hellogoodbye
Listening to the music of hellogoodbye certainly feels nice, in a passing-time-without-stress sort of way. That probably suits fans well, since many of them post photos of their pets in their blogs and emails. It’s a feel-good following.
Sample songs offered by the band are love songs (”Here In Your Arms,” “Oh It Is Love,” and “All Of Your Love.”) A few minutes of listening and you will be carried back to Herman and the Hermits, John Sebastian and even a bit of Donovan (of Mellow Yellow fame). Yes, hellogoodbye has that innocent and simple sound of 60s pop.
Forrest Kline is a songwriter, guitar player and singer who occasionally adds the banjo to hellogoodbye’s mix of instruments. Jesse Kurvink provides the keyboard sounds that many fans find a refreshing change in a scene dominated by guitar. Marcus Cole is the group’s bass player and for some reason chooses to wear “silly red headphones,” according to band members. Chris Profeta, the drummer and percussionist, provides background that supports the comfortable pop style.
What stands out to many listeners however are the banjo, bells, cymbals and even a glockenspiel. The band takes this instrumentation across Great Britain in November and December, from Cardiff to Newcastle, from Glasgow to Manchester. Consider that the group cites “trees and stuff” as their main influence and emphasize that their music sounds like “candy.” Enough said.
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I actually have a coupl eof their songs in my Ipod. They have the type of music where if someone was to hit your car and you were listening to them, you wouldn’t even be angry!
Hellogoodbye is such an awesome band. I think that Forrest Kline is such a good singer, and adds a very unique feel to the music. There really is nothing bad I can say about the band, I have all of their songs on my iPod, and they really lift me up when I am feeling down. Great band and great songs. My favorite song would have to be “Homewrecker”.
Hellogoodbye is upbeat and is just what the anger or stress management instructors should demand all pupils listen to when they have those negative feelings. Forrest Kline has a wondrously melodious voice that I could listen to every second of the day. I not only have a good number of their songs on my Ipod I have loaded my son’s Ipod as well.
These guys are not bad at all. I have to agree with the comment about “Homewrecker”. This is probably my favorite song thus far. I admit I have not heard all of their tunes, but I am definitely curious. I especially like the banjo. You don’t hear many banjos now days, and it used creatively and sporadically.