"Up There" is a song by New Zealand band Six60, released as the sixth and final single from their 2017 extended play Six60.
Background and composition
Band vocalist Matiu Walters wrote the song that represented how it was to fall in love with music. The song references musicians who have died, including John Lennon, Bob Marley and Freddie Mercury.
Release and promotion
"Up There" was one of six tracks released weekly in the build-up to their Six60 EP, on 17 November 2017, the same day of the EP's release.
Critical reception
The New Zealand Herald praised the "simple and effortless[ness]" of the track, as well as the song's harmonies, while Hussein Moses of Radio New Zealand found the song's lyrical content unintentionally humorous.
Credits and personnel Credits adapted from Tidal.
Neil Baldock – engineer Leslie Braithwaite – mixing Andrew Chavez – engineer Ji Fraser – guitar, songwriter Marlon Gerbes – keyboards, guitar, producer, songwriter David Kutch – mastering engineer Chris Mac – bass guitar, songwriter Eli Paewai – drums, songwriter Printz Board – producer, songwriter Matiu Walters – vocals, producer, songwriter
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Up There" Chart (2017) Peakposition
Year-end charts
+ Year-end chart performance for "Up There"Chart (2018)Position New Zealand Artist Singles (RMNZ) 10
Certifications
References