Julie Marks

Challenge for The Healing Journey by Julie Marks

Posted on April 17, 2008

Pair artwork with lyrics of favorite songs, individuals or groups. List in the forum 5-10 of your favorite bands and performers. It will be interesting to see how many of the members in our group share the same passion for a particular vocalist, song writer and/or band. I have paired several of my photographs with lyrics from some very talented artists including: Bob Dylan, Pink, Iron Maiden, Michael Jackson, Carly Simon, Billy Joel, Maria Muldaur, Doors, Cat Stevens, Elton John etc. I have a file of many lyrics that I will pair with photographs that fit the theme of my photographic image. Music is a universal language to be shared. I have observed some artists painting the lyrics of songs as well as CD covers, one of the most underestimated art forms. The winner of this challenge will win their choice of a $20 voucher from Red bubble, the book published by Red Bubble, “In The Moment” or your choice of any card of one of the members of our group. I want to solidify the group experience by supporting our members and selling their cards is very encouraging and reinforcing. My hope is that every member has a card sold during their membership in this group. Also future gifts will be donations to charities that afflict our members to promote research and more effective treatments for medical and psychological disorders. Please submit your art paired with lyrics from your favorite artists by May 15th.

  • MooseMan

    MooseMan

    You are a mind reader, Julie… or maybe I’m psychic. Yesterday I was thinking of this song-to-photo possibility. Now I don’t have any good excuses to not do it :( …I hate not having good excuses! :) :)

  • MooseMan

    MooseMan

    Hey, Canada has a well-known group called “The Bare-Naked Ladies”. I’d like to post a series photos to represent them, but I haven’t found any models to volunteer yet. I’m workin’ on it… hard.

  • Julie Marks

    Julie Marks

    Mooseman,
    Get going. They might be frightened of you. You might have better luck with the
    group, The Bare-Naked Men"!

  • umbra

    umbra

    sounds great…..a bit sorry that the challenge only includes visuals artists but certainly looking forward to seeing the results….

  • Irish

    Irish

    CHINESE CHICKEN …. Bare naked Ladies ….Love It!

  • Irish

    Irish

    A FEW OF MY FAVORITE SONGS LYRICS

    We got just one shot of life, lets take it while were still not afraid.
    Because life is so brief and time is a thief when youre undecided.
    And like a fistful of sand, it can slip right through your hands.

    Young hearts be free tonight. time is on your side,
    Dont let them put you down, dont let em push you around,
    Dont let em ever change your point of view.

    ROD STEWARTYoung Turks

    I need a sign to let me know you’re here
    All of these lines are being crossed over the atmosphere
    I need to know that things are gonna look up
    ’Cause I feel us drowning in a sea spilled from a cup

    And I’m calling all angels
    I’m calling all you angels

    When children have to play inside so they don’t disappear
    And private eyes solve marriage lies cause we don’t talk for years
    And football teams are kissing Queens
    and losing sight of having dreams
    In a world that what we want is only what we want until it’s ours

    TRAINCalling All Angels
  • Gregory Edwards

    Gregory Edwards

    I have always liked linking art with music in a complimentary merge. Often i create movies and use ambiant background sound work that does not compete with the visual aspect. As well I like to use wordless music.

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