What s the draw to the philly 2 poster? Is it because the show was so amazing? The artist?
I'm asking the same question, bro
My guess is for those that attended the show it's both the show and artist but for everyone else it's because it was Emek. I personally don't think the poster is that great, either. Matter of fact, the only poster Emek has done for PJ that I even remotely like is the Santa Barbara. I used to like Charlotte 96 but as I've seen it over the years, it looks more suited to a hippie band like Phish or Widespread Panic than a rock band like Pearl Jam.
What s the draw to the philly 2 poster? Is it because the show was so amazing? The artist?
I'm asking the same question, bro
My guess is for those that attended the show it's both the show and artist but for everyone else it's because it was Emek. I personally don't think the poster is that great, either. Matter of fact, the only poster Emek has done for PJ that I even remotely like is the Santa Barbara. I used to like Charlotte 96 but as I've seen it over the years, it looks more suited to a hippie band like Phish or Widespread Panic than a rock band like Pearl Jam.
I think Emek does great stuff, but I'm just not able to wrap my head around this one between the subject matter and the colors. Not my cup of tea.
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What s the draw to the philly 2 poster? Is it because the show was so amazing? The artist?
Part might be because this was the "10 show". I think it is a pretty cool looking poster too.
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I think concerts are a celebration of music and art, and looking at this poster just reminds me of how horrible we are to animals and our selfs for that matter. I like the poster and its message but not for a rock show.
I feel the same way about the Lexington Poster. I don't get the draw. It's so similar to 2000 Texas poster.
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I feel the same way about the Lexington Poster. I don't get the draw. It's so similar to 2000 Texas poster.
I agree, to me the Lex poster looks like lazy ripoff art. I dig the Philly 2 poster because I was there and for the art. I like the colours, which like many a poster get lost in translation between in person and in a pic and the message is a good one. I'm also a sucker for pretty much anything with elephants, add my favorite band to it and a show I was at and it's a done deal.
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What s the draw to the philly 2 poster? Is it because the show was so amazing? The artist?
I love the artwork and the message. The show was just icing on the cake.
The show was definitely the cake.
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What s the draw to the philly 2 poster? Is it because the show was so amazing? The artist?
General answer: It's an EMEK. No other explanation necessary My answer: At first I was also like, meh. But then I saw it upclose and loved the details. AND it's an EMEK. Other potential answers: People like the message, it was the Ten show. It was a great show. AND it's an EMEK.
And by the way, well timed by SLH. The poster is purple, and it's Prince Day, as declared by the Minnesota Governor.
What s the draw to the philly 2 poster? Is it because the show was so amazing? The artist?
For me, the draw is mainly the fact that I like collecting the posters for shows I've been to. have no interest in posters for shows I haven't been to, and even then..... If it's fugly, I'm passing on it. I regret buying the Montreal '11 poster, and I'm really glad I passed on the Denver '14 when I was at the merch stand looking at it.
This Emek isn't my favorite PJ poster, but the more I see it, the more I like it. I'm glad I got one in the shop today, but I wouldn't have paid much more for it.
The fact that it was the Ten show helps, but that still wouldn't have been enough to make me go to eBay. It was 10c shop or nothing for me on this one.
Edit: I didn't find any of the posters from this spring all that great. The Lexington print did nothing for me, but whatever.... To each his own. I seem to have a minority opinion about posters...... I thought the Pendleton was the best of the GCF posters, with the Hale 2nd & Transformers 3rd, but people went nuts for the Transformers..... Go figure. (I'm fine with that, I got the Pendleton & Hale each off of eBay for relatively cheap!)
What s the draw to the philly 2 poster? Is it because the show was so amazing? The artist?
General answer: It's an EMEK. No other explanation necessary My answer: At first I was also like, meh. But then I saw it upclose and loved the details. AND it's an EMEK. Other potential answers: People like the message, it was the Ten show. It was a great show. AND it's an EMEK.
And by the way, well timed by SLH. The poster is purple, and it's Prince Day, as declared by the Minnesota Governor.
Excellent answer, thank you. So in the world of music posters emek is king?
What s the draw to the philly 2 poster? Is it because the show was so amazing? The artist?
General answer: It's an EMEK. No other explanation necessary My answer: At first I was also like, meh. But then I saw it upclose and loved the details. AND it's an EMEK. Other potential answers: People like the message, it was the Ten show. It was a great show. AND it's an EMEK.
And by the way, well timed by SLH. The poster is purple, and it's Prince Day, as declared by the Minnesota Governor.
Excellent answer, thank you. So in the world of music posters emek is king?
EMEK and Chuck Sperry both have crazy fan bases that will gobble up anything they put out. Their AP drops are notoriously difficult and frustrating. Some other artists are similar but those two I know for sure always sell out instantaneously.
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Welker is joining the ranks - with Munk not far behind - Pendleton has an upward trajectory as well.
Ames is still respected, but I think they are coasting more on their name as of late. If you are quick you can nab an AP from them. EMEK and Sperry drops seem almost impossible. As mentioned, Welker is getting there as well. Spusta is another guy who has drops that are notoriously difficult...not sure how many gig prints he churns out though.
I would like to see PJ toss Slater some gigs. Something for Wrigley would be awesome.
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For me I love the Lexington poster and was able to get one but I wonder if I would feel the same if I wasn't at the show.
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I like the poster and its message but not for a rock show.
It's a celebration bitches!!!!
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Sometimes it's not the song that makes you emotional it's the people and things that come to your mind when you hear it.
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My answer: At first I was also like, meh. But then I saw it upclose and loved the details. AND it's an EMEK.
Other potential answers: People like the message, it was the Ten show. It was a great show. AND it's an EMEK.
And by the way, well timed by SLH. The poster is purple, and it's Prince Day, as declared by the Minnesota Governor.
This Emek isn't my favorite PJ poster, but the more I see it, the more I like it. I'm glad I got one in the shop today, but I wouldn't have paid much more for it.
The fact that it was the Ten show helps, but that still wouldn't have been enough to make me go to eBay. It was 10c shop or nothing for me on this one.
Edit: I didn't find any of the posters from this spring all that great. The Lexington print did nothing for me, but whatever.... To each his own. I seem to have a minority opinion about posters...... I thought the Pendleton was the best of the GCF posters, with the Hale 2nd & Transformers 3rd, but people went nuts for the Transformers..... Go figure. (I'm fine with that, I got the Pendleton & Hale each off of eBay for relatively cheap!)
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This is my first show with an Emek print, I've been waiting for a while, so I'm a happy man...would have loved an A/P but it's all good
Love the print... pics don't do it justice as usual
I would like to see PJ toss Slater some gigs. Something for Wrigley would be awesome.