album · July 1, 2010
13 Most Beautiful: Songs for Andy Warhol's Screen Tests
Double Feature RecordsSee this day
indie rockdream pop
This collection features Dean & Britta setting minimalist, instrumental pieces to iconic silent films from Warhol's "Screen Tests" series, a project that began with a commission from MoMA.
- The album was commissioned by the Museum of Modern Art for a 2008 exhibition.
- The duo directly interpreted 13 of Warhol's silent film portraits of his muses and associates.
- The release was produced by the band themselves, alongside Barnaby Clay.
Dean & Britta are an American musical duo formed in 2001, formed by Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips, both formerly of the band Luna. They are known for their work in the indie rock and dream pop genres. This 2010 release found the band exploring a more conceptual space, expanding on their established sound.
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