Keane in Argentina: a return full of energy and nostalgia

Keane in Argentina: a return full of energy and nostalgia

Keane He appeared on Thursday in front of a packed Movistar Arena, in what was his fifth visit to the country, and with a great objective: celebrate 20 years of the successful album Hopes & Fears. With a show of almost two and a half hoursthe English band reviewed their first work, as well as other songs from their discography.

That album, released in May 2004, catapulted the group from the county of East Sussex and saw them arrive in Argentina for the first time in 2007, within the framework of the Quilmes Rock festival, where They quickly connected with the local publicand, 17 years later, the relationship between the band and their Argentine fans remains more intact than ever.

The young singer from Córdoba Paz Carrara, Along with his musicians, he took center stage in a preview, with an intimate and melodic show in which they performed songs from his two albums, demonstrating that he can easily make a strong impact on the national music scene in the future.

Led by vocalist Tom Chaplin The British group took the stage at 9 p.m. before a full venue, and immediately began the extensive and hit-filled performance. setlistwith ”Can’t Stop Now”. Then, a series with the energetic ”Silenced By The Night”, ”Bend and Break” and ”Day Will Come”where the field audience accompanied by jumping euphorically.

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Tom Chaplin sang 28 songs and set a record for the English band in Latin America.

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At one point, the singer, accompanied by Tim Rice-Oxley on the piano; Richard Hughes on the battery; and Jesse Quinn In the bass, he made a promise: ”We are going to sing more songs than in any other show because Argentina is very special for us”. Thus, they continued the recital with ”Your Eyes Open”, ”Nothing in My Way”, ”Spiralling” and ”Sunshine”; before playing one of the surprises of the night: ”The Frog Prince”belonging to the band’s second album, Under The Iron Sea.

They continued with ”The Way I Feel”the first single that marked their return in 2019, after a temporary separation that lasted 5 years. This album was presented by the English that same year, and also at the Movistar Arena in Villa Crespo. In ”You Are Young”, Chaplin had fun singing the song with the Argentine audience, whom he highlighted as ”the loudest”and the powerful one followed ”Everybody’s Changing”one of his greatest hits.

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Before a packed Movistar Arena, Keane reviewed all his successes.

Before a packed Movistar Arena, Keane reviewed all his successes.

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The moment of calm came with ”Hamburg Song”one of the group’s most emotional songs, and was followed by the enigmatic ”Untitled 1” (who just started playing it on this tour) and the B-side ”Snowed Under”at the request of a fan named Laura who was in the audience.

Moments later, and with congratulations on winning the 2022 World Cup to the audience, they continued with a string full of successes: ”A Bad Dream”, ”Perfect Symmetry”, ”Is It Any Wonder?”, ”She Has No Time”, ”This Is the Last Time”, ”Crystal Ball”and the greatest of his successes: ”Somewhere Only We Know”.

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The band left applauded by the audience and promised to return a sixth time.

The band left applauded by the audience and promised to return a sixth time.

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With 22 songs on their shoulders, the four members went to rest for a few minutes, and quickly returned to the stage to fulfill their promise. First, it was the turn of ”Disconnected”and followed him ”My Shadow”where Chaplin took on the electric guitar. Then one of the highlights of the night occurred, when the band performed a cover of the song ”Under Pressure”of Queen and David Bowie. At that moment, the singer showed why he is one of the best voices today.

To close the night they were ”We Might As Well Be Strangers”, ”Sovereign Light Café”and ”Bedshaped” those chosen by the group, who also Not only did he promise to return, but he also announced that they are working on new music. In this way, they touched the impressive number of 28 songs and they kept their word.

In short, it was a magical night, both for the English and their fans, with a display of reciprocal affection that lasted over time. Without a doubt, Keane has an extensive past that makes it a nostalgic band, but it also has a great present, and a promising future.

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