Dean And Britta
// Britta Phillips, vocalistDEAN AND BRITTA are an lyrical-folk duo from New York City. “L’Avventura” (2003), and “Sonic Souvenirs [EP]” (2003) are both available from Jet Set Records, “Words You Used To Say [EP]” (2006), and “Back Numbers” (2007) are both available from Rounder Records. Dean and Britta scored the film soundtrack to Noah Baumbach’s Academy Award-nominated film “The Squid And The Whale” (2005), and to Morgan Freeman’s film “Just Like The Son” (2007). Britta Phillips was also the singing-voice for the cartoon rockstar JEM.
Website: www.deanandbritta.com
Photo: Michael Lavine Photography / MichaelLavine.com
Interview:
I will choose the definition of the word “spiritual” that pertains to beyond the material or physical, rather than religion. In this case, everything significant or meaningful about music is spiritual. Even if it is dance music, or if it turns you on, or brings you in touch with an emotion. Music connects people to themselves and to others. Music enhances the flavor of our experience, lifts us out of routine and habit. Well, I should say that it “can” do these things. Just as often, I find music in our society mind-numbingly ever-present and habitual. You can’t go into a shop, movie theater or restaurant without having to listen to music. This strips music of all spiritual significance. I’d almost rather be poked in the ribs than constantly aurally assaulted with music I haven’t chosen to listen to. Anyway, music speaks to us beyond language, and it can imbue the language it does use with extra meaning.
“Everything significant or meaningful about music is spiritual… Music enhances the flavor of our experience.”
– Britta Phillips, vocalist in Dean And Britta
