‘Post Mortem Analysis’ by Hello Hello Hello Hello captures a lived experience through eight musical tracks. The album was created for a thesis that examines the therapeutic benefits of songwriting and music production in cognitive behavioral therapy sessions for social anxiety. Every aspect of this effort is distinctly perceptible. This isn’t polished pop or background music. It’s raw, brave, and deeply personal. The opening track “And He Was Forever” establishes an atmosphere that is both serene and eerie. It’s sparse, but there’s strength in that. A voice struggles to emerge from the mental clutter of excessive thinking. The uncertainty is real, and it’s relatable. This track “Made of Sugar Glass” expresses fragility through its musical composition. Delicate sound elements in the track demonstrate the minimal distance between maintaining control and complete breakdown. The softness carries an unusual defiant quality. It doesn’t crumble.
“About to break”, brings in heavier tones. This musical piece transforms a panic attack into sound waves characterized by unpredictable sharpness and overwhelming intensity. The structure pushes but never releases its hold completely. “But holding on” represents an emotional opposite. Still anxious, still unsure, but calmer. Like breathing slowly through it. The melody stays close to the chest. No major sound alteration occurs yet you still perceive the difference. “While people’s minds were elsewhere” explores isolation. The song’s lyrics and arrangement create a sense of distance similar to observing life unfolding without your participation. The song carries the weight of invisibility. The song “A Dragon Humbly Dares” marks the pivotal moment in the sequence. The piece maintains softness while showing bravery through gradually ascending tones. There’s hesitation but also hope. The beginnings of self-belief become apparent as though someone is boldly speaking out for the very first time.
“His mind askew, he realises” gets experimental. The track structure appears scattered and disorganized which reflects the turmoil experienced during the initial healing stages. The track presents therapy in its disordered and chaotic state without any attempts to conceal it. The last song ends with the simple statement “There’s no need to be scared”, paired with a quiet breath release. The track lacks any sense of triumph or celebration. But it is peaceful. There’s a sense of rest, of calm. The song avoids claiming complete recovery by stating “I’m okay for now”. This approach remains more truthful than any other statement. This album may not reach the top of the charts but it performs something far more significant. The song reaches out to anyone who has experienced nervousness while surrounded by others. Through ‘Post Mortem Analysis’, we learn that music transcends entertainment to provide critical survival support for listeners.
