Flogging Molly - A Song Of Liberty (Official Video)

Flogging Molly have joined forces with renowned Ukrainian animators/filmmakers, The Mad Twins, for the band’s “A Song of Liberty” video. The clip highlights humanity’s ongoing struggle against oppression, from Ireland’s Easter Uprising through several 20th century moments including both World Wars, to the current occupation of Ukraine.

“We were working on this video for three months under air alerts and constant shelling of our country,” explain Ukrainian twin sisters Olya and Vira Ischuk, aka The Mad Twins, who have created award-winning videos for Social Distortion, NOFX, Josh Freese and more. “Dave and Bridget got in touch with us for this very special song, which is meant to tell the Easter Rising story and highlight the universal message of nations who fought for their independence and identity. These are idealists who will fight and die for their ideas. We connected the story with the reality we are experiencing in Ukraine. Generations who went through two world wars paid with their blood for peace. Modern generations have grown up in a world where it is easy to take things for granted. We had calls with Dave talking about the video development where Dave exclaimed indignantly ‘What?! Again?! People have to go through war again?!’ We’ve been going through this for over six months now: life plans stopped, our friends were drafted, some of them have already been killed, friends’ homes have been destroyed or looted, the lucky ones have been evacuated to a safer region or abroad. Generations of Ukrainians have been traumatized for a lifetime.”

“It’s a song of freedom, which I wrote as a recounting of a dark period in Irish history. But suddenly the injustice, and the fight against it, became current events,” Dave King details. “And so our Ukrainian friends, who’ve had their freedom taken away from them, created something with it that seeks to inspire hope in everyone.”

A donation button for N.Y.-based charity Razom for Ukraine (Together for Ukraine) has been added to the video.

Video by: The Mad Twins

[BADLVCK]

Youve been one of my all time favorite bands since i was Fucking 11 years old.. im in my 30's. holy shit. youve been part of my life longer than most of the people i know.. i need to see you guys again soon.. its killing me. <3

[Madtwins]

Thank you so very much Flogging Molly for being a awesome people and musicians for years! Thank you for working with us and through art giving the voice to Ukrainian artists! Thanks to you - fans and everybody who helped Ukrainian people in our struggle! We got a lot of support from the scene so - punk rockers rules!

[khalavka]

Very strong message of this song and video. Fighting for freedom never stops!

[wiecek]

I'm so happy this song came out a day before the Queen died.

[Rockinit]

We all needed to be reminded what liberty really is, thank you.

[frankkranick]

Saw them 5 times over the years!!! One of the best live bands!!! One night Nathan came into the crowd and we talked before the show for about ten minutes. Great guy and musician!!! Regular guy!!! So cool to take the time with his fans!!!🤟

[romanlegkyi]

Thank you Flogging Molly and Mad Twins for standing with Ukrainians in these hard times!

[themoviejudge]

Insane to think that Dave King would go from the bluesy, metallic Fastway and Katmandü to the folky punk rock of Flogging Molly. One of rock’s greats

[dorosh]

Thank you for the support, guys! The song and the video are TOP!

[vincentrevil]

Cool video, I like the symbolism in it. I had the chance to meet Flogging Molly AND The Madtwins several times. They're all great people

[OrestK]

Thanks a lot for your support from all Ukrainians!!!

[isaiahbasaldua]

A beautiful song that shows the boldness of the few can change the world. It happens so quickly and before you know the world is changed forever. The days of revolution are beautiful and we too will sing our own song of liberty. This time it will be sung across the world and we will be all free under one united humanity

[tetianavasylivnaandrusiak]

Дуже змістовний кліп, потребує уважного перегляду, супер!

[verhovenko]

Чудово, дякуємо.
We really need your help in this battle.

[dlbuffmovie]

Bravo, sharing the link to this song.

[zhannaoliynyk]

The animation is both beautiful and touching, it's heartbreaking to watch it as it hits very close to home.

[McbrideStudios]

Just to remind you. Liberty ain't about politics, or flags, or classes, it's about people.

[nightrocker]

Beautiful animation. When the final part of the song hit and they started fighting back I genuinely cried for joy.

[alyonavoronkina]

Thanks for that video and the heartbreaking part about Ukraine. We should never forget the price paid for the liberty. Slava Ukraini! Glory to Ukraine!

[headythomas]

They are playing TONIGHT at the EL Rey in Burque (Albuquerque)! I just sent this video to my dear friend Iryna who moves supplies and rescues and finds homes for orphaned dogs and cats in Ukraine and Poland!