Media keys not working MacBook Pro 17"

Just today my media keys are no longer working to control iTunes (F7 thru F10). I've unable too check the keyboard settings in system preferences because it crashed when I try and open it. I have rebooted twice and repaired permissions.

I had a eureka moment this morning- Google Play Music basically hijack my media keys. So long as Chrome is open, the keys seem to be wired to the play store (they work normally, skipping, pausing and playing). If I quit Chrome, the keys work as normal with iTunes, opening and moving through the tracks.
I don't know whether this information helps but it certainly seems to answer my problem.

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