‘Barbed Wire Fence’ takes us on a romp along the picturesque River Itchen in the British countryside. Theodore’s whimsical and rebellious anthem celebrates queer love, freedom, and defiance.
from
I Am I Am,
track released April 3, 2024
Produced by Ruth Theodore, Mathias Künzli, and Todd Sickafoose
All songs written and performed by Ruth Theodore on guitars and piano. Basses, muted piano, additional instruments by Todd Sickafoose Drums and percussion by Mathias Künzli
Recorded and mixed at Spillway Sound, West Hurley, NY, USA by Eli Crews Mastered By Alan Douche at WWSM, NY.
People People lyrics by Ruth Theodore & Peggy Seeger
© Harmony Music Ltd
Additional vocal arrangements by Ruth Theodore
Backing Vocals by Abdul Shyllon, Jabez Walsh and Melody Brooks Recorded at 200b Osborne, Forest Gate, London, UK
Additional Drums/Percussion arrangements by Mathias Künzli Recorded at Summercamp West Studios, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Additional keys and various sound arrangements by Todd Sickafoose Recorded at Earycanal, Eugene, OR, USA
Synths, marimba, rhodes and theremin by Brian Marsella Recorded at Red Palace Studios , New Jersey, NY, USA
Barbed Wire Fence additional rhodes by Jonathan Fashole-Luke. Recorded in Southampton, UK.
String and brass arrangements by Ruth Theodore and Mathias Künzli Violin and Viola: Lily Holgate
Recorded at Summercamp Studios, Brooklyn, NY, USA
Cello: Yair Evnine
Recorded at Lethe Lounge, Manhattan, NY, USA
Engineered by Mark Ettinger
Trombones: Tim Vaughn