Acquiring The Giant's Taste.( Tribute to GG)
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Topic: Acquiring The Giant's Taste.( Tribute to GG)
Posted By: darksideof
Subject: Acquiring The Giant's Taste.( Tribute to GG)
Date Posted: August 04 2009 at 03:51
Acquiring The Giant's Taste (Tribute to Gentle Giant). Well, Once again I managed to finish another difficult collage.( 3 days straights with hardly any sleep) Difficult because Gentle Giants is one for those bands that didn't have many albums and the band pictures are hard to find. Special high Resolution images, but I did what I could with what I found. It was with a great pleasure to create this collage to the one bands that took me quiet sometime to get into back in the 80's. However, now they are one the most important band in my whole in-tired collection and in the History of Prog. GG is an unique band that created wonderful odd music. Quiet Original to my ears and one of the lesser rock prog band from the 70's. GG was a band to remember and it deserves more exposure.. Enjoy GG fans!  !your Buddy! Darksideof.
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Posted By: Failcore
Date Posted: August 04 2009 at 04:00
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I just came.
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Posted By: friso
Date Posted: August 04 2009 at 04:27
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GG hadn't much albums? They made eleven of them!
But that doesn't really matter, it's a great collage!
Maybe you should send it to the official GG site?
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Posted By: The Runaway
Date Posted: August 04 2009 at 04:33
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I have had every collage of yours as a wallpaper, and I switch every time there's a new one. But there is too much "real-life", not much animation, like you did with Genesis. ------------- http://www.formspring.me/Aragorn224" rel="nofollow - Trendsetter win! The search for nonexistent perfection. |
Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 04 2009 at 10:45
what?   ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Deathrabbit wrote:Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 04 2009 at 10:46
but only about 3 or 4 of them had simliar album covers.
Thanks and I will send it the site...! ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 04 2009 at 10:52
Thanks...true but on the genesis, Dream Theater I did the same thing.. the sky the water are my own images.
 . GG doesn't have that many animation albums' covers. I try to create something unique.Also the hand image is my hand. I guess I am creating very personal collages.  ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: The Runaway
Date Posted: August 04 2009 at 11:40
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Anyway, I really like your creations, and I hope you will make more! ------------- http://www.formspring.me/Aragorn224" rel="nofollow - Trendsetter win! The search for nonexistent perfection. |
Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 04 2009 at 12:00
Thanks... I will! more to come but I will take a break for couple of weeks. I had been working extremely hard on this collages.  I got some sleep to catch up!------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: Moogtron III
Date Posted: August 04 2009 at 13:16
Well, you put some effort in this one as well ! 
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Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 04 2009 at 16:23
Thanks again! ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: Hyardacil
Date Posted: August 04 2009 at 17:32
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Gentle Giant is definitely one of my favorites if not my favorite band from that era at the moment. Awesome picture- even though I'm not one to put posters on the wall. :D ------------- "I am sitting in your eyes..." |
Posted By: Failcore
Date Posted: August 04 2009 at 18:31
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Do you sell posters of these? I would totally pay a bunch of moolah to hang that on my wall.
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Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 04 2009 at 20:59
Hey thanks a lot yeah GG had become of the top favorite. I love their sound how creative their music was.. Speaking about putting poster on the wall you can always framed it... ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: A Person
Date Posted: August 04 2009 at 21:15
 Another great collage. Whenever I listen to GG I always imagine I'm listening to medieval minstrels for some reason. |
Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 04 2009 at 21:26
Hey ! Thanks... Yes I do. Let me tell you about my prints not just to persuade you to buy any, but it is good sh*t!. I do them at this printshop that has a $25,000.00 Dollars machine. They do some quiet amazing job. If you like the digital image you will love the prints even more. Why? The colors look cso vivid and bright and of mention the details of all images. You can visit my blog for details of how to purchase it. Also you can view all my collages so far.. http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ Thanks  ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 04 2009 at 21:27
Thanks... for the comment. Me too thing that was one their main influences in the music. very baroque. ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: JLocke
Date Posted: August 04 2009 at 21:36
| Awesome!!! |
Posted By: topofsm
Date Posted: August 04 2009 at 21:42
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Very nice. I thought it was very interesting the first time I looked at it. I was expecting a lot of bright stuff, as GG always sounds very colorful to me, but you used a darker color scheme. Not that it's a bad thing at all, I applaud your creativity. ------------- 
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Posted By: martinprog77
Date Posted: August 05 2009 at 03:54
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you done it again darkside another fantastic work !!!!!
for me GG is the kind of band that i cant get into it [ and believe me i really try ]....well maybe some day . ------------- Nothing can last there are no second chances. Never give a day away. Always live for today. |
Posted By: StyLaZyn
Date Posted: August 05 2009 at 09:37
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Awesome! Great work as always! ------------- 
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Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: August 05 2009 at 10:15
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Another masterpiece! Your collages are really something!
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Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 05 2009 at 11:08
I hear ya! you know something I don't even know myself how the collages are going to look when I done.
the background was lighter. the trees on the back. but them when I placed the faces at first they were in black and white but then I added some pastes colors on top. well you know how mad (but in a good way) I can be with my collages. ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 05 2009 at 11:15
Tanks a lot buddy!
you know what It took me years to get into GG's music. I guess what helped was that i got into Jazz and avant garde stuff and GG songs are very jazzy and creative.
Just be patient. it eventually happen. ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 05 2009 at 11:24
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Thanks: Blacksword stylazyn P0mt3 Martinprog77
thanks for the great coment and visiting the topic.
you guys are great!  ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: mourningknight
Date Posted: August 05 2009 at 14:32
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Once again..A MASTERPIECE!!!! Unbelievable job my friend and please keep them coming!! Can't wait to see what's next! ------------- 
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: August 05 2009 at 15:05
Hey, this giant tastes funny.  
------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened... 
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Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: August 05 2009 at 15:55
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Like I said in your previous collage(Genesis'), you're getting better and better with each new one, and this is a very notable proof. Definitely my favorite as far the colours, and what-so-on which I don't know go. BTW, is that your hand? 
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Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 05 2009 at 18:07
Thanks buddy! Yeah I am getting the hang of Photoshop.  And! Yes that is my hand I thought about it and now I am pertmantly part of one collages what about that? I want to be part of it this time.  ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 05 2009 at 18:13
Thanks... ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 05 2009 at 18:14
wow a masterpiece wow Gee thanks for such warm words. I hope Derick, Ray, Gary, see it. and like it as well. I will send it to them ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: Hawkwise
Date Posted: August 05 2009 at 21:05
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Nice !!!
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Posted By: SaltyJon
Date Posted: August 05 2009 at 21:44
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Very nice, as usual. Great band choice, too!
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Posted By: OzzProg
Date Posted: August 05 2009 at 21:55
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Sorry to slow down your rolling thunder darksideof... but I thought I would point out some things (just so you can add to its beauty!) C&C: Around the borders of the band member's face's (along the top), you can see distinct lines of where the original photo ended, and it doesn't fade very well. I personally think it would look nicer if it blended all together (but maybe that's how you wanted it?) -------------  |
Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 06 2009 at 00:48
no that is fine I like to get positive criticism of my work, but I don't see anything. Believe me I don't stop until I am satisfy and I am very careful blending pictures. if there arelines they were all intentionally done. Thanks... ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 06 2009 at 00:49
thanks Hawkwise and saltyjon ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: AtomicCrimsonRush
Date Posted: August 06 2009 at 00:53
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Another fantastic collage capturing the essence of progenitors of Canterbury, Gentle Giant. I like the use of the water how the Octopus lurks beneath and the severed hand rises as a phoenix threatening to snatch the band from the stage. The Giant with band in hand is like a monument and looks as iconic as the band's imagery on their albums. The concert photos are great but I particularly like the lighting like lasers cascading down from the heavens.
There is not as much colour this time but the band were never into colourful covers when you consider them. I would have liked to have seen the inclusion of the 'Acquiring the Taste' tongue and 'The Missing Pience' jigsaw piece somewhere as they are great albums. However, the inclusion of 'Power and the Glory''s king is subtle and works well.
Impossible to fault when you consider how much trouble you have gone through to make this an amazing original tribute to the band.
edit: Wow I just looked again and the missing jigsaw piece was there in the Giants head! - I missed that - devilishly clever! ------------- 
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Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: August 06 2009 at 01:05
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^ Gentle Giant the progenitors of Canterbury? I would have said The Wilde Flowers. Anyway, great collage. Very nice. ------------- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcp9fYc6K4IKuxIZkenfvukL_Y8VBqzK" rel="nofollow - Duos for fave acts |
Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 06 2009 at 01:07
ooooH I think I saw it. it is by Ray picture? thanks. I just fixed it.... ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: JLocke
Date Posted: August 06 2009 at 01:10
You're very much welcome, Abel! |
Posted By: progkidjoel
Date Posted: August 06 2009 at 01:21
Me too. ------------- 
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Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 06 2009 at 01:40
Man! great and elavorate description of the collage. thanks for giving a tasteful meaning! wow! you got it! that was some sort of the idea.Thanks.... you have no idea the hours that i spent brain storming and collection ideas of where and how I am going to use the albums covers and images. There had been times that i spent hours cleaning, editing and cutting out pictures and at the end I don't even use it or like it. With The acquiring Tonge image I had a hard time finding the right place for it. but it there. It isn't really visible, but it there. It is by right next by the power and glory image and in the water righ by the center, it isn't really visible but I least I used it. Also named the collage Acquiring the Giant's taste as tribute to the great album, which was my very first GG album I got in the early 90's and it is still one of my favorite. I love the first 3 song, Prog at its best. Ah!! Also let me tell you buddy about my collages I like to play with people mind. I like to hide images or made them hard to find. In some collages i used over 50 images. Maybe one simple tittle thing from one particular image. So next time take a real close LOOK! and most people won't even noticed sometimes after while, Thanks… you are great and I always appreciate you great comments as well. ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 06 2009 at 01:41
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Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 06 2009 at 01:42
Don't worry buddy Marillion is on the list! ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: progkidjoel
Date Posted: August 06 2009 at 01:45
YEEEEEEEEESSSSSS! Can't wait... May I ask, will it based on h era Marillion, FISH era Marillion, or both? Thanks again - Great work, as always
-Joel. -------------
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Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 06 2009 at 01:54
Thanks...! well considering that I got into Marillion when I first heard afraid of sunlight on a prog radio I am guessing it will be with both, HOWEVER it think I might use more Fish images that Steve basically because he reminds me of Pet with Genesis. It will give more color and it will be a more interesting collage. don't you think so? I think what made My genesis collage more interesting was the images and many faces of Pet. ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: OzzProg
Date Posted: August 06 2009 at 17:44
Here are the areas which I previously commented on (I somehow doubt these lines were done purposely). If you fixed this up, I think it would be my favourite collage thus far! ------------- |
Posted By: AtomicCrimsonRush
Date Posted: August 07 2009 at 00:07
No problem at all. I love looking at the collages and always look forward to them. Thanks for brightening my day!
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Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 07 2009 at 11:28
Yeah Buddy! after I said that I don't see it right after that! I saw it. and Ray photo as well.. thanks.. And I fixed it...------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 07 2009 at 11:33
My pleasure ! ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: OzzProg
Date Posted: August 07 2009 at 12:32
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oh sorry for that! I didn't see that post stating you saw/fixed it! Wonderful collage! (3 x ! = win...)
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Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 07 2009 at 16:59
 Nooo Prob! ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |