RIDERS ON THE STORM

Larry Butterworth

RIDERS ON THE STORM

One of my favorite Rock songs of all time RIDERS ON THE STORM by the DOORS,its errie melody and lyrics still hold me in a trance when I hear it. This is my visual interpretation of the song.

The tarot card THE CHARIOT, the Chariot reflects power of our unconscious needs and the importance of knowing how to direct them in a purposeful and powerful way. Ultimately this card is asking to take up the reins and understand what is driving us.
I used some original photos, clip art and stock photos to create it.

Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Into this house were born
Into this world were thrown
Like a dog without a bone
An actor out on loan
Riders on the storm

Theres a killer on the road
His brain is squirmin like a toad
Take a long holiday
Let your children play
If ya give this man a ride
Sweet memory will die
Killer on the road, yeah

Girl ya gotta love your man
Girl ya gotta love your man
Take him by the hand
Make him understand
The world on you depends
Our life will never end
Gotta love your man, yeah

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RIDERS ON THE STORM by Larry Butterworth
RIDERS ON THE STORM by Larry Butterworth
  • intensual

    intensual

    Very cool and the song brings back memories. :)

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    Many thanks

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    I was looking forward to this after you mentioned you were working on a Doors inspired piece!! Extraordinary Larry!!

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    Thanks Kressor, I am pretty happy with how it came out, it is a great song.

  • banrai

    banrai

    brilliant artwork, great song, superb interpretation..

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    thanks banrai, it is truly a great song, I can’t completely do it justice.

  • Rita  H. Ireland

    Rita H. Ireland

    just awesome!

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    Its a pleasure

  • Donna I

    Donna I

    Great work Larry!Love this track it suits your image perfectly…. well done!

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    thanks Donna, I appreciate your comment.

  • Mary Ann Reilly

    Mary Ann Reilly

    i love this so much!!!

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    Thanks so much

  • reflector

    reflector

    Very inspired and creative work ! That song used to really psyche me up for surfing because it was in a legendary surf movie from the early 1980’s called Storm Riders.

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    Thanks James, didn”t know you were a surfer, I love to surf too, I’m going to look up that movie and watch it, Cheers

  • Richard  George

    Richard George

    very creative and well suited to the song…

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    thanks Richard

  • Martin Muir

    Martin Muir

    awesome pic,just great with such a powerfull song,wonderful work larry amazing.

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    Thanks Martin, you have done some incredible visual interpretations of songs, you have the masters touch.

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    fabulous

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    Many thanks Scott

  • reflector

    reflector

    I don’t surf anymore – living in Sydney and not being close to the ocean I lost my dedication. But I’ll skate forever and still have a surfboard I keep thinking about dragging out if I see incredibly perfect surf – got very fussy ! :)
    It was a great movie featuring Mark Richards, Wayne Lynch, Rabbit Batholomew, Gerry Lopez, Simon Anderson, Thornton Fallander, Tommy Carroll, and world champion windsurfer Robbie Naish.
    Storm Riders

  • RosaCobos

    RosaCobos

    mmmmmmm what a presence…!!!!!
    blurring tempest… blurring heavens, and the “The Chariot” ready for his entering into a new realm.
    Love those shadows.. human witness.. but absent in the real experience of the driver. For me… could be a rendering of the tarot card “The Chariot”, representing all the power and new energy.. ready for conquering of the automobilistic era….quite meaning, really. Would you like to write on it something related to what I am telling.. and submmit it to Tarot: Map of Consciousness? I would gladly accept it, Larry.I know that cars have an special meaning in your soul development…This is the Prince of them.
    Rosa

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    thanks Rosa, Yes I would like to be in your group, I’ll work something into this regarding what you wrote, Cheers

  • MrTAH

    MrTAH

    shining brilliance…....

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    Mr Tah, thanks

  • Sheila Laurens

    Sheila Laurens

    Awesome work – one of my fav songs too – Excellent !! XX
    Sheila

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    Yes isn’t it a great song just love it myself, many thanks to you.

  • Ushna Sardar
  • Larry Butterworth replied

    Thank you Ushna, as always I am honored to be featured in your group

  • Anthony Comella

    Anthony Comella

    Awesome work Friend!!

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    Its a pleasure Anthony

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    Awesome image! love the song!!

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    Good to hear from you

  • Mudsoldat

    Mudsoldat

    Larry, gday. Man thats some heavy metal on them rim’s… what a cool visual. Yeah im a Doors fella too… ‘Cars hiss by my Window’ Peace. MS.

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    Lot of us Doors fans out there, appreciate the comment, Regards

  • tkrosevear
  • Larry Butterworth replied

    Always a honor to be featured on your group, Thanks so much

  • blamo

    blamo

    Congrats on your MIA feature

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    Hey thanks a lot

  • RosaCobos

    RosaCobos

    It has not visible horses….but invisible… animality reflected in the beautiful horns…
    I love it and is really special….Looking for the interior heroe.
    Rosa

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    WOW!! what an honor to be featured on your outstanding group, always a pleasure. Many Hugs

  • Dave Martsolf

    Dave Martsolf

    Awesome work!

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    Dave I’m honored

  • tkrosevear

    tkrosevear

    CONGRATS on your Tarot Feature Larry ;) xoxox TK ♥

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    thanks so much, I was thrilled to be featured in the Tarot Group, kind of a secret desire of mine. Cheers

  • Katya Lavorovna

    Katya Lavorovna

    This is really great!

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    Katya, thanks for the comment, Cheers

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Great work, Larry!

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    Thx verymuch

  • John Dicandia

    John Dicandia

    Great image and one of my favourite Doors songs. Love the sound of the waves crashing on the shore at the start of the song. :))

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    It is truly a great song, thanks for dropping in and looking John

  • Kristin  Reynolds

    Kristin Reynolds

    That is also one of my fave songs of all time, listening to it in a dark room, with just a hint of moonlight flooding in, man, it’s the best. I love your interpretation of it. although mine is quite different; I’ve always imagined the scene of rolling thunder and rain across a prairie landscape with skies to the ground, and native americans riding horses…well done.

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    Kristin, thanks for the comment, your interpretation sounds good, you ought to try it

  • Angel Gold

    Angel Gold

    Awesome and a fave

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    A thousand thanks Angel

  • Mariebm56

    Mariebm56

    Excellent graphics!

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    A big thanks to you Marie

  • emolena

    emolena

    Wonderful work,Larry !

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    A thousand thanks emolena

  • Karen  Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    Wonderful creative talent, awesome portfolio Larry!

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    Thanks Karen for dropping by and having a look, Cheers

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    Whoa….cool, cool, COOL!!!! :)

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    many thanks Laurie

  • Anji Johnston

    Anji Johnston

    This is simply amazing Larry! Such great artistry and technique

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    Thank you Anji, I am a great fan of your art, keep up the creative work, Cheers

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose

    Larry- your work is fully capable of standing by the amazing legendary music you have chosen here- not many could, but yours certainly can!

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    If a song really inspires I can make something of it, Riders is a truly great song, I always appreciate your kind comments Rosie.

  • Kenton Elliott

    Kenton Elliott

    Superb in every respect!

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    thanks Kenton, I appreciate it

  • luanda

    luanda

    Great mood set here! And the song…..ONE OF MY FAVOURITES…..WONDROUS Work,Larry! Instant fav! DANIELA

  • JaneSolomon

    JaneSolomon

    Wow….you have a great imagination….xx

  • Larry Butterworth replied

    thanks Jane

  • JaneSolomon

    JaneSolomon

    The Doors rock too….x

  • Silvia Ganora

    Silvia Ganora 29 days ago

    Wonderful work! Wow!

  • Larry Butterworth replied 27 days ago

    many thanks Silvia

  • Albert Sellaman

    Albert Sellaman 27 days ago

    I think the Doors would like that.

  • Larry Butterworth replied 27 days ago

    A million thanks Albert

  • Caterpillar

    Caterpillar 24 days ago

    Wow, fantastic work!!

  • Larry Butterworth replied 10 days ago

    Thanks for great comment

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford 11 days ago

    Love the car and your wonderful creation here Larry :)

  • Larry Butterworth replied 10 days ago

    I appreciate your fine comment Trish

  • MichelleR

    MichelleR 9 days ago

    Love this image. Extremely well done.

  • Larry Butterworth replied 9 days ago

    Thanks for the honor Michelle

  • KcranmerArt

    KcranmerArt 8 days ago

    Love the way your mind works…excellent creation!

  • Larry Butterworth replied 7 days ago

    Thanks so much for your comment.

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz 7 days ago

    wow! fantastic!

  • Larry Butterworth replied 6 days ago

    many thanks Helene

  • shadowlee

    shadowlee 7 days ago

    just brilliant and amazing piece, congrats on your features

  • Larry Butterworth replied 6 days ago

    Glad you liked and thanks for commenting.

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