you know what, we are responsible for changing the world. Because if you really think you'll realize that we need to help. Did you know that there are children around the world who are taken from their families to become child soldiers? Would they help us if we traded lives with them? Or an even better question, would we help them? ...
I bet they could make this for $15. Who's to say she didn't do her own makeup? And if ppl did volunteer....hello volunteers don't get paid!!!! I think they are not lying.
I have animation friends that would do something like this for me for free, as well has pro hair stylist and make up artists.
As for the pictures.
Anyone can go to those places and take snapshots of the kids. Im sure she went tbefore making this song, So technically, she didn't spend the money for the plane just for this video.
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Um.... Animation isn't cheap, it sure as hell didn't cost 15 bucks. Transportation, to get shots of all those happy kiddies, wasn't cheap either. Ditto for equipment rental, lighting, etc. Her face has been lit professionally, her makeup is pan (professional grade - $28 an ounce) and the film is 16mm digital -- also not cheap. Yay for all the donations made, but the 15 dollar price tag is total bullshit.
well, ever heard of donation and volunteer work? you can get all the items, film, guitar, chair etc. for free - someone could just borrow/give it to them. as far as animation and other labor - people do this for free when the cause is right. so yes, it is possible that they spent just 15 bucks on the video.
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But the cost of makeup, 'labour' (the amount of money that volunteers could have made), and so on, is not 0. In this case, it can be thought of as given to charity. Vid makes an powerful statement but the true cost is still more than $15. The only difference is that the burden of the cost has been shouldered by the salt-of-the-Earth volunteers and donors. I'm guessing a cost of a few thousand dollars, tops. So still incredible, allowing the extra to go to people who need it the most!
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Its kind of weird how no one talks about who is doing the killing in Darfar,ISLAMIC EXTERMEST! Yes the"religion of peace"is showing its true colors again. I have a plan to end the violent slaughter of innocent people, and it would take much less time and save far more lifes then the UN's "10year plan". Lets all pull our money together and buy some AK-47's for these poor people (they're $30 a piece over there). It would only take about 4-5mil for guns and ammo. Talk is cheap, war ends conflicts.
apart from bush admin we live in a glorious and terror age
but never before in human history has humanity reached such a level of advancement to solve all the worlds most terrible problems, and at the same time avoid global catastrophe
I love sarah mclachlan and this video is very important to make people aware of what is actually going on in foreign countries and how fortunate we are to have what we have!!
i cry everytime i watch this video. i personally believe that anyone who wants to do his/her part can make our world a better place, especially here in America. thank you very much whoever posted this. it is beautiful.
She decided to spend only 15 dollars on the video and donate the rest of the money and she lists the things the money went to and how much just a little amount did in other countries.
This video has been a favorite of mine for years now, and I watch it all the time because it's on my myspace profile, and it STILL makes me tear up every time I see it. Usually at the part where she gives a big smirk to the camera near the end [3:33]. Thanks for posting this!!!
Great video. Just remember, you don't need to have access to tons of money to change the world. I'm a university student and I'm working on a campaign that will challenge all university/college students to raise funds in a simple way...if you're a student and are interested in the project, message me to let me know.
Raise for AIDS, Poverty, MADD, Cancer of ALL kinds. ANYTHING that has affected you! I'll stand on a soap box, i'll make posters, and even if this school says no, i'm taking it to the students. I WILL be heard, and I WILL save lives. 1$, can mean clean water for over 5 families in underdeveloped countries. Save a life... it doesn't cost much.
If this REALLY makes you feel something, GET ACTIVE! As of tomorrow, I will be approaching my school board, and asking to begin fund raising for AIDS/HIV. After research, and planning, I have over 8 fund raising ideas, 6 Organizations to donate to, and perhaps their help with raising funds, and other local supporting organizations such as local churches, and locally owned businesses. I challenge you all to MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
thats such a sad video its hard to imagine what life would be like in other countries and sometimes i hate 2 think bout it it's just so sad i really wish that more people tried to help like all those rich mother fuckers who have lots of money and instead of helping other they keep it all to themselves the stubid bastards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Another thing is to not particapate in those hot dog eating contest at fairs... technically if you think of it due to the wealth of our countries there should be no poverty... but anyway Im sure most ppl know this and there is no need to get into a long dicsussion and for two reasons. One take too long, Two I dont know all the facts myself...
I'm sorry I started reading some of these comments after being moved by this video. It's not saying to throw money at the poor and make the world's problems go away. It's meant to point out how fortunate we are, and how one person CAN make a difference, no matter how. No, we don't all have SM's resources, but we've all spent $ that could have saved a life, myself included. As for not sending $ to countries where WE don't like the politics, tell that to the mother of a starving child!
So sad, and yes, second person crying here. I think more people in highly westernized countries need to be more perceptive and sensitive to the sad state of some citizens in much poorer countries. Good for you Sarah!
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Very touching video but sentimentality must be tempered with reason. Throwing money at the poor might ease our conscience till we move on to the next fad-but it won't make a difference if you have dictators or religious fanatics running their state. Best to send them condoms instead so 'future generations' are spared from the same unyielding misery that no one can or will fix.
Those people need help. Instead of trying to keep them from procreating, we should try to fix the problems that already exist that can be aided with funds. Every little bit helps.
Thank you. I am touched that you would speak so kindly to me, but really, if everyone just showed a little optimism and patience and put in a little bit of cash, it would amount to so much.
Think of food drives. One can is useless; I mean, it's just one meal. But thousands of them last for months.
its insane how much people take advantage of what they have today. they should start spending less time and money on themselves and worrying about brand names and send some money and help to countries and people who really need it
Great Video. Nearly brought me to tears. I do donate to various charities, but the impotence I feel while looking at these video clips is almost unbearable. Keep posting.
The person I love surprises me in my dreams and after thinking about her. Luckily, I have a selective perfect memory.
When she says she is amazing and I respond you are beautiful.
I am surprised by the fact the I responded incorrectly.
Muchtucked 2 years ago
dont usually do chain comments, but this one might make u smile(it did to me) even tho u dont need to do it. i like it anyways. :-)
There are 20 angels in this world
10 are sleeping
9 are playing
1 is reading this
put this on 4 video comments within 15 mins,if u do, sum one u love will surprise u sum how!!
jessicawyse88 2 years ago
you know what, we are responsible for changing the world. Because if you really think you'll realize that we need to help. Did you know that there are children around the world who are taken from their families to become child soldiers? Would they help us if we traded lives with them? Or an even better question, would we help them? ...
mikky413 2 years ago
Thank you Sarah
noazubuike 2 years ago
wow! she deserves everything!
a great singer" I loved her!
myimaginationo 3 years ago
Buena propuesta, buen trabajo, excelente artista, hay que revisar que tan humanos y solidarios somos.
8330apis 3 years ago
wow. leave it to Sarah to do something smart. absolutely amazing.
djhousefire 3 years ago 5
I bet they could make this for $15. Who's to say she didn't do her own makeup? And if ppl did volunteer....hello volunteers don't get paid!!!! I think they are not lying.
VictoriaDarling14 3 years ago 3
How can you doubt the cost of this video.
I have animation friends that would do something like this for me for free, as well has pro hair stylist and make up artists.
As for the pictures.
Anyone can go to those places and take snapshots of the kids. Im sure she went tbefore making this song, So technically, she didn't spend the money for the plane just for this video.
She spent it for herself.
number1coolest 3 years ago
This is beautifully tragic..
Evergreen87 3 years ago 5
Whoops! Like, say the Citizen Engagement Award :-D Still, great video. Really makes you think.
MurphmanCometh 3 years ago
Sarah McLachlan deserves an award for this. Truly moving.
MurphmanCometh 3 years ago 7
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Um.... Animation isn't cheap, it sure as hell didn't cost 15 bucks. Transportation, to get shots of all those happy kiddies, wasn't cheap either. Ditto for equipment rental, lighting, etc. Her face has been lit professionally, her makeup is pan (professional grade - $28 an ounce) and the film is 16mm digital -- also not cheap. Yay for all the donations made, but the 15 dollar price tag is total bullshit.
sweetalker79 3 years ago
well, ever heard of donation and volunteer work? you can get all the items, film, guitar, chair etc. for free - someone could just borrow/give it to them. as far as animation and other labor - people do this for free when the cause is right. so yes, it is possible that they spent just 15 bucks on the video.
marioqwerty 3 years ago 5
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But the cost of makeup, 'labour' (the amount of money that volunteers could have made), and so on, is not 0. In this case, it can be thought of as given to charity. Vid makes an powerful statement but the true cost is still more than $15. The only difference is that the burden of the cost has been shouldered by the salt-of-the-Earth volunteers and donors. I'm guessing a cost of a few thousand dollars, tops. So still incredible, allowing the extra to go to people who need it the most!
qwertyqwertybob 3 years ago
What a wonderful video!
CarrieFan4Lyfe 3 years ago
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Its kind of weird how no one talks about who is doing the killing in Darfar,ISLAMIC EXTERMEST! Yes the"religion of peace"is showing its true colors again. I have a plan to end the violent slaughter of innocent people, and it would take much less time and save far more lifes then the UN's "10year plan". Lets all pull our money together and buy some AK-47's for these poor people (they're $30 a piece over there). It would only take about 4-5mil for guns and ammo. Talk is cheap, war ends conflicts.
savageman3006 4 years ago
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Rofl.
chanrobi 3 years ago
You little ignorant piece of shit. Go educate yourself. You obviously don't know what the hell you are talking about.
Zoofi88 3 years ago
apart from bush admin we live in a glorious and terror age
but never before in human history has humanity reached such a level of advancement to solve all the worlds most terrible problems, and at the same time avoid global catastrophe
will we maxe it 2020 is just around the corner
gabecollett 4 years ago
thanks for the upload. i was looking for this for a while. she is so amazing.
42pigs 4 years ago
Just amazing. Props, you're an amazing human being.
Axusss 4 years ago 7
I love sarah mclachlan and this video is very important to make people aware of what is actually going on in foreign countries and how fortunate we are to have what we have!!
iris13136 4 years ago 5
i cry everytime i watch this video. i personally believe that anyone who wants to do his/her part can make our world a better place, especially here in America. thank you very much whoever posted this. it is beautiful.
aesteebur 4 years ago 5
So was this Sarahs idea, like was she all 4 this video to b made?? ash xx
isaiah41vs10 4 years ago
She decided to spend only 15 dollars on the video and donate the rest of the money and she lists the things the money went to and how much just a little amount did in other countries.
13saiyuki 4 years ago 4
This video has been a favorite of mine for years now, and I watch it all the time because it's on my myspace profile, and it STILL makes me tear up every time I see it. Usually at the part where she gives a big smirk to the camera near the end [3:33]. Thanks for posting this!!!
archaeoterra 4 years ago 7
I saw this video when it first came out...
I still say that she's one of the few that actually will sit down and break it down.
echo22mark6 4 years ago 3
I"m not a huge fan of hers, but I will admit her song writing dwarfs that of most of her contemporaries. Extremely well written.
Trndkillah 4 years ago 3
shes talented
good animation too
inspiring and real
gabecollett 4 years ago 2
im doing a dance to this!! =]
saraily23 4 years ago
amen.
choob321 4 years ago 4
i love this song. sarah mclachlan is so awsome!!!
IsaKlaer 4 years ago
Great Video!
Iowan4Edwards08 4 years ago
This is a beautiful piece of work, honestly.
Infestdkerrigan 4 years ago
God Bless Sarah.
ellyciep 4 years ago 3
Amen.
gabriella0voice 4 years ago
oh my god that made me cry, it's insane on what we waste money on these days.
jamieyeah24 4 years ago 3
The little one under the staircase always makes me cry. If only someone would hold her (or him).
Yes, we are blessed to live in the U.S. (or any other first-world nation).
ellyciep 4 years ago
Great video. Just remember, you don't need to have access to tons of money to change the world. I'm a university student and I'm working on a campaign that will challenge all university/college students to raise funds in a simple way...if you're a student and are interested in the project, message me to let me know.
AlbanyKate 4 years ago
This is Awesome!
Pinknpeaceful 4 years ago
Brillant song and vid :D
ShayShin 4 years ago
I love sarah mclachlan
gangra 4 years ago
wow this makes me want to raise money so i could do any of those things and make a difference. i love this video
euphanasia 4 years ago
wonderful video and beautiful song. sad that the majority of the people that have that type of money dont actually do anything positive with it...
raverhigh 4 years ago
i think it's the most beautiful music video that could exist...
rubietheone3 4 years ago
aplaud and grace as i present a standing ovation.
cheers xx thank you* :)
anydam69 4 years ago
Raise for AIDS, Poverty, MADD, Cancer of ALL kinds. ANYTHING that has affected you! I'll stand on a soap box, i'll make posters, and even if this school says no, i'm taking it to the students. I WILL be heard, and I WILL save lives. 1$, can mean clean water for over 5 families in underdeveloped countries. Save a life... it doesn't cost much.
AshleyBrewer 4 years ago
If this REALLY makes you feel something, GET ACTIVE! As of tomorrow, I will be approaching my school board, and asking to begin fund raising for AIDS/HIV. After research, and planning, I have over 8 fund raising ideas, 6 Organizations to donate to, and perhaps their help with raising funds, and other local supporting organizations such as local churches, and locally owned businesses. I challenge you all to MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
AshleyBrewer 4 years ago
thats such a sad video its hard to imagine what life would be like in other countries and sometimes i hate 2 think bout it it's just so sad i really wish that more people tried to help like all those rich mother fuckers who have lots of money and instead of helping other they keep it all to themselves the stubid bastards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
erinande 4 years ago
Another thing is to not particapate in those hot dog eating contest at fairs... technically if you think of it due to the wealth of our countries there should be no poverty... but anyway Im sure most ppl know this and there is no need to get into a long dicsussion and for two reasons. One take too long, Two I dont know all the facts myself...
sangster1986 4 years ago
Love this song! Love sarah, shes awsome!!
cutiesam2 4 years ago
saved this video with savetube.*com :D
titansolaris 4 years ago
I'm sorry I started reading some of these comments after being moved by this video. It's not saying to throw money at the poor and make the world's problems go away. It's meant to point out how fortunate we are, and how one person CAN make a difference, no matter how. No, we don't all have SM's resources, but we've all spent $ that could have saved a life, myself included. As for not sending $ to countries where WE don't like the politics, tell that to the mother of a starving child!
LadyShriver 4 years ago
So sad, and yes, second person crying here. I think more people in highly westernized countries need to be more perceptive and sensitive to the sad state of some citizens in much poorer countries. Good for you Sarah!
djsaphira 5 years ago
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padzia 5 years ago
Very touching video but sentimentality must be tempered with reason. Throwing money at the poor might ease our conscience till we move on to the next fad-but it won't make a difference if you have dictators or religious fanatics running their state. Best to send them condoms instead so 'future generations' are spared from the same unyielding misery that no one can or will fix.
desilink 5 years ago
Those people need help. Instead of trying to keep them from procreating, we should try to fix the problems that already exist that can be aided with funds. Every little bit helps.
Ebonytears12 5 years ago 2
That's Right! I wish more people thought like you, the world would be a much better place
CuteLilPrincess0084 4 years ago 3
Thank you. I am touched that you would speak so kindly to me, but really, if everyone just showed a little optimism and patience and put in a little bit of cash, it would amount to so much.
Think of food drives. One can is useless; I mean, it's just one meal. But thousands of them last for months.
It's the same concept here. :3
Ebonytears12 4 years ago 2
I'm actually crying. xD I love it. Fav'd and 5'd.
Ebonytears12 5 years ago
I don't understand it but thats cause I'm only 11 XD but very nice song
Roxie568 5 years ago
great video, i really admire her for this video.
its insane how much people take advantage of what they have today. they should start spending less time and money on themselves and worrying about brand names and send some money and help to countries and people who really need it
barrelracingcowgirl1 5 years ago 3
Great video. I really feel lucky and fortunate after watching this. Thanks for getting the point to me!
the5pharaohs 5 years ago
merci d avoir mis cette video, tout le monde devrait la voir au moins une fois dans sa vie.
caCgravos 5 years ago
Great Video. Nearly brought me to tears. I do donate to various charities, but the impotence I feel while looking at these video clips is almost unbearable. Keep posting.
alexandro420 5 years ago 2
Thanks for your support man. Send this and any of my other videos you like to your friends. Let's wake up some hearts out there.
Wrayer 5 years ago