The Boys in the Band
Three of the boys in my grandson's band are graduating this season and moving on with their lives. His Mom, at whose home the boys practiced and who had the privilege (and courage) of hearing them go from noise to good music, asked me to make some special cards for her to give them at graduation. My taste in music has mellowed with age and I had to look back a bit to see if I could come up with the right image for young musicians of today. She says I succeeded.
posted by Pam at 7:31 AM
21 Comments:
I had to smile about your comment that your music taste has mellowed with age:0) Oh, yeah - mine too.
Your pictures, though, perfectly capture the high energy - the youthful certitude about the way the world is and should be and the frustration with the pace at which the world's ills are addressed. (Am I reading too much into this?)
I think you did a great job, here. I'd like to know what the fellows think - I'll bet they'd agree.
They will love them Spike! I listen to young music and you nailed it. Love you!!!
Very cool. This made me laugh, having a family of musical boys myself! I agree with Tammy--you nailed it!
Good job. Do you do the "wild" part too or borrow it from somewhere and insert your photos?
Cathy - I've always liked many kinds of music, from classical and jazz to rock, but as time moves on I find I don't care for the rowdier stuff any more.I remember and understand the energy, however.
Tammy - Thanks for the youthful input! Love to you, partner.
Pepek - I think it's fun, having a grandson so into music. I don't always like their music but know they do it well.
AC - I started playing with the photos then added the wild stuff as I went along. Some of the ideas were borrowed and then changed, the rest is me and Photoshop at play.
Somehow we all get there. I don't care for rowdy music either. But really, thinking back, I'm not sure I ever did like it. Even as a kid, it was Barbra Streisand, Janis Ian and Joan Baez. :)
Peace,
~Chani
Lots of intensity and energy are in those images, Pam, just as it is in music. Expressionistic art, almost abstract, definitely powerful. Good job!
Chani - I liked Barb, Janis and Joan a lot, too. Remember Phoebe Snow?
Bonita - Thanks, I have to say, I had a very good time doing them!
Wow... I can imagine how thrilled your grandson would be with the cards. They are wonderful. I love the energy of them. Good job, Pam.
Thanks, Ginnie. He did like them. guess ole' Mimi can still get with the program!
Oh, yes! I remember Phoebe Snow! :) Do you remember Marianne Faithful?
Peace,
~Chani
Chani - Oh yeah!The names of these singers has taken my mind on a musical memory tour. I may have to buy a CD or two! (I have Streisand)
You've done a fantastic job with the cards. Wow.
Hi Pam, First time on your blog and alot of fun. The pictures are wonderful - beautiful colors - and I see some of the '60's acid rock influnce. Reminds me of posters that were all the rage back then. The boys can't help but treasure them. Alyssa
You did succeed! Wonderful images which will be treasured by the three musicians. You are inspiring...
Hi, Batman. My brother-in-law was just diagnosed with ALS. He's feeling really depressed--I gave his sister both Tammy's and your blog addresses, so you may be hearing from her....hope you don't mind.
Pepek - I responded on your blog.
Pepek - I wrote on the Gene Simmons post instead of your new one by mistake. One of those days!
Thanks, Batman! You're the best!
Alyssa - Thanks for stopping by and the complement. Thank heaven for those '60's images.
Kate - Thank you, I'm hoping they like them. If my work reaches people, I have succeeded.
You are amazzzzzzing!
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