Members of the British band Conflict have given the go-ahead to Ukrainian musicians to show their 1979 hit “London Calling” into a robust resistance anthem.
The Conflict title refers to BBC reviews in the course of the bleak days of World Battle II that started with the greeting: “London Calling.”
Now “Kyiv Calling,” which was not too long ago recorded by the favored three-member Ukrainian punk band Beton close to the entrance strains (and blended in Los Angeles by producer Danny Saber, one of many final to work with Conflict lead singer Joe Strummer earlier than his 2002 loss of life), can be a fundraiser.
Proceeds will go to the Free Ukraine Resistance Motion. Donations will assist fund a shared communications system to alert Ukrainians to threats, and foyer for worldwide help.
A gut-wrenching music video of the retooled Conflict tune exhibits devastating pictures of exploding bombs, beleaguered Ukrainians, struggling — and defiance and heroism.
Footage shot by the bandmates’ buddies, household and volunteers exhibits Russian navy assaults from Kharkiv to Kyiv, The Guardian reported.
“Kyiv calling to the faraway cities. Kyiv calling to the entire world,” say the rewritten lyrics. “Kyiv calling to the NATO zone. Neglect it, brother, we will’t go it alone.”
Nonetheless: “Kyiv is rising. We dwell for resistance,” says the anthem.
Band musicians Bohdan Hrynko, Oleg Hula and Andriy Zholob are additionally enjoying different roles within the resistance. Many musicians in Ukraine have traded “guitars for weapons,” mentioned Beton guitarist Zholob, Reuters reported. He additionally works as an orthopedic surgeon treating the battle wounded.
“Many Ukrainian musicians are actually on battlefields or in territorial protection,” he added. However the music itself additionally performs a key position, Zholob emphasised. “We hope this tune exhibits Ukrainians’ spirit and our defiance to Russian aggression … [and is] a logo of solidarity and hope.”
He added: “Now we have little question about our victory. We’re proud to be Ukrainians and really feel the help from musicians overseas. It means a lot.”
Try the brand new resistance anthem within the video up high, and Conflict’s unique “London Calling” beneath.