Day Will Come

Have you ever taken an "internet break"? Because this is what I do in my "break": keeping up with hand lettering practice ;). The more I think about it, the more I appreciate Amada's idea of this pin board (check it out! There're tons of wonderful works!). It basically gives me a healthy kick to draw and to be creative with other stuffs too. Brilliant!

I love the image these lyrics create in my mind. I've always wanted to do something about it ever since I heard the song for the first time (no I didn't attend the concert. I listened to the live recording on Youtube instead because it hadn't been released then). The full lyrics should be "We dream hard. We shoot high. Sometimes our fingers graze the sky but we can't hold on."

Also, I'm going back to university this Friday (by the way it means I'll be a sophomore yay!). It has been a long summer for me and I've truly enjoyed it though sometimes I wish I could just come back to school already. Hopefully there'll be more interesting things to talk about at university.

Have a nice day

xoxo

Jane

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A birthday note

I think I should share this birthday card with you guys :). As you can tell, I love Keane's music and the band members very much (I believe a lot of you guys are very familiar with their all-time favourite song Somewhere Only We Know, right?). They've worked hard and made amazing music which really touches my heart and soul. They're also four nice men with great personalities. I've learnt a lot from them.

Today is Jesse Quin's birthday and I made the above card to submit to a birthday video for him by fans all around the world. He's the bass player, but he also provides backing vocals and other stuffs. Jesse is Keane's newest member who's played bass for the band since 2007 and become an official member in early 2011. Though he's a bassist, he writes songs and sings too. If anyone would like to hear this man's voice, don't look for Keane catalogue. Instead, search for an alt-country band named Mt. Desolation which is Tim (the main Keane songwriter and pianist)'s side project with Jesse. I highly recommend songs such as "Platform 7", "State Of Our Affairs", or "Annie Ford". 

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Sovereign Light Café

IT'S HERE! The new video for Keane's next single Sovereign Light Café. 

When I first listened to this song (the early version), I fell in love with it right away. The tune, the melody, the lyrics...all of them are so beautiful. Seriously, these guys don't get a bad song. And I honestly think that this song is among the best songs Tim's ever written. Very nostalgic and emotive. 

"Well you've got nothing to hide

You can't change who you really are

You can get a big house and a faster car

You can run away boy but you won't go far"

P.S: sorry for lack of updates. I've been busy with exams now. I'll be back very soon :).

xoxo,

Mita

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But I was born the way I am...

It must have been AGES since I posted something on this blog :P.

You can notice that, on your right, there's a little badge (is it really a badge? Or a button? I just don't know what to call it) with a little text "Keane Vietnam". There you go! That's my new fan page for the love of my life - Keane! If you're a Keane fan or just a music lover who enjoys their music, please support us by pressing "Like" on this Facebook fan page. We're bilingual so you can chat in English. Don't worry! Vietnamese fans are very friendly! Welcome!

I've been busy with homework and stuffs so I don't have much time here :'(. Sorry! But I finally found some time to create a new poster (yay me!). It's just some simple text but I hope you like it. And since this post is dedicated to Keane, do you know which song are these lyrics from?

The original size for this poster is A2 (42cm x 59.4cm) but you can print in A3 or smaller. I've created 4 versions for printing, which are Neon River, Lilac, Chartreuse, and Old Green (you can guess where I've got the names from).

If you like these printables, feel free share them and link back to this site! I would really appreciate that :)

 

Download (it's totally free!)

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Strangeland out today!

Yes. No more waiting. Keane's latest album Strangeland is finally HERE!!! I'm in a crazy mode right now!

I've been expected this album since last year when I became a fan right after I listened to their all-time hit "Somewhere Only We Know" on Grey's Anatomy. That was the first time I've ever heard about them. I've never been a fan of any singer or band before, but when I listened to their first album Hopes and Fears, it just clicked! Now I'm proud to be a fan of Keane! Hello strangers! Anyone out there?

It is almost 1 year for me but for other Keane fans, it's 4 years! Now the album is here and it's absolutely amazing!!! My favourite track must be Sovereign Light Cafe. This song is so good. They should choose it to be their next single. Other songs are brilliant, too. You should also listen to The Starting Line and Watch How You Go. These days it's really hard to find an album in which you can listen and be amazed from the first track to the last. Strangeland is such a beautiful album with thoughtful lyrics and enchanting vocals. I'm so happy that I've fallen in love with their music.

Today is also the International Strangeland Day! Help promoting the love for Keane on Facebook and Twitter (under the hashtag #Strangeland) by sharing this video.

Happy Strangeland Day everybody!

xoxo

Mita :)

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No more disconnected

Disconnected - Official video, single from Strangeland

Keane once again gives me goosebumps. After watching the video teaser like 100(!) times, I'm still frightened by the end of the official one. Poor me and my headphones (and other headphones users out there). This video for their next single Disconnected from the album Strangeland, which will be released on May 7th, is their best one so far. I'm not very keen on their music videos and I believe many fans have shared the same idea. But this time we have to change our thoughts, apparently. The video is like a mini movie, and I love that! 

They've made many interviews and acoustic sessions since the comeback show in Bexhill. And these live performances always remind me of why I love this band so much. Tom's voice sounds exactly and even better than the studio versions with this great energy which will leave an unforgettable impression on you. I myself have never been to any of their concerts, but I hope (yes, hope) one day I can make it. That would make me complete in many ways. And don't you forget the pure genius behind Keane, Tim Rice-Oxley. He's a real talent! I love how he can be honest and write all the lyrics that relate to many people like that.  Many times I've cried while listening to "Atlantic", "Bend And Break" or, recently, the B-side "Myth". Music don't need to be about faraway things. It should be as close as the tears on your face.

It would be a joyous moment to see the band live. One day I hope :). In the meantime, I can enjoy these live performances. Youtube and Keane fans, you're my life-savers :))

Silenced By The Night - Live at Studio Brussel, Belgium

Sovereign Light Cafe - Live session for The Sun

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KEANE are back!

Photo by the talented Alex Lake

Yes. I have this big and deep thing for Keane. They've been making great music since 1997 (and even before that! I was 4 or 5 years old then) but it seems to me that true artists like these don't get much appreciation from the world. People now are so blindingly into those light-hearted and meaningless music hits. So sad.

Anyway, like they've said, true music lives forever.

Ahh, I'm becoming wordy there :). Here's the latest single Silenced By The Night from Keane's new album Strangeland which will be released on May 7th. Just listen and feel the passion and thoughtful thinking pianist/songwriter Tim Rice-Oxley has put in it. And don't forget the angelic vocal of Mr. Tom Chaplin :)

*UPDATE* The video for this song has just been released. You can watch it here.

And here's a live example of how wonderful and stunning Keane's music is. They've got this incredible friendship and incredible love of music all their lives. Oh how I need thee! I love it when you can relate to a song and cry your heart out of that feeling. Nothing can compare to that.

What do you think of their music?

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