LET THE EARTH BEAR WITNESS

[roseofmercy]

The words are those of the wonderful Irish literary genius that is W.B Yates.



[Anglichanen]

Nothing changed no mater how much they complained and died. Ayatolya is still the Stalin of Iran

[BumblingGenius]

To Buff00 ~ I appreciate the time and thought you put into this video. Speaking for myself, what we get in the US is so slanted. We are shown the evil Muslim leaders and I know, I have always know HE & THEM, they do not Represent The People of Iran (the majority). I will pass this on .. I had no idea that the "protest" was so HUGE. It has given me hope. Sigh. I do hope you they will NEVER GIVE UP on their FREEDOM . Thank you.

[roseofmercy]

@BumblingGenius Hi! This is a great video isn't it? As I understand it the video was actually created by Mike Scott, his wife and Ian Barrett . I thought the opening succeeded in catching you as if you had no information about what the video was about, that initial opening you could be getting a St Patricks day celebration... the green covering both countries and their struggle for freedom very very powerful video.

[SuperNooshin]

Very nice ,we loved the song and singer,the owner of earth, sky, stars and all univers is behind humanity and loves who love the world ,peace to you all

[tiksu4]

Power to the people........freedom to you all......great video.

[AAVista]

And... could you count in the detained hikers who accidentally crossed into Iran while in Iraq into this message, too?

[highlands555]

we remember.

[persianmatt]

I am in tears. Such powerful words and such a great music. Thanks so much Waterboys for this. Today, November 4, the young and brave new generation in Iran by taking to the streets proved once again that they deserve freedom and they will get it!

[95sour]

down with the Mullahs in Iran

[EjectPrev]

one day you'll be free :(

[soccerma2]

This will be tweeted and tweeted. Amazing.

An American

Joni

[1P618033]

wow.. sometimes words just arent enough. just thank you..

[Zackaw]

The people of Iran are the inspiring to everyone that loves democracy.

[versein]

Very moving, about those full of hope and thirst for justice over whom there is at this moment a pall of silence, but they w i l l persist and achieve

[Steiner62]

Deeply moving, & inspiring hope still, thanks Mike...

[footballpoets]

thanks Mike for these words and images..

may we all remember how lucky we are

and fight with words and songs

and hearts

love shall win

[sepehrpro]

Very nice song, impressing! thankyou

[johnoyoung]

To those in Iran that say that the protesters are influenced by Americans, it is just the opposite. These brave Iranian freedom fighters are an inspiration to all of us here in the US.

[Seathinker1]

I'm always baffled when I see what some people think they can do to others..

And I always wonder why they seem forget that the spirit always wins.

A terrible beautiful song.

[tonygrimm]

I hope people pass this video and other videos like this on to others so the world show their support for these brave individuals.

[scottneil]

I love how a band can still make thought-provoking and relevant music about what is happening in the world - and in this instance by combing the words of two WB Yeats poems. Thank you Mike and the Waterboys.

My thoughts are with the good people of Iran.

[sergejhh]

MIke and The Waterboys take it to the point.

[DaiLemma]

Perfect song... powerful images... courageous and beautiful people. What a stupid world we live in! This shames that world though.

The insightful American commentator Ambrose Bierce once defined inhumanity as 'one of the signal and characteristic qualities of humanity'. Sadly, he was - and is - right. Here though, is another quality many have: the resolve and the courage to stand up and be counted, killed even, in the struggle for what is right.

Peace and power to the good people of Iran.

[LAVEEG9]

beautifully

[TrishRoberts3]

This is so moving and humbling to see , very powerful video. These courageous people put me to shame, We often take our vote's for granted in the U.K because we can't be bothered sometimes .Perfect music , often it's the music punctuating the images that make them indelible in ones mind, and this has done it. Stunning!!.

[stichie264]

These people are heroes. I am humbled by their courage. May democracy one day prevail. It is the only way this brutality will stop.

Eileen

USA

[offgrid2010]

Thank you Waterboys. Thk u so very very much.

[eeemotion]

people of the word unite!

[Aliguar]

What sort of ppl can deny these beautiful human beings their wish?

[scullysmom]

As others have said repeatedly before me, this is a powerful, moving, haunting video that is both extremely sad and inspirational. Mike's vocals are beautiful and Ian did a fine job of editing. His choice for the last photo was a particularly strong one as that image stays with you for quite some time.

[Pirton47a]

How can a government do this to its people! They need to be overturned. My thoughts are with these poor people.

[nathalie1003]

LET THE EARTH BEAR WITNESS words by W.B. Yeats

They shall be remembered for ever

They shall be alive for ever

They shall be speaking for ever

The people shall hear them for ever

Let the sea bear witness

Let the wind bear witness

Let the earth bear witness

Let the stars bear witness

[satieklimt]

How often, when we read the news, do we just look but don't really see what is happening before our eyes. The demonstrators show us that there are so many good people who are still struggling just simply to be heard. We must listen to them and not just hear them.

God bless,,

Jason

[LAVEEG9]

Citizens of Iran to continue the fight Hflto's Ahmadinejad 'D!

Golan

Israel

waterboys fan

[chickenjazz]

Everyone needs to see this..hear this...be this :)

[cbunga]

Beautiful tune, and a great video comp as well. Those people deserve an answer. Were the results of their election rigged or tampered with? They certainly deserve to find out. My prayers go out to them.

[Shraddha01]

The streets are red with innocent blood of those only asking for Freedom while Americans and others blabber on about a child molestor. Obama could care less. Disgusting.

[Saluret]

The World is sick, Man is sick, and often too complacent ...

We should ALL care, and feel alarmed at the apparent apathy of those who are in "Power". Are they ALL merely the Fly-swatting Brigade ?

[worldpeaz]

I care.

[sage777billy]

my heart and prayers are with these protesters and their families. i bear witness. [poet billy lamont]

[manhattanc]

nice tribute, but hard to watch, thanks

[schoggotv]

Thank You Waterpeople.

It's blogged!

[saintsin81]

Very powerful, thank you.

[ProbeOneMusic]

beautifully done

[ipswicheye]

thanks for this.

it is a fantastic tribute.

and i hope that anyone who watched the youtube video of Neda dying (which i could not bear to watch) should remember that her death was not filmed at great risk for the purpose of voyeuristic entertainment, but for the world to witness what is happening in Iran, AND, most importantly, do something about it.

it is a long way to the light, but with our help Iran can get there......

[Elcristoph]

beautiful, the cry for liberty will never land on deaf ears..

[jodiecus]

someone had to say it someone had to show it.

[ernestotorres1977]

I agree with the last sentence that Faramarzfara put on here. The video made me feel terrible, even though the song was beautiful.

[figgewitz]

blah blah and beautiful. haunting vocals as usual. mofo touches me everytime.

[sometimesquickly]

To not connect with these peole in spirit one must be heartless let the blood the water and the spirit bear witness well done Waterboy.(Mike Scott)

[andydiament]

Sat here in the safe sunny West, it is our duty to bear witness to this history. This does just that

[absinthedisco]

Thank you for sharing this.

[Rozcl]

May these brave souls get their wish.

Thank you so much for this wonderful video.

[kelpproduktions]

very touching. crazy world...

[maverickchinaman]

Thanks Mike and everyone. Beautiful.

[AliceDamnation]

Thank you Mike and friends. This is one among many other countries suffering horrors. Somalia, Sri Lanka, Tibet, just to name a few... People need to be aware. Thank you from bringing that awareness.

Peace!

[jrothke]

Well done, Waterboys. Thank you.

[Faramarzfara]

This was so absolutely beautiful. Perhaps now the world will come to the conclusion that Iranians are peacefull, educated, and they love the rest of the human race. If one does not see God in another human being's eyes, one will not find God anywhere else.

[paulmacbcn]

Harrowingly beautiful.

[rosek33]

Beautifull! A moving tribute to for the courageous people in Iran!

[welpen2006]

This video would sound better with Iranian or oriental music...good one...to hell with Khameni, the dictator!

[andysmythe]

a wonderful tribute to a sea of brave souls... we shall overcome!

[moodygoddess]

Beautiful. Sad. Powerful. Thank you.

[shevegen]

The Iranian regime would need to suppress their people forever.

Noone needs to accept tyranny by a powerful few.

[nawzanin1]

Thank you for this very sad & moving video. The world is watching. Were all witnesses to the Iranian regimes horrific atrocities. Long live free Iran! Long live the courageous people of Iran.

[moodygoddess]

Beautiful. Sad. Powerful. Thank you.

[SIMCHAJew]

go iran ppl.......GO IRAN PPL

[jauvana]

The earth, the sky, the stars and Supersoul within every heart all bear witness. Hari Om.

[legonis]

Beautiful, thank you!

[uglefjert]

Thank you

xx Camilla

[frater0]

I will never foget. And I think of each and everyone in the sea of Green. I will always love you.

[1starchild]

Very powerful. Thank you for being such a caring soul, Mike!

[rudisph]

Great inspired song and message

[bluehansen]

Yeats. Thanking you.