British electropop goup Ooberfuse are promoting a pop video ‘Don’t let it go” that they say was “inspired” by Myanmar and shot in Bagan.
In a press release just out, the band say they were inspired by a visit to Myanmar and sought to write an inspiring song for the country. The band has shot videos in other countries including the Philippines and in a refugee camp in Iraq.
Hal St John said: “I was amazed at the beauty and warmth of the people and culture of Myanmar. Their cultural traditions antedate many of those in the Western world yet to many outside Myanmar are unknown. The song is a message to Myanmar, and to everyone else who holds a precious dream in their hearts, to hold on to it and never let go.”

The music video features the band interacting with the locals, exploring the sights of Bagan and Inle Lake. Cherrie Anderson, the band's “far-eastern” front person adds: “We wanted to show some of the hidden and lesser-known colourful traditions of Myanmar in our latest music video. There is charm, mystery and naivety in traditional ways of life that have survived colonial incursions. Whilst progress and development is inevitable it would be a tragedy nevertheless to let go of some of the mysteries of Myanmar. With hope in our hearts we say ‘Don’t let it go!’”
Ooberfuse’s single Don't Let It Go will be released on 4 October on Fishlipz Records.
The Catholic band have taken on causes including aid for Iraqi refugees and caused some consternation in Catholic circles with the music video, “March of the Downtrodden,” that features the stories of plight of victims of Catholic clergy abuse.
In 2014, Ooberfuse, who wrote the anthem for Pope Benedict XVI's papal visit to the UK, were set to headline Catholic Underground (CU) in March, but were told that organisers had "had to reconsider" their invitation.
According to Christian Today, an email was sent from the Chairman of CU criticizing the band for their decision to produce the "disturbing" video, which organisers said was "graphic and explicit and overall painted a very negative image of the Church".
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