<Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Music video </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> "Safe And Sound" on YouTube </Td> </Tr> <P> "Safe and Sound" is a song by American indie pop duo Capital Cities, written and produced by band members Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian . The song was released as a single on January 6, 2011 and first appeared on their debut EP Capital Cities (2011), later serving as the lead single from their debut studio album, In a Tidal Wave of Mystery (2013). "Safe and Sound" became the duo's breakout hit, peaking at number eight on the United States Billboard Hot 100 and achieving commercial success in several other territories . Three music videos were produced for the single, with the third video, directed by Grady Hall and set in the Los Angeles Theatre, later being nominated for Best Music Video at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards . </P> <P> "Safe and Sound" is a synth - pop and dance - pop song, and was written and produced by Capital Cities members Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian . It features a prominent trumpet line, which was only incorporated into its production after eight previous takes of the song . </P>

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