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Flea 'A Plea' by Clara Balzary

David Knight - 5th Dec 2025

Red Hot Chili Peppers' legendary bass player Flea makes his case for a better world in A Plea - brought to life in a wonderful video by his daughter Clara Balzary.

Musically this seven minute-plus track is only momentarily Chili Peppers-like. It's largely a freestyle jazz number with Flea providing a spoken word rap on the ominous state of society and the desperate need for greater tolerance, peace and love. And the video elevates the message by providing a platform for the unique charisma of the man himself.

In short, Flea (who looks amazing, even iconic) gives a physical performance of energy and skill that puts the antics in numerous iconic RHCP videos in the shade - but it also might tempt you to revisit them. It starts with him executing a modern dance routine in a long unbroken take - mostly under the long instrumental opening of the track - before he moves through that dark space, engages with his reflection in a mirror, engages in Bowie-style mime movements, and heads outside - intercut with him in a rave with a group of young teenagers.

Flea's heartfelt message, heard on the soundtrack, is entirely complemented by his determined vigour on-screen, a visual represention of the open-heartedness that also feels very authentic. It's a brave statement and a big video for a man who has worked within the relative comfort of a band for decades, and the execution led by Balzary - a renowned fashion photographer as well as director - is superb. This family affair is a real triumph.

David Knight - 5th Dec 2025

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Credits

Production/Creative

Director
Clara Balzary
Producer
Corrine Dye
Production Company
First Matter
1st AD
Lewis Rangal
Production Assistants
Richard Monteiro, Jadyn Norris Sarno, Sophie Savides
Casting
SJ Hasman

Camera

Director of Photography
Jimmy Nyeango
1st AC
Govinda Angulo
Camera A
Gimbal Operator
Camera B Operator
Justice Vaughn Ott

Lighting/Grip

Gaffer
Kevin Kim
Best Electric
Paul Kane Electrics

Wardrobe

Make-up
Katie Mann

Choreography

Choreographer
Sadie Wilking

Editorial

Editor
Sid Williams

Grading

Colourist
Connor Bailey

VFX

Finishing
Mahyar Mandegar

Commission

Commissioner
Devin Sarno
Artist Management
Guy Oseary, Elana Radin

Other credits

Special Thanks

Cabin Edit, G&J Grip, House Post, Old Fast Glass, Silverlake Conservatory of Music, Walk & Talk

David Knight - 5th Dec 2025

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