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Hey folks. Here's the seventh of our eight H&F video contest winners - for We Might As Well Be Strangers. This one was judged by Tom. Don't forget, we'll be announcing the overall contest winner once we've announced all the invidual song winners. (The individual winners each get a signed copy of the Hopes And Fears Deluxe Edition.) Thanks again to everyone who submitted videos.
WINNER
Lareindedecoeur1 in Belgium
Tom: This is the first one I looked at and looks like it's going to be hard to beat. I love the animation once again, especially because it has the feel of one of those old Disney cartoons like Snow White. It's a a really inventive story with quite a macabre feel to it. Great!
RUNNERS-UP
Celine from Colchester, UK
Tom: Literal interpretations are very hard to pull off but this has to be one of the best I've ever seen! I love the way that the story develops with the breaking hearts and the different uses of the faces...it's very hard to choose between this and the winner! Celine's definitely deserves an extra special mention for being so good.
Elise in Canada
Tom: Lovely images/drawing. Takes the song into a different context emotionally, which I really like. After all the destruction, the sense of regeneration at the end is a great touch.
Mara in Argentina
Tom: Really good again. It certainly conveys the loneliness of the song! This was a different style of animation to everything else I've seen - particularly loved the street scene.
ALL THE OTHER ENTRIES (THIS WAS THE MOST POPULAR SONG IN THE COMPETITION AND THERE ARE SOME GENUINELY ACE VIDEOS HERE TOO!)
(In order of entry date)
Syrinx in China
Isa from Peru
Rebekah R in California
Danielle W in Canada
Jocelyn Tse
Elin W from Sweden
Emanuelle from Chillan, Chile
Stephanie in Mexico
kg4rom in the US
Irina I from Chicago, USA
Rodrigo in Colombia
Aram
Tamara in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Eric from Long Island, US
Sofia from Pachuca, Mexico
Amanda W in the US
Justin from Toronto, Canada
Tal EI from Israel
Samantha in England
Taina, Olivia and Marcos in Brazil
Sandra C in Portugal
Uziel R in Mexico
Gizelle from New York
Arjan from The Netherlands
Diana from Portugal
Christine in Manchester
Lancelot from Montbéliard
Mercedes from Buenos Aires, Argentina
Dave T in the UK
Itziar
Michelle in Pittsburgh, USA
Emanuel from Argentina
Adriana L from Argentina
Mariano in Argentina
Mandy from Brunei
Fábrica de Fantasia in Portugal
Karini in Canada
Comments
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Denisa : Thanks for relentlessly replies, you're a dogged virgin !... Actually, I had no doubt about your personal hygiene my dear and I hope your shower gels are very very foaming... Personaly, these are my favourites !... This Miroslav is very cute indeed but he's so far from Freddie and I couldn't help thinking to Tom as being "the best fellow" to honour this song !... I wish you a Merry Christmas with your children and relatives and now I think we should stop babbling and let this place get some peace for Christmas... So WDYT about being a silent virgin now, eh ?!... The mods too need holidays !!!
Hi, Agnes, it is a real tragicomic situation / or was,- the weather seems to be very changeable/ , - today warmed up here and certainly in France too . Being stuck in a tube for about 17 hours - it is awful nightmare!! So such as we are- too vulnerable, easily hurt.., earthy, .... in essence we all are like chicken intended for freezing box of supermarkets, sorry for rudenessI, but I think we are really like a mist.... Unfortunately I confess , Murray Head is unknown for me, but I´ve heard him on youtube, yes, nice voice. Dear Agnes I try to keep my personal hygiene,:) I have high- quality shower gel :) , I guess I will get some yet under the Christmas tree-, btw I have developed high moral sense and I am almost a virgin-/ don´t marvel at this!/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCG5rZT9dLY&feature=related - this is the one of two finalists of czechoslov. superstar, he isn´t a winner.... :) for the time being, a lots of love !!! !
Hi, Denislavia ! And there was at least one singer in this shitty pipe... Murray HEAD was there and he talks about a real nightmare being stuck for about 17 hours... He was furious ! So, I think that the waiting was tough and tiring but not only because of cold !... I heard a passenger's evidence on TV and he said that even the Mums didn't have enough nappies for babies, some children were ill, people were thirsty and hungry, etc... I guess we become again as wild animals and that we behave as beasts in a such case !... By the way, dear Denisa, you're a woman and you know how much we, women, we need to keep a particular personal hygiene and all the more impeccable sometimes... OMG 17 hours, you see what I mean !... Plus, in this pitiful condition, not at all the place and the moment to come across someone special (So I would have gone my way, definitely !)... And the guy added that some people were completely drunk at end because they offered "open bars" so that to let people slake their thirst for free !... Murray, this is for your consolation and because it's a brilliant song ! I had this vinyl but I've got rid of this one too and everytime I hear an old success...Once again I regret that !!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zZzjVCGFo4
OMG its great!i love it its amazing it almost made me cry hehe how did you do the animations?it really deserved to win!!!
Agnes: Yes, I read about it in newspaper, apparently it is truth! Otherwise, people became accustomed to the cold and the snow in this corner of the world,, they are resistant to it , no Nightmare for them! But I am Compassionate!!!! All the best , a lots of friendly kisses,
@Denislavia : It makes me think to the Channel Tunnel which is a real mess because of snow these days !... Trains broke down and people were trapped for hours... A real nightmare ! Maybe some claustrophobic people were panic-stricken, some screaming/crying in English and some swearing in French, or the opposite, or both at the same time and all together... I bet this added a charm to the utter confusion !... ♥Lots of Love♥ & Night-night☺!
@Agnes: My Channel of Love is: Let your moderation is known to all men,... an the peace of God which passes all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds..." " Love bears all things,believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things, , Love never fails " Night!
To be honest, I think that Élise`s Video should have been chosen as the winner video. Mostly because it was VERY well done and that it was ORIGINAL. Unlike most, who had the SAME thing going on. The Tinker bell video is kinda copied (no offense). I really, but really dont agree with the choice. Maybe there should be 2 winners for this one or another vote (or whatever).
Denislavia : Don't worry so much !... Fortunately, only the mechanism that is embedded into the ground (at the bottom of the pillars) is out of order and I don't need to replace the gate itself + according to the repairman, it should be possible to minimize some damages like to break concrete block in order to replace the steel boxes that contain the mechanism... Good explanation, eh ! Are you relieved, now ?... But I need an engine anyway and so, you're quite right, it's time to order !... Dear Santa☺... Oh, and I'll be trying to spend Christmas quietly... I hope !!!...
oh my video is here!!!!!!!!!it's incredible!!!...congratulations for all!!!....thanks! (mara:yo tambien pensaba lo mismo que vos,sobre mi video, pero se ve que no era malo....felicitaciones por tu video)
@ Agnes, probably you must buy a new gate or it would be a Christmas gift from your family or your friends! How/ or where , with whom?/ do you spend this beautiful holiday? I will be at home with my children and will watch "Channel of Love".... wish you much love and peace, dear Agnes
And sorry, maybe the correct sentence is : "it's better to replace both at the same time"... ♥Night-night♥!
@Denislavia : Thanks to ask news but alas no, it doesn't work anymore and one on both engine is definitely out of order !... Plus, it's better to replace the both in same time and so it could cost me an arm and a leg... Hihi !!!
CONGRATS TO THE WINNER AND THE RUNNERS UP !!!!!!!! Y A TODOS LOS DE ARGENTINA, MUY BIEN!!!!!!! ♦♦ NATY FROM ARGENTINA♦♦
a tom le gusto mi video!!!! y yo pensaba que era trucho !!!!!!!!!!
It was - 10 degrees Celsius today morning here, in Central Europe., it should be -20 by the day in January and February/ forecast/ I agree with you Agnes, and I believe your electric gate works yet! I agree, but I think we are not deities and I am trying to negate my Ego and I am trying dont judge or critize ./ and it is so difficult to express sth in foreign language!!/ I am again off topic, sorry. I like vid of Mariano/a?/ from Argentina. Two loving people/ former/ go beside themselves like strangers....- too familiar! "Bruises that wont heal", , the "soulache"- it is awful pain, very awful.... I wish you , Agnes to be never disappointed by the " confession de l amour´"....!!!!! / yes,Kate Winslet is beautiful, lovely spontaneous not mincing actress/ appreciation and blessings
-4°C tôt ce matin and plus, a lucky break : engine failure of my electric gate ! But it's so much fun to keep fingers stuck on the iron handle... Things are always breaking down when you need them, of course !... I have to report it to the stewardship of the White House !... I think back to Isa's film because today is a commemorative day for me... It's quite praiseworthy because she managed to illustrate with fun the animal's feelings but also with dignity and a very special sensitivity, and Neron is maybe my favourite actor, here !... These vids are proof that people love KEANE music and "Le plus grand bohneur après que d'aimer, c'est de confesser son amour" André GIDE... Certains se confessent avec intelligence + beaucoup de talent et d'autres avec bêtise... Sorry !!!... And I love the advert of the perfume Trésor de Lancôme, a film directed by Peter LINDBERGH starring Kate WINSLET... It's dedicated to Love and Paris + a happy ending with these words "A precious moment in the heart of the most romantic city"...
wow this is really amazing.kind of reminds me of the anime princess mononoke by hayao miyazaki.congrats! :)
Well it's A GREAT viid!!!!!!!! CongratzZ 2 all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My respects to Lareindedecoeur1, it's so great!, I love it, it's my favourite, hope be the winner and my congrats for Mara, excellent, I like it too much!
I suppose why Tom has chosen this video . It is as charming as the song itself . The tune of "We might as well be strangers " makes me reflective and wistful . J feel just like this little fairy in video fairy tale .Congratulations ! :)
טל שלום!! איזה סרטון יפה!! חשבתי לרגע שיהיה סוף טוב... אבל לא. מקסים! מעיין
IS BEATIFUL!!!!!!!!:) I LIKE MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) IS LOVELY!!!!!!!!!:) Congratulations!!!:) MELY ZURY!!!!!!!!!!!!:) I LOVE KEANE FOR EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)MELY ZURY!!!!!!!!!!!!FROM argentinian!!!jiji my angels!!!!!:) byebye!!!good evening!!!!:)
This is also a marvellous opportunity 40 times to listen to Tom´s voice and amazing but sad song We might as well be strangers! Dear women , I advice you Ch.Carter´s program "From Casual to Committed" which will learn you always to know exactly what to say and do / and when/ in order to sync up with a man as you move forward and grow closer in your relationship Then Mr. Carter writes about the 3 critical elements that you must have between you and a man if you want a loving, lasting and secure relationship : Element 1, An Intense Level of Attraction, call it "chemistry", Element 2, Emotional Engagemnent and Element 3, Effortless Communication . The other titles of Mr.Carter´s program are e.g.: 4 ways to be Iresistible to a man, 3 ways to make him Pull Away, Get Him Addicted to you Forever! , 2 Moments men Fall in Love, 3Qualities in You A Man will go Wild for That it is interesting, isn´t it? I have to going to study it.....:)x Btw very nice videos- all !!!
HELOISA, ISA FROM BRASIL, SAO PAULO ***** I am in a hurry now, but I do trust in Tom´s taste, so, I will watch the videos when I come back home. Congrats, folks, a hug to our dear frontman gorgeous cute beautiful voiceTom and all the guys of the band that I love. XXXXXXXXXX
Very impressive animation skills, Lareindedecoeur1! Congratulations! And also, great job, Elise! Your awesome video got runner-up! WOO HOO! Definitely an impressive feat, especially considering the huge number of excellent entries for this song!
CongratzZ 2 all!!!!!!!!! mm I loved the viid Exellent!!!!!!!!!! xD
wow really lovely vid, congrats all!
Tom, it's DISNEY indeed !... As evidence as you kept your child's soul, boy ! But I can understand that you were lost for making a choice... Plus, it takes ages for watching all these vids !... By the way, KEANE performance at Rock-En-Seine Fest was so short... Shocking and thanks for pointing out that you could sing a bit more !... The shooting was not so bad and the camera was really quick with some interesting close ups !... I was glad that there was no bias, I mean not solely for the singer as usual... Seems like you had some troubles with the sound at one point... Loved it, actually ! However, I just hope the "à bientôt" is not a lie... Sorry off-topic !... But about these vids : lots of skills, cleverness and congrats to all !!!
Yay! Runner up. Better than what I expected.
Congratulations to Lareinedecoeur ! Your video is amazing, the animation thing is so wonderful ! Really looks like the cartoons I used to watch when I was a little girl ! The story ends sadly but it corresponds to the song indeed ! Bravo ! And I may ask something stupid : Tom, Richard, have you only let Tim one song to judge ("Your Eyes Open") ? Or worse, none ? Kisses from Charlotte in Paris
congratulations to the winner it was just great i really really liked it , i also thoguth the runner ups were greeat my favorite has to be the one that had drawings and then the black paint engulfs the people it was amazing . great job to everyone
Me too, anonymfreddie, me too! You are a great director! ;-)
WOW, very moving! Great animation! Absolutely loved it and congratulations to the winner and all of the runner-ups!
is tim going to judge the last one? i was sad that he hadn't done any before :(
Bravo a La Reine de Coeur! Excellent vidéo, la realisation est vraiment magnifique. Tout passe par les regardes! Quelle émotion. Je suis conquise! J'aime beaucoup cette chanson. Runners-up bonne chance! Besous, Regina du Brésil.
Thankfuly there´s someone who thinks my video is very good. Thank YOU mum !!!!!!!!
WOW... simply amazing, I had already watched some of the videos posted in here during the transition of the contest (and since then, I knew this song will be so difficult to pick a winner for) but I'm very delighted to see that most of the videos I liked and enjoyed watching were selected as runners up, because they're really good,and well some others are extraordinary too, everybody be proud of your work because your ideas were awesome! :D I particularly fell in love with your video Celine, it will be nice to see more of your work :) Once again, Congrats everybody ... most of the best videos were made for this song.
I guess Tim is 'in a different world', reading... good for him! Some time off. I've only watched a few, but WOW ELISE your vid was SO beautiful, I just loved it!!! The timing with the climax in the end part ("Be strangers...Be strangers...") - wonderful!!! It's amazing to see how people from different countries have similar feelings about a song. And the way the drawings "build" onscreen, I will show your vid to my artist friend, I'm sure she will love it too... Way to go everyone!!! And Anonymfreddie, don't be sad, just link to your vid here and we'll watch it too, happily!
True, a year ago began selling tickets in MEXICO of perfect symmetry Tour.
Once again, I'm surprised by the talent of everyone ! I couldn't choose the winner ! It's a difficult work !! Congratulations at all !!!! ENORMES BISOUS
" At first sight we had nothing in common. We were of a different origin./ she was a city Catholic, I was an up- town Jew/. Joyce didn´t like books and didn´t read at all, while I avoided a physical activity and an immobility was a proof of good life for me. She was optimist and I am cynic. She was happily married before, and my mariage - that will do! She didn´t watch news and I love reading newspapers. She liked fish and pasters and I like meat and potatoes. And in spite of this- what can be more mysterious thing like this - we get along well with each other - like best mates."/ The Brooklyn Folies// sorry, it´s my poor translation/ Does have something this excerpt to do with the lyrics of song? Maybe, but there are many different view ... I am full of praise for your choice, Tom/!! not only for your voice !// for Richard , Tim as well ! / where is Jesse?/ With Love !
Today marks one year that left wing loz selling tickets for the tour in mexico! and hope again!!!!!!!!!!
What a fantastic job, really ! I'm impressed ! COngrats! :)
Dang that video should be in theaters. It looks like a MOVIE. Congratulations to the winner.
As did this?? the best ever. As Tom said:hard to beat. this is magic in video. I need time for looking all videos, are many!!!!
Guauuuuuuu! Me encanto el video!!!! Es re tierno, ajaj! qlindo!!! sta re bien hecho!!! Me encanto! Besos keaneeee!! los kiero!!!! Vuelvan a la Argentina! ;)♥
@ Corso : Check previous blogs. ;)
woow this video if that is excellent! I love it! is like the little fairy tinkerbell! I love it! from Argentina!****************
GREAT CHOICE TOM!! Congratulations to the winner :) Lovely video, yes I also thought it feels like an old Disney cartoon =) all the rest of the videos are very good!
LOVE THE VIDEO THAT TOM HAS CHOSEN FOR WMAWBS. CONGRATS TO THE WINNER OF THIS VIDEO. KATHLEEN IN KENT.
It´s great but very sad!
Congratulations to the winner for her great video! I'm chuffed to be a runner up with a "very special mention" :) xxx Celine
Congratulations, LaReine and Celine! Elise's video is my favorite. It made me cry. *blush*
Where can i see the rest of the winners? Anyone can tell me ? Thanks!
ALL VIDEOS ARE AMAZING, CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL! KISSKEANE LUCIANABRAZIL (THE FROG PRINCE SQUAD0
*Wipes away her tears*.. Brilliant, the best choice..The best video! Amazing animation!!! Love love and congratz :D
Congratulations, especially to the runner up! Well done xxx RF
La Reine De Coeur, c'est tres joli !!! Merci et bonne chance :-) very beautiful!!! Quite professionally :) I love Disney cartoons, they're so graceful :) Again, I felt like I'm a little girl waiting for a Christmas miracle!!! Thank you! Best wishes from Kazakhstan
Reine you deserve it, congrats for the wonderful video! ~~
Hi Tom!.........I loved the video that you chose, simply wonderful!...........Hugs. :-))
Oh ! thank you very much! It was not easy but it was a pleasure to take part in your contest. It is an honor for me,to have worked for a band which make so beautiful songs. Thank you again,hoping to have one day the chance to meet you. All the best for you three for 2010 ! Kisses from Belgium. Thank you,Rachel, for your comment !!! Gros bisou !
Thanks dearest Tom was the right choice no doubt -- Bonjour mon ami Reine, J'apprécie son talent vous savez(Je peux imaginer sa joie) Mérité!! Vous avez un style particulier ...Bisous :D
Uau! Great videos, guys! I really enjoy to watch then! Thanks, Keane fans!
really good choice Tom. This video is lovely!
Congrats to the winner... I love the vid of Emanuel from Argentina. Grande Ema! Beso grandote _EUGE_
Lovely!! ^^ i like it!! good choose Tom!! kisses from Argentina Talii xx
So fustrated , I have no words..... probably this´s the final comment in a decade -:( . Congrats to the winner
Congratulations! That's one great vid!

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Hello,the whole band, I come here again to tell you that I received yesterday, your album signed. And you thank so much,again,for this gift so precious. I was so afraid that it is lost in path, the waiting was difficult. Much success for "Night Train" ! I am really impatient to discover. Greetings from Belgium.
Posted by lareinedecoeur1 on 2010-03-10 12:17:27