Soundtrack for a Revolution

Overview

Soundtrack for a Revolution, a 2009 documentary about the African-American civil rights movement that naturally incorporates new looks at the era's conscious/protest music, had no soundtrack. Corey Smyth and Talib Kweli's Blacksmith label filled the void three years later with this, a ten-track release that contains some of the performances heard throughout the film. Among the early highlights are Wyclef Jean's version of Phil Ochs' "Here's to the State of Mississippi" and Mary Mary's "We Shall Not Be Moved," the latter likely a major delight for those who love the singers' voices but not the slick contemporary gospel/R&B of their studio albums. On an urgent "This May Be the Last Time," Anthony Hamilton and the Blind Boys of Alabama are backed by Soulive, whose Neal Evans adds weight on organ without detracting from the voices. Angie Stone's "Wade in the Water" carries an assured swing like that of the Staple Singers' studio version, but it's stripped down in comparison, supported only by drums, keyboards, and bass (no background vocalists). The Roots' take on "Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around" is especially potent, with Black Thought delivering a stellar (sung!) lead vocal, joined by handclaps and background vocals from TV on the Radio's Tunde Adebimpe and Kyp Malone. This makes for a nice companion to the Light in the Attic label's Listen, Whitey! The Sounds of Black Power 1967-1974, also released in February 2012, as well as John Legend and the Roots' Wake Up!, a 2010 set of covers. ~ Andy Kellman

Product Details

Release Date:	02/14/2012
Label:	E1 Entertainment
UPC:	0099923218029
Rank:	80020

Tracks

1. We Shall Not Be Moved  - Alana Atkins  - Shanta Atkins  - Thomasina Atkins  - Charlie Bereal  - Erica Campbell  - Tina Campbell  - Warryn Campbell  -  Mary Mary  - Nisan Stewart  -  Traditional
2. Here's to the State of Mississippi  - Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis  - Wyclef Jean  - Phil Ochs
3. Will the Circle Be Unbroken?  - Richie Havens  -  Traditional
4. Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around  - Babatunde Adebimpe  - Dame Bryson  - Kyp Malone  - James Poyser  -  Roots  - Ahmir Thompson  -  Traditional  - Tariq Trotter
5. Woke Up This Morning  - John Legend  -  Traditional
6. Eyes on the Prize  - Randall Bowland  - James Genus  - James Poyser  - Joss Stone  -  Traditional  - Steven Wolf
7. Wade in the Water  - Edward Dixon  - Charles Freeman  - Eric Krasno  - Angie Stone  - Steven Tillman  -  Traditional
8. This May Be the Last Time  -  Blind Boys of Alabama  - Alan Evans  - Neal Evans  - Anthony Hamilton  - Eric Krasno  -  Soulive  -  Traditional
9. Oh Freedom  - Treena Ferebee  - Vivian Green  - Roger "Mista Raja" Greene  -  Traditional
10. We Shall Overcome  -  Blind Boys of Alabama  - Guy Carawan  - Adam Deitch  - Nigel Hall  - Anthony Hamilton  - Frank Hamilton  - Zilphia Horton  - Eric Krasno  - John Legend  -  Mary Mary  - Pete Seeger  - Joss Stone

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Angie Stone   Primary Artist
Soulive   Primary Artist
The Blind Boys of Alabama   Primary Artist
Vivian Green   Primary Artist
Joss Stone   Primary Artist
Mary Mary   Primary Artist
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis   Primary Artist
The Roots   Primary Artist
Anthony Hamilton   Primary Artist
Wyclef Jean   Primary Artist
John Legend   Primary Artist
Richie Havens   Primary Artist
Alana Atkins   Vocals (Background)
Tariq Trotter   Vocals
James Genus   Bass (Upright)
Warryn Campbell   Bass
Eric Krasno   Guitar
James Poyser   Organ
Charlie Bereal   Guitar
Neal Evans   Organ,Keyboards
Shanta Atkins   Vocals (Background)
Edward Dixon   Drums
Randall Bowland   Guitar
Tina Campbell   Vocals
Erica Campbell   Vocals
Charles Freeman   Bass
Steven Wolf   Drums
Nisan Stewart   Drums
Kyp Malone   Vocals (Background)
Alan Evans   Drums
Dame "Tuba Gooding Jr." Bryson   Sousaphone
Babatunde Adebimpe   Vocals (Background)
Ahmir Thompson   Drums
Steven Tillman   Keyboards
Thomasina Atkins   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Traditional   Composer
Soulive   Producer
Bernie Grundman   Mastering
Warryn Campbell   Producer
Eric Krasno   Arranger,Producer
James Poyser   Producer
Vivian Green   Vocal Producer
Pete Seeger   Composer
Nigel Hall   Arranger
Phil Ochs   Composer
Wyclef Jean   Producer
Tom Soares   Engineer
Adam Deitch   Arranger
Ryan West   Engineer
Zilphia Horton   Composer
Frank Hamilton   Composer
John Legend   Producer
Jon Smeltz   Engineer
Guy Carawan   Composer
Jan Fairchild   Mixing,Engineer
Roger "Mista Raja" Greene   Producer
Midori Nishijima   Music Assistant
Corey Smyth   Executive Producer
Delvida Flaherty   Music Coordinator
Ahmir Thompson   Producer
Joel Hamilton   Engineer
Treena Ferebee   Vocal Producer