Kelsie Kimberlin’s poignant new release “We Are The Promise” is a moving orchestral odyssey through the troubled terrain of tyranny and transcendence. From its inception as a delicate demo, the composition has swelled into a sweeping epic of pop proportions.
The track follows a verse-chorus structure with a heroic hook and epic chorus. Kimberlin’s vocals are the clear lead instrument, riding atop the orchestral arrangement with passion and grit. Her vocal melody moves in a wise motion, containing surprising leaps that mirror the song’s emotional arc. The orchestral score by Sergiy Krutsenko is a masterclass in building cinematic tension. Opening with ominous low sections, it slowly layers in additional sections that crescendo toward the exciting chorus. Percussion drives the rhythm with a militant backbeat, evoking the “army marching forward” referenced in the lyrics.
Speaking of, the lyrics tell a timely story of ordinary citizens rising against oppression through lyrical imagery and repetition. Phrases like “we ride together” and the title hook emphasize community and solidarity. The call-and-response of verse and chorus gives the song an anthemic, mustering quality befitting its message of hope.
Sergiy Krutsenko’s scoring swells the song to cinematic scope while spotlighting Kimberlin’s nuanced artistry. His orchestrations imbue intimations of doom with just enough levity to keep the rebelliousness dancing. Thematic through-composing binds disparate passages in a purposeful progression from suffocation to liberation.
The music video manifests Krutsenko’s commanding mise-en-scène. Its dystopic drama depicts the brutal beatings democracy must brave to break free. Through it all, Kimberlin’s presence persists as a pulsating promise that people can overcome even the darkest of dictators when united in spirit.
“We Are The Promise” proves poignantly that while the powers-that-be may attempt to silence songs of freedom, they can never quell the quintessential human quest for a query. Its enduring entertainment and enlightenment will no doubt echo through the ether, energizing all who embrace the emancipatory ethos that some sounds simply cannot be stopped. Destiny may defer, but through resistance, triumph will tolerate no tyranny. I ask you to join me in supporting artists like Kelsie, who use their talents to lift our eyes above darkness and remind us of our shared humanity. Listen to the single today, so Kelsie Kimberlin’s important voice reaches as many ears as possible. And don’t forget to watch the full-length film accompanying the track.
