Book II by Foolish Ida
The 1st EP in a 2 part series. "Foolish Ida" is the new side project from singer/songwriter/piano player Sarah Rabdau (Sarah RabDAU & Self-Employed Assassins). Inspired by Sarah's favorite children's book, "Outside Over There" by Maurice Sendak, the Foolish Ida song cycle is composed of tales suggesting how the main character--Ida-- might have grown up after being forever changed by the events from Sendak's book. Swirling piano parts and Sarah's tender, and powerfully emotive voice are at the forefront, while strings, organ, and layers of voices paint a picture of possibilities about a young woman wracked with familial responsibilities, love, and doubt.
Tracklist
| 1. | I Tried | 3:10 |
| 2. | the Scientist | 5:12 |
| 3. | these arms are mermaids | 2:16 |
| 4. | Oranges for Alcohol | 3:44 |
| 5. | mess, yes | 1:54 |
Credits
released May 29, 2012
Sarah Rabdau - vocals, piano
Peter Moore - keyboards, bass, vocals, tack piano
Mary Bichner and Molly Zenobia - background vocals (tracks 3 & 5)
Vessela Stoyanova - midi marimba
Valerie Thompson - cello (tracks 1,2,5)
Nick Dinnerstein - cello (track 2)
Sue Buzard, Charlotte Gopinath, Madelaine Ripley - violin
Anna Stromer, Susannah Plaster - viola
Matt Graber - drums
All songs written by Sarah Rabdau inspired by "Outside Over There" by Maurice Sendak
Produced and Arranged- Peter Moore and Sarah Rabdau
Mixed - Daniel Brennan @ Soundtrack NY
Engineered by Peter Moore at "Palace of Purpose" Malden, Ma, except tack piano on "these arms are mermaids", engineered by Ducky Carlisle at "Ice Station Zebra Studio", Medford, MA
Mastered - David Shultz @ D2 Mastering, LA
Cover Art by Sheri Brown
Sarah Rabdau - vocals, piano
Peter Moore - keyboards, bass, vocals, tack piano
Mary Bichner and Molly Zenobia - background vocals (tracks 3 & 5)
Vessela Stoyanova - midi marimba
Valerie Thompson - cello (tracks 1,2,5)
Nick Dinnerstein - cello (track 2)
Sue Buzard, Charlotte Gopinath, Madelaine Ripley - violin
Anna Stromer, Susannah Plaster - viola
Matt Graber - drums
All songs written by Sarah Rabdau inspired by "Outside Over There" by Maurice Sendak
Produced and Arranged- Peter Moore and Sarah Rabdau
Mixed - Daniel Brennan @ Soundtrack NY
Engineered by Peter Moore at "Palace of Purpose" Malden, Ma, except tack piano on "these arms are mermaids", engineered by Ducky Carlisle at "Ice Station Zebra Studio", Medford, MA
Mastered - David Shultz @ D2 Mastering, LA
Cover Art by Sheri Brown
