Silenced by the Night explained

Silenced by the Night
Cover:SilencedBytheNight.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Keane
Album:Strangeland
B-Side:Myth
Released:13 March 2012
Genre:Pop rock, piano rock
Length:3:16
Label:Island Records
Producer:Dan Grech-Marguerat
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"Silenced by the Night" is a song by English rock band Keane from their fourth studio album Strangeland. It was released worldwide as the album's lead single on 13 March 2012, except for the United Kingdom where it was released on 13 April 2012. The song was written by Tim Rice-Oxley, Tom Chaplin, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin and produced by Dan Grech-Marguerat.

Release

"Silenced by the Night" was originally only to be released as a commercial single in the United States.[1] However, the single was released in other international markets on 13 March 2012.[1] In the United Kingdom, the single was released on 13 April 2012.

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Silenced by the Night" was first released onto Vevo on YouTube on 4 April 2012 at a total length of three minutes and thirty-one seconds.[1] [2] [3]

The song's music video, which is directed by Christopher Sims, was shot at a lime salt mine in Austin, Texas.[3] It depicts a couple making a road trip across the US.[1]

Live performances

Keane performed the song for the first time on 12 March on American talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[4]

Charts

Chart (2012)Peak
position
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[5] 27
45
US Billboard Triple A[6] 6

Radio and release history

CountryRelease dateFormatLabel
Worldwide13 March 2012Digital download
United States26 March 2012[7] Adult alternative radio airplayInterscope Records
United Kingdom13 April 2012[8] Digital downloadIsland Records
Worldwide[9] 11 May 2012Digital download — remixRefune Records

Notes and References

  1. News: Keane hit the road in 'Silenced By The Night' music video . . 2012-04-04 . 2012-04-09.
  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HrV_B0qrdY Keane - Silenced By The Night
  3. News: Keane's Video For "Silenced By The Night" Premieres On Vevo Today. Altsounds. 2012-04-04. 2012-04-09. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120711090855/http://hangout.altsounds.com/news/146195-keanes-video-silenced-night-premieres-vevo-today.html. 11 July 2012. dmy-all.
  4. Video: 'Silenced By The Night' on 'Kimmel'. Rolling Stone. 13 March 2012. 13 March 2012.
  5. Web site: Keane - Chart history . Billboard . 2010-08-06 . 2014-05-10.
  6. Web site: [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=keane|chart=Triple A}} Billboard Triple A]. 2013-03-02.
  7. Web site: Future Releases on Triple A (AAA) Radio Stations, Independent Artist Song Releases | . Allaccess.com . 2014-05-10.
  8. Web site: Music - Silenced By the Night - Single by Keane. iTunes Store. 13 May 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130513054425/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/silenced-by-the-night-single/id510612134.
  9. Web site: Silenced By The Night [Refune Records]]. Beatport. 11 May 2012.