Kelsie Kimberlin delivers a powerful statement with “Dream of Peace”, recorded under circumstances that most artists couldn’t imagine, and while missiles fell on Kyiv, she and her crew pushed forward to create both the song and its accompanying visual piece, turning real danger into art that speaks to an entire nation’s hopes.
The track builds gradually with orchestral arrangements and choral elements that grow into an emotional climax. Grammy-winning talent handled the mixing and mastering, which explains why every layer sounds purposeful and controlled. You can hear the intention behind each choice, from the vocal arrangements by Larry Friedman to the combined expertise of Ukrainian composer Yuriy Shapeta and Bogota’s Pedro Vengoechea on production duties.
The visual component filmed by Denys Akulov takes viewers from barren wasteland to flourishing yellow sunflower fields against blue skies. This American-Ukrainian artist has already earned recognition from the United Nations and King Charles for her humanitarian work.
If you want to keep up with what Kelsie Kimberlin creates next and see behind the scenes content from her ongoing projects supporting Ukraine, you should definitely follow her on Instagram at @kelsiekimberlin.
