Ukrainian-American singer-songwriter Kelsie Kimberlin has unveiled ‘Dream of Peace’, a cinematic single and music video that arrives on the International Day of Peace with timely, unflinching resonance, and we share it here at LOCK. Premiering at Los Angeles’ International Peace Concert, the track and visual work underscore Kimberlin’s rare ability to fuse artistry with advocacy.
Filmed in Kyiv amid one of the war’s most intense waves of attacks, the video, directed by Denys Akulov and produced by TOBE Production, shifts between stark, post-apocalyptic landscapes and vibrant, life-filled vistas. Kimberlin encounters a fallen astronaut, only to discover it is herself, before the frame opens onto a vast sunflower field under a clear sky, a subtle yet profound nod to Ukraine’s national colours. The imagery is both haunting and hopeful, amplifying the song’s thematic core of endurance and peace.
Musically, the track’s orchestral and choral foundations, shaped by Ukrainian composer Yuriy Shapeta and Colombian producer Pedro Vengoechea, swell into a breathtaking crescendo, with Kimberlin’s vocals guided by renowned director Larry Friedman. The polish is impeccable, Grammy-winner Liam Nolan and Grammy-nominee Stuart Hawkes bring a cinematic clarity that elevates the track’s emotional gravity.
‘Dream of Peace’ is an extension of Kimberlin’s ongoing mission to use music as a conduit for humanitarian awareness. Following a year marked by significant accolades and advocacy, this release reinforces her ability to merge art and activism, delivering a work that is as aesthetically powerful as it is emotionally urgent. Kimberlin’s voice, both literal and symbolic, continues to resonate globally, reminding listeners that music can be both a balm and a rallying cry.