Tom Petty, Fiona Apple, Chris Cornel, Chilli Peppers, John Legend, Sara Groves, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Temple of the dog, Incubus, Helmet, Nickel Creek, Brennen Leigh, Joey Hardy, Buddy Mondlock, Bobby Carter, The Beatles, The Doors, Miles Davis, Herbie Handcock,Louis Armstrong, Harry Conick Jr., Maroon 5, Jason Mraz, Emery, Ray LaMontagne, Nora Jones, Velejo, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, The beach boys, Lorana Mckinett, Goeorge Winston, Andre Venzon, Sublime, Hed pe, Chris Rice, RadioHead, Audio Slave, Rage against the Machine, Del Castio, John Mayer, Thrice, Emery, Tool, Lauren Hill, Switchfoot, Chemicle Brothers, Brother Down, Frank Zappa, Nirvana, Cypress Hill, Violet Femms, Janes Addiction, 4 non blondes
Sounds Like
John Mayer, Tom Petty, Jason Mraz, Nickel Creek, Sting, Fiona Apple,
In 2002, Steven earned a Recording Arts degree from Full Sail in Orlando, Florida and moved to Austin, Texas where he currently works as an Engineer and Producer for Music Lab Recording Studios. In 2007 he began work on his debut album “The Wounded Dog’s Choir”, which he released independently in January of 2008.
Whether playing solo or with his band, Hansen puts on a fantastic show. His songs are creative and easy to listen to, the lyrics, complex and full of passion. His band reveals a unique range of instrumentation that's sure to captivate both young and old alike.
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"Peter’s mad-villainy" I pity the tool said the headmaster of a school./ Mr. Peter Han-some held all that's educating for Ransom/ said his mind state is Mad-villainy, watch him grab a pipe and smoke like a chimney/Annapolis Disaster, I've notice his bass kicks and snare hit have been a little faster/ blessed to be a hero yet cursed to see the sorrow… conjure lies just to justify- disguise what the mask don’t cover up/ oh yes, just when you thought all was lost and hopeless… one man fights on the behalf of the oppressed/ so Invincible, weird and genetically engineered, when Peter sees gods battling expect him to interfere/ he Feeds off sun light when earth grows void of vegetation … attack the U.N like the klingons did the united federation/ to put it plainly, no modern forms of psychology can’t explain him. There’s no man made religion that can contain him/ cause it’s in the mind that he built his holy temple… now that’s the true meaning of monumental
The Album was Austin - Period. Very diverse. The wide variety of instruments used was amazing and was well put together. Like I said, this Album is Austin, it is the sound and variety that is our city, and on top of that an amazing album.
This album definitely is a fusion of fantasy, romance, and the personal struggles of real life. Although I have the upper hand in personally knowing the artist, the compilation is a brief synopsis of not only how Steven Hansen has affected those around him throughout his life, but also how he himself has been affected/Transformed. His true musical genius is displayed beautifully through the variety of instruments as well as his poetic metaphors. He is a master of harmony and ubiquitous in his lyrical variety. I simply cannot rest until I have heard the next chapter to his just beginning career.
I am enjoying The Wounded Dog's Choir more and more with every listen! First listen, the quality of the production and the music just carried me through. Now, time and again getting deeper and deeper into the lyrics and the instruments, I am in awe! Really great job. Great things are coming your way! Congratulations.
the mix has a really unique and smooth, jazzy type feel to it. I absolutely love it, and the words capture as much of the listener's ear as the music does. I have to say that my favorite is Another Chance but at the same time I love Lady Fair, the sweet message especially. I also thought a lot about Can't Tomorrow Wait.
really proud of you, Mr. May God bless you with the ability to write more and more, you've blessed all of us with it.
A Ballad of a lover, maybe seen through the eyes of a child- a great perspective. I find the tracks to sync well together in a fluid like motions transferring well as the moods change. Well organized and composed for a freshman album. Not very intricate in the word play but it has hyper catchy lyrics and easy to remember. The clarity of his voice and all the instruments are great and easy to blare on the car system. Some songs tend to echo well after the track is finish( echo in the mind). Over all a great project but limited to ballads which I’m sure anyone can related to. I can’t wait for a second serving, maybe something fast paced and abstract; developing his range even further. As the display stands the only thing missing are maybe about six more tracks to the finished album.
Tottalllyyy LOVEE the songs! They..re really great. I think my favorite is "Your Gonna Lose" It..s A really Goood song. I love your awesomee voice and how you make life a song! (because that..s pretty Amazing!)
This album is a deeply satisfying experience that get's better the closer and the longer you listen. The production is excellent and showcases Hansen's studio talents nicely. On the surface, it's easy on the ear but, unlike so much our there, has depth and passion that sustain prolonged listening. The individual arrangements of the songs are good but it's the emotional "Sturm und Drang" of the whole album that strikes me. It starts off with a spiritually themed folk ballad, "Crossing Jordan," and quickly descendes into an emotionally intense and turbulent blues ballad, "Your Gonna Lose," in which Hansen seems to channel the vocal abilities of Chris Cornell. "Lonely's Never Good" is a stylistic, coffee-and-cigarrete sounding piece of jazz that chronicles the emotional depths of longing and lust. The soft and beautiful, "Truitt's World" has become one of my favorite songs on the album. It, more than any other song I've ever heard, captures the essence of "boyness" in simple and beautiful lyrics accompanied by complex guitar picking that awaken feelings in me I thought long forgotten. "Lady Fair" is an upbeat and playful blues/jazz ballad with a catchy chorus and a male Fiona Applesque vocal. "Can't Tomorrow Wait" is a mix between a folk ballad and rock symphony. It doesn't seem to know (or care) which it wants to be yet somehow works brilliantly. It's a powerful song. Beginning with "The Drive," the record takes an unusual turn and combines a 70's-style "Ponch and John" horn section with a groovy cha-cha beat and jazzy vocals. The horns on this song really pop and the lyrics are a metaphor for spiritual liberation and breaking free: "She shifted into drive and finally took control." "Another chance" is pure rock romance. "No. 9" is one of the freshes
Alright dude, I've given it a straight listen about ten time so far, I'm impressed, and still going. You have matured so much in your stylings since the days back in my mom's garage. Keep it up!
Steven! Man you are a true "Musical Beastologist!" I sat there on the floor just listening for over an hour. Everything was mixed perfectly! You have just set a new industry standard of excellence! Thanks for doing what you do man. I was glad to be a part of this one "Reverend!" Excellence will promote you. (Daniel 6:3) I look forward to the next time good friend. Tell the family that I said hello. Stay blessed, focused and encouraged while sharing your gifts with the nation! Andre'Venson
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