Keane - Everybody's Changing (official Music Video) -
Transformative figures include a Lakers basketball player, a Japanese geisha, a British policewoman, a Boy Scout, a military soldier, and a female gymnast.
The "changing" effect is achieved through clever editing and performance, with different actors stepping in for the band members while maintaining the performance's rhythm.
The "International Version" video was released in May 2004, coinciding with the single's major-label launch. Keane - Everybody's Changing (Official Music Video)
The band’s presence in the sterile white room, surrounded by shifting identities, mirrors the feeling of being "stuck" or disconnected while others adapt to new roles.
The video is set in a stark, minimalist white room where the band members—Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, and Richard Hughes—perform the song. As they play, they seamlessly transform into various cultural archetypes and professionals, representing the "changing" nature of the world. Transformative figures include a Lakers basketball player, a
While the "International Version" (white room) is the most recognized, a "US Version" directed by Mark Pellington also exists, featuring live gig footage from London, Mexico City, and the US. Concept and Narrative
Tim Rice-Oxley famously remarked on a Keane fansite that the "Brownie" (Girl Guide) who briefly replaced Richard Hughes on drums was so good they joked about hiring her full-time. The band’s presence in the sterile white room,
According to IMVDb, director Matt Kirkby wanted to convey the idea of people changing "without you noticing". Thematic Analysis