Breaking Down DAWN FM

[@highwind1991]

I had to take a break from this album. I listened to it RELIGIOUSLY FOR TWO WEEKS haha. It's so good though. The Weeknd's 2020's albums have been stellar so far

[@tycrowther33]

Bro same, as much as I don’t want to either.

[@nateallen8639]

Wow literally same

[@MidnightNostalgiaPod]

Same

[@flux202]

American apostrophe.

[@Blackcubin1]

Same! I event slept with it playing non stop 🤣

[@SimmoOfficial]

Been waiting for this since the album came out, loved the After Hours breakdown

[@SimmoOfficial]

@aloevv𖤐 I like the analysis Middle8 covers yes?

[@tobyworth7041]

Couldn't agree more

[@issacseo123]

The amount of detail put in this video is insane. I knew this video was gonna be an instant classic once I saw you slip the little Las Vegas after the Heaven or Hell part in the intro

[@mikisek0077]

What an extremely interesting take on the story of the album. I like how you didnt take the purgatory part literally with him being literally dead and being led towards literal heaven. It makes the whole struggle he faces less fictional and more raw and powerful. Awesome video man! Keep up the awesome work

[@whoisgliese]

It actually is! In my opinion at least. Same happens with after hours, people theorizing he dies when he's decapitated in the videos and then comes back to life or something like that miss the point that these albums use a fictional storyline used to communicate strong inner feelings and thoughts. Talent, just talent

[@MasonCreates25]

I love how haunting Jim Carrey was during this album, especially with the final track monologue

[@The.Host_XO]

Jim carried the radio aspect: "You are now listening to 103.5 Dawn FM. You've been in the dark for way too long,..." Somehow, I think his voice is both spooky and, sort of, chill at the same time.

[@aadizingh]

So excited to hear the final part of the trilogy

[@daisysaurora888]

what trilogy

[@Awndr3]

@@daisysaurora888 After hours - Dawn FM - Afterlife ?

[@korte2611]

@@Awndr3 After hours - Dawn fm - Heaven or Las Vegas?

[@prettierjesus3119]

@@korte2611 He wouldn’t name an album after one of his previous songs.

[@realshipn5546]

@@Awndr3 I didn’t know it was a trilogy

[@roguepoptart34]

Its honestly how crazy he can go back to old songs and connect all of it its honestly heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time

[@fernsilverman]

Thank you for putting both After Hours and Dawn FM into perspective. Really interesting and thoughtful analysis.

[@haydenelliott3654]

Tbh I didn’t really like the album that much on first listen but it grew on me a lot, I think I’ve listened to it at least once a week since it dropped

[@alex_flamer]

It's already one of my favorite albums this year, and I can't wait to see what happens on the next album. It's amazing how a star as mainstream as him makes albums with overarching themes, callbacks, and a story told through a series of albums, all sounding great with well written songs.

[@teddyfurstman1997]

DAWN FM is the best album this year. It has everything from The Music, 80's vibes, and kickass Jim Carry Radio DJ-style narrations. The Weeknd can do no wrong.

[@Kelz_X]

You remind me of Casey Kasem breaking down music and the artist back in the 80’s when we listened on Saturday while doing our chores. Seriously Nostalgic. You just took me back to my childhood.

[@montyeyesclosed]

Never realised each song was alluding to a constant theme, your video revealed the depth Abel put into this album to me. Thanks!

[@joannamesinor8238]

Oh my gosh, I have been waiting for you to break down this album!! It has been on constant repeat in my car in my house!!XO!!

[@croatiaboy11]

Craaazy breakdown! This just made me listen to the album again, with a knowing perspective now

[@Harvilator2.0]

I watched your breaking down after hours in 2020 and it got me into the weeknd which got me into music. Music is now my everything, it’s my hype, my therapy - got me through some dark times too. I owe it all to you. Thank you kind sir. I cannot explain my excitement when I saw you made a Dawn FM one. (My current favourite album btw) I’m very much into web design and graphic design in general and I love your video style too.

[@ethanchan8573]

I have been waiting for a breakdown like this since the album was released, I listened to it a lot of times and i do like your breakdown of the story in dawn fm

[@namishsethi7277]

ALBUM REVIEW: DAWN FM by THE WEEKND. Storytelling in music holds an esteemed position of being the sacred craft that introduces the audience to a somber, less glamorous side of the artist that is almost never seen in public. It is so treasured because not only is it a more relatable image for the ones who listen; it is also a strangely pleasant reminder that after and above all else, the artist is also just a human being. When taking this into account, it dawns upon us that The Weeknd’s craft is not about following trends in terms of making music according to an arbitrary feeling or a lighthearted jibe in the studio. His entire catalogue is him going through a musical metamorphosis that closely chronicles his life, the good and bad decisions he’s made and how far he’s come because of those said decisions, as well as the people he’s been with through it all. Let’s take for instance: Beauty Behind The Madness. That album represents his ascension to the stratosphere, whereas Starboy is this super cool bad boy persona taking his place as the self-centered light of the universe - he shines alone and he doesn’t want anyone hogging his light. In a sense, it was him getting comfortable in the overwhelming darkness that his stardom propelled him into, and he was simply adapting as a brilliant supernova that splashes colorfully against the impenetrable background of unrelenting blackness. My Dear Melancholy takes a complete 180 from the bad boy who didn’t care about anything and anyone and who did what he wanted, when he wanted. It is an emotionally anguishing reflection of what he’s lost on his way to the top - mostly the relationships he regretted ending, which set the table for After Hours: the self loathing, complete disregard for self through frightening levels of debauchery and hedonism detailed in this project are his ways of coping with the pain as he tumbles further downwards into a black hole of blinding despair to which he appears to have no escape. And then, after seeing the light beckoning upon the horizon, he’s not looking back. If there’s anything you should admit about The Weeknd, it’s that he’s owned every phase of his life that he’s lived. From the magnificent to the macabre, his ability to reinvent himself by opening alternate realities within the same dimension is a telling piece of evidence in favor of his multifaceted personality that he pours into every single element of his music, right down to the last note. DAWN FM, is only but a stage within that musical evolution. As a matter of fact, it symbolizes a graceful rebirth with the purest intentions. By reaching into the treasures of the past with his 80s electro new wave retro disco pop sound, he establishes a futuristic nostalgia of sorts that works as the latex synthesizing the past, present and future quite cohesively. It is a transcendental reality of arcade games and headbands and gym leotards and cassette players and VHS recordings and vinyl records and serene bicycle rides through blissful suburbia at high noon, merged with an ambitious, idealistic future of alien ships and flying cars and jetpacks and advanced time travel that is all so expertly packed into a gentle psychedelic masterpiece which is as healthy for the soul as it is pleasant to the ears. The album explores themes like emotional vulnerability, love, sincerity, remorse and forgiveness; that at the end of the day, Abel Tesfaye is only but a man, and more so, a hopeless romantic that has set his toxic masculinity aside and therefore finds no shame in being so emotionally exposed. Jim Carrey's patient narration throughout the album defines him as a voice of generous guidance. Some might even say, his role in the album is that of a celestial being leading those who seek his counsel for direction into the light, and that regret over the past is futile because there is a heavenly future awaiting those who relieve themselves of the burdens of the days gone by and are intent on starting as a new being. Regarding all the religious connotations laden in this album, I’d hardly think that its release on the 7th of January - which just so happens to be Christmas day on the Ethiopian Orthodox Calendar - is a lucky coincidence. From the engineering, production right through to the mastering, not once does the album deflate in its delivery; Quincy Jones’ poignant little tale does indeed set the heart at ease. Lil Wayne was at his laconic best on “I Heard You’re Married”, and Tyler, The Creator chipped in with some lyrical efficiency of his own. The transition from “Best Friends” into “Is There Someone Else” - which is arguably the best track on the album (with strong competition from “Out Of Time” and “Less Than Zero”, which is my personal favourite)- signals the sonorous climax to what is already poised to be, in my opinion, one of the albums of the year. It is worth mentioning that there is almost NO MENTION of hedonistic living in his lyrical content throughout the project, and upon pending rumours of The Weeknd’s desire to quit drugs and start a family, this is possibly his way of turning over a new leaf into a brand-new chapter of his life. RATING: 89%.

[@imagine4816]

that was very interesting to read ❤️ xotwod

[@genericperson8354]

Great review. You deserve more likes for this

[@hizzle8393]

Beautifully written review

[@iheartjbgccb]

Wow you really should write more reviews

[@The.Host_XO]

You shall be invited to Harvard University.

[@deimos.93]

I hope that the next album has Abel in heaven but give the songs a similar feel to House of Balloons where the instrumentals sound really happy on surface level but at the same time it also sounds mysterious and dark

[@The_Snxowchild]

I’m glad you can explain the album to people that have a clear idea what it is I’ve listened to it over 50 times so I understand it’s still fun to watch someone explain it you know?

[@youtubeuser6762]

after watching this video, i feel like Dawn FM is abel reliving his past mistakes and Dawn FM is both a sequel and a prequel to After Hours all the mistakes abel relives in Dawn FM is his life before After Hours, where after one heartbreak (i heard you’re married and less than zero), Abel went on this life in after hours, drugs, sex, and being alone again. then after abel dies in After Hours, he enters purgatory, where he relives his life before after hours, mistakes that made him the person he is on After Hours and a judging factor whether he’ll be on heaven, or hell.

[@mead0wsgates]

love all the connections to his old songs! was such a reminder of how much his music has changed over the years, but the heart and soul is the same.

[@arod6982]

The ending was so amazing. Jim carry really the goat

[@elliottfalt]

Love the insertion of lyrics from past projects, shows it’s truly about his life

[@alaaeddineketfi]

I loved the After Hours breakdown, you nailed it with the Dawn FM breakdown, I really hope you do a Trilogy breakdown

[@graydeotto2820]

Love the Heaven or Las Vegas reference!

[@m.a.ramirez1297]

These videos are so underrated, Such an interesting take on the album, thank your for amazing content.

[@leuryflow1852]

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[@lauralourenco7878]

You know what’s better than the music itself? This video!! You are incredible.

[@JulietteHelene]

This breakdown is so wonderfully created. Thankyou so much It has enabled me to think more in depth about the underlying meanings and significance ❤️

[@fogelxo]

Loved the Heaven or Hell (Las Vegas) thing and your breakdown too. Good job!

[@batuhankanmaz269]

this shit made me get goosebumps all the way, thank you for your exertion loved the video.

[@adamm1075]

Let's be honest here. We've all been waiting for this since we first listened to Dawn FM. So glad its here

[@samgayney88]

Even after listening to this album obsessively over 100 times, this video has made me crave it even more than I expected.

[@mat8353]

SUCH A GOOD ALBUM, i didn't appreciate it as much as i do now, thank you!!!

[@Camds1111]

The Weeknd has been killing it lately

[@Jaceno]

Dawn FM is more cinematic than After Hours.

[@heavyforsmash7095]

love that heaven or las vegas little detail! your videos continue to be some of the best edited projects on the platform!

[@potmasiero]

Loved the subliminal heaven or Las Vegas reference

[@deepak32senger]

Beautifully explained a beautiful masterpiece...One of the best album ever! Thank you for this...

[@TemeNickyPlane1]

The production quality is super clean, loved everything about this video. Definitely subscribing

[@mbachuvictory8950]

Been waiting anxiously for this, even more than I did for the album itself.

[@IAMComicPro]

I love the touch here where the text “las vegas” flashes on screen before the word “hell”

[@renii1464]

brilliant video, I feel like the album goes much deeper into an actual story though and its not just about the surface lyrics.

[@rarrera1409]

This video makes it more obvious that this is just the middle part of a trilogy of Abel trying to free himself from his demons

[@realjoshb]

One minute in and this is the best explanation I have heard out of all the breakdowns

[@Slavgalactic]

one of the best channels on youtube! these mini documentary videos are always so greatly produced and always contain incredible visuals. absolutely love the content

[@jaime5649]

I loved the editing of this video, i liked how you played clips from his older music too. Love the Weeknd so much

[@operationb.e.n6480]

When it comes to World-building in albums, The Weeknd is easily #1; dawn FM was an experience!

[@megagangster321]

What about Tyler the creator and his 3 album storyline. Or jaden and his trilogy that's all one storyline?

[@operationb.e.n6480]

@@megagangster321 Tyler kills it too, though Igor is not really transporting you into a world the same way 'Call me If you get lost' did; There is more of a tangible setting with CMIYGL, while Igor is mainly top tier storytelling

[@vypervfx7519]

@@megagangster321 I feel the weeknd has been doing this for the last 10 years or so from his first mixtape he was portraying this charecter , if u notice in trilogy his first album i.e the last song was titled until dawn , leadin to this album dawn fm , its amazing how he had planned this 10 years or so before lmao

[@stuartclark3182]

If you listen to the lyrics Take my breath is about asphyxiation I thought? The girl he meets asks him to choke her for thrills. Dark lyrics wrapped in a pop song, max Martin does this kind of thing so well

[@joeltravis9446]

This has been my favorite album since it's dropped. I can't stop listening to it, and I love it so much.

[@maddigotnojams1964]

This album is a masterpiece. Great breakdown 👏🏽

[@petarpenev6288]

Thank you for making this video. I am a big fan of The Weeknd (and of your channel as well btw) and I really enjoyed watching. Keep up the great work. We love to see it.

[@eliasstergiou5606]

Your videos are insanely analytical and exceptional. Please do the same for all of his previous albums/mixtapes.

[@NikoZguri]

the acoustic ending of Less Than Zero is... pure perfection.

[@raunakxrestha5863]

Less than zero is really an underrated song on the album.

[@Prodbyjah464]

Nah it’s overrated

[@Lordofthefall06]

​@@Prodbyjah464fax lol.

[@leesannii]

When this album dropped I was waiting for you to do a video😭😭❤️

[@DaPrince100]

every single one of the songs slaps and this underlying story just makes it infintely better, Abel took a gigantic W on this one. After Hours was a fuckin goated album but this shit next level fr

[@vhs_os]

This is a top tier analysis on the album, I'm happy to see I'm not the only one that's been freaking out on this album for nearly a month now. I'm grateful to be a fan. Awesome video D A W N • F M

[@jacksondoughty]

Love these deep dives into modern records. Of course, I love your other uploads also! Seeing you discuss a Record as soon as it comes out and analyze it like you have makes me look forward to the future videos that you make like this :-)

[@omarvillegas9421]

I love when you make videos about The Weeknd!

[@Ash-b49]

I can’t wait to see what’s next I honestly really don’t know what to expect out of the next album

[@idkemily5544]

incredible video. loved the connections to his previous works

[@thrbrandao]

The sequence of: “Out of time Here we go again Best Friends Is there someone else?” Is just perfect in my opinion, it was the album at its best, and are songs that I want to come back to more than the rest.

[@JulietteHelene]

Also, Could there be a connection between “I heard you’re married” and “you’re right” the collab between Doja Cat and the Weeknd Because that would be perfect! My interpretation anyway 😍

[@devchoudhary12]

youre right

[@iliaslef]

Also moth to a flame with SHM. Lyrics like "It's just one call away. And you'll leave him, you're loyal to me" and "His love for you is true. But does he know you call me when he sleeps? But does he know the pictures that you keep?" and basically the whole song matches perfectly with that concept

[@BlackDeckerRiceCooker]

one thing id like to point out is abel sings the same melody from Alone Again on Here We Go… **Again** ,nice detail that wasnt mentioned here

[@renanholand]

Oooohhh I've been waiting for this. Thank you!!

[@childishbrandin0]

Killed it again, thanks for the interpretation it’s so insightful keep up the great work

[@lucid7387]

bruh watching this makes me hype for the next album 2 years from now LMAAOOOOO. ik its really early to start thinking about that but when he said "whether he'll end up in heaven or hell" got me thinking about the next album lmao

[@AshySmoove]

I LOVE these videos, you deserve way more views for these they're quality!

[@Jephren]

We hear snippet of afterlife in the album especially every angel is terrifying

[@dead_r33d]

I love this breakdown so much. it's beautiful

[@MartinLT74]

I’ve watched this video multiple times now and shared it with friends. Great work! This album is absolutely amazing in my opinion and without a doubt one of the best albums to be released by any artist in the past few years.

[@gabormolnar2208]

your deepdive analysis of albums are just brillian! although i am not a big fan of this album, but the production is really good.

[@reaperreapz6451]

Loved the breakdown on After Hours and couldn't wait for the breakdown on Dawn Fm to hear a perspective on the story The Weeknd put out for us, I do enjoy the subtle references and when you included the reference to "Alone Again" when describing his return to his lonely ways.

[@starlxrd868]

mad love on the video and editing

[@ArpitKsingh]

Greatly reasearched and quite creatively created and edited loved the video keep up the good work guys

[@alsc9273]

good to see you back

[@TheTimeNature]

Love both of your After Hours' and Dawn FM's breaking down. Top content!!!

[@saifabidalbloushi]

I think, in "phamtom regret" he lets go of his regrets and moves on from the purgatory to heaven as we hear birds chirping at the end. What do you think?

[@MortyMortyMorty]

Amazing album breakdown!

[@GameplayGuy00]

Unpopular opinion: Dawn FM is better than Afterhours from a sound and narrative perspective. It's hard to believe, I love AH but man this album is exactly what I wanted from him.

[@leuryflow1852]

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[@boomerboi9642]

man I have been WAITING for this one!

[@jesoos7426]

Beautiful video, thanks for delivering as always. 👍

[@Tlow_]

Been waiting for this gotta bring the coffee

[@EternityMediaGroup]

This album gave me severe anxiety about death. That in my mind means Abel did a great job

[@slozzzy]

this channel should've gotten like 10M subs already, every videos are great

[@gillianmccabe2496]

It's finally here!!

[@xpeter1000]

Watching this videos is making me realise I’m literally on the same path as Abel recently. After multiple failed attempts at relationships and multiple how phases I’m finally starting to yearn for something meaningless but at the same time I’m afraid to commit and get hurt again

[@vitorcordeirom]

Thank you so much for this video! Love you, man!

[@davidsandoval1068]

BABE WAKE UP NEW MIDDLE 8 VIDEO JUST DROPPED

[@Kiki81937]

THANK YOU IVE BEEN WAITING!! I almost messaged you to ask If you would make this!! Thank youuuuui

[@Jimmyno20]

Amazing work gave me a whole different perspective on dawn fm

[@94nolo]

Nice. Perfectly concise and to the point.

[@thiiird3ye605]

AMAZING. I'll stretch and say his next album will be something close to "Heaven"

[@BPM_ADAMO]

Man I love your videos. I have been waiting for this one since the release.

[@christiangay793]

I love how After Hours, Dawn FM and the next album which should apparently also be thematically connected so far seems to be like a sort of a modern The Divine Comedy with After Hours being Inferno and Dawn FM being Purgatory.

[@thecosmicblueautie]

Another bangaranger from Middle 8! 😊

[@viecariously]

Was waiting for this!

[@IngaVideor]

another video, another gorgeous design! loved it (and definitely will also listen to the album now)

[@leuryflow1852]

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[@Drkonlime]

Awesome! I've been waiting for Middle 8 video on Dawn FM. :)

[@Drkonlime]

Great video as always ♥️