Tony Anderson - Eyes Wide Open

Until my new music is ready for release later this year, I want to share some of my previous work on Mondays and Fridays here on this channel. Today's selection is "Eyes Wide Open."
I wrote Eyes Wide Open in 2014 as a favor to a friend who asked me to score his short film. I remember spending 2 solid weeks on the music and thinking it was the biggest waste of time I'd ever committed to simply because the music felt so similar throughout - monotonous. I played the score for a few friends to get their opinions - perhaps I was wrong about my judgment... One of them fell asleep while listening and the other interrupted the music to tell me about his day. Things were not looking good...
I told Brooke (now my wife) I needed her help recording some vocals - something to lift the whole thing...and I'm glad she said yes - there's so much life in her voice. A week later I was visiting friends in Seattle and I recorded a small cello ensemble there - the strings brought out an entirely new dimension.
It's not until now - 9 years later - that I can listen back and appreciate the little details in this piece...details that I wish were present in my current music. I sometimes wonder what's happened to my writing - "have I fallen asleep?" Eyes Wide Open was simply me having fun. When I hear it, I smile. It's an invitation to return to the childlikeness I use to approach music with.
Watch the film Eyes Wide Open was originally written for here: vimeo.com/109177463
Cello - Jeram John & The Seattle Symphony Quartet
Vocals - Tony & Brooke Anderson
Drums - Jeremy Weldon
Mixed by Ryan Ceola at Haxton Road Studios
Mastered by Tony Anderson
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[@vertigo2259]

This was the first song of yours I ever heard, and it's the song that made me fall in love with your work. It's helped me through so many hard times and inspired me in my writing. Thank you for composing such a wonderful song, Tony. ❤

[@TonyAndersonMusic]

Wow. Thank you 😭🙏🏼

[@shawnavelli9537]

In the distance was the 1st song I heard by him, I was outside catching some sun rays with a headset on, I felt like I was somewhere else, it was absolute peace and bliss, i could feel the music touch my soul 🥺

[@konradg383]

Exactly the same story bro! I first heard "Eyes Wide Open" two years ago in the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive commercial and thanks to this I discovered Tony Anderson and fell in love with his beautiful music! 😍

[@newhall.d1617]

It's so delicate and meaningful

[@foxxrider250r]

I heard this song and Journey a lot around the time I met my wife. It will always bring such a special feeling to my heart. Probably shed a tear or two as well. We have been married almost 6 years now, just had our second kiddo. This song is one of the most special songs I've ever heard.

[@mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat]

This song brings up so much emotion! I have heard it many times before and connect it with my soulmate cat, flying in the sky on the clouds, running upon the waters of the ocean, watching the beaming sunlight sparkles and resting with a peace-filled heart. Thank you Tony! 🎶😻❤️

[@miichii_st]

i just proposed to my girlfriend to this song in greece at sunset. Thank you Tony for your amazing work!

[@TonyAndersonMusic]

What did she say?!?!?!

[@miichii_st]

@@TonyAndersonMusic Yes, of course! 😍

[@tshak7410]

Passed my board exams listening to your songs on repeat

[@krasky]

My favorite Tony Anderson track. I associate so many memories with it. It's kind of the soundtrack in my life.

[@ganzboys]

Wow man this is easily the best song I’ve ever heard, incredible melodies and beautiful harmonies with the bass as well makes this perfect. Your gifted my friend😭😭

[@JohnnyBeGood57]

Inspired, mesmerizing, globally appealing talent from outside of the earth realm.

[@mashpotato_]

I am crying. That does this video justice.

[@3BO0OD4]

This music bring many and wonderful memories, and makes always remember why Tony is a brilliant guy who will always be one of the best ever, thank you, and i hope you always be happy 🙏🤍

[@Lien-]

Into the sky heaven. Thank you.

[@FrankTuk]

After all this time i still can't explain what draws me to this song. Makes me feel like going on a meaningful adventure in a vast unexplored wilderniss.

[@erion2227]

Thank you. I hope we meet some day in eternity. Lord Jesus bless you even more

[@MystiCaendra]

I first heard it in "Eye Contact With Strangers experiment" a few years ago and still like it to this day.

[@queeniev2461]

Hi tony, you are magician😍🤩😍

[@ForlornFreddy]

Nice to get random music recommendations like this.

[@dennisolsen7953]

No words, beautiful

[@iambburson]

I can tell that this was a rough cut from the heart of man sound track. Which is one of my favorites. Still makes me cry to this day

[@TonyAndersonMusic]

Eyes Wide Open actually preceded Heart of Man by several years. The version you hear of Eyes Wide Open on Heart of Man is actually an ambient remake of this original.

[@iambburson]

@@TonyAndersonMusicThe Heart of man sound track got me through such a rough time in my life… you have absolutely been an inspiration to me. Thank you for being such a musical genius. This is absolutely beautiful.

[@Kabardino-Balkaria07]

Классная музыка Тони, её хочется слушать спустя годы. Эта музыка мотивирует и вдохновляет!

[@marye.berens-oney1754]

Hello my old friend .. Excellent as always .. Take care of yourself .. Thanks 💖💖💖💖💖

[@LPeck1985]

Truly blissful at its core. This brings memories flooding back, but also of an untold tomorrow for me. It is perfect. Iċ þancie þē.

[@umshrana]

It's always very calming to listen your composes. Finding your heat is one still among one of the best😃

[@jacksom82]

Thank you Tony.....for this powerful music. It's like a language for the heart. You will always be welcome in my field of experience. Thank you!! 🙂

[@mujjodlofiboy5909]

Man this song i never heard any thing beautiful like this back in 2019 and tony became my fav artist, this guy is living legend.

[@frederiquesimon9515]

Sublimissime... si toute la population humaine pouvait entendre et ressentir chaque émotion de votre composition...la vie serait si différente.. merci ❤

[@FenomenoCreativo]

0:55 I discovered you (me too) listening this music. And since then, I entered in your fantastic world of unique sound. Thank you Tony 💙🙏

[@Sondra8590]

La elevacion!! mirar al Universo, me encanta es un subidón con los ojos abiertos volemos💯 con esta inmensa melodía de fondo

[@carolinafine8050]

Holy Lord is this a beautiful song

[@ji2013]

First song I heard of you. And now I've found so many others. So glad this came across my Playlist. Beautiful

[@HeavyMetalConcepts]

Always been a big fan of this one.

[@Justshredman]

This song reminds me to focus on my goal of graduating and seeing myself walk across the stage. ❤

[@housseynbhd]

This is maybe the most favorable song of you Tony, I Discovered you from your song " Immanuel " and i really liked it, but the most song that i really loved is this masterpiece, I'm wondering how you could make this fabulous art and you are not famouslike other ones ... Châpeaux Monsieur Tony 🎩

[@clearday1971]

This is also the first song of yours I heard, it was the music bed for a rowing video. I instantly fell in love and had to have more Tony Anderson music, so bought everything I could get my hands on. You do something that is straight from Heaven.

[@sqke5711]

Really love everything he does. Every piece is simply stunning.

[@mantisjdg]

4:36 When the Gates of Heaven open to you.

[@newhall.d1617]

This song epitomises the meaning of a beautiful composition

[@alaaentabi7879]

Your music is always a breath of life, I cant wait for the day where am playinga game / watching a series with its music composed by you, it would be the best thing ever also i think these soft vocals fit your style so well, just a bit here and there would go so far

[@alankeenan9]

Great music track!! 👏👏👏

[@jeremyterry8310]

I came across your music watching a reel on Instagram. It stunned me. How have I never heard this before? It's speaks... to my soul.

[@JAMJOOMGAMER]

This is very, very beautiful

[@Justshredman]

One of my absolute favorite songs by you!

[@vegarduhre]

One of my favorites. Love it.

[@mamemumu]

Fascinated in the first seconds ♥️ Thank you

[@CR1SPBAC0N]

How you don’t have more views and subscribers is beyond me. What I do know is that they’re missing out and I’m lucky to have found this. Cheers!

[@priyanksaikia5549]

I have always fell in love with Instrumentals for it gives me the joy of having my life set against a Movie Reel that otherwise would be quite boring. This music of yours brings it closer to home. Keep giving us such beautiful music! Best Wishes!

[@kitchen_Key]

I love reading the meaning behind each song you post from the past. Knowing each song and now the meaning, just adds so much more to it. Loving it Tony

[@elkemenz6360]

Magnificient as always ❤

[@TheUSHERKAN]

Reading your caption to this song, and I'm like..... What is Tony talking about? 🤔 Bro, this is among my top favorite songs from you. There's a unique beauty about your music. Your work is needed in our world. Never Stop.🙏 Sending love from Kampala, UGANDA. 😘❤️🇺🇬

[@kemotarek6082]

Greetings to you for your lasting success, a very, very beautiful piece❤❤❤❤

[@XiscaNicolau]

I’m so in love with this ❤

[@toiynhac]

thank you

[@5mft]

Dam was feeling down today and this song brought me joy Been a long time since I last heard it! Thank you, Tony!

[@manuellaromano6326]

Merci Tony...juste magnifique🌟🌠

[@mrMankx]

Thank you Tony, this is beautiful!

[@JP-zk6qk]

The first song I heard from Tony is called 'Ariana.' It was during the pandemic's peak, and I was going through battles mentally. It brought me peace after listening to the song. I 100% recommend it. Plus, you can learn the story behind why Tony composed the song 🤧

[@UnseenMenace]

I absolutely adore this track, just beautiful :)

[@IndigoAquarius84]

This was the song that first introduced me to your work and instantly fell in love with your music! Greets from The Netherlands ❤👋🏽

[@JeffreyHughes-cq2gp]

Thank you Mr Anderson for stepping into my life. I'll take the red one please.

[@jirivenkrbec1528]

Tony, the handwriting in your music is always recognizable and original. That's fine and don't change a thing. Over many years I have spent many evenings with your music. It was always relaxation, reflection and inspiration. Keep making amazing music ❤😇🙏

[@alexdiezg]

Just like vertigo2259 said, this was the first song I ever heard of yours. It instantly became my favorite after the first listen and it introduced me to the rest of your work. It's like it's telling you a beautiful story of life but summarized into a marvelous music piece. And to me that's what makes it the best. I first heard it by chance. I got a new 4K TV and wanted to test the screen so I looked up some KZbin videos and got a "Peru 8K" video from "Jacob + Katie Schwarz" as the first result and I never regret clicking on it because it has Eyes Wide Open playing in the background!

[@dennisolsen7953]

Are you kidding me!! ❤️❤️

[@louis-8225]

Amazing song just incredible. Tony you are the number one in my Spotify.

[@erinlabate4232]

This song is so beautiful has so much depth…has so many memories for me…kind of a sad nostalgia…one of the only pieces of just instrumental that makes me start bawling. Goosebumps. Thank you so much for your work. Definitely a bittersweet experience but I’m hoping one day to experience the feelings of memories I had when this song again someday…only in a way that doesn’t wind me up completely shattered ❤️

[@denniswalter4412]

Sensational ❤😌👍

[@VankataKisyov]

Masterpiece ❤

[@rmb3211]

Beautiful. Makes my soul feel peaceful.

[@MilesAwayOfficial]

Just dropping by here to mention this is one of my favourite pieces of music I've discovered in years :)

[@chandinitiwwari8210]

One of the best songs I've heard from you!! Thank you for sharing this piece of your amazing art! Everything an artist creates is always close to their heart and that's what makes it unique and beautiful.. ❤❤

[@MrMgrPL]

Hi Tony, I came across your music three years ago and it sparked my imagination of a journey from Europe to Australia. Now, my dream has become a reality! Currently, I'm in the process of editing a video for my family, compressing 30 days of adventure into a captivating 6-minute and 6-second montage. The video will showcase the Total Solar Eclipse as its highlight. Thank you for being such an inspiration! (And no, I won't be sharing it publicly.)

[@TonyAndersonMusic]

Wow, thank you!

[@vzso95]

Omg it gives me the "Eyes wide open" vibe :')

[@redgame626]

Amazing ❤

[@irynaskorobogach7483]

The first song of you which I've heard... It's amazing. Thanks you for an ability to feel so much through your music ❤

[@mariaizilda5708]

Divino... Esplêndido... Muito obrigado.✨🤗✨

[@ssudarshan75]

Beautifully composed and such a beautiful background

[@jidenki]

Its awesome how warm and cozy melody turns into epic bliss at the end. I fell in love with your music, it really helps to fight with obsessive thoughts. I appreciate you for your work. Thank you, Tony!

[@bregov]

My favorite

[@speediam3673]

“Peru 8K” is the video brought me here, to your Wonderland Music. i just feel alive and happy when i listen to this music. 🌈 Thank Jacob + Katie for their beautiful Nature Videos 🌏 Thank you, Tony for your WonderLand Music 🌌

[@alirezaghandali]

Beautiful music! the picture in the background looks magical too!

[@TonyAndersonMusic]

Thank you! I took that in Utah last fall on 35mm film. No editing. I love film!

[@HIGHVALUEMAN10k]

Come on tony 💯🔥thank you man🙏💯

[@fahimfarhadmishuk4579]

One of your best creations ❤

[@A_Coffee_Bear]

What a beautiful song! As one of Jehovah's Witnesses I have a special relationship to it. Because it's the background song of one of our videos, showing how God is helping people during hard trials. Thank you so much Tony Anderson for this heartwarming song! If you'd like, ask Jehovah's Witnesses how God is specifically helping people during hard times, next time you meet them at your door😉 or in the streets.

[@user-jc2sl6rl5d]

非常感谢你的音乐！这首歌陪伴了我的年少时光。

[@hexagonal_nexul]

this is honestly one of the best s-......THE BEST song I have ever heard, I have dearly admired your work ever since Mr. Anderson!!! and I read your description about you thinking that there are some things present in this song that are not present in your current writings? I beg to disagree, I feel like you are consistent with your quality and its honestly some of the finest work I have seen out there, if you are open to advice however, I do play piano and I write songs too, just try to "fly" with your mind, take your imagination to places you've never dreamed of, then dump those emotions into beautiful notes, chords, and arrangements, I really hope this might inspire you to continue the beautiful music you have always done, I have been a gigantic fan ever since I can remember, thank you!! For showing me how beautiful true dedicated art can be!!!

[@Mir0ll]

Tony! - For me this song and Immanuel are by far the most treasured pieces of Your work. They are hitting just the right parts of my brain :D I've been a fan even since I've heard Eyes Wide Open these 9 years ago. Maybe that was/is the way to go for You? - have fun experiencing the making-process as it goes instead of focusing on the final product right from the start? :)

[@amisaini6469]

GrEaT 👍👍👍

[@ahmed.abdelhameed]

tony u r a legend

[@Bi0nicHamster]

Really needed this, thanks bro

[@SlowedByEd]

chill to the bone..

[@Magdalene-on-the-scene]

I loved ur music before I loss my mom 2yrs ago but now I appreciate ur music so much more now. Thank u🙏🏾💜

[@mishel.alexia]

Heaven on Earth 🤍

[@BenRed74]

Great tune, Tony. You should be glad releasing it.

[@HertzStereo]

Esta melodía me transporta e lugares inimaginados, a un mundo donde puedo ser lo que yo soy. La amo.

[@tonysoprano23]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@satoorii6148]

Magnifique… 🤍

[@Nino301293]

Thank youuu Tooooooonyy!

[@LegendsAre_Made]

Eyes Wide Open,However We Have To Go ………………🌎❤️💫🌎❤️💫🌎

[@mohitrahaman]

CMA and Tony uploading on the same day

[@g00241]

This should be a soul’s manuscript of transcendence !!

[@GiffyGIFs]

Nice, thanks 💞😍

[@gideonkriel9644]

My 3 favorite composers are Hans Zimmer, Scott Buckley and you 😀