29 October 2009

Here's another entry for our our Hopes And Fears video contest, this time by Muhammad Abiyoso from Indonesia (we're amazed by the variety of countries we're getting entries from!). We really enjoyed this thoughtful, atmospheric animation.

Don't forget, we're looking for you videos for:

- Bend And Break
- We Might As Well Be Strangers
- Your Eyes Open
- She Has No Time
- Can't Stop Now
- Sunshine
- Untitled 1
- Snowed Under

You have until November 9th to make your video. When you have, please upload it to Vimeo or YouTube and send the link to videos@keanemusic.com. Only one video per person, please.

One winner will be picked for each of the eight songs. We will then select one overall winner who will win a deluxe Hopes And Fears bundle featuring a double CD, a T-shirt and a limited edition signed poster. The seven other song winners will each receive a signed copy of the Hopes And Fears Deluxe Edition double CD.

Thanks to everyone who's entered videos so far. We're loving them.

Comments

this is my entry for she has no time, hope you guys like it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqYNoRszCoo

Posted by TheKejjy on 2009-11-16 23:32:31

I love this song!!!

Posted by Flor_Uchiha on 2009-11-13 01:00:32

ARGENTINA LOVES YOU

Posted by naty0598 on 2009-11-11 21:40:38

good job mohamed; ur video is the best^^ i just liiiiiiiiiiiike iiiit congrat from morocco

Posted by keanham on 2009-11-10 20:05:01

I like this video, it makes me cry!! congratulations from Mexico!!!

Posted by niceve on 2009-11-04 22:00:50

You're most welcome Abi, it's my pleasure to watch your video.

Posted by Mihajasoa on 2009-11-03 22:45:59

I never thought this song in that way, really touched me. Lovely artwork indeed, i liked it very much. Congrats Abi and greetings from Peru.

Posted by CandyAmelie on 2009-11-03 22:14:46

@vicichuela , @Mihajasoa : thank you :) both of you are really kind.

Posted by Abi28 on 2009-11-03 17:22:13

excellent video i loved it!!!Abi, i don´t think it was a bad decision, it is very Keane!!!! the simpler it is the purer is the meaning; if u understand what i mean. it´s the esence of keane and their songs. I bet it looks simple but it took a lot of hard work!!!good luck!!!kisses from Argentina!

Posted by vicichuela on 2009-11-03 15:48:57

Whether it was a bad decision or not I like the simplicity of the video. The repeatitive pattern only emphasizes the theme of 'unenventful and ordinary days', that is that nothing news is happening except the same things over and over again. I'm sure Abi can make a better video since he knows how to draw and he has great ideas, but it would be another video, with more details, and so far the simplicity has a poignant effect. Moreover 'Too much spoil the plot', as the saying goes.

Posted by Mihajasoa on 2009-11-02 20:27:59

@sammyria : I acknowledge your critic. I guess I could made this a better video, but I was trying to enter the contest as early as I can, so I ignore some details. Bad decision, I know.

Posted by Abi28 on 2009-11-02 11:26:42

Little repetative, the bloke walks past the same people so many times is he lost? Liked the pictures though.

Posted by sammyria on 2009-11-02 10:23:33

Really touching, really deep, I felt at the edge of crying at the end of the video, I've never thought the lyrics of this song in this way... Very well done Muhammad, I wish you a lot of good luck:) Lots of love from Moshie xxx

Posted by Keaniemoshie on 2009-10-31 19:26:01

I agree with you Abi. We can identify with Keane's songs. They deal with the human condition as Tim said once. We're in the same boat, as Tom said once, explaining what Hopes and Fears's songs were about. And Richard explained their songs are about issues they all discuss about. Thank you for caring guys.

Posted by Mihajasoa on 2009-10-31 08:52:35

Excellent!

Posted by Graceloveskeane on 2009-10-31 05:41:19

Hi, its me again. I just wanna say that I read all your comments and I feeling so overwhelmed. I also amazed that the comments are coming from all this different places (Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, US, UK, Germany, Italy, France, Netherlands, Sweden and others). So, thank you so very very much :). It is a proof that this particular song touch the people everywhere, salute to Keane for that. By the way, just call me Abi.

Posted by Abi28 on 2009-10-31 04:19:29

Muhammad! For me it's unbelievable - the video speeks right from my soul. For me, it is the best video since. I loved thje Snowed Under vodep best, and I still love it, but your video is the thing. I am searching for the man who is searching for me in your video... he walks around - I walk around - like you put it. And I feel like him and like the girl in one person. I'm so much waiting for him to talk to me. Or am I waiting for me to talk to him? At this moment I google his name ... I don't know a lot. I want to say a word when we pass by. "Hallo" or whatever. I see him every week - in our street or at university. And I know he is the one. But i really don't know how to handle these feelings. When we met by accident some month ago, after haven't met for tow weeks, I felt like I saw the most beautful thing or: person in my life. But I didn't want to show. And I'm too shy to say something. And now ... when I meet him now by accident, it suddenly seems so much withouth sense. Nothing happens and I'm too afraid to do something about it. Nothing makes sense. We look at each other and nothing will ever happen. Every evening I think about what I would do if we meet again. And everytime we pass by, I am paralysed and frightened of even smiling at him. Your video makes me thnk about this.

Posted by J. from Deutschland on 2009-10-31 03:47:06

OMG... that video is really rally good you captivate the essencial of this beautiful song. I wish you the best ... excelent work.

Posted by ktica87 on 2009-10-30 23:23:04

i like this one, it's beautiful in it's simplicity x

Posted by emmakate3 on 2009-10-30 22:03:36

Great video! Good luck Muhammad! ;)

Posted by Silke (Germany) on 2009-10-30 21:23:15

★★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★ ………. TOM, YOU ARE THE SUN WHICH SHINES IN OUR HEARTS EVERY DAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ★★ ………………… TOM, REMEMBERS FOREVER THAT THERE HASN’T BEEN NOBODY LIKE YOU, THERE ISN’T AND THERE WON’T BE ….. YOU ARE UNIQUE !!!!! ★★……………………………............... LOVE AND KISSES FROM … ★ ….. A.B …… ★ ……. (ITALY ☼) ★★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★

Posted by A.B on 2009-10-30 21:01:59

Very moving. Great pictures.

Posted by LitwithwhiteLight on 2009-10-30 20:59:30

it's great! :DD

Posted by Elfa on 2009-10-30 20:48:59

this's my favourite!! well done ;) ... it's perfect for the song n.n

Posted by julieK4 on 2009-10-30 20:15:41

Wonderful! That's my favourite!

Posted by Tatti on 2009-10-30 19:01:45

Wonderful !

Posted by NellyEdith on 2009-10-30 17:28:08

You're truly welcome, Muhammad Abiyoso. Cheers!

Posted by Mihajasoa on 2009-10-30 16:08:42

GREAT VIDEO....NICE ILLUSTRATION.....

Posted by maria garcia on 2009-10-30 13:09:28

This video really touched me. You did a fantastic job! Bravo! Sherry, Michigan, USA.

Posted by Sherry W. on 2009-10-30 12:31:12

Hey guys!! I loved this video, so touching... @Abi28: Congratulations!! You did a beautiful video :D Good luck!! HUGE HUGS FROM CHILE :)

Posted by Dra_House on 2009-10-30 12:19:50

Brilliant little film, beautifully drawn, and admirably simple in style, ending slightly off for me, though. Tom's voice is fabulous, isn't it?

Posted by ginga on 2009-10-30 08:55:40

Wow, that is a sure winner!!!!

Posted by symphonie on 2009-10-30 08:34:36

great video, you make us feel the song, good job!!!!!!!!!!!!!! kisses from chile

Posted by lorena gonzalez on 2009-10-30 04:20:14

Wow, this was really good. Very moving. It fits the song wonderfully. You're a truly talented artist!

Posted by travelfish on 2009-10-30 03:06:01

Muhammad I liked the video.....I had to "unbuckle" my pants at 1:59....LOL....but after that, I was ok. ------good artwork.

Posted by Frankie on 2009-10-30 02:07:10

Muhammad Abiyoso...keren banget!!!!!simple yet so touchy!!the best video so far!!!!!i really like it so very very much!!woooohooooo...JAYA INDONESIA!!! =D

Posted by bandiera on 2009-10-29 23:16:01

Too awesome... High quality, congrats Muhammad !... I had already seen it but actually I did not want to breathe a single word because I was pretty sure that km couldn't miss it !... Until the ending, we're led to believe it's only the end of a relationship... But ultimately, we're horrified to find out it's maybe the end of a life... What fantastic work but what a sad story !... Huge thanks for this selecting that represents a huge work... Very Subtle Indeed♥!!!

Posted by Agnes(Fr-15/07/2007) on 2009-10-29 23:15:39

simple and well done. It shows the essence of the song. Good job Muhammad! Greetings from Argentina

Posted by Noelia on 2009-10-29 23:04:55

Wow this video is brilliant! It's so touching and beautiful... I can totally feel the song on it! Congratulations, this is the best video so far!

Posted by Cris Try Again on 2009-10-29 22:55:57

great work!

Posted by mc2d on 2009-10-29 22:51:16

Great job!! :) :) Wow!!! :D :D

Posted by deewinnipeg on 2009-10-29 22:10:52

Really beautiful, good job- it's really a lovely interpretation of the song. I think Tim would like to know that his song about Tom went all the way to Indonesia---and back! Bravo.

Posted by maayani on 2009-10-29 22:00:45

i really love this video - very touching and very original.

Posted by k3k31974 on 2009-10-29 21:55:41

Hi, my name is Muhammad Abiyoso. Thank you everyone, I appreciate all your wonderful comments here. I made this video because I really love this song.

Posted by Abi28 on 2009-10-29 21:38:42

Great videoo..! Good job..!

Posted by mich keane on 2009-10-29 21:29:14

I'm sure that this is my favourite video even now. The idea was clearly forwarded just in black and white. Muhammad is a great artist and touched me in these scenes. Congratulations!

Posted by Jessica_Chaplin on 2009-10-29 21:18:45

awwww, me encantoo =) buen trabajoo

Posted by sonylang on 2009-10-29 21:15:43

Simply incredible ! Your work is awesome, i like it ! Very good job ;)

Posted by Super Wallon on 2009-10-29 21:09:13

Thanx Muhammad great video clip bye 4 nows Babs U.K.

Posted by Babs2009 on 2009-10-29 21:08:26

Muhammad Abiyoso, you made an excellent video! It reveals the sense of the song. Your video has heart in it! I am sure you'll win! Good luck! :)

Posted by Liouba on 2009-10-29 20:44:33

I love this, just captures what the song is about. My favourite so far!

Posted by suered on 2009-10-29 20:24:32

Aawh, that animation makes me cry, so beautiful. and you are verry artistic Muhammed! my respect for it, amazing! good job! Xxx Priscilla from Holland

Posted by Piscilla_Holland on 2009-10-29 20:23:21

good vid/vids muhammad. good luck!

Posted by aboutthecase on 2009-10-29 20:17:09

I had already seen this, and its very beautiful, I repeat what I posted on youtube... very nice interpretation of it ! :) best of luck!

Posted by ksolalinde on 2009-10-29 19:55:59

.....just amazing.....and so impressive))))))))))))))))great job!

Posted by Ksenya on 2009-10-29 19:54:13

simple yet beautiful translation of the song. Well done Muhammad! you got my vote. Good luck!

Posted by wapsmom on 2009-10-29 19:50:20

Lovely video! I'm mesmerised.Congratulations Muhammad Abiyoso! Not only did you have great ideas but you managed to translate them very well thanks to your drawings. The result looks very professional.

Posted by Mihajasoa on 2009-10-29 19:38:52

Wow! amazing! What a great talent, Muhammad! I like it very much.

Posted by Dr. House on 2009-10-29 19:35:02

WOW !! Muhammad, your video has really touched a chord inside my heart !!! I like it a lot. Well done !!!

Posted by beyondthesea on 2009-10-29 19:27:03

It is amazing Muhammad! Very nice video. Congratulations!!! Bye, bye Regina.

Posted by Regina Brz on 2009-10-29 19:24:57

Lovely! Question to km- Can you definitely not try at 2 videos? I have two ideas :( and what are the odds dead line would be extended :| I have uni people. Pretty please? :)

Posted by weary traveller on 2009-10-29 19:18:07

Good job Muhammad ! I absolutelly loved the video,so sweet and Tom's voice is perfect for it.Cheers

Posted by RACHEL-RIO-BRAZIL on 2009-10-29 19:14:46

woah..! that was really good!

Posted by lenis on 2009-10-29 19:11:49

grat song, great video... well done! :)

Posted by yessicachaplin23 on 2009-10-29 19:03:23

oh, it´s wonderful, I love it and in my opinion, it´s one of the best I´ve watched so far ! Great! XD

Posted by www on 2009-10-29 18:39:59

*tears* this is so lovely, muhammad.

Posted by lord_byron on 2009-10-29 18:34:08

So simple and beautiful! love it! :)

Posted by Masak on 2009-10-29 18:26:58

Nice! I like it! :) And I haven't forgot to send my film in, it's just not ready yet! It's coming!!

Posted by emmia on 2009-10-29 18:23:37

Fantastic, Muhammad! The great drawings made the pure beauty of this song shine through, which made it even better to listen to and watch than only listening. At least that's my opinion.

Posted by grossole on 2009-10-29 18:08:43

It's the best video!!!!!!!!!!!!!, it must be because I like drawing. But it is a simple video that takes it and creates something beautiful. I would like to make a video but I don't know how he becomes one. Please make a songwriting contest. Keane are all in my life

Posted by Yuri Yenia on 2009-10-29 17:45:18

brilliant you people are so clever you must be you are Keane fans.xxxx

Posted by daviniaalison on 2009-10-29 17:39:29

As I said before, Muhammad, I really like your video, it does this beautiful song justice!

Posted by Gudrun (Austria) on 2009-10-29 17:35:49

great job, Muhammad! You should be proud of it! Maybe you are already, hahhhaaaaaa

Posted by Johanna on 2009-10-29 17:25:44

the best so far,this is art dude! I love it, great job!!!.

Posted by florkeane on 2009-10-29 17:20:13

Wow ! ! Really like this ! ! !

Posted by Little Diana on 2009-10-29 17:19:46

Uau!!! It´s a really simple, but beautiful video, Muhammad, I really like it and I wish you could win!!! Congratulations!

Posted by simoninha (brazil) on 2009-10-29 17:13:44

I really like this! Well done Muhammad!

Posted by ManicPigeon on 2009-10-29 17:11:29

that was really good :) great job!

Posted by hollybaba22 on 2009-10-29 17:07:16

Good job Muhammad!!! I like it ;)

Posted by lizetho on 2009-10-29 17:04:28

Great job, Muhammad.

Posted by Dionysia on 2009-10-29 17:03:43

i like it !

Posted by niza on 2009-10-29 17:03:04

Very well-done, Muhammad ! Really interesting video ! Like it very much ! x

Posted by mariep on 2009-10-29 16:57:21

second !!!!---lol--lol--lol---

Posted by francisca mino on 2009-10-29 16:48:28

First!!!

Posted by Little Diana on 2009-10-29 16:42:42