Muse Chronicle

Kelsie Kimberlin is a pop artist based in Washington, DC. This is one of those artists who create music with a purpose to change the world. Her tracks revolve around some sensitive topics that most of the people are afraid to even talk about. If you love to listen to music which have a deep meaning embedded in them, you’ll surely love this artist.

“Kelsie’s commitment towards the cause is what sets her apart from the crowd!”

I recently came across one of her music videos which had me hooked on for days and it was named ‘We are the Promise’. The idea for the video began in 2017, when she finished a demo and sent it to the great Ukrainian composer and film director Sergiy Krutsenko. He immediately realized the power and significance of the song and wanted to give it a cinematic touch, so he wrote an orchestral score in which the Kyiv Radio Symphony Orchestra performed. He then invited Kelsie to Ukraine to shoot the video as a full-length film at a former Soviet prison, centuries-old castle, and other iconic places.

The whole setting and the way the track is carried sends off a strong message to the society and how art has been oppressed. This track and its video will surely give you goosebumps! If you’re into cinematic music, do give it a go, you’ll love it for sure!

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We had a chance to have a little chat with the artist and here’s how it went-

1. What is your personal favourite track right now and why?
A. Wow, that is a difficult question because my favorite song constantly changes. I am a bit self-conscious when listening to my music because I am such a perfectionist. I always hear something that could be better. It’s interesting, I was not sure that “We Are The Promise” would be well-received because it is so defiant but it has been a huge hit.

2. When did you realize that you want to make a career in music and what were the events leading up to that moment?
A. That’s an easy question–ever since I can remember, I have wanted to be a singer and change the world through music. I have been singing since I was four years old and recording since I was 12.  

3. How do you handle negativity online and do you take actions to clear out what people say or let time run its course?
A. It is interesting that I don’t get very many negative things said about me except from Russian trolls. People who hear my music can tell that I am the real deal and I don’t copy anyone or try to follow other artists. I just try to put out good music that connects with people on an emotional level. So far I have been fortunate. When I was in middle school, I was bullied for releasing music, but that was mostly out of envy. But now, I have the highest standards and work with Grammy winners on each song, so there is not much anyone can say about my music or production.  

4. If you could send out a message to the whole world, what would it be?
A. I send messages all the time with my music. The bottom line is “wake up” to all the threats and challenges humanity is currently facing from the rise of authoritarianism to climate change. This century is going to see some massive shifts worldwide and we can either ensure that we meet those challenges or fall prey to demagogues and extremism that will result in global disasters.  

5. What is your biggest fear and how do you deal with your fears?
A. Going back to my last answer. I am truly afraid that humanity is whistling past the graveyard on so many levels. That is why I have a sense of urgency in my music so people will wake up and confront these global problems.