The world of music still feels the void left by DJ and producer Avicii, who passed away in 2018 but continues to live on in the hearts of fans globally, hailed for catapulting electronic music into the mainstream.
Six years following his tragic suicide during a holiday in Muscat, Oman, Netflix has released a poignant documentary today (Tuesday 31st December), titled Avicii: I’m Tim, which delves into the life of the man behind the fame.
The film traces Avicii’s meteoric rise from his breakout hit Levels to headlining massive venues, capturing the essence of his remarkable career.
In this intimate documentary, the late DJ candidly discusses his struggles with mental health, particularly anxiety.
He describes his experience: “I just felt anxious, I didn’t know where the anxiety came from. I could feel it physically in my gut. It was like a stone in my gut, that’s how it felt and it was constant, a constant emotion”, reports the Mirror.
Despite seeking assistance from mental health professionals, adopting new diets, and increasing his physical activity, nothing seemed to alleviate his distress.
Avicii also shared his aspirations at the time, dreams that remained unachieved after taking his own life.
He reflects: “My dream would be to be completely at ease and completely happy with what I’ve got already and not really have any aspirations to do a billion other things.”
Avicii candidly expressed: “F***, I just want to be free from all of the ideas of a life. The thing that has kept me from living life has been the exact same thing, having an idea of what should be and what should make me happy.
“You know, making a bigger song will make me happier or this and this, nothing has turned out to be true but I want to learn how to be content.”
Avicii initially rose to fame in 2011 with his hit single Levels. He then released his debut studio album, True, a fusion of electronic music with elements from multiple genres.
This album achieved top 10 rankings in over 15 countries, topping various international charts. The lead single, Wake Me Up, dominated music charts across Europe and reached the fourth spot in the US.
In the following years, Avicii released his second album, Stories, and a self-titled extended play in 2017.
Avicii is acknowledged as one of the pioneering DJs who brought electronic music into the global top 40 charts, leaving a lasting legacy even after his death.
Avicii: I’m Tim is now streaming on Netflix
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