Sam Amidon - Little Johnny Brown
from Bedroom Community Sampler by Various Artists
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A dizzying amalgam of trombone, Eyvind Kang's ghostly viola, and processed percussion convert a children's singing game from the Georgia Sea Islands into the ominous ambiguity of 'Little Johnny Brown'. The distinctive bass of Ben Frost is evident on the pensive 'Fall on My Knees', while subtle layers of electronics add an intrinsically modern aspect to the proceedings. Couple this with Sigurðsson's production wizardry and you'll realize that despite links to the Appalachian folk music of the past, All Is Well is an album that could only exist in the present.
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from Bedroom Community Sampler,
track released February 5, 2008
Traditional. Arranged by Sam Amidon
Traditional. Arranged by Sam Amidon
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