History
The band Hellogoodbye was initiated in 2001 as a recording project by Huntington Beach High School student Forrest Kline. With the aid of fellow student Jesse Kurvink, Kline started recording synthesized power pop songs on his computer, which originally only served the purpose of entertaining their friends. However, as more and more of their songs appeared on MP3.com, Hellogoodbye's fanbase grew. According to Kline, the band name was inspired by,a line from the TV series Saved by the Bell and the general transience of opportunities.
In 2002, without even having a release out, Hellogoodbye began playing local concerts in front of crowds of hundreds. For live shows, vocalist/guitarist Kline and keyboardist Kurvink were accompanied on drums by either Parker Case, who would later form the now defunct JamisonParker, or Aaron Flora. Flora and bassist Marcus Cole soon joined them permanently, completing the band's line-up. [1]
Though California indie label Drive-Thru Records signed Hellogoodbye in January 2004, everything the band does is still entirely done by themselves, ranging from recordings and album artwork to posters and merchandise designs. Shortly after their signing, Kline and Kurvink recorded the band's debut EP, Hellogoodbye, which spawned a music video to the song "Call n' Return." The video featured Kline and Flora playing a comedic game of tennis against Cole and Kurvink, with Forrest and Aaron coming out on top. In March 2004, drummer Flora left the band and was replaced by then 16-year-old high school dropout Chris Profeta.
The EP was finally released on August 17, 2004, which was supported by various US tours. During one of them, the "Sounds of Change Tour" with An Angle, Socratic and Steel Train, hellogoodbye flipped and totaled their van and trailer after Cole dozed off behind the wheel while driving through Pennsylvania on October 22, 2004. All of the band members made it out without a scratch. [2]
While participating in 2005's South by Southwest, a music festival for mainly unsigned artists in Austin, Texas, the band appeared on several episodes of MTV's The Real World: Austin. The cast of the TV series produced a video documentary about two bands on the festival's line-up (the other one being Halifax), including interviews and live footage. The appearance certainly gave a boost to the band's popularity.
On November 22, 2005, Hellogoodbye released a home DVD titled OMG HGB DVD ROTFL. The DVD title was originally a place holder until they thought of a real title, but the band just stuck with the title itself. It featured two hours of concert and touring footage, as well as music videos to the five songs off their debut EP. In December 2005, the band won MTV2's Dew Circuit Breakout, competing as Los Angeles' representative against New York City and Chicago finalists Pete Miser and Tub Ring. The prize included $10,000 cash, a brand new set of Gibson equipment and an opening slot on an upcoming major US tour.
Hellogoodbye's full-length debut entitled Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! was released on August 8th, 2006 and was the highest debut of a Drive Thru Records CD ever in the Billboard 100.
Marcus Cole, (bass) left the band and now Forrest's friend, Travis Head plays bass
They released their second full-length album in 2010 titled Would It Kill You?
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Hello Goodbye is a Scandinavian union of Swedes, Lisa Lundkvist (vocals) and Johannes Kanschat (drums), and Norwegians Frode Fivel (guitar and vocals) and Alex Kloster-Jensen (producer and guitar).
Following the release of 7" "African Nights" (1999) on the label Smalltown Supersound, they soon became favorites in the Norwegian underground music scene. Another highlight of 1999 was playing with Hello Goodbye-fans Yo La Tengo at So What in Oslo.
Due to Lisa's art studies they moved to Gothenburg, Sweden in 2000. Hello Goodbye were soon adopted to the Swedish music scene, and the same year they played the Emmaboda festival, receiving great attention in Swedish media.
Hello Goodbye was then becoming a quartet with extra guitarist Alex, from the Norwegian garage band Ricochets. Alex also produced "Heart Attack" (2002), recorded in Gothenburg in 2001, their debut album. The quartet had also become a killer live band, and after doing a fantastic gig in Oslo in December 2001, they were signed to Racing Junior.
Hello Goodbye's distinguishing features are many:
The combined song writing talents in Frode's beautiful pop tunes and Lisa's more hysteric punk songs are undoubtedly important. Seeing them live also reveals another specialty. They're all standing very close to each other. Johannes dancing behind his two drums, while Alex does his peculiar supersonic guitar poses. In front Frode sings and plays passionately, while Lisa's vocals inhabit extreme dynamics (from whispers to screaming), which also ensures a great experience when they're singing together.
"Heart Attack" has received panegyric reviews in Norway. The critics have compared them to artists like The Velvet Underground, The Cramps, and The White Stripes. One review described the band by imagining The Velvet Underground playing songs by Dead Moon, or even The Sonics.
After being occupied with respective art and music projects for a while, they finally got together to make and record their second album "Haunted Holiday" (2004). The album draws upon their debut album, but with possibly even stronger songs, and a more complex and more thought through approach to it. Haunted Holiday is clearly a step forward!
Discography:
African Nights 7", Smalltown Supersound 1999
Cheesecake, Last Take 7", Booff Records 2002
Heart Attack CD/LP, Racing Junior 2002
Haunted Holiday CD, Racing Junior 2004
I Saw It On Your Keyboard
Hellogoodbye Lyrics
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That just might change your mind
Oh, if only I knew the key
To sing to make you mine
And then I saw it on your keyboard
And you saw it on my sleeve
I never knew a heart existed
Until I read it on your keyboard
I knew at least
That I might have a chance
To catch a shooting star
There exists a star above
That always steals my stare
And there exists a star on stage
That never seems to care
And then I saw it on your keyboard
And you saw it in my eyes
I didn't mean to scare you
You just seem really nice
And then I read it on your keyboard
I knew at least
That I might have a chance
To catch a shooting star
There exists a melody
That just might change your mind
Oh, if only I knew the key
To sing to make you mine
"I Saw It On Your Keyboard" by Hellogoodbye is a song about falling in love with someone and realizing it through a chance observation. The song describes how the singer sees a melody that has the potential to change someone's mind, but doesn't know the key to make them fall in love with them. However, when they see something on the person's keyboard, they are given hope that there might be a chance to catch a shooting star.
The song seems to be alluding to the idea that sometimes love comes from unexpected places, and it's often difficult to pinpoint exactly when or how it happens. It's also about the power of music and how it can evoke strong emotions and feelings. The mention of a "heart outside of make believe" suggests that love can be real and genuine, even if it's unexpected or not what was originally planned.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of missed opportunities and regret, with the singer realizing that they may have missed their chance to tell the person how they feel. However, the song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer realizing that there might still be a chance to catch a shooting star and make the person fall in love with them.
Line by Line Meaning
There exists a melody
There is a particular tune that has the ability to influence someone's decision
That just might change your mind
The tune can possibly cause you to reconsider something you previously thought
Oh, if only I knew the key
The singer wishes that they knew how to play the tune themselves
To sing to make you mine
The singer wants to use the tune to win over someone's heart and make them fall in love
And then I saw it on your keyboard
The singer discovered the notes to the melody on the person's keyboard
And you saw it on my sleeve
The person saw the singer's emotions and intentions clearly through their actions
I never knew a heart existed
The singer didn't believe in true love until they met the person
Outside of make believe
The singer thought love only existed in fairy tales and fiction before meeting the person
Until I read it on your keyboard
The singer found confirmation of the person's feelings on their keyboard
I knew at least
The singer was sure and positive about one thing
That I might have a chance
The singer has a possibility of winning the person's heart
To catch a shooting star
To have the opportunity to experience something amazing and rare
There exists a star above
There is a star in the sky that catches the singer's attention
That always steals my stare
The star is so mesmerizing that the singer can't help but look at it
And there exists a star on stage
There is a performer who is the center of attention
That never seems to care
The performer appears to be indifferent to the attention they receive
And you saw it in my eyes
The person realized the singer's true feelings by looking into their eyes
I didn't mean to scare you
The singer didn't intend to frighten or alarm the person
You just seem really nice
The person appears to be kind and likeable to the singer
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: FORREST KLINE, JESSE KURVINK
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