London producer duo Rare Element have teamed up with Britt Foe (Lunar & The Deception) to breathe new life into “Fields of Joy,” originally recorded by The New York Rock Ensemble in 1971 and later made famous by Lenny Kravitz. This version flips the script, taking a song traditionally sung by male voices and reshaping it into something intimate yet massive in scope.
Britt Foe’s vocals set this apart instantly. Where past versions carried a raw rock energy, her voice pulls the song into a different world—delicate at times, powerful when it needs to be. It’s a bold move that pays off, making this cover feel like more than just a tribute. Rare Element, known for fusing IDM, metal, and classical influences, build an arrangement that balances electronic textures with organic instrumentation.
The addition of Gus Robertson (ex-Razorlight) on guitar gives the song a fiery edge, especially when the solo kicks in. Violinist Barbara Bartz adds a sweeping, cinematic feel that plays against the grit of the guitars. The whole production, recorded at Old Street Studios and mixed by Jerry Kandiah, feels polished without losing the soul of the original.
This isn’t a note-for-note recreation—it’s a reimagining that takes the song in a new direction while keeping its spirit intact. With its mix of nostalgia and fresh perspective, Rare Element and Britt Foe deliver a version of “Fields of Joy” that stands on its own.
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