He announced in late June that the album was complete and that it would be out soon. Having said that he intended to make a solo record during Keane's hiatus, Chaplin stated in January 2016 that he was recording his debut solo album in Los Angeles, California, with 40 songs written and whittled down to an album's worth. He also took part in Band Aid 20's re-recording of " Do They Know It's Christmas?" in November 2004 doing a solo on the line "feed the world", something that had not been done on previous versions where all artists sung. Since Scott left in 2001, he primarily takes lead vocals, but also plays the organ on " Hamburg Song" during some live gigs, as well as a distorted piano on some tracks from their second album. With Scott in the line-up as the lead guitarist, Chaplin had to play the acoustic guitar. Chaplin worked at a publishing company where his chief responsibility was to carry boxes. 'Cherry' was later removed from the name.ĭuring their stint in London, Chaplin shared a flat with Rice-Oxley in Stoke Newington and they tried to get money for rehearsal time. A short time later, in 1997, the band's name changed to Keane and Chaplin became the lead singer.Ĭhaplin was invited to join the band by Rice-Oxley, after he finally convinced the other two, in 1997, when the name The Lotus Eaters was changed to Cherry Keane, after a friend of Chaplin's mother. Tim Rice-Oxley invited Chaplin to join the band as an acoustic guitar player. It was a cover band that played U2, Oasis and The Beatles at Sussex pubs. Meanwhile, in 1995, the trio of Scott, Rice-Oxley and Hughes started their first band, The Lotus Eaters. Chaplin attended the University of Edinburgh, prior to dropping out to pursue a career in music. He also played the flute while at school. During his time at Vinehall, Chaplin acted in several school plays and was part of the school's choral group. Studying there, they met Dominic Scott (who was a founding member of Keane but left in 2001). With Rice-Oxley and Hughes, Chaplin then attended Tonbridge School. Their mothers became friends and he started a friendship with the two brothers that endures today.Ĭhaplin's father was headmaster of Vinehall School in Robertsbridge, so both friends were schooled there along with Richard Hughes, who would later be their bandmate. Thomas Oliver Chaplin was born in Hastings, East Sussex, to Sally and David Chaplin OBE, a month apart from future bandmate Tim Rice-Oxley's brother, also called Tom.
3.2 2017–present: Twelve Tales of Christmas and The Masked Singer.With music so exquisite, this isn’t a vanity exercise, it’s a new genuine career. “I couldn’t believe your generosity, feedback and support for this step away from the land of Keane, listening to the songs I’ve written,” confesses the frontman. The three-piece encore comes to a conclusion with the choral See It So Clear. The River is the surprise of the set, which ends with Chaplin introducing The Wave saying it’s a “song about not being in opposition to life and what life throws at you, and going with the flow”.
Bring the Rain stands out on the record and live it’s a magnificent ballad, intense and heartbreaking it’s the cry of a tormented soul, but ultimately uplifting. There is room for Keane singles too (his bandmates are watching him from the gallery) – first Silenced by the Night, then Sovereign Light Café and during the encore Everybody’s Changing – but the quality of his own material is impressive.
Hardened Heart and I Remember You are instant classics and early highlights of tonight’s performance. The Wave is solid – there are 11 well-written songs and five bonus tracks that could have easily been on the album as well – which makes for a surprisingly rich setlist. “This record is about opening, I’ve been afraid of the dark recesses in my soul all my life, it feels much better now,” says Chaplin. It took longer than expected for his solo career to launch: the frontman hinted multiple times at an imminent release throughout 2015 however, his erratic behaviour was influenced by a difficult process of rehabilitation from drug addiction. Showing off a confident yet candid attitude, Chaplin reaches the microphone, closes his eyes and begins to sing Still Waiting, the opening piece of his debut album The Wave. The cosy feel of the Islington Assembly Hall fits nicely for the singer-songwriter to reunite with his fans, friends and family.
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It’s the final night of an intimate promotional tour, ahead of the series of 14 concerts next May across the country and Ireland. On a stage spookily adorned for Halloween, Tom Chaplin returns to London three years after his last show with Keane.