Ghost in the Machine: Ian Curtis

Ghost in the Machine: Ian Curtis (late singer of Joy Division) out of cassette with passover lyrics "This is the crisis I knew had to come, destroying the balance I'd kept. Turning around to the next set of lives, wondering what will come next..." The newspaper collage in the background was from a paper dating from the year Joy Division was formed.

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LeadSlinger says:

this one is my fave here..I'm not familiar with Joy division (though I may sample it now) but the surrealism here with the melting face... haha I am just laughing.. cool stuff
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

iri5 says:

wow. thanks for your generosity. I love this one because the lyrics are from the song "Passover." I think the words lend a beautiful metaphor to the actual life of the singer, who sadly suffered from depression and committed suicide. But, I hope, it sounds ironically optimistic. Thanks again!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

LeadSlinger says:

whoa, just checked out the song, Ironic? I guess, depressing? a little but I think he hits on a lot of true stuff. But the way his eyes are looking in the picture it seems as though he's watching all the people drop on the beach... Like, damn I'm next??! lol
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jude c. says:

very well done!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Magnus Martyr says:

very cool.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Fabio Arciniegas says:

This is extraordinary. THANKS
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Leia Jospe says:

what an awesome idea. i love them all!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

santo rizzuto says:

i like your works...
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

dexcarm89 says:

Are any of these up for sale? Or are prints/ posters available? That Ian Curtis piece is the most amazing music related art I have seen.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

theysayjump says:

I agree with dexcarm89, this really is amazing. It'd be great if you had some for sale, too. :)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

lisalou09 says:

Very cool pieces. The Ian piece could be a start to a collection of fallen musicians. Not too many know of Joy Division or Shannon Hoon with ironic lyrics in "Change".

Even Elliott Smith, who not many know or remember.
My personal favorite Sid (who to me is just a piece of artwork in himself. The music was not that great, but his pics are fascinating)

Your artwork enlightens others. We would love to see more.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

-ciaran says:

Iri5, top work, keep it coming! Love it!

@ facebaser, watch the 2007 film Control for a biopic of his life and Joy Division, who later became New Order and helped run Factory Records and The Hacienda, icons in UK indie & dance music in the 80s & 90s.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

iri5 says:

The film Control really got me into Ian Curtis. What a fascinating, extraordinary talent. Also working on a Sid... got an 8 track this time. : )
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Rattha Gallery says:

amo a Ian Curtis, all the time...
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

z00110100 says:

I loved Control. A lot of other fans didn't like it for some reason. I love your works as well. Fantastic!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Travel with light says:

superp
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Yo, volcán, dudo. says:

poetic
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

fritenks - The Hurricane says:

speechless... for all your works! wow
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

iri5 says:

Thanks! I really appreciate it!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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