PARANOID EARTHLING TO RELEASE ‘BRINGING DOWN THE SUN’ VIDEO FOR WORLD PEACE DAY
Lost in the dirt
Was mom and dad
In this nation turned to sand
The reality is not what we see
It’s just a story on TV
Authorities stand free
Majority will bleed…
A song that inspires.
Music that could spark a revolution.
musicians who are taking a stand against Sri Lanka’s conflict.
Written and performed by Paranoid Earthling, Bringing Down the Sun is a song written in honour of World Peace Day, which falls on the 21st of September.
This video was a combined effort by the band, Young Asia Television and the Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC)
The Earthlings – Mirshad, Dhanushka, Asela and Shanka – have been using the rock music genre to express their political views since the inception of the band 7 years ago. Now, with a loyal and extensive fan base, they have established themselves as one of the foremost rock bands in Sri Lanka. Influenced by international artists such as Rage Against the Machine, their songs have always fearlessly tackled issues of political and social importance.
Think of people putting chains around the sun and pulling it closer towards the earth. As the sun gets closer, everything around it will be destroyed. The phrase ‘Bringing down the sun’ and the song itself reflects on this thought. Mankind is creating divides among themselves and creating disorder when its not necessary, which results in us destroying the world in the process.
This song is a statement that screams for unity among a divided nation. It is the first rock video of its kind that reflects on the emotion of people affected by the 25 year bloodbath. And hopefully this effort will inspire more of the younger generation to speak out against the conflict. So all you music enthusiasts, keep your eyes and ears open for the release of ‘Bringing down the sun’ which will officially go out on World Peace Day.
“We are sick of asking for peace nicely, it is time to rise up and make a stand” –Mirshad Buckman (Vocals/lead guitar – Paranoid Earthling)
The Earthlings
one of the best bands i have heard and they sure make all the wanna be bands look like amateurs.Great to hear them using there music to express there views on peace and lets hope it will be a example for all the other bands in SL to put some meaning behind there rythm. All the best guys and keep rocking