PROG-ROCK AND PAINTINGS

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In 2000, in Rome, while strolling down in via del Corso, my attention was caught by a curious exhibition in an art gallery: it was an exhibition of paintings inspired by the music of an Italian progressive-rock band, Le Orme. Since I’m fond in progressive-rock, I went in to observe the paintings… and I could talk with the painter himself, Tonino Leandro Mirandi, discovering that he was a devoted fan of the band and that the progressive music was a wide source of his inspiration. Surfing in internet, you can see this paintings on the site of this bizarre artist (http://www.toninomirandi.it/index.htm)… You can find there some series of paintings inspired by the concept albums of Le Orme and interesting photos of concerts of the group. The site is in Italian, but from the index page (Sommario) I suggest to look at the pictures at #29.

What do you think about ? Do you know, by any chance, other artists of that kind, or paintings inspired by progressive-rock music ? 

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andrea Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: May 20 2005 Location: Italy Status: Offline Points: 2064	Topic: PROG-ROCK AND PAINTINGS Posted: December 18 2005 at 06:09
	In 2000, in Rome, while strolling down in via del Corso, my attention was caught by a curious exhibition in an art gallery: it was an exhibition of paintings inspired by the music of an Italian progressive-rock band, Le Orme. Since I’m fond in progressive-rock, I went in to observe the paintings… and I could talk with the painter himself, Tonino Leandro Mirandi, discovering that he was a devoted fan of the band and that the progressive music was a wide source of his inspiration. Surfing in internet, you can see this paintings on the site of this bizarre artist (http://www.toninomirandi.it/index.htm)… You can find there some series of paintings inspired by the concept albums of Le Orme and interesting photos of concerts of the group. The site is in Italian, but from the index page (Sommario) I suggest to look at the pictures at #29. What do you think about ? Do you know, by any chance, other artists of that kind, or paintings inspired by progressive-rock music ?

kenmeyerjr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 30 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 235	Posted: December 18 2005 at 16:32
	I have done a few myself, but a friend of mind has done a ton based on Gabriel, Yes, Kate Bush, Genesis, etc...look up Herb Leonhard and you should find his site pretty easily.
	If you like art of musicians, check my site (the music section) and tell me what you think! http://www.kenmeyerjr.com

Rust Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 14 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1148	Posted: December 18 2005 at 16:51
	I liked the Yes paintings, very creative and deffinetly fit the music, my favorite was Soon.
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The Ryan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 16 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 559	Posted: December 18 2005 at 16:57
	One of the CD covers of the Polish group Collage featured a painting by a Polish painter. El Cielo by Dredg revolves around one of Salvador Dali's paintings, I forgot the name. That's all I know.

kenmeyerjr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 30 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 235	Posted: December 18 2005 at 23:39
	Just to make it easy, here is Herb's site... http://www.herbleonhard.com/Indexpg/index.html
	If you like art of musicians, check my site (the music section) and tell me what you think! http://www.kenmeyerjr.com

shyman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: November 19 2005 Location: Spain Status: Offline Points: 91	Posted: December 19 2005 at 10:18
	Steve Kilbey, leader of The Church is a painter himself, and from what I've heard, he gets more profit from his paintings than from the band . Most of his work can be found here http://www.karmichit.com/

Gianthogweed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 22 2005 Status: Offline Points: 224	Posted: December 19 2005 at 14:38
	My aunt told me that watching The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway as performed by the Musical Box was like sitting in a Dali painting. I agree.

andrea Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: May 20 2005 Location: Italy Status: Offline Points: 2064	Posted: December 19 2005 at 14:55
	Thanks for the tips... I've found the paintings inspired by Yes and some of those inspired by Peter Hammill quite intersting Le Orme + Genesis 1973