CS Hellmann gives the world a real working-class anthem that is vibrant energetic and has a truckload of subtext. In Up Til Dawn Hellmann successfully spreads the worry he has within the song to the listeners, bringing in a new definition for the word infectious. He gives the world the exact kind of melody that is missing to express the anxiety from within.
It is truly fascinating to hear Hellmann make such infectious beats that rile you up emotionally. A key element to this rile up is the pacing of the track. This particular pacing is very similar to the retro alt-rock era of music. With the snappy drums and the electric guitar that moving from the background to the foreground, he reiterates that he is truly one with the music. Lyrics like “I can’t sleep” and “What I’m fighting for” has a sense of justice that is not entirely romanticized but is being demanded. This eludes to the fact that the song is both about Hellman and is also bigger than him, like a system. With the wide playground that Hellman has given himself, the production team has done an incredible job at maintaining its vastness of it while also streamlining the atmosphere of the track.
This track would be on par with the number of themes that Beef (the series) holds. The rawness of both the track and the series makes it a match made in heaven… or should I say hell? I have no doubt that you will be turning up the volume as CS Hellmann blasts through your speakers. You must give his other tracks a listen as they will ruffle your feathers as much as this one. You can do through the links attached below.