Smooth, warm, and ready for any floor: Joris Voorn, Xavier Rudd‘s “Spirit Bird” on Spectrum (NL) spans 1 track of essential house. Clocking in at 6:11 and locked at 126 BPM, this one is built for extended play.
Spirit Bird – House at 126 BPM
Artists: Joris Voorn, Xavier Rudd
Genre: House
Release Date: 2026-08-14
Label: Spectrum (NL)
Catalog: SPCTRM097
Behind the House : Release Notes
Joris Voorn turns his hand to one of his favourite songs, Xavier Rudd’s ‘Spirit Bird’, to deliver a deeply considered remix of a record that previously had no dance floor presence. Written as a tribute to Aboriginal culture, Spirit Bird is both a plea for the protection of sacred Australian lands and a powerful call to honour Indigenous heritage and the natural world. Inspired by Xavier Rudd’s profound encounter with a sacred red-tailed Black Cockatoo in the Australian desert, the song captures a moment of spiritual awakening, translating it into lyrics and melodies that have touched listeners around the globe. As a long-time admirer of Xavier’s music, Joris had contemplated remixing his 2012 single Spirit Bird for several years. When that moment arose he approached the remix with reverence and respect and in doing so preserved the soul of the original while giving it new wings. With soaring strings, effortlessly unfolding melodies and an anthemic crescendo, Joris’s interpretation elevates Xavier’s powerful vocal performance, allowing its message to rise with renewed energy and emotional prowess.
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Tracklist and Tempos
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Joris Voorn, Xavier Rudd – Spirit Bird Original Mix
Melodic House & Techno Melodic House | 126 BPM | C Major | 6:11
Beatmatching Guide – 126 BPM – House
Meet the Artists Behind This Release
Dutch DJ and producer Joris Voorn, from Moergestel, founded labels Green, Rejected, and Spectrum in 2019. His releases span tech house, melodic house and techno across Spectrum, Global Underground, and Fabric, delivering both peak-time driving techno and deeper house cuts.
Contributor on this release via Spectrum (NL).
