Hey Hello is a one-man musical endeavor which takes the listener on a mystically haunting ride through the deepest parts of the human heart. With sweeping melodies and poetic lyrics, this independent, self-titled album is something truly unique on the local music scene.
This experimental power-pop journey follows the story of first true love and begs the question, why do adults tend to question the authenticity of this phenomenon in teenagers? The single “Cinematic Hearts” is a gripping look inside this musician’s take on the “real world” versus the bubble of love while “Ghee” (which is presented in two different mixes) explores the tentative beginnings of love. Other tracks such as “Strange” and “Overture” are instrumental but do not fail to convey the raw emotion and talent of this emerging local artist. His semi-gruff voice lends to the passion of the lyrics and matches the not always clean musical style. The listener can hear that the man in the song is on the verge of some great emotion just waiting to spill forth.
Steffen Wade, the force behind the Hey Hello musical experience, wrote, recorded, arranged, and produced this album in his studio, Lyndon Bridge Studio, Prophetstown, IL. He lists, among his influences, Jars of Clay, Nine Inch Nails, Tori Amos, and U2. It is an eclectic list which fully reflects the unique blend of traditional instruments in truly contemporary sounds. The Hey Hello album project began two years ago partially out of boredom and partially as a means to answer the question of where music comes from. “To remain wild at heart is sometimes the most tricky and deceit filled endeavor one can embark on, but it's much easier to steer a moving vehicle.” Wade comments on his approach to the project.
Wade, primarily a self taught musician, candidly admits he can neither read nor write music, and avoids the study of music theory. “I never took any classes because it took away the [suspension] of disbelief in a way, where as right now I still have the seductive element of a sort of feminine mystery drawing me to keep writing and desiring music. . . I throw myself off a cliff creatively and pray to grow wings.” Wade explains. It is with an honest and open heart that he creates his music and lyrics.
The arrangement and fullness of the music on the self titled debut CD leaves the listener with the feeling that the man behind the music has had more experience than a high school garage band under his belt. He was the founding member and former drummer of local band The Ballet before moving on to Hey Hello and the current CD project . He recently graduated from the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences and worked for Conway Recording Studio in Los Angeles before returning to the Midwest to open Lyndon Bridge Studio.
For more information regarding Hey Hello and Hey Hello the CD you can contact Steffen Wade at
Article written by Niki Hilbert and published in the November issue of The Clarion an Ashford University publication. Thank you very much for the review! It means so much.
I listened to thick and sweet maybe 10-15 times. about the 5th time thru i actually heard it. it's amazing. thanks for making tears stream down my face in pain. but it was a good hurt. it made me feel better. good job.
Hey whats goin on? you should check out our new album I think you might dig it! You can download the entire thing for FREE at theopeningnight. com!! Please give it a listen and let us know what you think. Its FREE!!! ~andrew
hey!!! how was Texas!? thats so sweet that you got to play out on the street!!how did it go?! sorry its taken me so long to respond..i've been SUPER busy!! we have had 6 or 8 hour practices every day for our play!! its crazy!!!!well, have an amazing night!!
hey dude! that would be soooo rockin fun! i will be in the qc 2morrow night im most sure of it. depends on what is goin on with other peeps i think. call me like sometime 2morrow and let me know when you are free and all that jazz. have a faboo night. im so tired after longo drivo. thats kinda spanish if you want it to be. wowo im sleepio. thats italiano. ok buhbyeio
"Thick and Sweet" is fantastic. It's really good. It's very Hey Hello meets Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds ... but mostly at the parts with the Steffen-y chorus in the background. It's really cool. I approve.
salut merci pour l'ajout en espérant que tu apprécies notre musique NEW MYSPACE NEW LINE UP: * Paul Wronka: A way of singing, accoustic and electric guitar, sitar, keys, bass, percussion. * Marion Wojcieszak (Ion Ion Ion Ion Ion Ion Ion ): snare drum, floor tom, tambourins, percussion. * Aurélien Victor Lagache: Another way of singing, electric & acoustic guitar, slide guitar, lap steel, harmonica, bass, keys, percussion. see you soon
Hi there! It's been a while and I thought I'd drop by to wish the "Hey Hello" band a Happy Valentine's Day! Cathy :) "Keyboard Cathy" www.myspace.com/keyboardcathy www.keyboardcathy.com
hey hey cass n cher are my good friends and me n cherise are in a graphic arts class and we had to make t-shirt designs.. and i made one for ur band. its kinda sweet haha
