Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - "Closer"

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Calaroga Shark Media. The music industry
has witnessed countless hits that have captured the

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hearts and minds of audiences worldwide.
However, some songs transcend mere popularity and

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leave an indelible mark on popular culture. In this episode of The Hit Maker

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Chronicles, we delve into one such
phenomenon, the Chainsmoker's chart topping hit closer.

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Andrew Taggart and Alex Pohl, the
masterminds behind the Chainsmokers, met in

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twenty twelve and quickly bonded over their
shared love for electronic dance music EDM.

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As they honed their skills in New
York City's vibrant club scene, they developed

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a unique sound that seamlessly blended EDM
with elements of pop, indie, and

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hip hop. In the early years, the Chainsmokers relentlessly toured the underground circuit,

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playing countless gigs and building a dedicated
fan base. Their breakthrough came in

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twenty v fourteen with the release of
hashtag Selfie, a tongue in cheek critique

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of social media culture that went viral
and caught the attention of the music industry.

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However, it was there twenty sixteen
hit roses that truly propelled the Chainsmokers

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into the mainstream. The tracks,
infectious melodies and emotive lyrics struck a chord

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with audiences, solidifying the duo's status
as rising stars in the EDM world.

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Ashley Frangepanne, known by her stage
name Halsey, emerged from the vibrant musical

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underground of New Jersey, captivating audiences
with her raw, confessional lyrics and unique

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brand of alternative pop. Born in
nineteen ninety four, Halsey found solace in

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music from a young age, using
it as a means to process her experiences

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with bipolar disorder and the complexities of
modern life. After a series of viral

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successes on social media platforms, Halsey
caught the attention of major labels and released

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her debut studio album, bad Lands
in twenty fifteen. The album was a

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critical and commercial success, establishing Halsey
as a rising force in the alternative pop

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scene and solidifying her reputation as a
fearless and authentic storyteller. It was during

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the promotional cycle for bad Lands that
Halsey first crossed paths with the Chainsmokers.

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Both artists were on the cusp of
mainstream success, driven by a shared desire

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to push creative boundaries and challenge the
status quo. As their paths continued to

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intertwine, a mutual respect and artistic
kinship began to form. There was an

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instant connection, Halsey recalled in an
interview, the Chainsmokers had this incredible knack

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for crafting infectious melodies and productions.
While I prided myself on my ability to

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tap into raw human emotion through my
lyrics, it felt like a perfect match.

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The collaboration on Closer was a true
meeting of minds, with each party

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bringing their unique strengths to the table. As the Chainsmokers crafted the intricate electronic

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production, Halsey poured her heart and
soul into the lyrics, drawing from her

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own experiences with love, loss,
and the complexities of modern relationships. When

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I first heard the instrumental, I
was immediately transported to these vivid memories of

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past relationships, Halsey revealed. The
lyrics just poured out of me, capturing

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the vulnerability, the yearning, and
the excitement of new love in a way

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that felt deeply personal yet universally relatable. The chemistry between the artists was undeniable,

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with each pushing the other to new
creative heights. Closer is a sonic

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masterpiece that defies genre conventions. The
track opens with a pulsating beat and an

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infectious synth hook, immediately drawing listeners
into its infectious groove. As the song

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progresses, layers of intricate production unfold, showcasing the Chainsmoker's mastery of sound design

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and arrangement. One of the most
striking elements of Closer is its seamless fusion

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of electronic and pop sensibilities. The
verses, driven by Halsey's emotive delivery,

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paint vivid narratives of two individuals grappling
with the complexities of modern love. Lines

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like we Ain't ever getting older capture
the desire to freeze a moment in time,

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clinging to the intoxicating rush of new
romance. Meanwhile, pull the bedroom

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blind but even if we tried hints
at the vulnerability and uncertainty that often accompanies

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intimacy. The pre chorus sees Halsey's
vocals build intensity as she sings, so

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Baby, pull me closer on the
back seat of your rover. This suggestive

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line conjures images of passion and longing
perfectly setting up the soaring chorus. The

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chorus is where Closer truly shines,
with Halsey belting out I was drunk,

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I was gone until the morning comes. These lyrics paint a raw, unfiltered

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picture of losing one's self in the
throes of desire and infatuation. The repetition

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of pull the bedroom blind adds to
the sense of intimacy and urgency. As

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the song reaches its climax, Holsey's
vocals soar over the pulsating production, her

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voice dripping with yearning and passion.
I don't care if you're crazy. Let

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me cradle your body, she sings, highlighting the willingness to accept a partner's

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flaws in the name of love.
More In a moment lyrically, Closer taps

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into the universal experience of modern love, the excitement, the uncertainty, the

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rawness, and the vulnerability that comes
with opening oneself up to another person.

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Halsey's words resonate deeply, striking a
chord with listeners who have experienced the intoxicating

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highs and lows of romantic relationships.
Through their seamless blend of electronic production and

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emotive songwriting, the Chainsmokers and Halsey
created a sonic experience that transcends genre boundaries,

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speaking directly to the hearts and souls
of listeners across the globe. Closer

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is a testament to the power of
honesty, authenticity, and fearless artistic expression,

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qualities that have the ability to transform
a simple song into a cultural phenomenon.

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Upon its release in twenty sixteen,
Closer quickly became a cultural phenomenon,

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dominating charts and airwaves around the world. Its popularity transcended genres, appealing to

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both die hard edm fans and mainstream
pop audiences alike, a testament to the

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song's universal appeal and emotional resonance.
Beyond its commercial success, Closer has left

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an indelible mark on popular culture,
becoming an anthem for a generation navigating the

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complexities of modern love and relationships.
Its impact can be felt in the countless

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covers, remixes, and tributes that
continue to emerge years after its initial release,

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a testament to the song's enduring influence. The music video for Closer,

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directed by Guillo Pereira, perfectly captures
the raw energy and sensuality of the track,

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featuring Halsey and the Chainsmokers in a
series of intimate vignettes. The visuals

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provide a stunning counterpart to the song's
narrative, further cementing its status as a

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cultural touchstone. For the Chainsmokers,
Closer was a transformative moment, catapulting them

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from rising stars to global superstars.
The duo's subsequent releases, including Something Just

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Like This with Coldplay and Sick Boy, further solidified their status as one of

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the most innovative and influential acts in
the EDM world. Meanwhile, Halsey's career

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has continued to soar, with her
sophomore album, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom debuting at

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number one on the Billboard two hundred. Her fearless lyricism and unapologetic authenticity have

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earned her a devoted fan base,
cementing her place as a voice for a

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generation grappling with mental health, identity, and the complexities of modern life.

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The song's success also paved the way
for a new era of genre blending and

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collaboration, inspiring countless artists to explore
uncharted territories and blur the lines between musical

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styles. In many ways, Closer
represents the power of authenticity, vulnerability,

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and artistic, daring qualities that have
the ability to transform a simple song into

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a cultural phenomenon that resonates across generations. As The hit Maker Chronicles continues to

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unravel the stories behind the songs that
define our times, Closer stands as a

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shining example of the magic that can
occur when creativity, passion, and fearlessness

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collide, leaving an indelible mark on
the fabric of popular culture. I'm Andrew

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Irons, and this has been The
hit Maker Chronicles. Join us next time

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as we continue to explore the songs
that define our times and shape our collective

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experience. The hit Maker Chronicles is
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