Picture yourself at Tomorrowland’s Mainstage, lights flashing, and a euphoric melody soaring over a sea of raving fans. That’s the energy of B Jones’ remix of Now We Are Free by Kryder and Elysian, a reimagined take on Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard’s iconic Gladiator theme. Released on April 18, 2025, via Kryteria Records, this progressive house and trance banger transforms the multi-million-streamed cover into a festival-ready masterpiece. If you’re craving an EDM track that blends cinematic drama with heart-pounding beats, let’s dive into why B Jones’ remix is an absolute must-listen.
A Festival Anthem with Cinematic Soul
B Jones’ remix of Now We Are Free hits like a tidal wave, clocking in at 130 BPM in Gb Minor for a high-energy, mainstage vibe. The track opens with lush pads and soaring arpeggios, preserving the original’s emotional weight before unleashing a pulsating progressive house drop that’s pure festival fuel. B Jones, a Balearic scene powerhouse, infuses the remix with trance-inspired builds and a driving bassline, creating a “goosebump-inducing breakdown” that lets the vocal motif shine, as noted by Tranceattack.net. The 5:24 extended mix (available in FLAC on Juno Download) is a DJ’s dream, offering plenty of room for seamless transitions in high-octane sets.
The remix retains the cinematic tension of Zimmer’s Gladiator score while adding B Jones’ electrifying touch—think Armin van Buuren meets Anjunabeats’ emotive trance. Her rework, first debuted at Tomorrowland 2024, sparked a movement online, with posts on X calling it “insanely epic” (@BlackHoleRec) and racking up global DJ support from the likes of Armin van Buuren. As EKM.CO praises, “Combining classical music with dance music can be a very lucrative endeavor,” and B Jones makes it feel effortless, turning a movie theme into a dancefloor juggernaut that’s both nostalgic and forward-thinking.
Who Are Kryder, Elysian, and B Jones?
Kryder (Christopher Knight) is a UK dance music titan known for blending progressive house, trance, and tribal influences. His genre-defying sound has made him a festival favorite, with releases on Spinnin’ Records and his own Kryteria Records. Elysian, a trance supergroup formed in 2020 by Ilan Bluestone, Maor Levi, and vocalist Emma Hewitt, brings soaring melodies and emotional depth to the table, as seen in their 2024 cover of Now We Are Free. Their collaboration with Kryder on this track, described as “something greater than the sum of its parts” by EKM.CO, merges their strengths into a cinematic EDM experience.
B Jones, ranked #94 on DJ Mag’s Top 100, is a trailblazer in the EDM world. As the first Spanish artist to grace Tomorrowland’s Mainstage in 2022, she’s become a global force, performing at festivals like EDC Mexico, Creamfields Chile, and Parookaville. Her electrifying sets blend big room, trance, and tech-house, and her residencies with David Guetta, Tiësto, and Kygo have solidified her status. Founder of ARRYBA MUSIC, a label empowering Spanish-speaking artists, B Jones is also a keynote speaker and advocate for women in dance music. With releases on Spinnin’, Tomorrowland Music, and collabs with Steve Aoki and NERVO, she’s shaping the future of EDM with every beat.
Why This Track Matters
The Now We Are Free remix lands in 2025, a year when progressive house and trance are surging, with festivals like Tomorrowland and ASOT 2025 dominating the EDM scene. B Jones’ take aligns with the genre’s evolution, blending cinematic elements with festival-ready drops, much like Anjunabeats’ recent releases or Armin van Buuren’s mainstage anthems. Its debut at Tomorrowland 2024 and subsequent online explosion (check the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...) show its massive appeal, with Beatport listing it as a top mainstage track.
The remix taps into a broader trend of reworking classical and cinematic themes for modern dancefloors, as seen in tracks like Armin van Buuren’s Keep The Faith with Bon Jovi. Its universal, uplifting vibe makes it a perfect fit for playlists like Spotify’s Trance Mission or Progressive House 2025. Share it on X with a caption like “B Jones’ remix of Now We Are Free is pure festival magic! 🪶 #BJones #Kryder” and watch it light up feeds, as @SongshareApps did on April 25, 2025. The track’s visualizer, with its epic, Gladiator-inspired imagery, is primed for Instagram and YouTube shares, boosting its blog appeal.
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Final Thoughts
B Jones’ remix of Kryder and Elysian’s Now We Are Free is an epic, genre-blending triumph that brings Hans Zimmer’s Gladiator theme to the EDM world with soaring trance melodies and progressive house energy. Its cinematic roots and festival-ready drops make it a standout for 2025’s dance scene. What’s your favorite moment in this remix? Drop your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear! And if you’re an artist, grab that DistroKid deal and start sharing your sound. Here’s to music that sets us free.
