Fade: Out Lines (original Mix) The Avener
"Fade Out Lines" is a track by French producer The Avener (Tristan Casara), released in October 2013 on the 96 Musique label. It is a sophisticated rework of "The Fade Out Line," a 2011 indie rock song by Australian artist Phoebe Killdeer & the Short Straws . Musical Composition
: It features a soulful Gibson guitar riff that provides a "vintage color," paired with a steady deep house beat and atmospheric synths.
: The song was a massive commercial hit, reaching number one in Germany, Austria, and Spain, and peaking at number three in France. Fade Out Lines (Original Mix) The Avener
: Phoebe Killdeer’s haunting and emotive delivery remains the centerpiece, described as a whispered, intimate performance that heightens the song's melancholic tone. Lyrical Themes
The lyrics explore themes of .
: Metaphors like "building bridges to watch them thin down to dust" and "the clock is ticking its last couple of tocks" emphasize the ephemeral nature of relationships.
: The track typically clocks in at 119 BPM and is composed in the key of Db Major (or C♯ Minor depending on the mix). "Fade Out Lines" is a track by French
: The 2014 music video , directed by Antoine Mandot, features French actress Fleur Geffrier in a dreamlike, surreal urban journey that reflects the song's themes of emotional dissolution.