Petra Haden - Petra Goes To The Movies (Édition Studio Masters) '2013

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Stunning a capella renditions of classic movie themes from Psycho to Taxi Driver
to The Social Network. With guests Brad Mehldau, Charlie Haden and Bill Frisell.


Petra Haden’s wondrous new album Petra Goes To The Movies offers a one of
a kind opportunity to experience some cinematic soundtracks in an extraordinary
new way. Epic and evocative scores have been ingeniously recreated utilizing
layers of remarkably inventive vocals. Far from a mere novelty, these
interpretations retain every bit of emotional resonance and inspirational might
as the originals. 

Haden, who hails from a musical family that includes her father, distinguished
jazz bassist Charlie Haden, has contributed to records by Beck, The Twilight
Singers, The Decemberists, Foo Fighters, Mike Watt and others as well as
collaborated with the acclaimed guitarist Bill Frisell. In 2005, at the
suggestion of bassist Mike Watt, she recorded and released an a-cappella
rendition of the Who’s pop art masterwork “The Who Sell Out”
to widespread acclaim. Upon hearing the record, Pete Townshend telephoned Haden
to enthusiastically thank her, proclaiming her version of his album
“beautiful.” 

Petra Goes To The Movies is the culmination of Haden’s lifelong love for
both vocal interpretation and movie music: “The idea of interpreting music
with my voice started when I was little,” she explains. “I would
hear music around the house and mimic the instruments with my voice. And I love
movies but my favorite thing about them has always been the scores. When people
hear this record I want them to feel what I felt when I first saw the film, even
if they’ve never seen it.” 

In addition to Haden’s multi layered vocals, the record features notable
guest appearances by jazz pianist Brad Mehldau, bassist Charlie Haden and Bill
Frisell. 

Haden says the songs on the album were selected from soundtracks she emotionally
connected with and seemed to add something significant to the film – from
the otherworldly sonic landscape of Ennio Morricone’s “A Fistful of
Dollars Theme,” the weight John Williams instilled in the noble and heroic
“Superman” to the bittersweet romantic longing of Dustin
Hoffman’s character in “Tootsie.” 

“When I saw the film Social Network I thought it was a great movie but it
was the music that really drew me in,” she explains. “I immediately
got the soundtrack and when I heard the song “Hand Covers Bruise” I
thought, ‘This is me.’ I recently sent my version to (the
song’s co-composer) Atticus Ross and he wrote back, ‘This is
f*cking amazing.’” 

Petra Haden, vocals & violin
Brad Mehldau, piano
Charlie Haden, bass
Bill Frisell, guitar

Tracklist:
01. Petra Haden - Rebel Without A Cause Main Title (from Rebel Without A Cause)
02. Petra Haden - Gods Lonely Man (from Taxi Driver)
03. Petra Haden - Cool Hand Luke Main Title (from Cool Hand Luke)
04. Petra Haden - Cinema Paradiso (from Cinema Paradiso)
05. Petra Haden - A Fistful Of Dollars Theme (from A Fistful Of Dollars)
06. Petra Haden - Psycho Main Title (from Psycho)
07. Petra Haden - Goldfinger Main Title (from Goldfinger)
08. Petra Haden - Carlottas Galop (from 8 1/2)
09. Petra Haden - It Might Be You (from Tootsie)
10. Petra Haden - The Planet Krypton (from Superman)
11. Petra Haden - Superman Theme (from Superman)
12. Petra Haden - My Bodyguard (from My Bodyguard)
13. Petra Haden - Pascals Waltz (from Big Night)
14. Petra Haden - Calling You (from Bagdad Cafe)
15. Petra Haden - Hand Covers Bruise (from The Social Network)
16. Petra Haden - This Is Not America (from The Falcon and the Snowman)

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