“Fence” Is Moses Sumney’s Chilling Contribution to Son Lux’s Soundtrack for “Everything Everywhere All at Once”

It’s the latest glimpse of the A24 film’s soundtrack, which boasts contributions from Mitski, David Byrne, Randy Newman, and more.

“Fence” Is Moses Sumney’s Chilling Contribution to Son Lux’s Soundtrack for Everything Everywhere All at Once

It’s the latest glimpse of the A24 film’s soundtrack, which boasts contributions from Mitski, David Byrne, Randy Newman, and more.

Words: Margaret Farrell

Photo: Daniel Cavazos

March 22, 2022

There's a wild new A24 film coming out titled Everything Everywhere All at Once, but what makes it wild isn't only its premise: a sci-fi-action-comedy centered around a woman who can't finish her taxes. Everything Everywhere All at Once's experimental soundtrack was crafted by Son Lux and includes contributions from Mitski, David Byrne, Randy Newman, Nina Moffitt, André 3000, and Moses Sumney. Today, we get to hear the latter who's part of a song called "Fence."

"Fence" is a cinematic slow-burner that elevates Sumney's voice to billowing highs. "Only meant to give you my all," he sings during the chorus, "Never wished to build you a wall." Shy synths echo around Sumney's voice as it expands, curls, and crashes. Toward the end, shrill orchestral strings rise from the underground like carnivorous plants rearing their heads. It's both fantastic and chilling.

Listen to "Fence" below. Everything Everywhere All at Once is out in major cities now, and hits theaters worldwide on April 8.