An all-star cast swings hard in this high-enery demo for a Macy's holiday spot.

Abby Ahmad

Landing Gear

Produced at the Doghouse NYC, a preview of singer-songwriter Abby Ahmad's new record, Curriculum. Landing Gear features Abby's percussive guitar work contact-miked with a pair of headphones to give it the bass-drum-like woof. Also featured is a Portuguese square drum called an adufe. The horn section was recorded off the brick walls of our giant outdoor roof space. Even the reverb comes from our stairwells!

MELODIC

Sunny Strum

Western-style guitars, a piano strummed like an autoharp and a compelling melody make up this lighthearted piece.

INTIMATE

The Happy Song

Written as a demo for Coke, this little lo-fi gem never fails to bring a smile. It features vocals from Nathan Rosenberg, Jill Cunniff (Luscious Jackson), Heather Duby, and Cole Gentles. Imagine the singer being joined by others until the last chorus is sung by a crowd.

AMBIENCE

Xmas Ghosts

In part two of the series, the haunting piano is a magical tip of the hat to the three Christmas ghosts. A bed of sound creates an underlying tension.

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SONYA KITCHELL: Fresh off her tour with piano legend Herbie Hancock, Sonya brings a poignant new voice to the Doghouse NYC. This young artist has shared the bill with artists such as Dar Williams, Taj Mahal, and Susan Tedeschi. With a brand new cut produced by Elliot Mazer (Janis Joplin, Neil Young, The Band), associate producer Nathan Rosenberg and The Doghouse NYC team are geared up for some exciting new adventures.

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