Midnight City was released in 2011 by M83, the French electronic project led by Anthony Gonzalez, as the lead single from the album Hurry Up, We're Dreaming. Its bright synth riff and saxophone-led climax quickly made it one of the most recognisable electronic songs of the decade, and it spread through film trailers, television, advertising and sports broadcasts. Online, the opening became a favourite for travel edits, city montages and nostalgic videos, where its uplifting build gives ordinary footage a cinematic feel. More than a decade later, it remains a shorthand for night-time energy and wide-eyed wonder.
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The iconic synth intro from M83's Midnight City, a dreamy electronic track often used in edits, travel videos, nostalgic montages and night drives.
This 37-second clip captures the instantly recognisable opening of M83's Midnight City, built around a bright, pulsing synth melody, shimmering pads and a driving electronic beat. Layered synths swell and build above the rhythm, giving the sound a wide, cinematic feeling of night-time freedom and youthful longing. It feels both nostalgic and futuristic, like driving through a glowing city after dark, and it lifts a scene without overpowering it. That blend of energy and emotion is why creators return to it again and again for moments that need scale, movement and a rush of feeling.