations of the song's prophecy, one thing is clear: this collaboration has opened up a fresh chapter in Swift's already storied love story.
. and what's with the silly fan account announcement on Instagram? can't they just release it through her official site like a normal album? also, where's the source on Maya Georgi saying that about the song? I need some actual proof before I believe it 
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the way they've taken this beautiful melancholy ballad and turned it into an upbeat dance anthem is pure magic 
i love how the remix still holds onto that haunting vibe from the original but with a fresh energetic twist 
what i think is so brilliant about taylor's musical journey right now is she's not afraid to experiment and push boundaries in her music. like who else could make a song about tragedy turn into this infectious dance track? 
i'm literally counting down the days until i can listen to this remix on repeat 
I'm so here for this collab!!! The Chainsmokers totally nailed it! They took something so emotional and intimate, and turned it into this crazy addictive dance track 
The remix is like a whole new song, but still retains that haunting beauty of the original. I love how Swift is always pushing boundaries and exploring new sounds, and this one's definitely going to get people talking 
! The Chainsmokers totally got the vibe right with that remix 
. I mean, it's still Taylor's emotional ballad at heart, but now it's getting people moving on the dance floor 
. It's so cool how they incorporated those melancholy keys and Fleetwood Mac-inspired drumrolls into this upbeat anthem – it's like a masterclass in remixing 
! And can we talk about how much I love the "We Love U T" nod to Taylor from the Chainsmokers? 
It's clear they're fans for life 
. This collab is definitely opening up some fresh possibilities for Swifties (and non-Swifties alike!) and I'm here for it 
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. I'm already listening to this remix nonstop - who else is loving this collab? 
I'm so stoked about this remix! The Chainsmokers have done an amazing job taking "The Fate of Ophelia" and turning it into this infectious dance anthem 
. Taylor Swift is always pushing boundaries with her music, and I love how she's not afraid to experiment and try new things 
This remix is like a breath of fresh air - it's like the song has been given a second chance at life 
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. And that remix from the Chainsmokers? It's like night and day, you know? 
. anyway, i'm glad the chainsmokers came on board to give it a fresh spin...but can we please just stick to one style with taylor swift? 
i'm loving how critics are praising her for taking risks, like, who says pop stars have to stick to formula? 
this chainsmokers remix is fire btw 
It's like Swift took a risk and nailed it, as always. And can we talk about The Chainsmokers' energy on this track? They totally brought the heat