: The remix first surfaced around May 2010. It quickly gained traction on platforms like YouTube and SoundCloud , where fans of the "deadmau5 sound" were looking for more melodic, progressive interpretations of his work.

Enhances the and strings, which fans already considered "really, really amazing" in the original version.

The Naden remix was created by Daniel Naden, a producer known for his deep, atmospheric progressive trance sound.

Provides a more yet still atmospheric alternative to the 9-minute-plus extended mix released by deadmau5.

Naden's remix is frequently cited as one of the best unofficial remixes of the track because it:

Experience the atmosphere of the Naden remix through this popular community upload: Deadmau5 - The 16th Hour (Naden remix) YouTube• 30 May 2010