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.