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“Eventually I had so many little melodies and ideas that, you know, that they were all songs to me and I threw in a few cover songs like Enya's "Watermark," Bach, and my dad's song, "Song for the Whales."”

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Petra Haden

Petra Haden is a talented violinist known for her unique musical style and cross-genre collaborations. Born on October 11, 1971, she has received musical education from a young age and has showcased her talents across various fields. more

“I love the Bach Prelude No. 2 in C Minor and had that stuck in my head: why don't I put this on Imaginaryland? So I brought it to my friend Tom Grimley who recorded That Dog's first record. I played him all my a cappella pieces, and he said, "P, you should really make a record, it would be great! You can record it at my studio and I'll put it out!"”

Should Firsts Said Would Be Records Pieces Dog My Friends Studios Stuck Toms Minors Prelude

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“I never punched in anything when I recorded Imaginaryland. Where the title came from is a whole other story.”

Whole Stories Titles

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“When we were on breaks from recording and touring, I was kind of moping around, like not knowing what to do. It was hard to adjust back to normal life after being so busy.”

Kind Hard Break Knowing Normal Busy Not Knowing Touring Normal Life Knowing What To Do

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“I thought about what I wanted to do besides playing violin and singing backup in a band. Don't get me wrong, playing and singing in That Dog was really fun, but I wanted to work on other musical projects and sing more. So I started a vocal project, i.e. Imaginaryland.”

Wanted Fun Dog Band Projects Singing Musical Vocal Violin Backup

Author:Petra Haden