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.
This photo was taken on November 29, 2008 using a Canon PowerShot A630.
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LeadSlinger (52 months ago | reply)
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
iri5 (52 months ago | reply)
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!
LeadSlinger (52 months ago | reply)
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
Judit Piñol (51 months ago | reply)
very well done!
Magnus Martyr (51 months ago | reply)
very cool.
Fabio Arciniegas (51 months ago | reply)
This is extraordinary. THANKS
Leia Jospe (51 months ago | reply)
what an awesome idea. i love them all!
sant.o (51 months ago | reply)
i like your works...
dexcarm89 (50 months ago | reply)
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.
theysayjump (50 months ago | reply)
I agree with dexcarm89, this really is amazing. It'd be great if you had some for sale, too. :)
lisalou09 (50 months ago | reply)
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.
-ciaran (50 months ago | reply)
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.
iri5 (50 months ago | reply)
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. : )
Rattha Gallery (50 months ago | reply)
amo a Ian Curtis, all the time...
z00110100 (49 months ago | reply)
I loved Control. A lot of other fans didn't like it for some reason. I love your works as well. Fantastic!
Rajakrishnan (49 months ago | reply)
superp
Yo, volcán, dudo. (45 months ago | reply)
poetic
Fritenks (43 months ago | reply)
speechless... for all your works! wow
iri5 (43 months ago | reply)
Thanks! I really appreciate it!
Stefan Georgiou (40 months ago | reply)
really cool! the frame really adds to it!
Isaac T. (37 months ago | reply)
Amazing
no name slob (33 months ago | reply)
Wow, this is stunning. I'd love to see you do a portrait of Morrissey -- my personal favorite! Jarvis Cocker seems well suited to the medium, too. Whoever you do, though, this is truly amazing stuff.
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edwincholis (21 months ago | reply)
goood! really smart artworks
AsA♦L (18 months ago | reply)
Amazed, my mind pleased with your Work