Blake McIver - This Is Who We Are (Official Music Video)
Purchase “This Is Who We Are” on iTunes here: itunes.apple.com/us/album/this-is-who-we-are-single/id1017222812 Facebook: facebook.com/blakemciverofficial Twitter: @BlakeMcIver Instagram: @BlakeMcIver This past April, I found myself overwhelmingly moved by the pro-marriage equality arguments in the Supreme Court. So moved in fact, that I couldn’t really put it into words. Instead, I decided to put it into music and lyrics. For so many years I thought that a wedding and marriage were not something I would ever have the right to enjoy. As I sat down to write the song, I thought a lot about my late grandfather Lt. Col. Norman Earl McIver. He was a proud Vet, a prouder Texan, and a man who always encouraged me to think for myself and to be exactly who I am. He passed away before I had the opportunity to come out to him. I’m not saying it would’ve been a particularly easy conversation, but his unconditional love of me was never a question in my mind. In honor of his inspirational force in my life, this anthem for marriage equality is inspired by the storytelling of his favorite genre: country music. So, YES! A country(ish) song! As we celebrate the massive victory of the Supreme Court ruling, let us not forget our brothers and sisters who are still facing daily discrimination for being exactly who they are. I hope this song and video can inspire, encourage and be a celebration for all equality-minded people. Writing the song and filming the video were both profoundly moving experiences for me and I hope you enjoy! Love is love, and love wins – every time. Director/Editor: Mark Mathias Sayre Producer: Tim McLaughlin Single Produced by Jimmy Heberling Groom: Jonathon Grant Mom: Rachel Sorsa Dad: Del Shores Featuring: Emerson Collins, Craig Ramsay, Brandon Liberati, Russell Ramsay, Kendra Kutza, & Conny Korper Director of Photography: Trevor Elliott 1st AD: Chris Drummond 1st AC: Nate Scholz Grip: Dian Bachar Key Makeup & Hair Artist: Shannon Drummond Still Photographer: Stacey Oristano Special thanks to our incredible crew who generously volunteered their time and talent because they believed in the message of this song. And special thanks to the Korpers for donating their beautiful ranch for the day for us to film. Also special thanks to Grand River Designs for donating the “Just Married” and “Signs of Visibility” signs. www.grandriversigns.com
