Petra Haden Quotes

Petra Haden — American Musician born on October 11, 1971,

Petra Haden is an American violinist and singer. She is or has been a member of several bands, including That Dog, Tito & Tarantula, and The Decemberists; has contributed to recordings by The Twilight Singers, Beck, Mike Watt, Luscious Jackson, Foo Fighters, Green Day, Queens of the Stone Age, Weezer, The Rentals, Victoria Williams, Yuka Honda, The Gutter Twins, and Cornelius. She is the daughter of the jazz bassist Charlie Haden; the triplet sister of bassist Rachel Haden and cellist Tanya Haden with whom she has performed as The Haden Triplets; and the sister of bassist-singer Josh Haden, leader of the group Spain... (wikipedia)

Old film-noir movies. There's something comforting about watching black-and-white movies, and hearing this kind of music just puts me in a fantasy world. It's a really great escape for me.

I like things that start depressing and dark and end up romantic, and that's what I really loved about 'King Kong.'

That's what I love about those old movies - the music is like a constant companion. Even in scenes that aren't particularly dramatic, like a woman checking her watch, you hear the music as a comment on that action.

I wish I finished music school, because then I feel like I could talk more about the dissonant notes.

I always related my favorite music to the movies.

Petra Haden Quotes

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