As detailed on the Alan Walker Wiki , Walker chose not to renew the agreement to take full control of his own musical creations. This led to the removal of "Fade," "Force," and "Spectre" from the NCS YouTube channel—though at the time of its removal, "Fade" was the most-viewed video in the channel's history. Is it Still Safe to Use?

For years, "Fade" was the quintessential "no copyright" track. However, on , the landscape changed when the contract between Alan Walker and NCS expired.

Because the melody of "Fade" is nearly identical to its vocal remake, "Faded" (which is copyrighted by major labels like Sony), automated systems often flag "Fade" by mistake.

Released on , "Fade" was a landmark for NoCopyrightSounds (NCS) , helping celebrate the channel's 1 million-subscriber milestone. Inspired by the unique sounds of artists like Ahrix and K-391 , Walker crafted a track that blended tropical house vibes with a hard-hitting electro house drop. Genre: Electro House / Norwegian House Original BPM: 90 Key: D♯ minor The Copyright Shift: What You Need to Know