John Summit Breathes New Life Into a Trance Monument with His Remix of “Silence”

There’s a certain sacredness surrounding tracks like Delerium and Sarah McLachlan’s “Silence.” For over two decades, it’s stood as a landmark of late-‘90s trance—an atmospheric, soul-stirring piece of electronic music that transcended genre and generation. Touching it is risky business. But John Summit isn’t one to flinch at a challenge, and with his latest remix, the Chicago-born producer doesn’t just update “Silence” for modern dancefloors—he recontextualizes it, bridges eras, and reminds us why we fell in love with this song in the first place.

Out now on Tomorrowland Music, John Summit’s remix feels less like a reboot and more like a spiritual successor. Where the original swelled with ethereal melancholy and early trance idealism, Summit shifts the foundation just enough, swapping in sleek, rolling tech house elements while preserving the emotional gravity of McLachlan’s voice. Her vocals remain untouched in their fragility and conviction, floating above a soundscape that’s both more grounded and more urgent. It’s not nostalgia—it’s resurrection.

What’s particularly impressive is how Summit keeps one foot planted in reverence and the other sprinting forward. This isn’t his first dance with the past—his rework of “I Remember” by deadmau5 and Kaskade proved he knows how to handle legacy tracks without dulling their legacy. But with “Silence,” he finds a deeper gear. His version is not just a peak-time weapon for the 2025 festival circuit—it’s a thoughtful meditation on the emotional resonance of dance music. And yes, it still slaps.

The track’s journey from a custom edit at Summit’s Madison Square Garden debut to an official release is telling. It mirrors his own ascension—from hometown favorite to global headliner—just as the remix itself tells a story of electronic music’s own evolution. Summit isn’t just remixing a classic; he’s conversing with it.

This release underscores a broader moment in EDM where the past and future are dancing closer together than ever. Younger producers are diving into archives, not to repurpose but to reconnect. Summit’s “Silence” remix is a perfect case study: a veteran vocal, a respected classic, and a forward-thinking producer using today’s tools to reframe timeless emotion.

In a world where remixes often chase clout, this one actually earns it. “Silence” is no longer just a memory of what trance once was—it’s a reminder of what electronic music still can be: transportive, communal, and deeply, achingly human.