Hello dear readers!
This week, I got one of the most
exciting pieces of news since I found out I was going to be orator in Nykerk:
I’m going to a concert of one of my all-time favorite bands, Keane, on January
27, 2013!!!
Now, if you’re like most
people I know, you are probably saying to yourself, “who the heck is
Keane?” It’s totally OK that you’re asking that, because I am so excited to
introduce you to one of the best bands ever!
Keane is a band from
England that debuted in 2004 with their multi-platinum album, Hopes and Fears.
It is one of the best albums I’ve ever heard and what got me hooked onto them.
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All of their songs have the same
kind of piano-based style. That’s one of the reasons I enjoy them so much. Most
bands that are around have mostly guitar-based songs, so hearing songs with
strong piano is like a breath of fresh air for me. And isn’t the lead singers
voice amazing? His name is Tom, and I absolutely adore him! Most of the songs
are written by the keyboard player, Tim. He must be a genius; there is no other
explanation to describe the way he is able to put together songs that are so
passionate but at the same time so lyrically and musically beautiful.
The
reason Keane is going on tour right now is because they released an album this past
June: Strangeland. I listen to it at least once every couple of days, partly
because it really lifts my mood and partly because it is just that good! I have
so many favorite songs on this album, but the one that I find myself listening
to in almost any situation is “Sovereign Light Cafe”.
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Because
they’re from England, and their music isn’t played on the radio, I generally
assume that no one I know has any idea who they are. So imagine my surprise
when one day I was talking to one of my sorority sisters, Sarah, and I found
out she is a huge fan. Like, massive. She was just as shocked as I was that someone else knew about Keane, and we
ended up having an awesome conversation about them and I felt like I was on
cloud nine because I could talk to someone about Keane and have them
understand.
During this conversation, I mentioned how badly I wanted to go to a
Keane concert, and Sarah told me she saw them in June. Needless to say, I became
very jealous, very fast. From that moment on, going to a Keane went straight to
the top of my bucket list. About two weeks later, Sarah tweeted at me that
Keane was coming back to North America next January (they left to go to
Europe/Asia). This time, you have to go, I told myself. I searched on their
website and found out they are coming to Detroit. I made plans with Sarah, and
the rest is history. I haven’t been to a concert in a few years so I am SOOO
excited for this one!! I know Sarah and I will have a blast!
What kind of music do you
listen to? What was the last concert you went to? Let me know!
-Rachael