We Are The Promise by Kelsie Kimberlin published on 2022-05-07T15:21:12Z The concept for this video began in 2017 when I finished a demo version of the song and sent it to the great Ukrainian composer and film director Sergiy Krutsenko in Kyiv. He wrote an orchestral score and brought in the Kyiv Radio Symphony Orchestra to play it. He then invited me to Ukraine to film the video in an epic production at a former Soviet prison camp and a centuries-old castle. The filming was both grueling and exhilarating. The story is about a dystopian society where music is banned and musicians are executed for violating the "law of silence." I play the role of the protagonist musician who opposes the dictator while his army of misfits constantly try to stop me but I always get away at the last second. This story is not only a metaphor for the actions of authoritarian regimes around the world but it foretold, in a sense, the 2022 full invasion of Ukraine by a dictator with a misfit army. And the lyrics of the song are the perfect power anthem for Ukraine with the chorus a defiant and unapologetic war cry toward victory--"We are the promise, we are the glory, we are the story." Initially, we created the video not just for the song but as a pilot for a series on cable. Unfortunately, COVID hit in 2020 before we could finish it, then the big war started in February 2022, and then my friend and mentor, Sergiy Krutsenko, died suddenly on January 6, 2023 while he was at his workstation editing the video. So his team in Ukraine finished it and hopefully, he is pleased with the final result. We will now actively push for a cable company to fulfill Sergey's dream to create a hard-hitting film series where famous musicians can make cameo appearances with me to fight against fascism. On the anniversary of Sergiy's death, I dedicate this video to him and the people of Ukraine. Please share, comment, like, and spread the new Ukrainian power anthem--"We are the promise, we are the glory, we are the story." Genre Alternative & Indie Comment by Timelab !!!!!!!!!! 2024-01-17T17:41:25Z Comment by Hassell Amazing wow!!! 2024-01-16T11:58:21Z Comment by Spalding real good 2024-01-16T07:31:48Z Comment by Unger NICE <3 2024-01-16T03:09:33Z Comment by Haney <3<3<3 2024-01-15T18:56:00Z Comment by Dino Haywood O_O in love 2024-01-15T14:42:46Z Comment by The Official King Xponent (Lyrical Genius) Awesome 2024-01-15T11:30:38Z Comment by Corral 💗 2024-01-15T10:59:08Z Comment by Estep so good! ✅ 2024-01-15T06:42:05Z Comment by Roxana Amador unreal 2024-01-15T02:42:24Z Comment by Adán Orsini fav 💙 2024-01-14T22:36:19Z Comment by Angel Hardy Yeaahhh :-D 2024-01-14T13:48:53Z Comment by Jaramillo UNREAL 2024-01-14T10:07:28Z Comment by Coyne Fucking Massive. 2024-01-14T05:35:26Z Comment by Hsu well done!! big up! 2024-01-14T01:26:23Z Comment by Lincoln Kerr hmmm 2024-01-13T21:34:42Z Comment by Sheppard This is so fireeeeeee 2024-01-13T17:50:26Z Comment by Coates i like this one 2024-01-13T13:44:26Z Comment by Clary EPIC TRACK!!!! 2024-01-13T08:49:18Z Comment by Mckee good job 2024-01-13T04:56:43Z Comment by Calkins Well done 2024-01-13T01:20:52Z Comment by $cotthitthechoppa★ 🌟UR A STAR🔥 2024-01-12T20:44:52Z Comment by $cotthitthechoppa★ 🌟UR A STAR🔥 2024-01-12T20:34:42Z Comment by Barsmith nice!! big up! 2024-01-12T18:11:52Z Comment by Marianela Gaspar epic 2024-01-12T14:48:01Z Comment by soundbysab This gives me new jazz vibes lowkey 2024-01-12T13:59:08Z Comment by INSOMNIV🌟 really enjoyed this, beautiful 2024-01-12T11:25:17Z Comment by HIP HOP REPOST NETWORK I think Kelsie have a big potential 2024-01-12T09:05:47Z Comment by Lina it s so good 2024-01-12T07:31:45Z Comment by Beauregard great vibes :D 2024-01-12T03:56:16Z