GRAMMY-nominated producer and global electronic music sensation Alesso (@alesso) has released an official remix of “Ascension,” the lead track from the original music suite created for the Esports World Cup 2025 – the world’s largest esports and gaming event.
Alesso & Tina Guo – “Ascension (Alesso Remix)”
Originally composed by Edouard Brenneisen of Hollywood Scoring and recorded at Abbey Road Studios, Ascension features fellow GRAMMY nominee and virtuoso cellist Tina Guo (@tinaguo). Alesso’s remix reimagines the orchestral original with his signature euphoric production style. The sonic maven seamlessly fuses his progressive house sound with Guo’s powerful tone, transforming the cinematic piece into a high-energy rework designed to capture the intensity and emotion of elite esports competition.
“Ascension (Alesso Remix)” is part of the EWC Music initiative, a new program creating an original musical identity for the Esports World Cup and celebrating esports’ deep connection with music. Launched in April with a four-track suite by 2WEI and Hollywood Scoring, recorded at Abbey Road Studios, the program continues with live performances, artist collaborations, and global fan activations.
“Ascension (Alesso Remix)” will be featured across tournament broadcasts, live events, and digital content throughout the seven-week competition, which begins on July 7 in Riyadh. The Opening Ceremony, on July 10, will be headlined by 9x diamond-certified artist Post Malone.
Alesso
In his own words, Alesso explains, “I was so excited when this opportunity came to me. I’m a huge fan of esports and gaming tournaments – I’m a gamer myself, so combining my two worlds into one on this remix felt so natural. Creating this alongside Tina was incredible. We were able to create something that truly brings listeners into another world. I can’t wait to share this moment with all of you.”
Tina Guo said of the collaboration, “I’m thrilled to have worked with Alesso on this remix and so excited to be a part of the Esports World Cup! This collaboration brings together my passion for music and gaming in a progressive house and cinematic fusion. The energy and creativity that Alesso brings to the table are truly inspiring, and being involved in such a monumental event as the Esports World Cup is a dream come true. I can’t wait to share this experience with everyone!”
Ariel Horn, Executive Producer at the Esports World Cup Foundation, added, “Gaming and EDM have moved together for years, from Marshmello’s Fortnite show to major esports collaborations like League of Legends and VALORANT’s work with Zedd. With Alesso and Tina Guo, we’re building another bridge. Tina has scored games, rocked League Worlds, and played on iconic Hans Zimmer soundtracks – including Wonder Woman. Just as EWC is reimagining what global esports can be, this track reimagines the role music plays in connecting players, fans, and culture, turning competition into something you don’t just watch – you feel.”
Esports World Cup 2025
The Esports World Cup 2025 is the world’s premier esports event. Its unique cross-game format will reward Clubs and players competing for a life-changing prize pool across multiple platforms and genres – bringing together the best teams, players, and titles under one banner in the largest-ever celebration of competitive gaming.
EWC 2025 will feature 2,000 elite players and 200 Clubs from over 100 countries, competing in 25 tournaments across 24 games for a record-breaking $70+ million prize pool. Tickets, including access to the Opening Ceremony, are now available at esportsworldcup.com.
Alesso
Alesso continues to cement his status as a global dance music leader, recently making history as the first international recording artist in Billboard Dance Radio chart history to achieve two #1 hits with two different songs in consecutive weeks. His chart-topping singles include “I Like It” with country star Nate Smith, “Never Going Home Tonight” with David Guetta, and most recently, “Surrender” with Becky Hill. Additionally, in 2024, Alesso launched his label, Body Hi, which has been soaring ever since, delivering genre-defying hits like “Lonely Heart” with John Alto and “DO YOU LIKE BASS” by John Alto, among others. Alongside the release of Surrender, Alesso kicked off 2025’s festival season at Ultra Music Festival and Coachella, where he played an unforgettable back-to-back special set with Gorgon City at the Quasar stage during weekend 2, as well as a highly anticipated set at EDC Las Vegas on the Kinetic Field mainstage.
Tina Guo
GRAMMY and BRIT Female Artist of the Year nominee Tina Guo is known for her genre-fluidity as a virtuoso cellist, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, and entrepreneur. One of the most recorded solo cellists of all time in Film, TV, and Game Soundtracks, Tina’s recent projects include DUNE, DUNE 2, Gran Turismo, Top Gun: Maverick, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, League of Legends, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Tina co-composed the Main Theme for Wonder Woman with Hans Zimmer.
Alesso & Tina Guo – “Ascension (Alesso Remix)” Single
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