Gryffin Drops Electrifying New “The Funeral” Remix

There’s something audacious about touching a track like “The Funeral.” Band of Horses’ 2006 anthem isn’t just a cult classic—it’s an emotional landmark for a generation of listeners who grew up on indie melancholy and existential longing. So when Gryffin stepped in with a 2025 house remix, the stakes weren’t just musical—they were cultural.

What’s surprising is how delicately he handles it.

Rather than flipping the original into a festival tool or wringing it dry for vocal hooks, Gryffin treats the source material like a living memory—preserved, but not frozen. The signature guitar line is intact, echoing like a ghost in the room. It’s familiar, but reframed with layers of melodic synths and a rhythmic backbone that gives it motion without rushing it. It doesn’t feel like he’s remixing “The Funeral” as much as he’s walking beside it.

Gryffin’s approach leans into contrast: a driving, almost triumphant beat layered beneath lyrics that never quite escape grief. That tension—between upward momentum and emotional weight—fuels the remix’s depth. It’s not just a dancefloor update; it’s a reminder that sadness and joy often arrive together, whether we like it or not.

Some purists might balk at the idea of dressing up a song so rooted in vulnerability. But Gryffin doesn’t overwrite the song’s DNA—he lets it breathe differently. What emerges is something strangely affirming: a track that mourns, moves, and, somehow, dances.

For an artist known for melodic euphoria, “The Funeral (2025 Edit)” is Gryffin at his most reflective. It’s less about spectacle, more about translation. And in a dance music world often chasing the next high, this remix feels like a moment to sit still—even if your feet keep moving.