In the wake of his tragic passing, Chris Cornell has left us with one final music video for “The Promise.”Released yesterday by Survival Pictures, the video release...
In the wake of his tragic passing, Chris Cornell has left us with one final music video for “The Promise.”
Released yesterday by Survival Pictures, the video release coincides with World Refugee Day.
"Chris Cornell was not only a dear family friend for many years, but he was also a once-in-a-generation talent who is missed more than words can convey. It was such an honor to collaborate and partner on 'The Promise' over the years," said Eric Esrailian, Producer of "The Promise" and Co-Manager for Survival Pictures. "His music and lyrics will not only shine a light on the Armenian Genocide and the human rights crisis of modern times, but they will also inspire people and provide hope for years to come."
Esrailian added, "Although it is bittersweet because Chris filmed his performance in Brooklyn, NY shortly before his passing, he wanted his video to be released on World Refugee Day, and he was passionate about helping people through this project. True to Chris's charitable spirit, he made a commitment to donate all of his proceeds from 'The Promise' to support refugees and children, and to further the conversation about the refugee crisis the world continues to endure."
The video was directed by Grammy Award-winning director Meiert Avis (Audioslave, U2) and Stefan Smith (Madonna, Sting). "The Promise" is Cornell's last music video performance. It also includes media donated by Academy Award-nominated director Evgeny Afineesvky (HBO's Cries from Syria), UNESCO Prize for Peace Recipient SOS Méditerranée, Freshwater Films (Ross Kemp's Libya's Migrant Hell), Keo Films (Exodus: Our Journey To Europe), Nazik Armenakyan (Survivors), Human Rights Watch, Refugee Rescue, and Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).
At the time of the song's release Cornell said: "'The Promise' to me is