I Still Believe In America (Official Video)

The official music video for Already Gone’s latest single, "I Still Believe In America”, released October 14th. A percussion-driven classic rocker, staccato hand claps punctuate chunky guitars, whiskey & cigarette lead vocals, big keyboard flourishes, and a syncopated bass line. Taken together, they create the perfect backdrop for the truly outstanding feature of this song -the strong and clear harmonies - to really shine. Given the subject matter, it’s not surprising that the song feels courageous; the reflective lyrics are cautiously optimistic and the overall feel of the song is upbeat.

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Changing The Tone By Changing The Tune

Historically, songwriters have been been an important part of the national conversation, using their worldwide stage to focus the collective gaze on important social and political issues. Musicians of the 60s and 70s powered entire movements that questioned the policies of our nation's leaders, and made us stronger for it. Unfortunately for the country, the thrill of celebrity proved far stronger than artistic integrity, and a large part of today's prominent musical acts are nothing more than talking (or singing) heads, keeping the nation's eyes focused on the act instead of what’s happening all around them.

Already Gone is not a political band; they are happily independent, beholden to no one save their own artistic vision and social conscience. Like most musicians, they write about what they know and have experienced, and until the last few years, that's been the usual things you might imagine: relationships, aging, mental health, etc. The arrival of cancel culture brought an entirely new set of experiences that the band has watched with dismay as voices of reason have been steadily silenced and replaced by fear of speaking out.

I Still Believe In America was born in this silence. The song is the lone voice in the wilderness, focusing on what's still good, and what could be good again. More importantly, it recognizes the millions of people that are tired of the vitriol, tired of focusing on differences, tired of seeing this country torn apart, and gives them permission to join in saying that they, too, still believe in America.

We hope you will give it a listen, and if you find the song helpful, that you will share it with others who still want to believe.

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Thanks to:
Gavin Bateman from Texas Live Sound for sound engineering & mixing
Danielle Bourgeois: video editing, closed captioning & sound effects
Brian Baker and Sound Arts Studios
Cold Creek Productions