a compilation of music projects in collaboration with James Rubino during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020-2021.
credits
released March 19, 2020
vocals by Reeya Banerjee (all tracks)
background vocals by Cara Wanamaker (tracks 2, 7, & 8), James Rubino (tracks 2, 4, 5, 7, & 8), Dylan McCarthy (track 8), Matt Marino (track 8), and Reeya Banerjee (tracks 2, 3, 6, 7, & 8)
soprano vocals by Cara Wanamaker (track 5)
lead guitar by James Rubino (all tracks)
piano by Jordan Shapiro (track 3)
piano by Reeya Banerjee (track 7)
bass guitar by Reeya Banerjee (tracks 3 & 6)
tambourine by Reeya Banerjee (tracks 5 & 6)
shaker by Reeya Banerjee (track 5)
drums by James Rubino (tracks 6, 7, & 8)
saxophone by Kyle Philip Lashley (track 8)
trumpet by Max Siegel (track 8)
drums recorded by Jonny Taylor at Beacon AV Lab (tracks 6 & 7)
vocal arrangements by Reeya Banerjee (all tracks) and James Rubino (tracks 4, 6, 7, & 8)
instrumental arrangements by Reeya Banerjee (track 7) & James Rubino (all tracks)
all other instruments, recording, engineering, and mixing by James Rubino (all tracks)
mastering by Robin Buyer (tracks 7 & 8)
Thunder Road music video filmed by Reeya Banerjee & James Rubino and edited by Reeya Banerjee
Oh Love music video filmed by Reeya Banerjee, James Rubino, & Dylan McCarthy and edited by Reeya Banerjee
Strawberry Fields Forever music video directed, shot, and edited by Joy E. Reed with additional footage by Mark Westin
Knock Yourself Out is a punk rock band based in Beacon NY, featuring three of my best friends in the world. If you want some hard-hitting, face-smashing music to rock out to, these are your guys. Reeya Banerjee
M. Roosevelt is a grunge dream power indie pop rock band fronted by one of my good friends. Mike is a thoughtful and precise songwriter and his work makes you think and also want to sing along. Reeya Banerjee
Daria Grace, in addition to being a tremendous bass player (my life goal is to be her understudy), has a gorgeous voice that is well suited to the swingy songs from the 20s, 30s, and 40s she covers. Reeya Banerjee
The new album from Brooklyn band Guiding Light features atmospheric covers of Leonard Cohen & Nirvana alongside stirring originals. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 25, 2020
Hollywood soundtrack music from the silent era to the present re-imagined as beautifully ornate pop with a haunted heart. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 8, 2020