John Brown’s Body 2022 Remix

A 21st-century version of a 19th-century song whose roots are in equality

This 12-minute music video was a community art project launched during the dark days of COVID and recorded toward the end as things began to open up. The music and video footage were further developed into the musical documentary short film His Truth is Marching On.

It was recorded mainly in Torrington, CT, at the Red Room Sound Studio, Sunshine Studio, and Outlet for the Arts. We also recorded at Dayton Sound Studios in Dayton, OH, and On Deck Studio in New Preston, CT.

We want to thank the musicians, engineers, and others who helped make this project a reality.

Musicians, in order of appearance:

  • Clifton Matias (Kichwa/Taino) (Flute)

  • Rev Angaza Mwando (djembe)

  • Enzo (vocals, Chorus Angelicus)

  • Guy Wolff (banjo)

  • Barbara McGavern (vocals)

  • Torrington High School Marching Band

  • Chorus Angelcus’ Gaudeamus
    (bass/tenor quintet)

  • Charles Bickford (guitar)

  • Ysanne Marshal (vocals)

  • Johnny Davis (piano)

  • Mick Connolly (bass and drums)

  • Chorus Angelicus (full choir)

  • Darlene Battle (vocals)

  • Keith Leak & New Mercies (vocals)

  • Lucinda Rowe (vocals)

  • Mick Connolly (vocals, guitar, bass, and drums)

  • Jacque Williams (vocals, rap)

  • Peter Pobuda (rap)

  • Enzo (vocals, Chorus Angelicus)

Partial funding provided by:

  • The Connecticut Office of the Arts

  • The National Endowment for the Arts

  • City of Torrington

  • Torrington Savings Bank

  • Toth Insurance Agency

Individual Financial Contributors:

  • Nora Sullivan

  • Mary Leblanc

  • Rachel Harrel

  • Thompzin Tilley

  • Jennine Lupo

  • Daniel Yanok

  • Anonymous (x8)

  • Tinsley Morrison

  • Chris Weydeveld

  • Annelieke Schauer

  • Nancy McMillan

  • Mary Parker

  • Margaret Capen

  • Nancy Weitz

  • Stephanie Barksdale

  • Daniel Morrison

Thank you, Torrington, where his truth is marching on.

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