I Was Never There Wicked — Games- The Weeknd After Hours Til Dawn Tour Updated Remaster Live Version
Incorporating the specific, heavy synth/brass patches used in the live performance, often credited to Mike Dean's influence on the tour's sound.
The live transition between "I Was Never There" and "Wicked Games" has become a legendary staple of The Weeknd’s stadium shows, celebrated for its dark, atmospheric production and seamless emotional flow. The UPDATED REMASTER Live Version : In a live setting, the transition is
The mashup bridges two distinct eras of The Weeknd's career: the dark R&B beginnings of Trilogy and the synth-heavy melancholia of My Dear Melancholy, . : In a live setting
: In a live setting, the transition is often accompanied by dramatic lighting—such as vertical beams projected into the sky—which has been known to bring fans to tears during the "Bring your love" climax. Incorporating the specific
Earlier fan versions sometimes suffered from low-pitched vocals in "Wicked Games"; updated remasters have corrected these to match Abel’s live vocal range.