“Hello” is a 2015 song from Adele’s “25” album, and it debuted at number one on “Billboard Hot 100”. This song is a testament to the ever-changing music industry due to the influence it had all over the world. Consequently, it is important to take note of how “Hello” is composed, written, produced, and presented to music audiences. The song’s success in the United States and other places around the world still baffles music stakeholders across the world. Consequently, there is debate as to whether the song’s success was due to good composition or excellent marketing.
When it comes to the song’s composition, there is nothing extraordinary about “Hello,” and most of the song’s structure resembles that of Adele’s other music. The song’s composition is based on a dominant piano sound, and it is strategically accompanied by Adele’s strong vocals. The piano sounds are distinctly stereo, with most of the separation is between high and low notes. One aspect of this song that stands out is its reverb elements. The reverbs manage to be noticeable but discrete enough not to overshadow the singer’s vocals and the piano.
There is a lot to be said about the vocal production in this song, especially given the fact that Adele is a renowned global vocalist. The vocals are the first element to be showcased in this song, and the singer sings solo in the first stanza and the chorus (“Adele-Hello”). The first installment of harmony in this song comes in the second pre-chorus on the third bar. Background vocals are introduced to the song during the second chorus, and a repetition of some keywords makes the entire ensemble harmonious. The mixing in this song is impeccable, and it is a substantial improvement from Adele’s other piano-based songs. There is a smooth baseline in the song, and it appears to hold everything else together.
Work Cited
“Adele-Hello.”YouTube, uploaded by AdeleVEVO. 2015,