Reasons For Drowning

Alexandra Tyng · 01-31-2006, 10:46 PM

Rob, I recognize the Maine landscape, but you have done something eerie with it that evokes such different emotions than the ones I usually associate with it. There is a kind of dizzying, whirlpool effect caused by the curve of the background and the position of the woman; she actually seems to be swirling or spinning. I've been staring at this, too. It makes me want to buy the CD! (Can I?)

I think you did a great job with the clouds, tree, nude figure--everything. But the amazing this is the way they come together. Not only do they work in terms of composition, lighting, color, value, etc., there's a feeling (from the artist's point of view) that you had total awareness of your concept and total control and focus while realizing it. That's a nice place to be!

I love it!

Rob Sullivan · 01-31-2006, 11:05 PM

Ah, Alexandra - if only it were as easy as it looks. Actually, I had a good grasp of it all, but piecing it together technically was a challenge. The reflective light on the figure was only a combo of my speculation and observation - no actual imagery to go on. Years ago, I would never, EVER have trusted myself to rely on these things alone. I guess I'm growing up.

But, I thank you for seeing it as whole and complete. This confirms my suspicions that it worked. Whew!

You can find Initial Ascent on CD Baby. Just type the band name into the search box. They give a more apt description of the music than I could write!

Jean Kelly · 02-01-2006, 01:23 AM

Beautiful, moody and evocative. I want to hear the cd also. It sounds like you and your friend have managed to be "congruent" (very difficult when working with musicians).. I like this a lot.

Jean

Mark Youd · 02-01-2006, 05:31 AM

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Mischa Milosevic · 02-01-2006, 08:38 AM

Rob, this is awesome! Execution in the clouds. I

Alexandra Tyng · 02-01-2006, 10:49 AM

Now my 17-year-old son (a violinist and spare-time composer and portrait painter) wants to buy the CD also. He did listen to a segment of the music, however, so it wasn't just the cover, but it definitely had an influence on him.

Rob Sullivan · 02-01-2006, 08:42 PM

Jean, Mark and Mischa - many thanks!

Mark, no worries. I designed the type and all the packaging. I taught myself Photoshop and Illustrator when the millenium turned over. I was once a full-time illustrator, so I felt it was prudent to know these things.

Alexandra! I must tell Phil that he is already influencing young musicians! He will be ecstatic.

Mark Youd · 02-02-2006, 04:20 AM

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