Let It Ring - Amy Ray

This is only the third video I've ever made so be nice to me ;-). I have to say it was really chilling going through all that old civil rights movement footage...

Update 1/27/2010

Hi all, was taking a look at the comments and this video again after a long time away from it and just wanted to add my two cents in.

A lot of the images in this video just make my blood boil (as it should lol) and I'm sure this has a similar effect on a lot of people. 'How could this have happened?' is a question that comes to mind a lot.

How can otherwise normal and nice people be so hateful towards others solely on (sometimes very seemingly ridiculous) assumptions that have no basis in reality? I think an accurate answer would be: conditioning.

What is the worldview of the small child in the Klan outfit? Or the Phelps children holding the hateful signs? And I think it's a good guess that the guy who says he's an ex-gay didn't arrive at that conclusion without a lot of conditioning.

I'm pointing this out because I think it's a good thing to keep in mind when you're confronted with negativity from others or even within yourself. What you're experiencing could be the result of years of conditioning and it's stranglehold on this person or group of people.

And just as important is to be aware of who if anybody stands to profit from all the fanning of the flames of ignorance.

Anyway, thanks for watching and for all the great comments. It's always nice to hear what other people are thinking. Kind of crazy to see how many views this video has gotten, good thing I didn't know all that before I posted it or I would have gotten stage fright lol.

:)
Anita


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Lyrics:

When you march stand up straight.
When you fill the world with hate
Step in time with your kind and
Let it ring

When you speak against me
Would you bring your family
Say it loud pass it down and
Let it ring

Let it ring to Jesus 'cause he
sure'd be proud of you
You made fear an institution and
it got the best of you
Let it ring in the name of the
one that set you free
Let it ring

As I wander through this valley
In the shadow of my doubting
I will not be discounted
So let it ring

You can cite the need for wars
Call us infidels or whores
Either way we'll be your neighbor
So let it ring

Let it ring
in the name of the man that set you free
Let it ring

And the strife will make me stronger
As my maker leads me onward
I'll be marching in that number
So let it ring

I'm gonna let it ring to Jesus
Cause I know he loves me too
And I get down on my knees and
I pray the same as you
Let it ring, let it ring
'Cause one day we'll all be free

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[kz1231]

it's not hard at all to be nice when you've done such a beautiful job on the mix. thanks.

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@kz1231 Thank you :).

[crazycrow76]

Wow. Great Video ..  big Indigo Girls fan and have always admired Amy Ray ..

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@crazycrow76 Thanks!

[MidoriNoLink]

Unfortunately I don't think this will have to be the last video that needs to be made. Well done for the video, keep it up.

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@MidoriNoLink Thanks for the awesome comment! Much appreciated :).

[hexabba]

I think you did a wonderful job, and unlike others who say that it would be better to stick with one topic, I believe that expanding the topic to all civil rights is a great way to make a powerful statement.

I loved the video, and I am glad that you took the time to put it together!

Thank you!

[mcbarron23]

makes me sad and SICK! please tell me why people need to hate so much? why?

although it is a very simple thought: live and let live. period.

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@YouImposter No problem, glad you liked the video :). There's a similar one out there on YouTube made by gaspard281 called 'Love Of Our Lives'.

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@YouImposter Thank you!

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@Ibarrasxgirl Thanks I'm happy that you liked it. I have the same feelings as you about the activists in the end...

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@AnonymousWorld911 I don't hate them but they make me mad for sure.

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@FaBFaB66 Lol at the all caps