"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. However, the single was released in other international markets on 13 March 2012. 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.Keane - Silenced By The Night. YouTube
The song's music video, which is directed by Christopher Sims, was shot at a lime salt mine in Austin, Texas. It depicts a couple making a road trip across the US.
Live performances Keane performed the song for the first time on 12 March on American talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Track listing
Charts Chart (2012) Peakposition Japan (Japan Hot 100) 27 UK Official Download Chart 45US Billboard Triple A6
Radio and release history Country Release date Format Label Worldwide 13 March 2012 Digital download Island Records United States 26 March 2012 Adult alternative radio airplay Interscope Records United Kingdom 13 April 2012 Digital download Island Records Worldwide 11 May 2012 Digital download — remix Refune Records
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