Whether it’s opening a sold-out solo event at or being played by legends like Hardwell at Tomorrowland, "Zombie" remains a definitive anthem that proves Hardstyle is as much about emotion as it is about power.
The Hardstyle Resurrection: How Ran-D Reimagined "Zombie" When Hardstyle pioneer first unleashed his cover of The Cranberries ’ iconic "Zombie," he didn't just release a track—he sparked a global sound explosion. Originally debuted as a surprise act at Qlimax 2016 , this hard-hitting anthem has since set dance floors on fire from the Netherlands to the biggest festival stages worldwide. From 1994 to the Mainstage
The original "Zombie," written by , was a powerful protest song reflecting on the Northern Ireland conflict. Ran-D took that raw, emotional energy and translated it into the high-octane language of Hardstyle. By combining orchestral elements with his signature "brain-squishing" kick drums, he created a multi-sensory experience that resonates with fans on a deep, visceral level. Why It Works
: Melding energetic beats with moving storylines that inspire unity and euphoria.
Experience the energy of this Hardstyle masterpiece in the official music video: Ran-D - Zombie (official videoclip) YouTube• Aug 14, 2017
: The track reached Gold status in 2019 and remains one of his most popular tracks on Spotify , boasting over 160 million streams.
: Using the haunting original melody to create a sense of anticipation.
Ran-D - Zombie (official videoclip)
Whether it’s opening a sold-out solo event at or being played by legends like Hardwell at Tomorrowland, "Zombie" remains a definitive anthem that proves Hardstyle is as much about emotion as it is about power.
The Hardstyle Resurrection: How Ran-D Reimagined "Zombie" When Hardstyle pioneer first unleashed his cover of The Cranberries ’ iconic "Zombie," he didn't just release a track—he sparked a global sound explosion. Originally debuted as a surprise act at Qlimax 2016 , this hard-hitting anthem has since set dance floors on fire from the Netherlands to the biggest festival stages worldwide. From 1994 to the Mainstage
The original "Zombie," written by , was a powerful protest song reflecting on the Northern Ireland conflict. Ran-D took that raw, emotional energy and translated it into the high-octane language of Hardstyle. By combining orchestral elements with his signature "brain-squishing" kick drums, he created a multi-sensory experience that resonates with fans on a deep, visceral level. Why It Works
: Melding energetic beats with moving storylines that inspire unity and euphoria.
Experience the energy of this Hardstyle masterpiece in the official music video: Ran-D - Zombie (official videoclip) YouTube• Aug 14, 2017
: The track reached Gold status in 2019 and remains one of his most popular tracks on Spotify , boasting over 160 million streams.
: Using the haunting original melody to create a sense of anticipation.
Ran-D - Zombie (official videoclip)
Ligeti and mathematics
The renowned mathematician Heinz-Otto Peitgen talks about his friendship with György Ligeti, the composer's interest in mathematics and the discoveries of chaos theory.
First page of the autograph fair score of L’escalier du diable (Paul Sacher Foundation, Basel).
Copy of the autograph fair score of L'escalier du diable, with annotations by the composer, page 1 (detail), Paul Sacher Foundation, Basel. The inscription in the right-hand margin reads 'revised MS, this is authoritative'.
Copy of the autograph fair score of L'escalier du diable, with annotations by the composer, page 1 (detail), Paul Sacher Foundation, Basel. The inscription in the right-hand margin reads 'revised MS, this is authoritative'. Ran-D - Zombie
Bar 7-2: György Ligeti: Étude 13, bar 7/2, left hand, 9th – 11th quaver (eighth note)
Bar 36-3: György Ligeti: Étude 13, bar 36/3, right hand, 9th – 12th quaver (eighth note) Whether it’s opening a sold-out solo event at
Bar 41: György Ligeti: Étude 13, bar 41/1, left hand, 8th – 12th quaver (eighth note)
Copy of the autograph fair score of L’escalier du diable, with annotations by the composer, page 6 (detail), Paul Sacher Foundation, Basel. From 1994 to the Mainstage The original "Zombie,"
Bar 45-3: György Ligeti: Étude 13, bar 45/3, right hand, 11th – 12th quaver (eighth note)
Bar 46-1a: György Ligeti: Étude 13, bar 46/1, right hand, 3th – 4th quaver (eighth note)
Bar 46-1b: György Ligeti: Étude 13, bar 46/1, right hand, 5th – 7th quaver (eighth note)
