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: Bastille has performed the song live at venues including the Royal Albert Hall and for an MTV Unplugged session, often highlighting its acoustic and vocal-driven qualities.
: The film follows the survivors of the catastrophic 2017 forest fires in Portugal and their subsequent journey to rebuild their lives and advocate for climate action.
The official music video, also directed by von Einsiedel, was filmed at Dan Smith's home in London. bastille_hope_for_the_future
"Hope For The Future" is an intimate, cinematic song by the British indie-pop band , written specifically for the climate emergency documentary From Devil's Breath . Released as part of the expanded album Give Me The Future + Dreams Of The Past in August 2022, the track serves as the documentary’s end-credits theme and explores themes of trauma, loss, and the resilience of communities in the face of disaster. Project Background & Origin
: The bridge— "Thought that I could hear you whisper softly / Can't be only me that hears the sound" —emphasizes the power of collective voices and collective action during times of uncertainty. : Bastille has performed the song live at
: It uses a documentary-style interview format, mirroring the structure of the film itself.
: The track was released as a single on August 26, 2022, and featured on the Give Me The Future + Dreams Of The Past album. "Hope For The Future" is an intimate, cinematic
: Fans and critics have described the song as "hauntingly beautiful," providing a space for reflection on both personal and global grief. Availability & Performances
