Sandro Cavazza – one of the late Avicii‘s collaborators – has shared that he did not approve of the recent release of ‘Forever Yours’.
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The new version of the late producer’s – real name Tim Bergling – 2016 track was released on February 14. ‘Forever Yours – Tim’s 2016 Ibiza Version’ features Cavazza as a vocalist. However, Cavazza took to his official Instagram account to reveal that he did not approve of the release.
“Just so you all know. I have not agreed on releasing this as a single. I have only agreed on releasing Tim’s demo version of ‘Forever Yours’ as a part of a full live album release from Tim’s last show, but since that album wasn’t released today and this is now being portrayed as a single, featuring me, I feel like I need to speak up,” began the caption of Cavazza’s post.
He continued: “I have for years now been asked by the family and Pinguettes recordings to release the unreleased material I have done together with Tim and I have consistently said no. A lot of you probably wonder why those songs never have come out and the truth is that I don’t want to release any of those songs Without Tim being here.
“He is the only one who knew when his songs were finished and I do and will continue to respect that. I therefore wish that Pinguettes recordings, Per Sundin and Tim’s family will respect that decision as well and that they think twice about what the most respectful way to treat Tim’s memory is cuz I don’t think this is it.”
‘Forever Yours – Tim’s 2016 Ibiza Version’s release comes shortly after being featured in the latest Avicii Netflix documentary I’m Tim and My Last Show. Back in 2020, Cavazza collaborated with Kygo to release a separate ‘Tribute’ version of ‘Forever Yours’.
Avicii passed away in 2018 at the age of 28. The Swedish DJ and producer became a household name of EDM in the 2010s. In the days after his passing, his family issued a statement that appeared to confirm that he had taken his own life.
“Our beloved Tim was a seeker, a fragile artistic soul searching for answers to existential questions,” they wrote. “An over-achieving perfectionist who travelled and worked hard at a pace that led to extreme stress. When he stopped touring, he wanted to find a balance in life to be happy and be able to do what he loved most – music.
“He really struggled with thoughts about Meaning, Life, Happiness. He could not go on any longer. He wanted to find peace. Tim was not made for the business machine he found himself in; he was a sensitive guy who loved his fans but shunned the spotlight. Tim, you will forever be loved and sadly missed. The person you were and your music will keep your memory alive.”
