I Was Never There Wicked Games- The Weeknd After Hours Til Dawn Tour Updated Remaster Live Version Apr 2026

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

While the tour officially kicked off in 2022, fans and creators have continuously "updated" and "remastered" the audio to better reflect the evolving tour arrangements. Notable features of these remastered versions include: The live transition between "I Was Never There"

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 core of this version is the "transition"

The core of this version is the "transition" from the haunting, slowed-down outro of "I Was Never There" directly into the opening chords of "Wicked Games," creating a continuous 5-minute emotional experience. Musical and Emotional Themes where he pleads for a temporary

: A classic anthem of desire and addiction, where he pleads for a temporary, even if false, sense of love to numb his pain.