The Whisperer (song)

"The Whisperer"
Song by David Guetta featuring Sia
from the album Listen
Released	24 November 2014 (2014-11-24)
Recorded	2014
Studio	Piano Music Studio (Amsterdam) Power Sound Studio (Amsterdam)
Genre	Pop rock [1]
Length	3:54
Label	Parlophone Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	David Guetta Giorgio Tuinfort Sia Furler
Producer(s)	David Guetta Giorgio Tuinfort

"The Whisperer" is a song by French DJ and producer David Guetta, featuring the vocals of frequent collaborator, Australian singer Sia, taken from the former's sixth studio album, Listen . It was released, along with the album, on 24 November 2014. The song features Sia on vocals, and is noted as one of the standout tracks from the album, due to the absence of any synths, or electro house production, the other being "I'll Keep Loving You" that features Birdy and Jaymes Young, however that song features minimal synths.^{[ original research? ]} The song has charted in France.

Composition

Musically, the song is written in the key of G minor. The album version of the song follows a tempo of 141 beats per minute. Sia's vocals span two octaves, from G₃ to C₅. ^{[2] [3]}

"The Whisperer" is a melancholic ballad that emphasizes raw emotion through its stripped-down instrumentation. The song is in a slow tempo, primarily driven by a piano melody, with orchestral elements subtly enhancing the atmosphere. Lyrically, the song explores themes of self-discovery, emotional struggles, and the search for solace.

Personnel

• David Guetta – production, songwriting, instrument programming
• Giorgio Tuinfort – production, songwriting, instrument programming, piano
• Sia – lead vocals, songwriting
• Franck van der Heijden – orchestrating, conductor
• Paul Power – mixing engineering
• Joris Wolff – assistant engineering
• Anne van Eck – violin
• Annemarie Hensens – violin
• Ben Mathot – violin
• Bram Faber – violin
• Carolien Roodenburg – violin
• Diewertje Wanders – violin
• Floortje Beljon – violin
• Ian De Jong – violin
• Inger van Vliet – violin
• Judith Eisenhardt – violin
• Judith van Driel – violin
• Kim White – violin
• Lotti Peverelli – violin
• Mark Mulder – violin
• Marleen Wester – violin
• Lotti Peverelli – violin
• Sofie van der Pol – violin
• Stijn Brinkman – violin
• Tseroeja van den Bos – violin
• Yanna Pelser – violin
• David Faber – cello
• Jascha Bordon – cello
• Jozien Jansen – cello
• Hanna Guirten – french horn
• Rosa De Bruin – french horn
• Hinse Mutter – bass
• Pim Boons – bass
• Ricciotti Strings – string orchestra

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2014)	Peak position
France (SNEP) [4]	96

References

1. "Songs like The Whisperer - David Guetta, Sia | EDM Hunters". EDM Hunters. 24 November 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
2. "The Whisperer". www.musicnotes.com. 12 November 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
3. "BPM and key for The Whisperer (feat. Sia) by David Guetta songbpm.com". songbpm.com. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
4. "David Guetta feat. Sia – The Whisperer" (in French). Le classement de singles. Retrieved June 29, 2015.