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Our recurring new music feature Origins sees artists discussing the inspirations behind their latest track. Today, Ingrid Michaelson rings in some holiday cheer with a breakdown of her new collaboration with Zooey Deschanel.
Noted fan of the holiday season Ingrid Michaelson has shared a bright duet with Zooey Deschanel titled "Merry Christmas, Happy New Year." The track is accompanied by a truly adorable stop motion music video featuring a bundled-up rabbit spreading holiday joy.
The new song arrives ahead of Michaelson's upcoming album Songs For The Season – Deluxe Edition, which will be released November 5th. Tickets are also on sale now for Ingrid Michaelson's 15th annual holiday hop performance at New York City's Webster Hall on December 5th.
Get an exclusive first look at the music video created by Andrea Love and author/illustrator Phoebe Wahl, and check out Michaelson's inspirations behind the song and visual, below.
Collaborating with Zooey Deschanel:
When I started writing "Merry Christmas, Happy New Year" I instantly knew I wanted it to be a love song between two people. I tweeted something like "All I want is to write a Christmas song with Zooey Deschanel," and she wrote back, "Let's do it!" Christmas wishes do come true!
I started to write the song with one of my favorite collaborators, Dave Barnes. Once the form was there, I sent it to Zooey and she finished it. Then when she and I got into the studio last summer, it was like we had known each other for years. It was a wonderful, comfortable, silly, joyous time. We both love the holidays, so it was fun to celebrate in June!
Stop-Motion Animation:
For this video, I told Zooey I wanted an old-fashioned stop animation video like Rudolph. She showed me Andrea Love's work and I was smitten. We reached out to Andrea and she was on board instantly! It all just fell into place in such a lovely, natural way. I love all of it so much. It makes me teary eyed when they are all together at the end.
Holiday Traditions:
Growing up my family had huge Christmas parties yearly — singing and eating and drinking and laughter into the night. It remains a bright light in my life, those memories. That little bit at the end of the video when all the animals are together warms my heart in a very visceral way. Also, I love the steam on the tea cups! The detail! Andrea Love is incredible.
Releasing a Deluxe Holiday Album:
I don't think you'll meet someone who loves Christmas more than me, and it is the same thing for Christmas music. I knew I wanted to put out a deluxe album even before I put out the original album in 2018! There's just too much music to choose from. I'm incredibly honored that another self-proclaimed Christmas lover, Zooey Deschanel, is joining me on "Merry Christmas, Happy New Year."
I wanted to be sure this song was on my Deluxe album because I truly think it is so joyous and catchy and people need to feel joy right now more than ever. Having Zooey be a part of my deluxe record takes it into a whole new level of amazing-ness!
Songs For The Season – Deluxe Edition Track List:
01. Looks Like A Cold, Cold Winter
02. White Christmas (Feat. Christina Perri)
03. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
04. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
05. I'll Be Home for Christmas (Feat. Will Chase)
06. Happy, Happy Christmas
07. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve
08. Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree (Feat. Grace VanderWaal)
09. Mele Kalikimaka
10. Christmas Time Is Here
11. All I Want for Christmas Is You (Feat. Leslie Odom Jr.)
12. Auld Lang Syne
13. It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
14. Christmas Valentine (Feat. Jason Mraz)
15. A Marshmallow World
16. Winter Wonderland
17. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year (Feat. Zooey Deschanel)
Ingrid Michaelson Shares Origins of "Merry Christmas, Happy New Year" Featuring Zooey Deschanel: Exclusive
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