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Figments Friend

Figments Friend

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Greetings Friends

I have something special to share ...a project i have been working on for some time and today it is ready to be presented for every friend of George.

When i am not at Walt Disney World, or EPCOT...and not drawing...i am usually making marionettes. I have been building and performing with string puppets for the past 35+ years or so, and have over 100+ different figures , mostly original animal characters and famous cartoon stars ( you should see my Disney related ones..hee hee..) I just recently finished my latest creation a couple of weeks ago, and thought this would be a great spot to share it with everyone as i know a lot of folks here are interested in all forms of animation.

So here now...Ladies and Gents, Boys and Girls...


Presenting a unique performance of 'Any Road' by a lifesized, fully animated Marionette of George Harrison-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPAc_UB70d4

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This puppet creation i made over a 6 month period, starting in January of 09'. He was quite a challange to get together but it was a joy none the less. Here are some more photographs of him with some additonal comments to provide further insight.
Enjoy!
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Here is a closeup of George's ukulele. It is entirely made out of paper, posterbord, and foamcore with a few small peices of wood and metal used in the smaller details. Nylon strings were added for a realistic touch. It is a exact reproduction of George's own favourite Banjolele, the only difference being i added a custom headstock logo. This is a wry spoof of the originals' actual logo...and a nod to the namesakes original owner.
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Here is a closeup of the Uke itself. The silver areas look like metal, but it is actually just painted posterboard. Despite the somewhat fragile building materials, this 'instrument' is quite durable. George plays it by a connecting string that runs thru the body of the Uke. Without this addition, he would not be able to correctly 'strum' it.
 
Figments Friend

Figments Friend

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Two photos i used for reference showing George with his real Banjolele.
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These are just two of the MANY reference photos i used to try to capture the right 'look' for George from this particular time period ( late 80's /early 90s's period). I chose this era as it opened up the chance for him to perform not only his solo material, but any Wilbury era material.
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These two photos give you a better sense of how HUGE George is. Lifesize indeed! He is so tall, the only way he can properly perform is by being seated in a chair.
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A closer view of that famous smile of his....
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This photo shows a alternative angle, showing a nice view of his hands. There were created to correct scale by using the famous 'handprint' image from the cover of George's album 'Living in the Material World'. They were soft-sculpted out of nylon fabric with a styrofoam base. Hard bendable wire was used to insure his fingers could be posed for correct playing positions.
 
Figments Friend

Figments Friend

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Here is a closeup view of George's hand. Details such as hand palm lines, mounds, knuckles, and fingernails were added for a sense of realisim. The ring was made out of painted posterboard and molding dough. The black 'stone' is a rounded peice of aquarium glass. This ring is a recreation of the one George wore during the time period ( late 80's/ early 90's) and several photos were used for reference. I call it the 'Scarab' Ring as the sun motifs and Egyptian Scarab beetle motives are clearly visable of both the real ring, and this recreation.
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I hope you enjoyed this introduction to 'George'. In the future i will be producing more videos of his performances, as he also does a lovely version of 'Picses Fish' and 'Devil in the Deep Blue Sea'.

I will update here when that time comes.

IN the meantime...ENJOY the 1st video!
- * - * - PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE THIS LINK and these PHOTOS with other George related websites. - * - * -


SPREAD THE LOVE of GEORGE and his WONDERFUL MUSIC!


This project was done to give some joy and fun to George's many admirers, and the more of them out there that see this the better! This project was not done for my benefit, it was done solely as a interesting and entertaining way to introduce, re-introduce, and enchance in a creative way George's wonderful persona and musical messages.

I am also accepting any song requests you would like to see him perform in future video performances. Feel free to post them here, or PM in private.

:D
 
Disneybird

Disneybird

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EPCOTPluto said:
I was wondering what your avatar meant...

Great job on George! :D

Though I haven't a clue who he was until today... :lookaroun:lol:
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Wow! I can't imagine anyone not knowing who the Beatles were. But then I don't know who people listen to currently either.


Your George Harrison is amazing.
 
Figments Friend

Figments Friend

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Thanks everyone for your interest and kind remarks!

At some point soon i will be posting another video i made with him, so watch this space! This will probably be towards the end of the month...so in the meantime watch the first one again!

And yes, if ya'all would like i can post some pix of some of the Disney related characters i have made. Just give a hollar is you would like to see em'...
 
unkadug

unkadug

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Figments Friend said:
Thanks everyone for your interest and kind remarks!

At some point soon i will be posting another video i made with him, so watch this space! This will probably be towards the end of the month...so in the meantime watch the first one again!

And yes, if ya'all would like i can post some pix of some of the Disney related characters i have made. Just give a hollar is you would like to see em'...
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I really would like to see more of your creations. Puppetry has always fascinated me.
 
diddy_mouse

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That is crazy good! Though I haven't seen LOVE, this seems like something that would fit right in to the show. And that fact that you *made* it is equally amazing.

Awesome job! :sohappy:
 
DisJosh

DisJosh

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He looks amazing! It's strange that I'd stumble upon this thread as I've been listening to Cloud 9 non stop lately. lol
 
Figments Friend

Figments Friend

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Sure..

Here is a photo of two marionettes i made back in the mid 80's. Like 'George' they are made out of carved styrofoam covered with various fabrics.

Anyone here remember 'The Wuzzles'??

Talk about your 'forgotten' Disney Characters....

Here is 'Bumblelion' and 'Butterbear'. Both are about 14 inches tall and have moving mouths, flapping wings, and can move all their limbs.

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Figments Friend

Figments Friend

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DisJosh said:
He looks amazing! It's strange that I'd stumble upon this thread as I've been listening to Cloud 9 non stop lately. lol
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Awesome! I love that album, and it was actually the one that first properly introduced me to Mr. Harrison back in the late 80's.

'That's What It Takes' and 'Someplace Else' are big faves of mine.

:wave:
 

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