Voices of Freedom
| Cover art for "Voix pour la Liberté" | |
| Single by Les Étoiles Unies | |
|---|---|
| Released | 23.XV1736 AN |
| Recorded | 19-21.XV.1736 AN |
| Studio | Soleil Studios, Punta Santiago |
| Genre | Pop, Charity single |
| Length | 6:22 |
| Label | Alexandrian Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Jean-Paul Dubois, Maria Huamán |
| Producer(s) | Luc Falkirk |
"Voix pour la Liberté" (Voices for Freedom) is a charity single recorded by the supergroup Les Étoiles Unies (The United Stars) to raise funds for the Louisian Relief Fund. Released on 23.XIII.1736 AN, the song quickly became a cultural phenomenon in Nouvelle Alexandrie, drawing attention to the humanitarian crisis facing the Louisian people in the United Principalities.
Background and recording
Following the publication of Wolfgang Arnholtz's exposé "The Plight of the Louisians" and the subsequent diplomatic discourse between Nouvelle Alexandrie and the United Principalities of Cibola, popular New Alexandrian singer-songwriter Jean-Paul Dubois proposed the idea of a charity single to raise awareness and funds. Dubois collaborated with Wechua folk singer Maria Huamán to compose a multilingual anthem celebrating unity and human dignity. The recording took place over three days at Soleil Studios in Punta Santiago, bringing together 25 of Nouvelle Alexandrie's most prominent musicians from various genres and cultural backgrounds. The supergroup, dubbed "Les Étoiles Unies," included artists singing in Alexandrian, Wechua, and Babkhi.
Composition and lyrics
"Voix pour la Liberté" is a 6-minute and 22-second pop ballad. The song begins with a solo charango (a Wechua string instrument) introduction, gradually building to a full orchestral arrangement. The lyrics alternate between Alexandrian, Wechua, and Babkhi, with a humanitarian-focused chorus:
| Alexandrian lyrics | Common Tongue translation |
|---|---|
| Nos voix s'élèvent pour la liberté Pour ceux qui souffrent dans l'obscurité Un jour, la justice triomphera L'espoir et la paix guideront nos pas |
Our voices rise for freedom For those who suffer in darkness One day, justice will triumph Hope and peace will guide our steps |
Music video
The music video, directed by renowned Alexandrian filmmaker Andrea Sophie Denueve, features the artists recording in the studio interspersed with scenes highlighting themes of human dignity and social justice. The video concludes with a montage of people from diverse backgrounds singing the chorus, symbolizing global solidarity in support of humanitarian causes.
Reception and impact
"Voix pour la Liberté" debuted at number one on the Nouvelle Alexandrie Hot 100 chart and remained there for eight consecutive weeks. The single sold over 2 million copies in its first month, with all proceeds going to the Louisian Relief Fund. The success of "Voix pour la Liberté" led to a televised benefit concert in Cárdenas on 5.I.1737 AN, which raised NAX€ 185 million for humanitarian aid initiatives.
Personnel
- Jean-Paul Dubois – lead vocals, guitar
- Maria Huamán – lead vocals, charango
- Ahmed al-Jabri – vocals (Babkhi verse)
- Eddy Plolz – vocals, drums
- J-Boricua - vocals
- Lenin - vocals
- Renata Flores - vocals
- Sylvia Marais - vocals, piano
- Leslie Loup - vocals
- Marketa Piaget - vocals
- Vivienne Denueve - vocals, piano
- Frank Caliente – guitar
- Yma Sumac – vocals
- Gustavo Dudamel – orchestra conductor
Charts
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Nouvelle Alexandrie Hot 100
Natopia Singles Chart
Oportian Top 40
