Cherkasy musical group SHUFFLE presented the studio version of the debut song “Fly” and a video clip for it. With their creativity, the musicians wanted to show that even though Ukrainians go abroad because of the war, volunteers continue to help the front regardless of their geographical location, a member of the band, musician Roman Chupryna, told Suspilno.
According to Roman, the filming of the clip took place at the headquarters of one of the volunteer organizations in the city of Cherkasy.
Voluntary aid to the front, refugees and feelings: the Cherkasy music band released their debut video
Working moments during the filming of the “Fly Away” clip. Photo by Roman Chuprina
“In the footage, you can see real volunteers who, since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, have been making kikimora, candles, camouflage nets and much more, supporting the Ukrainian military at the front,” the musician said.
Voluntary aid to the front, refugees and feelings: the Cherkasy music band released their debut video
Members of the Cherkasy band SHUFFLE. Photo by Roman Chuprina
The room in which the clip was filmed is the work area of the volunteer center, where people are constantly working. The band members also wanted to draw attention to the psycho-emotional state of Ukrainians: the song also talks about human destinies and feelings.
“With our video work, we wanted to say: despite the fact that more than seven million Ukrainians went abroad because of the war, volunteers continue to help the front regardless of their geographical location,” explained Roman Chupryna.
According to him, during the war, it is necessary to support local volunteer initiatives and help the Armed Forces of Ukraine for victory.
What is known
SHUFFLE is an acoustic band created on May 6, 2022 to perform at a charity concert in a shelter in support of the Armed Forces. The name was invented by an audience member from the hall right after the end of the first performance, Roman Chuprina said.
The audience welcomed the newly created band well, so the members decided to continue performing in support of the defenders of Ukraine and Ukrainians who suffered from the Russian-Ukrainian war, vocalist and guitarist Roman said.
SHUFFLE spent the summer of 2022 at concerts in shelters and street concerts, supporting charitable artistic initiatives for residents of Cherkasy, volunteers and defenders of Ukraine.
Voluntary aid to the front, refugees and feelings: the Cherkasy music band released their debut video
Members of the band SHUFFLE. Photo by Roman Chuprina
Band members
Roman Chupryna (vocals and guitar) is the author and performer of his own songs, the founder of the Cherkasy metal band Vesta, the leader of the girls’ rock band TIME GIRLS BAND. He began his creative career after graduating from a music school in the piano class, and then became interested in rock music and mastered playing the guitar.
Ivan Derkach (vocals and percussion) is a member of vocal groups and the frontman of cover bands. Professional vocalist with experience in international performances, sound engineer.
Maksym Altamaks (cajon) is a Cherkasy multi-instrumentalist musician with over 15 years of experience performing at local musical events. He plays all the instruments that are necessary for a rock band, writes and performs his own songs together with the band ALTAMAXXX.
Danya Kryvko (Bass guitar, percussion) is the manager and leader of the Cherkasy bands “Jokes aside” and D&T. The author of the project of street concerts “Jokes for JAM”, which collected funds for the assistance of the Armed Forces throughout the summer of 2022. He plays the guitar, bass guitar, percussion, sings, and is engaged in sound recording.
Cherkasy volunteers collect waste paper in order to monetize it for the needs of the Armed Forces
In Cherkasy, volunteers collect waste paper in order to monetize it and direct the funds to the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to volunteer Pavlo Pasiechko, so far it has been possible to collect about 50 kilograms.
Volunteer Pavlo Pasiecheko said that the idea of collecting waste paper arose spontaneously:
“It was a spontaneous idea when I saw an announcement about the collection of waste paper in one of the literary groups in Telegram. There, a Kyiv bookstore collected paper for printing books, and they managed to collect waste paper for a fairly decent amount – up to 100 thousand hryvnias. So I had an idea, why don’t we also collect waste paper and monetize it, so that the stolen funds can be directed to the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine or the displaced people.”
According to him, after the launch of the campaign, people started bringing boxes, notebooks and books:
“We managed to collect about 50 kilograms so far. People are interested, they promise to bring more waste paper, so I am sure that we will collect more than 100 kilograms. Of course, I do not expect to collect such an amount as a bookstore, but there will not be extra funds, considering the situation in Ukraine “.
As Pavlo explained, people bring books mostly with Soviet narratives and old school textbooks.
According to volunteer Olena Smirnova, the stolen funds will be directed to the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine or displaced persons:
“We are collecting for a car for the first tank brigade, so we will most likely send the funds there. However, with the onset of cold weather, other needs for the military arise, such as warm gloves or socks, thermal underwear, dry showers, shovels, chainsaws, etc. It often happens that , that today nothing is needed, and tomorrow there is an urgent request. The promotion is open-ended, as long as there is enough space in our headquarters, we will collect until then.
The very idea has been hanging in the air for a long time, because there are many books that people no longer need. They say that it is not only a crime to destroy books, but also not to read them. However, if some Soviet propaganda is written in them, which has brainwashed more than one generation, then it is better to use them for another purpose.”