{"product_id":"muse-absolution-poster-uk-promo-poster-poster-275428","title":"Muse Absolution Poster UK Promo Poster","description":"MUSE Absolution (2003 original UK Mushroom Records instore\r\n  promotional-only poster, measuring 20\" x 27\" - designed by the\r\n  legendary Storm Thorgerson with photography by Rupert Truman this\r\n  example remains in perfect condition, ideal for framing and display)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; font-stretch: 100%; color: #999; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eTRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe story behind Muse's Absolution album artwork:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the Hipgnosis design studio dissolved in 1983, having created the defining album sleeves of the 70s, lynchpin Storm Thorgerson dabbled in everything from music videos (“the anus of the business”) to commercials (“emotionally and intellectually bankrupt”) before returning to the medium that made his name. A wise move. Even after his death in 2013, he remains the most respected cover artist of them all, equally noted for his daring and inventive work with modern bands as for his classic Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin sleeves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConceptual, grandiose and touched by the hand of prog, Muse always seemed like a band Thorgeson should be set loose on, and he got his commission as they scouted for ideas for 2003's Absolution. “Muse saw the basic design on our website and asked if we could do it properly,” Thorgerson wrote in his blog.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter discussion, the location agreed on was a gravel pit in Essex and the photographer was Rupert Truman.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe theme put forward by the artist was “a character looking up to the sky to witness a squadron of giant flying people passing overhead - silent, mysterious figures who we can see only by their shadows… perhaps on their way to absolution.” Also important was a sense of mystery. “We're left to view them through his eyes,” the artist noted, “not sure who and what they are, nor their effect on him. What are the flying giant people? What are they doing? These questions are left open, because all the viewer knows is the shadows, not the thing itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“We were unsure of the character of the person looking up,” he added, “ so we took several variations and used them all, for vinyl, DVD, posters and adverts.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe visual effect was a perfect complement to the apocalyptic theme that runs through the music, and Thorgerson was justifiably pleased with the result.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It was intense, heady stuff and a pleasure to work on,” he said. “The sleeve reminded me of a children's illustration by Maurice Sendak: full of magic, like a fairy tale. I felt it had a strong graphic element as much as a narrative element, and the two together are what makes the image work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I hasten to add that the shadows are real and awkward to arrange, especially given the poor English weather. A strong midday sun was essential - we should have gone to Spain.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/muse\" title=\"Click to see complete listing of Muse\"\u003eMuse\u003c\/a\u003e (click link for complete listing)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/search-results-page?q=Muse+Absolution+Poster\" title=\"Click to see more products with the title Absolution Poster\"\u003e Absolution Poster\u003c\/a\u003e (click link for more of the same title)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePromo\u003c\/strong\u003e - This item is a Promotional Item - Promos or ‘advance’ pressings differ to final or commercial releases, and are often unique. Typically sent to record stores, radio stations and DJs to market the artist, music, or both.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Release\u003c\/strong\u003e - 2003\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e - poster\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecord Label\u003c\/strong\u003e - Mushroom\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue No\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/search-results-page?q=POSTER\" title=\"Click to see more products with the catalogue number POSTER\"\u003ePOSTER\u003c\/a\u003e (click link for more)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/uk-imports\" title=\"Click to see more items from United Kingdom (UK)\"\u003eUnited Kingdom (UK)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional info\u003c\/strong\u003e - Deleted\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal Trade Item Number (GTIN)\u003c\/strong\u003e - 5052795413201\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e - This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above description). 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