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london / sunday / 0511
my cats are confused, wondering what the hell i am doing up so early.
i've had Anna and Charlotte's third blog in my bag for a few days now, and it's time i put it up, so here you all go. look forward to the final chapter soon...
Travel tales from Melbourne to Sydney
On reflection the “GO saver fare” $2 plus taxes, was probably the wrong flight choice. Check in at 5.15am post Melbourne gig night, still hyped, the master plan was to go from our hotel to the airport and “sleep”. We can confirm zero shut eye was achieved, but some 4am airport photos were captured - Exhibit A:
We took the double decker tube train from the airport into Sydney, which was quite a travel experience. No doubt we blended seamlessly in with the commuters with our massive ruck sacks (day bags/carry on luggage) and trolley bags, plus the additional ruck sacks purchased to fit all our souvenirs (TAT) that has been purchased.
Sydney greeted us with a beautiful sunny & warm day. Factor 50 applied. We sat and enjoyed Hyde Park in the Sydney sunshine, before wandering to the venue and met up with yet more enthusiastic Keane-starved fans.
Metro Gig Night One - Friday 17th April 09:
The universal symbol for toilets - the golden arches - was right next to the venue, however, it is not every day the interior looks like this:
The most freezing venue we have experienced, air con clearly stuck on -15, but the warmest of crowds (LOL!) The Ivys cranked it up and performed a good set, a hometown gig we believe.
With much excitement from the crowd Sydney welcomed Keane and greeted them with note for note renditions from start to finish. Tom enjoyed a stage dive (gazelle-like) during Perfect Symmetry. NB: Keane crew looked a bit shocked and worried. Awwww... it was brilliant.
We thought the UTIS songs really went down a storm, NIMW, IIAW and CB all bringing the house down. Too soon it was Bedshaped. The crowd was left wanting more, and 5 mins of shouting and cheering continued, to no avail. We left happy.
Saturday 18th April 09:
7.30am at the Harbour Bridge - first climbers of the day, against all odds we arrived on time. It really is a “must do” in your lifetime, the views are spectacular, and you feel totally safe. We had excellent weather and could see for miles. Sadly no cameras are allowed but we did pay $65 for 4 “stunners of us” (we decided that these were for our eyes only - clearly working the woolly hat boiler suit look to the max).
Metro Gig Night Two
A complete LEGEND of a gig. Leaving So Soon and Strangers were great new additions to the set, we love the fact that the band keep mixing it up. After another stonking performance, tonight was the night for something special to happen - a second encore! Thank you Sydney for making it possible. We stood with jaws open wide, and tears in our eyes as the band stormed through an awe-inspiring performance of Under Pressure. They made two ladies extremely happy. Celebrity spot - Ronan Keating leaving the building.
We leave Sydney having met some wonderful people, and memories that will go on a lifetime. We HEART Sydney.
Sunday 19th April 09
Woke to glorious sunshine, and headed to Circular Quay - Sydney Opera House. Then took the ferry across to Manly, bit choppy in the middle, but well worth it. Manly is a surfers paradise, with stunning views of the city from North Head.
Anna & Charlotte
tokyo / friday / 1749
brisbane was a lot of fun. i left my camera at the hotel so borrowed jesse's and took a couple of pics that i'll upload as soon as i get them.
this place was opposite the studio in brisbane:
here are a few more pics from sydney. we spent the last day in a studio trying to get the tracks we've done with k'naan finished. lots of bass, piano and vocals. tim seems to enjoy dreaming up backing vocals that are ridiculously high, so we had soon shredded our voices. the tracks are sounding great. not sure what we're going to do with them yet, but it's really good to just be doing them for music alone, and we'll worry about the rest of it later.
tom and i went to see steve coogan in the evening - a very amusing trip through several of his comic creations, and we caught up with him after for a few drinks. he's a lovely man, and has a few good magic tricks up his sleeve too.
the world's most famous harbour?
me
can't beat a sign with a double meaning!
brisbane / tuesday / 1332
there's lots going on, in and outside of the world of keane at the moment.
this blog is pretty light hearted most of the time, but i want to start by talking more about Troy Anthony Davis, a prisoner on death row in georgia. quoting democracy now's headlines from friday:
In Georgia, a federal appeals court has rejected an appeal seeking a new trial for the death row prisoner Troy Anthony Davis. Davis was convicted for the 1989 killing of a white police officer. Since the trial, seven of the nine non-police witnesses have recanted their testimony. There is no direct physical evidence tying Davis to the crime scene. And three witnesses claim another man later admitted to the killing. Despite rejecting Davis’s appeal Thursday, the court said it would extend Davis’s stay of execution pending a final appeal before the Supreme Court.
please take the time to send the message to georgia governor, Sonny Perdue, via amnesty international:
for more information about the latest decision you can go to
www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGUSA20090416004&lang=e
www.economist.com/world/unitedstates/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12689946
it is interesting to note that in the georgia federal appeals court judge Rosemary Barkett dissented, stating:
“To execute Davis, in the face of a significant amount of proffered evidence that may establish his actual innocence, is unconscionable and unconstitutional.
i guess some of you might wonder why this case matters to me. i have always been opposed to the death penalty - i think it is the ultimate torture. to see a person sent to die unnecessarily, at the hands of his fellow people, is just wrong.
there is some good news - on the evening of March 19th 2009, the governor of New Mexico, Bill Richardson, signed a bill abolishing the death penalty in his state. i wish Sonny Perdue, and every other governor, and international leaders worldwide would have the guts to do the same.
richard
sydney / saturday / 1006
just got up, and will head out for a wander in a bit. apparently there's another harbour here somewhere... anyway, i have a second blog from anna and charlotte to upload for your viewing and reading pleasure. by the way, they only had 45 minutes sleep between melbourne and sydney - what dedication! thanks ladies!
MELBOURNE GIG DAY by Anna1976 and Charlotteh
Yet again we are in awe of just how nice the people of Australia are. Spent the afternoon, laughing and joking, exchanging Keano stories with a lovely bunch of Keane fans. We always love a sound check and it is even better when gems like Under Pressure are played - A possible for the people of Sydney?
The venue from the outside was “interesting” but the inside was great, with a two-tiered balcony.
The gig was once again rocking, with banter from the crowd again, including the “man love for Tom” - you know who you are that shouted that! Before we knew it the set was at the end, with the bars of Bedshaped ringing in our ears, we went “home” happy. Until Sydney.
Anna and Charlotte
sydney / friday / 1912
in my room waiting for a veggie burger... went for a wander after our one song soundcheck (our crew are so pro) and ended up in darling harbour just as the sun was going down (thanks for the tip, guys and gals who were queuing for the gig). here are a few pics from melbourne, and a couple from my wander round sydney, including a very cool fellow who was fishing in darling harbour with just a line.
the coffee in australia is really good, and this was the best so far - pellegrini's, right next to the show in melbourne.
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sydney
weird blue fountain
another classic sign
darling harbour
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melbourne airport / friday / 1146
some of you might have noticed that a couple of british fans, anna and charlotte, have made the trip to australia to see us here (and have a holiday too), and i thought it would be cool to invite them to be guest bloggers. anna's live photos are amazing - better than most that you see in the papers - and they have given me a few other pics of the places we are playing, so i'm going to upload a few words and pics from them too. thanks for doing it, ladies!
We come from a land down under: By Anna1976 and Charlotteh - UK Citizens
Literally 5 weeks in the planning we find ourselves down under. We are overwhelmed by the friendliness of the Australian people, some of whom have had a 5 year wait to see a band called Keane.
Here are a few photos of our journey so far...
Anna & Charlotte
We arrived in Perth to a sunny 29 degrees, factor 50 applied.
A snapshot in time makes a footpath of names leading to the Perth Wheel
Perth Esplanade - not bad for $15
Down to the river, into the lucky shag bar we go.... (we went down to the river)
Inspired by Richard Hughes
A welcome site after 12,000 miles
Fremantle street artist annual event - who needs Paul Daniels when you have nicknicholas.com?
Men in leotards, what more can I say?
Various photos from the Fremantle gig... see if you can spot Tim's reflection.
Gig review: From beginning to end it simply rocked, with chants of Keane Army flooding the room, Crystal Balls suddenly appearing on stage, it is official Australia LOVES Keane.
Melbourne:
View of Melbourne from the Arts Centre
Stunning building within Federation Square, Melbourne
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Flinders Street Train station Melbourne
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Street Art, Melbourne
melbourne airport / friday / 1111
great gig last night - i'm loving the australian audiences, though i should add there were plenty of people from other places too - was cool to meet some new zealanders, and plenty of brits abroad too.
melbourne was great - took a bunch of pics that i'll try to upload in sydney, but here's a pic from the great ocean road that i promised...
melbourne / thursday / 0851
still waking up early, but after a long sleep following an epic day off. just up the road from perth (whoops, that's that jet lag kicking in) melbourne is a town called torquay, next to another town called anglesey! apart from making for an amusing road sign for british people, it's the start of "the great ocean road". rob and adam hired motorbikes, and scott and i hired a car and drove out there. it's totally amazing, and worthy of about three days exploring. we only had a few hours so we only made it to apollo bay for some lunch then headed back, but it was totally amazing. the most spectacular road i've ever driven along, with bay after bay of empty sandy beaches, and amazing forests and wildlife. the smell of (i guess) eucalyptus trees was amazing. for some reason i can't upload pics at the moment, but i'll try again later. there are tons more on the internet if you want to see what it's like. next time i'm gonna do it properly and go the whole way along.
looking forward to tonight, if it's anything like perth - that was a really great show, and a stunning welcome to australia.
oh, and i just had the most amazing breakfast with jesse, at a place called the george street cafe. hands down one of the best breakfasts ever, and great coffee too, and in the most amazing neighbourhood - all old houses with huge balconies and rose gardens. stunning.
gonna wander into town in a bit and have a look round.
perth / monday / 2028
jet lag is strange. i woke up this morning after 8 hours asleep, and immediately felt really tired (it was coming up to late evening back in the uk). i'm sure the energy will be there for tonight's show, but i could hardly stay awake at soundcheck, let alone play the drums, as the fans outside might have noticed. it was the same yesterday - i had to go for a walk just to stay awake; my eyes had stopped working properly. i don't remember being this jet-lagged last time we were here. maybe my eyes were so tired because i watched the last 9 episodes of deadwood series 3 on the way out, and the whole of the second series of peep show. both utterly fabulous. deadwood makes me swear more and want to drink whisky (though in reality i can't stomach the stuff, and i already swear too much).
enough babbling... here are a few photos. haven't seen any snakes or spiders yet (thankfully), but here's what i have seen.
one of the world's richest known sources of vitamin b, apparently
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we flew in past some fierce looking bush fires, apparently very common out this way, especially with the terrible drought.
weirdly prison-like apartment block, til you see the bmx
perth is a very modern city, with a quite american feel to some of the buildings. it's very clean, and has tons of public green space, and loads of annoyingly healthy-looking people.
bench with cool backrest
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jq x many
rob is the king of signs. i find this one particularly disturbing.
Comments
I'm here again!!! LOL.Thanks Richard! I never tire of saying that I really love your photoblogs! ... You're my favorite photographer! I think that is one of my favorites photos is... "ONE FOR THE LADIES" JQ!! jajajaja... You're brilliant! ...and Thanks Anna & Charlotte too, the concert photos are great, the guys looks very good... especially Tom! hohoho... I'm waiting for more... Greetings from México and good luck for your next gigs guys! @@@@@@@@@@@@
Great pics, I just love the one with Jesse in the mirrors!!! Handsome photo of a handsome man... ;)
come to Colombia again!
Final chapter soon? i don´t think so! will there ever be a final? hope there will be an USA-blog....
Hello guys!!!! Thank you for keeping us up to date!!!! I hope you enjoy youselves!!!! Love, Julia
Richard, again I must say that your pictures are awesome ! The best ! Love you, dude ! And thaks for sharing your moment with us, fans ;) - GREAT STRRET ART PICs !
thanks Richard for the great photos, i love seeing them and where you are. It's good being able to see places I wouldn't otherwise see. thanks Anna & Charlotte too - I'm so jealous of you!
HI! THOSE PHOTOS I LIKE HOPEFULLY COULD VISIT... I WAIT FOR YOU MAKE A LOT TOUR AND ALSO PASS BY VENEZUELA SOMEDAY OK LOVE U!!!!
We write the year 2011 and maybe my english is really rubbish, so if someone is so kind to help me to understand this words: look forward to the final chapter soon...??? Maybe we´ll get it in the year of the sun? Nooo, I´m not obsessed, no, no, no! Really not! NO - WAY!!!
Great Richard, I loved !!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks a lot !!!!!!!!!!! I love KEANE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU, TOM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Raissa. Brazil - São Paulo.
Thanks for the blog, Anna and Charlotte. It's nice to have the view from fans,and the photos and comments are interesting too. Thanks to Richard too.
very cool this photo blog, Richard, thank you!!!!!!!!!!!=D
Merci de partager toutes ces photos avec nous tous. Elle sont splendides comme toujours. Thanx !
Great Read and Photos Anna and Charlotte... Looking forward to the last chapter...
GUAUG... THANK, THANK FOR EVER...
Lindo, lindo, lindo!!!! Amei a tudo e é maravilhoso esse olho especial para lugares cotidianos, que a gente nem pára pra apreciar... Fabuloso, Rich! Como o Tim é lindo e o Tom é 10, 10, 10! E a blusa do Jesse? Que louca! Amo!!! Rich, você é demais!!! Muitas energias positivas e criem coisas novas pra que vocês voltem sem demora para o Brasil (estou sabendo de tudo, o Collin já adiantou!!!). Vocês são maravilhosos e me sinto privilegiada por ter um som tão bom como o de vocês para ouvir! Gostaria muito de saber se vocês lêem minhas, nossas mensagens e de tê-los mais pertinho (se é que é possível!). Amo vocês! Beijo com sabor de Pastel de Belém pra vocês três e boa semana na turnê!!! De Betty, do Brasil
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! I loved everything and it is wonderful that special eye for everyday places that we do not stop you enjoying ... Fabulous, Rich! How beautiful is the Tim and Tom is 10, 10, 10! And Jesse's blouse? That crazy! Love! Rich, you are too! Many positive energy and create new things for you without delay return to Brazil (I know all, have said the Collin !!!). You are wonderful and I feel privileged to have a sound so good as to hear from you! I would like to know if you read my, our messages and have them close more (if that is possible!). I love you! Kiss tasting of Pastel de Belém and good for you three weeks on the tour! From Betty, Brazil
@Charlotte, you've got the holiday blues, coupled with the gig blues, by the sound of it. Chin up, it'll get better. Just stay away from windows for the next few days, the weather is horribly depressing! xx
Feels most strange reading about our adventures sat behind my desk in Deepest Darkest Dorset, on a wet and miserable Monday morning. Where did all that Australian sunshine go? Sadly my *tan* (when you see me you will get the joke) is fading! Going through the" this time last week scenarios now...."
HELLO RICHARD THAT PRETTY PICTURES! VERY nice place GOD BLESS YOU! Jorgelina BESOS SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA! GREETINGS TO TOM! BE THE APROBECHAR LANDSCAPES THAT WE HAVE IN THIS WORLD AND THERE ARE PLACES THAT DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO CARE began BESOS
Great Richard, I loved !!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks a lot !!!!!!!!!!! I love KEANE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU, TOM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Raissa. Brazil - São Paulo.
Richard, YOU are confused... And let's say that your cats are only surprised !... They are kings of the method "to let things ride" you know, and they would never be confused, even if you try to cheat by coming back home with your fancy dress of bear, for instance !!!... It seems that Anna & Charlotte have really lived some dreams and it's so kind of you for sharing it via KM... Brilliant indeed !
Anna & Charlotte, "universal symbol for toilet" LOL! Thanks for the brilliant blog ladies. x
Love your music !!!!! Please don't move to USA ! It's to far and away !!!!!
Love that pic of you with the Sidney Opera House !!!!!! Oh boy ! Why don't you turn and show us your lovely face !!! Love this blogs ,miss you Rich ,Tim and Tom !!!!! Love you Tim xx Kari
HELOISA, ISA FROM BRASIL, SAO PAULO **************** WOW, so early at the airport, gee... I do hate it, but sometimes we need to do that, is not it? Thanks for the pics and comments here, Rich, everything great, as always and please, do not use factor 50 anymore, nowadays we have to use 100 factor/sunblock, specially in Brasil when the sun is very very hot. Warm hug to everyone and LOTS OF LOVE TO MY FAVOURITE BAND! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
********************************************************************th anks RICH (again) oh man I really love you!!!!!!!! KISSES FROM CHILE 4 YOU!!!!!************************************************************** ****************************
Hey! I can myself (and Suz) in your b&w photo of that "gazelle" moment! Thanks again Anna and Charlotte, it was fantastic to have you around to share these incredible shows with! Had a blast waiting in lines for hours and hours in that dingy alley way beside the metro (with stupid unpleasant kids around) milkng all this knowledge from you about Keane and the many other Keane gigs you've been to! Suz and I are now inspired to follow Keane around the UK and Europe for their next major tour...and hopefully hang out with you on the way!! All the best~~ James (+Suz)
Thank you, Richard, for this emotional blog! And thanks, to Anna & Charlotteh for your pics&reviews! Now, at least we have the final proof, that Tim is NOT a human! Look at his ears, no, he might be an half-earth/half-vulcan mix, like Mr.Spock or somekind of elf, that´s quite for sure! And Jesse´s w/b pic, from Fremantle is perfect! And I like the lamp/venue from Metro-gig is looking very nice! Thanks, again for sharing this!
wow!! lovely piucs girls,thanks for taking them and for the blog!! well done you two!! :-) just wanna say that my high school maths teacher helped design sydney opera house.....thats my claim to fame!! lol only one i got really...hope the guys got home safe. :-)
WOo0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0oWWwwwWWwwWw!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! your pics are wonderful thanks for look the beauty of world......... 0_0
YEAH...WELL...IT´S 4:30 AM HERE AND I´M SEWING MY CURTAINS...PETER´S AND PHIL'S "CARPET CRAWLERS" COMPANY IS PRICELESS! OOOOHHHHH... HERE COMES ANNIE LENOX WITH "HERE COMES THE RAIN" OH... I´LL NEVER GET TO BED LIKE THIS...
@Anne & Charlotte Thanks, ladies, for the wonderful photos, too. That was some vacation! Visit Australia, be guest bloggers on the Keane site, and see them in concert. Twice!! Ladies, that's pretty cool.
Richard, thanks for sharing your experience in Australia with us Keane fans. Archie and Pitney maybe confused about you being up this early, but I'm sure they are probably happy that you're back home safe and sound. See any signs that they had parties with their cat friends while you were away?
Thanks for posting!!! It sounds like a fantastic time was had! I'm green with envy *smile*. Lovely pitures as always Anna and Charlotte!! Have a lovely Sunday Keane fans!!!
Wow!! Richard, you got up soooo early.... haha =D, it's great to see the update!!!! Visit China in summer ok? oh, please visit Guangzhou......... Syrinx from Guangzhou, China
Hi, Richard!! Thanks for the new pics!! They're great, as always! Also thanks to Anna & Charlotte!! Wow, it's 05:11 a.m. then,,, time to sleep, young boy!! :-D Thanks for sharing all these great experiences with us! Your blog in Japan was also spectacular!!!! A warm hug for you!! :-)
♥♥TOM ♥♥TOM ♥♥TOM♥♥=)
Great Richard !!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks a lot !!!!!!!!!!! I love KEANE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU, TOM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Raissa. Brazil - São Paulo.
****************************************************************** TOM,YOU HAVE AN ANGELIC,VERY BEAUTIFUL AND SWEET FACE AS THAT OF A CHILD !!!! YOU HAVE TENDER EYES AS A FAWN !!! YOUR HAIR IS SHINING AS THE GOLD ...YOUR BODY IS PERFECT !!! YOU ARE VERY SEXY !!! YOU SEEM A TWENTY YEAR-OLD BOY !!!! ALL NIGHTS,WHEN WE GO TO SLEEP,WE HOPE TO DREAM YOU,BECAUSE IS THE UNIQUE WAY TO MEET YOU !! TOM,WE LOVE YOU !!! LOVE AND KISSES FROM ♥♥♥♥♥ A.B ♥♥♥♥♥ (ITALY) ******************************************
Richard, finally you turned up the lens... And judging by your following blog from Japan (so eloquent), it doesn't count for nothing !!!... But first, thanks because it was worth waiting to take a road sign !...
Hi Richard I love all the pics from the Oz tour and the stuff from Japan! you have a great way of finding quirky photos. I hope you have some photos of Brisbane to put up and that you guys got to have a look around our beautiful city. Do you have any shots from the Bris concert? It rocked!!! and it would be awesome if there were any around. Safe trip home and come back to Aus soon! 5 years is way too long! peace out :-)
Love the picture @ the Harbor... Thumbs way up..
What amazing pics from the gigs!!! I feel so happy but a little bit nostalgic 'cause I'm already missing you guys...please come back soon to Brazil!! Anna and Charlotte thanks, amazing pics too!!!!!!!!! LOVE KEANE! Fe Gomides - São Paulo
I LOVE THOMAS!♥♥♥♥♥I LOVE KEANE!
Hey Richard!!!! Thank you so much!!!! It´s nice to see you on a photo too, well at least your back ;) You seem to be enjoying yourselves and that´s great!!!!! I can´t wait to hear the songs you recorded!!!! Best wishes!!!!! Julia
I know, I´m a mess in throwing, but now I know also I´m a mess for typing. But I was in a hurry and got blinded by the light. I mean of course Oleta Adams, just with 1 d, sorry! Oh, and many thanks now I´ve got a better version of DSC_3350! Signs, everywhere! Be safe!
Great pics Richard! You're brilliant! Thank you so much... Greetings from México - Jess
Oh, Steve Coogan, he's funny.. Did you ever see "3 fights, 2 weddings and a funeral" it's old but gold!! Paul & Pauline Calf......and Alan Partridge makes me squirm, genius!!
The Opera House looks amazing! Beautiful!
Hey Richard!! It's good to see you... well, to see your backpack and the rest of you... xD A HUGE HUG FROM CHILE :)
Great Pic at the Opera House, amazing.
Hey,Richard, did you get your backpack by cooperative buying with Tim? :)
Hello Rich ! thank you for everything.Great pic you and The Opera House...just perfect !! Love you guys,bunch of kisses*** Rachel in RIO :)
Ciao Richard, grazie per queste nuove fantastiche foto dall ' Australia! Molto simpatiche le immagini del palazzo Goodyear e del segnale stradale , originale quella foto scattata con l' obiettivo rotondo , sembra una di quelle sfere di vetro che contengono l' acqua o la neve e tutto il paesaggio! Bello anche vedere te di spalle, hai un bel fisico , una postura invidiabile, sei alto, magro, e stai sempre dritto,e anche questo rivela la tua personalità forte e sicura , sembri un ferro filato !Ieri poi sono tornata a scuola e ho avuto le prove d' orchestra con gli alunni , sono andate bene, io sto meglio e dopo guarderò con gioia anche le foto dal Giappone , vi aspetto, by Sabrina from Catania !
Great! I'm listening to Oleta Addams "Let's stay here" very smoothie and try to relax and dream, because ...............................enjoy, enjoy, enjoy, thanks! Cool pics!
Great pictures again Ricard!!! Thanks for sharing them! Enjoy the last gig in Japan and have a safe trip home!!
AH...YOUR " I "SEE" " PICTURE IN YOUR LATIN AMERICA PHOTOBLOG...OH...WELL DONE, YOU, BRAVE BOY...AND THANK YOU...
Here are many comments..its driving me crazy i cant follow the line...:S anyway as i said before great pictures. Upload some new ones richard!
I've sent my message. I'm totally against death penalty... I think no one has the right to kill some other, neither the State. that sounds so ironic to me... Well.... Nice pictures Richard! and Anna and Charlotte! :)
Richard, have you thought of writing a letter to the President Obama?, it would be a good idea, you might put it in line in order that we were signing it of digital form, and to get about itself by it to the President Obama. One week ago was for Mexico (my Country), that man's personality, one sees that it is possible to compose in a dialogue with, and especially, that is a good man. Do you believe that it would be a good idea it of the letter?, I am sure that we all would support you, to be able to save this innocent man. Again regards from Mexico City. Carmen G.R.
Good morning guys! Have a beautiful day and enjoy the last gig in Tokyo tonight. TTRJ - You guys are great! ~~~ Much love from Silke ♥
Hello Richard!, since always, fomenting the conscience in us; that good that wonderful persons exist in this planet, which they are interested for the neediest, in this case for the innocent one, he which, I have read, is one more victim of the racial discrimination. When they go to enteder, some human beings, that we all are equal, it is unjust what they want to do with this person. I am joined to you Richard and hope that it approaches the day in which the humanity changes and let's live in Peace. While exist persons like you, this fantastic and "chaotic" World will be improving. It is enough for so much suffering, of so much inequality, of so many poverty and of overbearing politicians and idlers, who cannot do anything any more that to lie and to steal from the peoples!! I congratulate you Rich, for being an excellent human being, and for avoiding to be like all those who believe SUPERSTARS and sink in the darkness of the levities. My respects for you from my heart. Best Wishes from México City. With Love Carmen G.R.
cool pics, i have a cousin who lives there and she says she would never come back to the uk. i bet you were tempted to jump on the bmx, looks like a scene from karate kid i thought. thanks to anna and charlotte too.
Hello guys!! Wonderful iniciative, Richard. I´ve already sent my message to georgia governor, right? Death penalty is one of the biggest shames of the world. LOVE YOU KEANE!!!!!! BRAZIL LOVES YOU!!!!
THE BEST ALWAYS THE BEST,THE PICS ARE AMAZING, LOVE YOU RICH,KISSES FROM BOGOTA COLOMBIA.
OK, I've sent the letter, the thought of taking someones life makes me sick to my stomach and I can't begin to imagine how anybody could possibly do this to a human being without wanting to kill themselves afterwards. Thank god we don't have the death penalty in Britain, or I would be ashamed to live here. I understand that people get angry about crimes - I know I do - and want harsh punishments but if they could control that anger and actually think about what they were saying and doing, and asking for, we wouldn't need to be doing this.
I love your pictures!!! I think are very Cool!! thank you! Kisses from Córdoba (Spain)! Sandriw!
Hey guys!!!!! I wish you so much fun in Japan!!!!! You´re great!!!! Love from Germany♥
Keep the faith and try to have again the lens out, Baby !... Oh sorry, I meant the lensbaby out !
Richard, please, try to keep light-hearted and come on !!!... Of course, your mobilization to this cause is quite laudable and every little thing done can help to make a difference about the death penalty subject, generally speaking... But, on the other hand, I'm afraid that any kind of passionate debate around one man's story, still leads to an interested mixture... Let's hope this poor man, via campaigns like "take action on line", the tee-shirts on sale and so on, won't became a kind of hook or a supply to reap benefits a gogo... OMG, it's so awful that this man has got himself into a kind of mess by beeing to the wrong place, at the wrong time !... Any kind of curious coincidence, the best (Coucou Richard !) as the worst could happen to each one of us and so, we are not in shelter from any kind of injustice indeed !!!... Then take a look on the video of "Imagine One Day" from GRACE... She's so beautiful, she sings words like "Stand up for freedom, Stand up for justice", her name is in perfect symmetry with her slender personality, the video is amazing and I love this song !!!
Truly, a GREAT and Very Inspiring lot of photos from the talented Anna & Charlotte! I saw each KEANE member in all their glory, AND such Fantastic Diary entries as well. The written narrative as impressive as the visuals! What a treat! Makes for such fun and adventure in looking at all this! **Neat reflection of Tim in the one photo!** Love to All!, ~A.!
HELLO!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE DISCO 2000 BECAUSE IT SAYS MY NAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT SAYS DEBORAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DEBORAH!!!!!!!!!!!! TOM I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE YOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU MADE MY DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
Letters sent. -- It's hard to believe that death penalty is still applied in this century, and in such an imperfect system. How can a person think they're allowed to take someone's life as a punishment?? It doesn't make sense. That mind can't be right and shouldn't practice justice in the first place. -- Mexico doesn't apply it, but the Green Party wants win elections to vote for it in the congress. It's like going a thousand steps behind. :( -- But it's for people like you, who take action, why there's still hope for the world .
Really love your pics!! And I really love seeing Tom wearing those Beautiful trainers!! Love you guys!! Keep working as hard as you are!!! You are PERFECT!!!! Thanks for keeping all the info updated!! It´s great! I´ll send you kisses and hugs for all of you!! Take care and hopefully see U soon!!! Gabi, Argentina
'one for the ladies' LOL. your pics are GREAT! Mah from Brazil
Isa ************ Please, read below " I also do love Keane because of him ******************** :.)
HELOISA, ISA FROM BRASIL, SAO PAULO ****************** I just read the note from Johanna to me, thank you, you´re right and happy birthday dear dad, I love you, all the best in your 87th birthday! (He has a great taste for music as well, just the best! Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin! I do love music because of him, so, I also do love music because of him! :.) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
HELOISA, ISA FROM BRASIL, SAO PAULO ******************* Hello everyone, I am back here because I said a wrong thing about the site that supports the man in USA; I thought just people from USA could sign there on the site and it´s not true, there is a list in the end with all countries, so, I already posted my name there and I do hope many many people do that; I also wrote to my friends asking it and also put several posts on orkut, including my 5 commuties, I do hope it works! And happy to my old father who is today 87 years old, I love you dad! And I love Keane as well, the best band in the world nowadays! LOTS OF LOVE TO MY FAVOURITE BAND! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Hi, Maria4! :-) I can't believe how long it's taken for this guy who's actually innocent, how unfair!! And the reasons for keeping him there are nonsense as you mentioned, too!! What a shameful sample of human justice!! I wonder if there isn't any other organisation controlling their decisions... I doubt it, though. It's been too long! :'(
Hi everyone! I think it shows great charity that Keane takes action in the case of Troy Davis. Join them! Come on, everybody! Support Amnesty! We won't let injustice take away an innocent mans life, without doing anything, will we? This guy have been on death row for 18 years! EIGHTEEN YEARS! I don't think any of us can possibly imagine. And on the top of that, the arguments against his are just ridiculous. Imagine yourself in his situation!
I've already sent the letter to the governor, as well as the invitation to join ths vital campaign to my family and my students - Chimp Girl has helped me a lot! :-) We had a discussion about death penalty in class, and it was really interesting that, in spite of this age of darkness, people can offer light to this world through their authentic will and charming attitude. We should start taking steps in our family and community, but a space like this (a blog, internet, a website, etc.) is brillianty helpful for getting our peace and justice message across!!
KEANE :COMO ASI QUE VAN A IRSE A VIVIR A U.S.A Y YO QUE IBA A IR A INGLATERRA A VIVIR POR ALLA VAMOS A VER QUE PASA
Ok, I have a stupid question: What means "i'll update with some pics in a bit"? I guess, I have a different time-opinion. Sorry, about my impatience, but could need some good vibes, too. Ok, ok, I try to handle this, ok? Hope everything is fine?
@Isa/ Heloisa: Hello, well it´s not only for the USA, I´m from Germany and could do it. If you click "State" folder, you just have to scroll down, for "Not in the USA" and the country-folder, you can scroll up to Brazil. Just if you like too, of course, but I´ll also guess it´s a good thing, we can try to do. Greetings!
helloww Richard! =) I had the same sad email from the Amnesty... I agree with the abolition of death.. People prefer to close their eyes and KILL people instead of solving their problems or just LISTENING... I sent an email at the time you told us about Troy and I guess I'll send another... I hope it works... :s it's scary how another person can decide about if either we survive or not cuz in this situation seems like it's someone behind this making pressure to hide the truth, maybe the real guilty person...
KEANE your song "BETTER THAN THIS" is gave the firts steps in COLOMBIA. your ocupy the 20 best songs in local radio and also " perfect symmetry" in the firts 10 place in local radio CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOUR FAN NUMBER 1 jhonny
Great Richard !!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks a lot !!!!!!!!!!! I love KEANE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU, TOM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Raissa. Brazil - São Paulo.
Lindas fotos!!.........Obrigado Km!!........Love you guys! :-))
thanks for the pics! it's great! keane the best
Nice blog! Thank's Anna and Charlotteh! And Richard, of course!
as gandalf says "do you can take back to someone to life? so don't hurry to take his life off.. " we, the mankind , are always hurry to support our own version of things, its hard to be different, but im sure that a lot of people as you and me wants to make the differece, the point is that we need to be strong...and it's so difficult sometimes.... a friend of mine always says this sentence : "when you're at majority side it's time to be worry".
Youre right richard its very sad to know that someone else can take a man life just by saying a word (i mean just by giving the order) If we could do something to help them, this kind of life would be easier. We dont have to let everybody do everything they want, if you have killed you should pay but not by killing another person! This life is not lived in perfect symmetry as well. Naty from Argentina
HELLO RICH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...YOU ARE A GOOD PERSON,A GREAT PERSON(REALLY!!...)AND THIS PHOTOBLOG IS INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...THE PHOTOS ARE REALLY CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...AND YOUR COMMENTS ARE INCREDIBLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...THANKS,MANY THANKS,RICH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...KISSES FROM ARGENTINA...HLN_MTHRFCKR
I've just listened to Black Burning Heart for the first time even though I'd got the album last year i think it had got filed under something random anyway erm can anyone tell me what the french bit is halfway through. Yes I know it's not in context with the blog so i will say i'm digging the photo's.
Gorgeous photos! Thanks Richard! I especially liked the Sydney ones... "P. Sherman, 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney!" :)
@birdie0012 / subject: support clemency for Mr. Troy Davis: please write/send a letter (urgent): Office of the Governor/ Georgia State Capitol/Atlanta/GA 30334/USA.
deb_moonlight@hotmail.com HI! MY NAME IS DEB, I'M FROM ARGENTINA AND I'M 15 YEARS OLD..... AND OF COURSE I ADORE KEANE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IF YOU WANT TO KNOW ME BETTER ADD ME!!!!! LONG LIVE TO KEANE!!!!!!!!!!!! SAY NOT TO DEATH PENALTY!!!!!! THAT'S NOT JUSTICE!!!!!!!! NO BODY CAN'T TAKE THE LIFE TO ANOTHER PERSON!!!! MY GOD, WE'RE HUMAN....
It is horrible how technology evolves with a speed and we said "humans evolved," do not change, we continue to judge a person by skin or personal appearance. When this will change? When you learn that the evil is within the heart of the person and not by the outside? Many examples in our day to day ... It is very sad ... Sad thing is that this concept pre-exists within each of us ... We need a lot of God in our hearts ... May God have pity on us ... I pray a lot to be done justice by Troy Davis and all who are in similar situation! I always say that I am FAN THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD, BY WAY OF THE WORLD BEST MEN, I love you A MORE EACH DAY! Because I love and feel his heart! I love Tom! I love Richard! I love Tim! I love Keane! ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
This photo blog has made me add Australia to my top 5 places to visit! Sorry, I would help with the thing, but I don't want to give my address out D:
I AM SO VERY PROUD AND HAPPY THAT THE DAY I was born (today) is the Earth Day! I wish we can all do something for our beautiful planet, for a better future for generations to come... LOVE YOU KEANE =) MUA MUA MUA (=
WE LOVE YOU GUYS!!! KISSES FROM BARCELONA!!!
@ Honey I'm whit you ! That's rigth thing to do !
Nice backround!!!!! How it goes at Autralia ,that amazing country!!!!! Kisses Keane .You are the best xx
Thank you, DeniseYumi & Richard! You're right: We can all make the difference with our message. Initiative and awareness is our main goal for achieving this man's freedom. It would really mean a lot for us!!
HELOISA, ISA FROM BRASIL, SAO PAULO ******************* " on the evening of March 19th 2009, the governor of New Mexico, Bill Richardson, signed a bill abolishing the death penalty in his state. i wish Sonny Perdue, and every other governor, and international leaders worldwide would have the guts to do the same". I do agree with you, dear Richard! Death penalty is something that really does not work at all, here in Brasil we do not have death penalty but time from time a mad person shows up trying to make us to accept this horrible thing. When we have a DEMOCRACY, we do not have death penalty, because it can fail and make a mistake, what seems to be the case above that you describe. I would like to support this case, but when I opened the page, just people who live in USA could send that email on the page. I did not read all about it but certainly there will be something that I can do about it and support this man´s case. Thank you for being this marvelous man you are, Richard, so conscious about this issue and trying to help someone that you even do not know personally. Marvelous, indeed, I do believe in human kind when I meet people like you, dear Richard! LOTS OF LOVE TO YOU AND TO MY FAVOURITE BAND! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX LET´S SAY NO TO DEATH PENALTY AROUND THE WORLD!
Hello, dear Richard! I've been following Troy Davis' case ever since you first mentioned about it. I've just sent a message to the governor of Georgia through the link you posted and tomorrow I plan to fax the same message from work. I really hope this man is soon found innocent!!! We need some justice in this world!!! **PLEASE KEANE FANS AROUND THE WORLD, LET'S TAKE A FEW SECONDS OF OUR TIME TO SEND THE MESSAGE TO THE GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA (THERE'S NO NEED TO WRITE ANYTHING, JUST OUR NAME, IT'S SO QUICK!!!!!) IN ORDER TO TRY TO SAVE THE LIFE OF AN INNOCENT MAN... THERE ARE SO MANY OF US, WE COULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE! =)
WOOA!, boys have a fantastic work!, to know infinity of countries and of cultures. Are they that it loads the suitcases?, I accept the employment immediately jiji!! Best Wishes from México City. With very much love, Carmen G.R.
hey rich, i got the same email. posted it on the "richard thread" on the forum. :-) keep up the fab work....
Hello Richard. Just one photo of you amongst all the others but what a fine photo it is. I am in awe of your two guest bloggers. I do wish I was able to pursue you around the world. Not even that , I have seen you in concert twice in 1 and a half years and have been very close in the concert but what I can't figure out is how people get so close to you before and after concerts. Because I cannot ( for various reasons) be at a concert early or stay behind and figure where the stage door is always leaves me so very disappointed afterwards (not with any of you of course) because I would really love to converse with you all about so many things. I have so many questions and not the usual silly stuff. I can honestly say that everyday maybe several times a day I think of something I would like to ask you all (music etc). I am not in my teens by any means and have passed the twenties mark but because I am not inclined to loose my head and scream I LOVE YOU!!! does this mean I am not as much a fan as those who do? I have been a dedicated fan since 2004 and very eagerly await Oxegen 2009 where once again I will view and enjoy from afar. Please excuse the length of this piece but it goes some way to demonstrate how much I have to say to you. I'm a talker!!!
Thanks, Richard, for using your superpowers for good. =)
Great Richard !!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks a lot !!!!!!!!!!! I love KEANE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU, TOM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Raissa. Brazil - São Paulo.
Thanks Rich for your commitment. You are great! ~~~ Love from Silke
hy tom,hy keane... as vai? Then I wanted to know when you will launch a DVD for you with the best songs, there is a wish I have the dvd of you with all the best songs of the band Keane and his greatest successes as: Everybody's Changing - Somewhere Only We Know - Crystal Ball, s It Any Wonder among others is the desire of all of us fans beijao I will be cheering for this dvd out soon beijao love you Keane bye priscylla my blog:keaneminhavida.blogspot.com hy tom,hy keane... as vai? Then I wanted to know when you will launch a DVD for you with the best songs, there is a wish I have the dvd of you with all the best songs of the band Keane and his greatest successes as: Everybody's Changing - Somewhere Only We Know - Crystal Ball, s It Any Wonder among others is the desire of all of us fans beijao I will be cheering for this dvd out soon beijao love you Keane bye priscylla my blog:keaneminhavida.blogspot.com
Thanks for post it!! :D:D Xxx Priscilla from Holland
********************************************************************** ***** TOM,OUR LOVE FOR YOU IS ENTIRELY COMPARABLE TO THE UNIVERSE.......... ENDLESS,UNIMAGINABLE AND INDESCRIBABLE. YOU ARE OUR ETERNAL MYTH !!!!!!!!!!! TOM,WE LOVE YOU !!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE OUR UNIQUE LOVE !!!! ;) LOVE AND KISSES FROM ♥♥♥♥♥ A.B ♥♥♥♥♥ (ITALY) ********************************************************************** ******
What a shame... They punish a person who's somehow been proved innocent after the death of a policeman. Do they judge policemen who abuse their authority and murder/mistreat civilians? And, in spite of that, none of them deserves capital penalty. :-(
........really beautiful photos ...........
(What on earth happened to my message?) Hi, Richard! Thanks for the links. Indeed, I've been following the case. It's a pity the way authorities take the easiest way out because of prejudice and negligence. Death penalty and cruel policies in prisons, instead of solving or enlighting the issue, demonstrate how vague humans are. I hope people support this cause, 'cause death penalty is nonsense. Who are we to make such a decision? I wish governors made up their mind just as New Mexico's did, and I totally trust the day in which God will react with power, justice, wisdom and love will come in no time. In the meantime, I just look forward with most of us acting in a more human way, hopefully. Let's fight wisely for Troy Anthony Davis and other victims of our unfair way to rule the world!
Hello Rich .. You know, this is great from you on alert for something. People are so used to accept the facts without thinking of the possibilities, without thinking, in this case for example, that for more than a man would miss, he deserves a chance. I hope, as we all crazy fans, for its bright pictures. (I still fascinates the photos taken at night here in São Paulo in the last visit of you. Let every day by the hotel that you probably should have stayed "Hyatt Hotel", because only it could have left such work, something that we the day-to-day or perceived. Ah, loved the pictures of doors. This side of me that has mixed colors and exotic that is not seen elsewhere ...) I love you! Tim, Tom, now the Jesse ... Until the next kiss and warm with like pastel de Belém (laughter) From Betty, Brazil
Richard your so great!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It so nice of you how you care about this man and try everything to save his live!!!!! I hope every single person who sees your blog sends an e-mail to help him!!!! I tried to do so but it didn´t work. But I´ll try again and again until it works!!!!!! KAENE 4-ever!!!!!♥
*********************************** I WANT SAY SOMETHING MORE*************************************************** *********************************TOMORROW IS MY BIRTHDAY******************************************************* :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::SOMEONE WANT A PIECE OF CAKE???::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::MY BIRTHDAY IS HAPPY FOR BEING KEANE IN MY LIFE::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: LOVE YOU GUYS (= MUA MUA MUA =)
thanks Rich and anna and Charlotte for this Blog !! Beautiful Photos Congratulations ^^
Really amazing. Know and see your band on their tour. Go to the blog of Richard, or just visit the page of Keane ... is being so close. few years ago (say 10 years exaggerating a bit) we were not able to enjoy the support of technology in these cases. How nice ... THANKS GUYS! For each presentation to share with us and each city. already know a lot more cities jejejje
Hello Keane! Do not forget us fans Puglia(Southern Italy).I would be happy to see you at least once in my life. See you soon!
hola que bueno Reichard have the same thought out the death penalty! Another solution could give ... or not? I was with you more and send letter buenoo besos .... I love you and we keane tom!
@KARY FROM SPAIN: lo estoy ahora ... hasta las 18pm en Argentina. (Sigo igual que ayer... ya te voy adelantando!) Un beso UMAx
(( Hello Everyone)) This issue is much larger then Troy Davis.. " I Am Troy Davis" And so are you and you and you and you... It doesnt matter to me where I read it as long as I read it...(( Thank you Richard and everyone else for Caring!)) Looking forward to New pictures as always and really really anticipating Seeing what Japan Looks Like...
lovely pctures :D thanks for share it with us.
hi richy, thanks for share your pics with us the anna and charlotten pics are wonderfull i was go for a keane concert in Mexico in febrary was amazing but i can't take pics, i just take e few videos and my celphone down low the batthery i have just my memorys but is like be there again.------------------------------------------------- about troy davys, richy don't worry i taken a somme actions and i'm sure that a lot of people too keep your faith and soon you will see that everything will be ok with yhe help of god. are you do the rigth thing richy.----love you, tim, jesse and tommy.--love from Rose. xoxoxox
There is no greater love than what I feel you keane No more sweet song, no heart so true There is no thrill greater than what you bring me no song as sweet as you sing, sing to me You are the thing the more sweet that I know and believe that you are my only love There is more in the world, that is true No greater love than what I feel for you keane: tomy ,jesse ,richard ,tim my blog:keaneminhavidablogspot.com priscylla forevan sua fã
Hi Rich, since you talked about Troy Davis, I'm following his case! I did a presentation about him at school! I live in the Netherlands so I can't order his t-shirt: I Am Troy Davis! To bad! I Hope he gets a fair trial! (and please return to holland! we like you guys very much!) See you guys soon! Dennis
Great Richard !!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks a lot !!!!!!!!!!! I love KEANE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU, TOM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Raissa. Brazil - São Paulo.
Unfortunately the absence of conscious in the world is such that we still let things like this happen. Sometimes we take cover in the hardship of our own lives, but until we realise that we can’t be fully well when there is still one being unwell, we will not be able to move along. Thank goodness for all the voices that keep on shouting to keep us awake!
@tideryan. I don`t think Richard is pushing anyone to do anything, He`s just sharing with us something that is imporatnt for him, and want us to know. You are free to support it or not.
It`s amazing that you with all the gigs, flights, moving around the world almost everyday take the time to defend human rights such life. What a wonderful person.
Done! I sent the messege. I totally agree with you, Richard. I think nobody can decide about other's life. It's a horror. You are the most wonderful person ever. love u so much. Kisses from Argentina - EUGE
I agree with you Rich,thanks for the link .I' LL send a message.Be safe,Rachel xxx
We, We totally agree with Richard. And We think that all the means are good to defend just causes ! (Except violence of course) We will send the message to georgia governor, you can count on us ! And people are enough responsible to decide by themselves what to do ! GO ON Richard !!! And thanks to all of you for the beautiful pictures.
@tyderian..with respect, Richard has always provided us with links to Amnesty and other relevant sites so that we ourselves can look a little deeper into this man's case. I don't feel at all uncomfortable with Richard using his own band's website to allow us all to investigate a matter that is important to him. There is a bigger picture to see and it's not all roses, sadly. I like to credit the vast majority of us fans with enough compassion and intelligence to make up our own minds. Regards.
Richard, I'm sorry that these bad news come to darken your Tour but it's quite touching that you never lose grip on this case !... It must be so comforting to know that some people act for your freedom, whereas you're in such a mess... It's so frightening indeed to read the snatches about the last meal !!!... As a matter of fact, they simply go at fiercely and such determination is beyond understanding... WTF that they don't care from the evident lack of proves, many petitions and so on, but committing a new crime would never be the answer and the right way to save their conscience or to avoid any other crimes in future... Mostly, death of this man will never bring back victim to life... Certainly not !... But in doing so, they have to know that they behave as one of the worst killers... Certainly !
Tyderian, i do sort of agree with you on the hand that some people may be opposing this due to the fact Richard feels the same way. Although I believe the death penalty should be abolished, i feel i do not know enough about the trials history and so forth therefore I cannot pass a correct judgement.
Ups, sorry, I ment of course: you don´t have to spent money if you don´t want to! I guess my english it´s not so well, today. Sorry!
Yes, thank you! I´ve already took action, again. As the last days, kindly Sam & cjswench already mentioned it, here and in the forum. I guess 1 email is enough, or? Otherwise the credibility would suffer? At least it´s one little step we normal humans can do (if we want, nobody is forced) for maybe sometimes a better world and you even have to spend money if you don´t want to. I just can follow WouterNLs opinion, too. And as littlemisscharlotte said: we have to keep the faith. Love is the end!
Im all for band members having their views on things - but pretty uncomfortable reading the latest edition of the blog about Troy. I know Richard feels strongly about it, but using the website to plead for support on this cause just seems a bit wrong. Are the fans going to offer their support for the right reasons? Or just cos their faveourite band member supports it?
Richard, I really admire your sensibility towards the case of Troy Davis and to the worldwide injustices. I sent a message via Amnesty International. We have to keep faith. Otherwise, try to keep cool and take care of yourself, and the other boys have to do the same. Waiting for more of this photoblog. Kisses from Charlotte in Paris
Oggi Richard sei andato su argomenti impegnativi : tutti sappiamo il grande personaggio che è stato Martin Luther King che ha dedicato tutta la sua vita a cause politiche molto importanti , leggerò con più calma tutto più tardi perchè sento la necessità di andarmi a sdraiare dato che non sto tanto bene, ora vado qualche minutino a salutare il forum, a presto da Sabrina !
@UMA_ Decime a que hora te conectas al msn,asi chateamos !!!!! No puedo mas de la impaciencia !!!! Besos Kari
I'm against the death penalty myself Richard!!!! I think it's great you mention this case here on KM.com! The death penalty should be abolished. The case of Troy Anthony Davis is absolutely wrong. First of all, there should not be a death penalty at all, it's wrong. And besides, you can't convict a man if you don't know 100% he actually is guilty and there isn't actually hard evidence, this case stinks! I've send a letter to the govenor and I mailed a lot of friends to do the same. Thanks for mentioning this injustice here, Richard, you are great. Cheers from Holland!
Hi Guys I just wanted to say thanks soo much for finally making it back to Aus! I have looved your music since I was in the UK in 04 and was so exicted to hear you were coming. I was at the concert in Bris and it absolutely rocked! Keep up the great writing. Peace out
It grosses me out to think death penalty is still a legal way to punish a human being in many places in this era... 2009 and it seems as if we were still living in the middle age... Let´s change things and show we have evolved!
Great Richard !!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks a lot !!!!!!!!!!! I love KEANE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU, TOM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Raissa. Brazil - São Paulo.
Thank you Rich, your pics are always so amazing. And my imaginary husband (Tommy) is so handsome with these skinny pants. AMO VOCÊS!!!
Hi Keane! I wish you guys a great time in Japan an hope you'll have a safe flight to Osaka. TTRJ - We love you guys! ~~~ Kisses from Silke ;)
Mihajasoa: Hello my friend! I hope you had a nice weekend.Rio is having a sunny day and I'm going to the beach.I'm okay,but miss our quotes,take care and good luck in everything.Bye :)
Thank you so much for the blog, Anna and Charlotte, and Richard too. I enjoyed watching the very good photos and reading the comments.The picture of the great ocean road is breathtaking.Thanks for the thought for the Aborigines too (David Bowie's influence?). Looks like everyone had a wonderful time! I'm very glad. I hope you'll have a safe fly to Japan. Sayonara!
Rachel: How are you my dear friend? I'm just dropping by and I saying hello! I hope you're fine. Wonderful blog! I'm going to thank everyone. See you! :)
Amazing pics! Thanks Anna and Charlotte!
Is this the end? oh, I wished to see some more pics, but I guess that´s life. Or did Richard disappear in the cellars of the sea? Well, hope you have all an amazing evening, with really good vibes and good luck for the Japan-tour! I ait freakin' I aint Fakin' this -Til we lose control, system overload, Screamin no no no, no no-1,2,3,4 let´s go
the danger - high voltage pic cracked me up. lucky australia. its been 10 weeks since my last keane gig. just the image of tom on his back during crystal ball lifting my spirits lol. yr missed back home boys xxx
Hi Keane!! Wishing you a wonderful week ahead and great time in Japan.I love you guys !! ...Always thinking about you my dear TOM ** EU TE AMO ♥♥ ** ~ Rachel
Pics are so great!! Guys, in your tour in N.America PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!! PLAY BLACK BURNIG HEART, I missed it here un Mexico, I can see that you're not playing it in Australia, I REALLY WANT TO HEAR IT LIVE... I'm going to LA and Anaheim gigs hope you can add it to the setlist for N.America tour... Kisses and hugs from Gdl,Mex Love Ya!!
Beautiful !!!!!!!! I really loved this pictures !!!!!!!!!! Thanks ! I LOVE KEANE !!!!!!! I LOVE YOU, TOM !!!!!!!!!!!! Raissa. Brazil - São Paulo.
Hello Keane I mean each day that I like but of you, I love you for always in my heart. thanks for being part of my life Keane love my blog: keaneminhavida.blogspot.com priscylla fan of Keane kiss forever
I LOVE THOMAS CHAPLIN FOREVER!
Good morning, guys! I hope you all are doing well! Have a nice day and enjoy your last gig in Australia tonight! Rich, I can't wait to see more pics of you! Tom, Tim, Rich and Jesse - we miss you guys! ~~~ Much love from Silke ♥
OMG!!! Cool Pics!!! That is SO WICKED!!! I especially like the ones of Tom.... what? What obsession?
Great pics!! especially the ones taken in melbourn! see you after folks
No need for heated hand grips in Oz
Hello guys!!!! I just want to thank you so much for everything you do for us and simply the way you are!!!! I hope you have a wonderful time and enjoy every moment!!!!! Stay the way you are and never stop believing in yourselves no matter what other people say about you!!!!!!
I support the motion: More pics of Richard and some more of Tim!!! Richard, you're a genius!!! :-D
Thank You Sam for the Heads up on Troy Davis.(.Its a shame)..
(( Hello Everyone)) Really ((Great Photos)) and Blog Anna and Charlotte..I highly enjoyed the read and the view.. Best Views Ive seen so far!! Very Awesome! Thank You! ((Richard)) Love the pattern on the glass..((Gone Fishing)) \m/ Right On! The street art looks very vibrant.. The monkey faces in the windows is hilarious..=) I really like the photo of the sun shining through the grapes.. (" Signs Signs Everywhere Signs") Water Fall is very Cool looking.. I want that in my living room! The water at the Darling Harbor almost looks like Mercury.. I can almost hear the fisherman's hook hit the water...Thank You for taking the Time!!
Does the heart needs to cry, to suffer, to know, to learn, that, what counts is love?
To Keane, thanks heaps for TWO NIGHTS of pure AWESOMENESS!!!i had the time of my life!!!the 5 years wait was actually totally worth it!!!u guys just totally blew us away in both shows & i totally salute u for that!!& oh yeah thank you soooooo very much for the encore of 'UNDER PRESSURE'!!!didn't see that coming AT ALL!!both shows were totally PHENOMINAL!!!in fact beyong phenominal!!just couldn't find the right word to describe it! To Anna & Charlotte, it was really nice to hang out with u gals for the past two days!!!u guys are just cool people!!!& i have to say that shot of Mr Hughes is totally wicked!!!will definitely want to hang out with u guys again (plus enjoying 'FROG PRINCES' lollis!)...hihi! - Danni
Beautiful !!!!!!!! I really loved this pictures !!!!!!!!!! Thanks ! I LOVE KEANE !!!!!!! I LOVE YOU, TOM !!!!!!!!!!!! Raissa. Brazil - São Paulo.
@@@@@@ TOM @@@@@@ HIS PRESENCE IS A PRESENT FOR THE WORLD.....SUZANE-BRAZIL
Hey guys!! Good work, Anna and Charlotte: ONE pic of RICHARD!! Thanks... Sometimes I think all the cameras point to Tom... and forget poor Rich hiden behind drums... @Richard: We keep waiting for your pics... Don't be lazy!! And remember the pic of yourself too!! XD HUGE HUGS FROM CHILE :)
Richard, Anna & Charlotte pics are amazing(thanks ,. btw) jorgelina
Thanks Anna & Charlotte, amazing pictures! I'm love it. you're so lucky! Greetings
Do you mind our viewing & reading pleasure? I guess soon this blog will need a change of name? Poor ladies, have to do your work. You´re so.....no, forget anything. My favourite pic, the one with Tom and the sign of not stage diving or similuar acts! LOL! So, Richard, would you be so kind as many people have the request of seeing a picture from you, taken by yourself (the artist), like the 1 from your SA-tourblog, the lift 1? Do you remember? Ok, I still love your babylense pic! Hope you all have a great time, thanks!
CONGRATS GIRLS ! Tom seems even more charming at your pics.
If you don't mind me asking, please look up Troy Davis if you haven't done so lately. There's been news. Thanks. xx
Great pictures Richard!!!! Thanks for sharing them with us! Have a great time in Australia and Japan and I will see you guys in London at the Island 50 gig on may 30th, can't wait!!!! Cheers from Holland
Anymore, I think, to play in China or in Russia- it is the challenge to you.
Some beautiful dreams: to be in darling harbour with my darling when the sun is going down /in spite of the fact that I am not a fisher/, to be on Perth Wheel with you, to share the splendid view of the great ocean road with you, to be in Pellegriniś and have a cup of coffe with you , to share Tim´s reflection, to see dazzling Tom and do stage diving and similar acts with him/no, there is colossal public safety there, but itś OK/ and many many other divine dreams../ .real or, I think nonsense/ -to nayepau/l3.4.09/ thank you very much for your :D
SYDNEY:18.April at metro,georg street: A FANTASTIC CONCERT with PURE MUSICIANs and great ENERGY! I FEELED LIKE 18 again was 2h jumping....(Im 40, escape from switzerland.,..and study the mba here.)! Thanks a lot for this evening ...;-.))) all the best with LOVE on u way!!! Cu
HELOISA, ISA FROM BRASIL, SAO PAULO ************************** I am in a hurry but could not wait to post here some words about the photos and everything, so great! THANK YOU AND LOTS OF LOVE TO MY FAVOURITE BAND! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Thanks Anne + Charlotte, it was great to hang out with before both shows with you as well! I can't believe it's all over for Sydney...and what a 2nd night it was. Keep the Keane love going, we'll take your inspiration and try and trip over to UK/Europe for the next album's tour and catch up with you! All the best!! - James (jigglejix) + Susan
Thanks Rich, Anna and Charlotte! Amazing pics! ~~~ TTRJ - You are great! All the best for you all and have a nice weekend! ~~~ Much love from Silke :)
@Anna & Charlotte, I hope you've caught up on your sleep, thanks for another set of brilliant pics, especially the one of the elusive Richard! Looking forward to more blogs from you in Sydney! x
Richard, Anna and Charlotte your photos are great!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!! Love from Germany♥
Anna and Charlotte, Thanks so much for the great photos !! They're superb and much appreciated by us Pommies back home !! Loved the view from the Perth wheel and of course all the gigs. Richard, I like yours too......the sun coming through the wrought iron work is lovely. Have fun and stay safe on your travels ! xxx
Décidément Richard, tu vas en t'améliorant, toutes les photos qui sont venues s'ajouter aujourd'hui sont resplendissantes de beautés et ne manquent pas d'intérêt. Bravo !
WAHOU ! GOOD PHOTOS RICH ^^
Great job, Anna & Charlotte!...I love your pics!..how do you manage to take such marvelous shots?...... RICHARD, I'm missing your pictures.............................HugsAndKissesToKeane
Big thanks! Rich and girls greats pics,nice see Rich there.Have a nice day and kisses to you all.Cheers,Rachel
Richard, Anna & Charlotte pics are amazing(thanks ,. btw) , but your pictures are so much better !!! Seems to me that you are having a great time in Australia , and don't wanna be @ the PC and waste a beautifull sunny day !! I can't blame you. Enjoy !! Loads of Love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thanks Richard and ladies(splendid pics!!)
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