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Keane — Your Eyes Open
Album: Hopes And Fears
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Released: 2004
Length: 3:14
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Well, it's a lonely road that you have chosen
Morning comes, and you don't want to know me anymore
And it's a long time since your heart was frozen
Morning comes, and you don't want to know me anymore

For a moment your eyes open and you know
All the things I ever wanted you to know
I don't know you and I don't want to
Till the moment your eyes open and you know

That it's a lonely place that you have run to
Morning comes, and you don't want to know me anymore
And it's a lonely end that you will come to
Morning comes, and you don't want to know me anymore

For a moment your eyes open and you know
All the things I ever wanted you to know
I don't know you and I don't want to
Till the moment your eyes open and you know

For a moment your eyes open and you know
All the things I ever wanted you to know
I don't know you and I don't want you
Till the moment your eyes open and you know
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A keyboard-based band. Unusual and nice to hear. 
Posted 3 months ago by dfphillips1    [ Reply ]
Love pieces with moving bass lines. This is quite nice. 
Posted 10 months ago by MrPou    [ Reply ]
love this band and this album is just rolling gold
Posted 2 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Best songs:
1. Nothing in my way.
2. Crystal ball.
3. Is it any wonder.
4. Silenced by the night.
Posted 2 years ago by Роман    [ Reply ]
 Edweirdo wrote:

When I was a pro musician I bought one of the first CP70B pianos, because it was the only way to get a realistic piano sound live (unless you had a big touring crew).  However, the sound isn't beautiful and bell-like, but thin and toppy, and I've never understood why Keane ruined their recorded sound by using it in the studio.  I'm delighted now to play a Nord Stage with Fazioli and Bosendorfer samples which is superior in every way (and doesn't take two people to lift into a flight case).



No wonder you are no longer a pro musician - you are insufferable from all I have read of your comments.
Posted 2 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
 Synth80s wrote:

I'm still enamored with their overt use of the Yamaha CP70, my favorite musical instrument of all time.  It was everywhere in the '80s and some bands still use it on almost every record (U2, for example), but it has come back in vogue partly because of Keane.  Almost all of the piano tracks on this album are CP70, also known as the Yamaha electric grand.  It has a beautiful bell-like quality that is unlike anything else.  I scored one in excellent condition many years back when they were being dumped by many musicians and studios.


When I was a pro musician I bought one of the first CP70B pianos, because it was the only way to get a realistic piano sound live (unless you had a big touring crew).  However, the sound isn't beautiful and bell-like, but thin and toppy, and I've never understood why Keane ruined their recorded sound by using it in the studio.  I'm delighted now to play a Nord Stage with Fazioli and Bosendorfer samples which is superior in every way (and doesn't take two people to lift into a flight case).
Posted 3 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
I don't get the comparisons to U2. 
Keane (good band, BTW) has hardly any guitar.  
Posted 3 years ago by dfphillips1    [ Reply ]
Brilliant band in their own right, to me they sound nothing like U2.
Posted 3 years ago by Insomnia65    [ Reply ]
Reminds me my first rainy night in UK, after leaving Heatrow towards south...
Posted 4 years ago by flecting    [ Reply ]
Underrrrrated by miles: Keane.
Posted 5 years ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]
 handyrae wrote:
Every time I hear this I think it's a not quite right U2 song. Sort of like if all of the members of U2 left and they were replaced by U2 wannabes.
 
Their song "Is It Any Wonder?" is quite good and very reminiscent of U2.
Posted 7 years ago by Solanus    [ Reply ]
Amazing band.  Saw them in Chicago a few years back.  Love every song they've ever recorded.  Great pic.  Play them more!!
Posted 8 years ago by kellipeter05    [ Reply ]
 handyrae wrote:
Every time I hear this I think it's a not quite right U2 song. Sort of like if all of the members of U2 left and they were replaced by U2 wannabes.
 
Funny, I was thinking Bono finally lost his voice!
Posted 8 years ago by sbegf    [ Reply ]
Love this first album of theirs and I've seen them live recently here in Bristol.  Good effort there, too.  Later albums got progressively worse, though, with a few quality numbers.
Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
To all haters:
Well, it's a lonely road that you have chosen
Morning comes, and you don't want to know me anymore
And it's a long time since your heart was frozen
Morning comes, and you don't want to know me anymore
For a moment your eyes open and you know
All the things I ever wanted you to know
I don't know you and I don't want to 
Till the moment your eyes open and you know
(excerpt from lyrics) 
Posted 9 years ago by Athyrius    [ Reply ]
Yes, very pop...but my GOD his voice is something unreal!
Posted 9 years ago by molson    [ Reply ]
Not such a bad band but this song is compltely empty from feeling and meaning
Posted 9 years ago by jazzdevil    [ Reply ]
 WayUpNorth wrote:
Saw them on Later/Jools Holland — they were very good.  Maybe not flashy/edgy/innovative but solidly good musicianship, vocals.
 
It wouldn't been the first time I had thought more of people I saw on Jools' show than when I check out their catalogue.  Jools seems to have a way of getting amazing performances out of people on that show
Posted 11 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Saw them on Later/Jools Holland — they were very good.  Maybe not flashy/edgy/innovative but solidly good musicianship, vocals.
Posted 12 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
Not up to RP standard. Sucko Barfo for me !
Posted 12 years ago by Jackson_Feelgood    [ Reply ]
 shmuelman wrote:
Is it just me, or is this flat out bubble gum music?

 
Not that there's anything wrong with that...

But it doesn't rate "bubble gum" to me.  Liking it, it made me look up from my work. 

Posted 12 years ago by NeuroGeek    [ Reply ]
 shmuelman wrote:
Is it just me, or is this flat out bubble gum music?

 
Maybe, but where else would you hear it save for RP?

Posted 12 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
Hard to believe it's only piano, bass and drums in this song...excellent!
Posted 12 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]
You are right Sjaac. I saw them a couple of years ago at Rock Werchter in Belgium and was blown away by their magnificent performance. while I didn't expect much of it. Ever since I love this band. The second album is also great!

 Sjaaks wrote:


Completely agree, i was completely blown away by this album, listening in the car and screaming with it at the top of my lungs. Fantastic from the first song all the way through to the last. What came after was also a total dissappointment for my ears...

9
 

Posted 13 years ago by PeeBee    [ Reply ]
 Synth80s wrote:
I don't care if some people overlook Keane.  This, their first album, is a solid gem.  Their follow-up albums have gotten progressively worse, though...
 

Completely agree, i was completely blown away by this album, listening in the car and screaming with it at the top of my lungs. Fantastic from the first song all the way through to the last. What came after was also a total dissappointment for my ears...

9
Posted 13 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
I don't care if some people overlook Keane.  This, their first album, is a solid gem.  Their follow-up albums have gotten progressively worse, though...

I'm still enamored with their overt use of the Yamaha CP70, my favorite musical instrument of all time.  It was everywhere in the '80s and some bands still use it on almost every record (U2, for example), but it has come back in vogue partly because of Keane.  Almost all of the piano tracks on this album are CP70, also known as the Yamaha electric grand.  It has a beautiful bell-like quality that is unlike anything else.  I scored one in excellent condition many years back when they were being dumped by many musicians and studios.

Posted 13 years ago by Synth80s    [ Reply ]
Smoooooth.  I kinda like it.
Posted 13 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Didn't know there were so many music snobs on here.  Every song I click on to see the comments everyone is saying how horrible it is...But, what did I expect? hahaha  just as long as there are no commercials I'm not going to start complaining about the songs! {#Bounce}
Posted 14 years ago by lynlloyd    [ Reply ]
lemmoth wrote:
"You completely stole my post almost word for word except substitute girlfriend for wife."
    
radiojunkie wrote:
"That's just not right! You can't substitute your girlfriend for his wife."

******************************

What happens at the Keane concert stays at the Keane concert.
 

Posted 14 years ago by SinisterDexter    [ Reply ]
Perhaps they should get one of Oasis's cast off drummers?  I rate the singer's voice, but don't have any of their stuff on the shelf. Bit too poppy for me. 6 anyway
Posted 14 years ago by gumbo73039    [ Reply ]
lemmoth wrote:

You completely stole my post almost word for word except substitute girlfriend for wife.

That's just not right! You can't substitute your girlfriend for his wife.

Posted 15 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
{#Biggrin} Long time, no hear.  Refresssssshing
Posted 15 years ago by moonchildsce    [ Reply ]
 RadioDoc wrote:

This would be an 8 but for the cheap fake drum track, which costs it a point.


 
I hear it, too, and am at a loss why they would do that — Richard Hughes is actually a very decent drummer.  I also agree with Hooey that Tim Rice-Oxley is an excellent keyboard player.


Posted 16 years ago by nate917    [ Reply ]
Jup, its light catchy pop, aimed straight for the girly segment.
Yet I find his voice so annoyingly good that i keep turning up the volume every time it plays.
Posted 16 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
Is it just me, or is this flat out bubble gum music?

Posted 16 years ago by shmuelman    [ Reply ]
This would be an 8 but for the cheap fake drum track, which costs it a point.
Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
robco1 wrote:
The reason the percussion is understated is because it is done by a Macintosh, not a musician. Nice pop, pretty vocals, but totally left me cold in concert. My wife loved it. Admittedly, it could have been the crowd of squealing 14 year old girls that turned me off. No, it was the computerized percussion.
You completely stole my post almost word for word except substitute girlfriend for wife.
Posted 16 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
Ender43 wrote:
I like the swelling vocals with the understated percussion (a bit simple though)...and the piano fits well. Cool song.
The reason the percussion is understated is because it is done by a Macintosh, not a musician. Nice pop, pretty vocals, but totally left me cold in concert. My wife loved it. Admittedly, it could have been the crowd of squealing 14 year old girls that turned me off. No, it was the computerized percussion.
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
I'm not a huge fan of this group but I'm thoroughly impressed by their keyboard player. I saw them live on SNL and he carried the whole arrangement himself apart from the drums, including the bass. Very solid player.
Posted 16 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
Tux wrote:
Maybe it's that they are such an anti-climax after the beautiful sequence of Massive attack and Imogen Heap, but I had to drop this to a 1.
What does that drop you to?
Posted 16 years ago by jcjoh    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
Wonderful song!!!
Posted 17 years ago by aquadonia    [ Reply ]
Dave_B wrote:
Please, god, no.
It must be a case of an artist not being appreciated in their homeland. I agree, they produce some happy pop music, but it's enjoyable all the same!
Posted 17 years ago by reviep    [ Reply ]
hippiechick wrote:
just love this song!
Posted 17 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
Lalalala... weeeeeee!! This song makes me happy.
Posted 17 years ago by lild    [ Reply ]
just love this song!
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
daddywoodland wrote:
Ah ha! A band that can finally challenge Travis for the coveted 'Worst Band in the World' award, although I'm stretching myself to even refer to this collection of limp wristed ass holes as a band.
Don't hold back. Tell us, please, how you really feel...it's important.
Posted 18 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Please, god, no.
Posted 18 years ago by Dave_B    [ Reply ]
I really like the singer's voice, very interesting.... I prefere this first record to the latest, even because I expected something mature from them but maybe airplay needed a fist of pop song.... they will grow up I presume
Posted 18 years ago by exciter76    [ Reply ]
Ah ha! A band that can finally challenge Travis for the coveted 'Worst Band in the World' award, although I'm stretching myself to even refer to this collection of limp wristed ass holes as a band.
Posted 18 years ago by daddywoodland    [ Reply ]
Thanks for playing this. This album has really grown on me, mostly because of the lead singer's voice.
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
handyrae wrote:
Every time I hear this I think it's a not quite right U2 song. Sort of like if all of the members of U2 left and they were replaced by U2 wannabes.
I was thinking a happier and less interesting version of Radiohead, but at least it's not Massive Attack or Imogen Heap.
Posted 18 years ago by loud_family_fan    [ Reply ]
Maybe it's that they are such an anti-climax after the beautiful sequence of Massive attack and Imogen Heap, but I had to drop this to a 1.
Posted 18 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by weevilkinevil    [ Reply ]
Saw these guys play in KC last year. Inspite of the shimmering white belt of lead Keane, they put on a fantastic performance. Looking forward to their next record.
Posted 18 years ago by Red_Guitar    [ Reply ]
The more I hear of this band, the more I like them. This album is on my Must Get list.
Posted 18 years ago by aquadonia    [ Reply ]
Mangoman wrote:
The song opens with that familiar piano line-- COOL! It's Ray Charles! Wait a minute-- It's only Keane A pox on those who rip samples from their betters! ... Okay, maybe "a pox" is overkill. How about just a bad case of psoriasis.
So THAT'S what it is! I knew it had me expecting an R&B track, and couldn't quite put my finger on it. Still like it, although the revelation about prerecorded bass at their live shows is somewhat disturbing...guess they don't do a lot of improvisational jamming...
Posted 18 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
a damn good CD for driving, even though it's a bit on the "Pop" side for my usualy taste
Posted 18 years ago by figsout    [ Reply ]
I like the swelling vocals with the understated percussion (a bit simple though)...and the piano fits well. Cool song.
Posted 18 years ago by Ender43    [ Reply ]
This song makes me want to run through fields of wildflowers in the Spring.
Posted 18 years ago by weevilkinevil    [ Reply ]
handyrae wrote:
Every time I hear this I think it's a not quite right U2 song. Sort of like if all of the members of U2 left and they were replaced by U2 wannabes.
Well said, I was kinda thinking the same thing myself. I do kinda of like it.
Posted 18 years ago by bubb1971    [ Reply ]
Every time I hear this I think it's a not quite right U2 song. Sort of like if all of the members of U2 left and they were replaced by U2 wannabes.
Posted 18 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
The song opens with that familiar piano line-- COOL! It's Ray Charles! Wait a minute-- It's only Keane A pox on those who rip samples from their betters! ... Okay, maybe "a pox" is overkill. How about just a bad case of psoriasis.
Posted 18 years ago by Mangoman    [ Reply ]
What a wonderful melody! That's very good pop music to my ears. :D
Posted 18 years ago by Red_Dawn    [ Reply ]
VERY good stuff!
Posted 19 years ago by foppy-knight    [ Reply ]
BTW, this CD makes great travelling music.
Posted 19 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
Not bad. They say this band is supposed to be "Coldplay without a guitar" - perhaps. But it's still better than X&Y. What trash. My favorite band of this flavor from the UK is Doves.
Posted 19 years ago by Gish05    [ Reply ]
Darlington wrote:
Actually, this CD is pretty solid from start to finish.
Indeed it is.
Posted 19 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
things...female? :? :-k Likeable tune from a solid album.
Good point. Bad choice of words on my part. I should have said that it reminds me of so many stories in my life, and every one of them about a woman.
Posted 19 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
winter wrote:
This song reminds me of so many things, and every one of them female. Very melancholy. I love it.
things...female? :? :-k Likeable tune from a solid album.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
This song reminds me of so many things, and every one of them female. Very melancholy. I love it.
Posted 19 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
saw them in London at the Wireless festival-- their 1st huge headlining gig, and a week before they played the same space at Live 8. They were really really good-- I had gone to see Supergrass, but Keane had the energy, sounded great, and were thrilled to be there. They blew them away.
Posted 19 years ago by MediaGrrl    [ Reply ]
my first keane song that makes it to 4... 8O
Posted 19 years ago by yashpheh    [ Reply ]
Arthur_Two_Sheds_Jackson wrote:
These guys gained my respect after I saw them on SNL. Big sound for piano and drums. Not sure I could listen to a whole Keane CD straight through, though.
Actually, this CD is pretty solid from start to finish.
Posted 19 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
warderblu wrote:
Yes I saw them in NY they are totally awesome!!! They do not have an extra person playing Bass. The keyboard player records the Bass track ahead of time and they play that recording along with them playing live. One of ther roadies verified this with me...
Thanks..... yeah, I noticed this after seeing them at Coachella. Doesn't leave a lot of room for mistakes. They sounded amazing..... basically saved the day for me after Snow Patrol and the Kills.
Posted 19 years ago by Mark1970    [ Reply ]
Mark1970 wrote:
Has anyone seen them live? I'm seeing them at Coachella next weekend and wondered if they have an additional member who'll be playing bass. The piano/keyboard player does the bass tracks on the CD.
Yes I saw them in NY they are totally awesome!!! They do not have an extra person playing Bass. The keyboard player records the Bass track ahead of time and they play that recording along with them playing live. One of ther roadies verified this with me... Trivia - They used to have a guitarist but when he left they decided not to get another one.
Posted 19 years ago by warderblu    [ Reply ]
dkarr wrote:
I was wondering how long it was going to take to morph from Coldplay to The Alan Parsons Project....I guess Keane is the missing link, eh?
very apt comparison.
Posted 19 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
Smooth move from Cake.
Posted 19 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
rgj13 wrote:
So the early 80s are, like, back, dude. Awesome.
I was wondering how long it was going to take to morph from Coldplay to The Alan Parsons Project....I guess Keane is the missing link, eh?
Posted 19 years ago by dkarr    [ Reply ]
Has anyone seen them live? I'm seeing them at Coachella next weekend and wondered if they have an additional member who'll be playing bass. The piano/keyboard player does the bass tracks on the CD.
Posted 19 years ago by Mark1970    [ Reply ]
I liked it before, and I like it even more now. Hold on, that's at least the second time tonight I've said that about a song. I must be in some kind of f-ing good mood! Now would be a good time to ask me for money, I guess...
Posted 19 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
What strikes me about this band IS his voice. Sounds as good as any male vocalis I've heard. Sounds great to me, almost as good as the singers in Procol Harum or the Strawbs. Rich, Clear and Distinct.
Posted 19 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
So the early 80s are, like, back, dude. Awesome.
Posted 19 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
Tux wrote:
The piano is fine. It's the voice that annoys me. I don't like Keane.
Not keen on Keane, huh? Sorry.
Posted 19 years ago by larz    [ Reply ]
These guys gained my respect after I saw them on SNL. Big sound for piano and drums. Not sure I could listen to a whole Keane CD straight through, though.
Posted 19 years ago by Arthur_Two_Sheds_Jackson    [ Reply ]
eh - ok in the right environment - - a club? does not move me.
Posted 19 years ago by moshevelvul    [ Reply ]
Trustocity wrote:
Short-sighted much? I'm sure you adore hours of guitar rock at a time. Don't see a correlation, eh? EDIT: I just checked this guy's highest rated list, and it's filled with piano-laden tunes. Can anyone tell me what I'm missing? I LOVE the piano on this album.
The piano is fine. It's the voice that annoys me. I don't like Keane.
Posted 19 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
PJay wrote:
Pretty awful stuff, and that comes from someone who has bought the CD in a moment of musical disorientation. I thought I liked them, but that piano really really gets annoying after one and a half listen.
Short-sighted much? I'm sure you adore hours of guitar rock at a time. Don't see a correlation, eh? EDIT: I just checked this guy's highest rated list, and it's filled with piano-laden tunes. Can anyone tell me what I'm missing? I LOVE the piano on this album.
Posted 19 years ago by Trustocity    [ Reply ]
jayladdin wrote:
Yes, it's a really fantastic disc on a whole. Very catchy stuff. I highly recommend it!
Exactly.
Posted 19 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
PJay wrote:
Pretty awful stuff, and that comes from someone who has bought the CD in a moment of musical disorientation. I thought I liked them, but that piano really really gets annoying after one and a half listen.
Well, maybe if you try listening to it again? Sometimes, after you've listened to something two and a half times, you become musically redisoriented.
Posted 19 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
Pretty awful stuff, and that comes from someone who has bought the CD in a moment of musical disorientation. I thought I liked them, but that piano really really gets annoying after one and a half listen.
Posted 19 years ago by PJay    [ Reply ]
These guys are new? Very 80s-like. And sm-o-o-o-o-o-th sound.
Posted 19 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
psycholynx wrote:
I really dig this song. How's the album guys? Good al the way through?
Yes, it's a really fantastic disc on a whole. Very catchy stuff. I highly recommend it!
Posted 19 years ago by jayladdin    [ Reply ]
I really dig this song. How's the album guys? Good all the way through?
Posted 19 years ago by psycholynx    [ Reply ]
What a great CD! I enjoy it more and more each time I listen to it.
Posted 19 years ago by Mark1970    [ Reply ]
Peach-y Keane!
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Pleasant surprise! Love this album, and this is my favorite song on the album. RP to the rescue... once again!
Posted 19 years ago by Trustocity    [ Reply ]
Nice opening to the song. Perked me up after the dismal bore that overcame me from the song "My Mermaid" by tricky that came before it. The more I listen to this Keane song, the more I like it.
Posted 19 years ago by AlonzoTheArmless    [ Reply ]