Comments on: Decca Records http://blog.iso50.com/2009/10/23/decca-records/ The blog of Scott Hansen (aka ISO50 / Tycho) Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:43:10 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: H. Michael Karshis http://blog.iso50.com/2009/10/23/decca-records/#comment-160579 H. Michael Karshis Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:24:22 +0000 http://blog.iso50.com/?p=11431#comment-160579 Probably the most underrated and prolific graphic designers ever. Erik Nitche's volume of work is both stunning and daunting, a true inspiration for every tue thinking designer. HMK Probably the most underrated and prolific graphic designers ever. Erik Nitche’s volume of work is both stunning and daunting, a true inspiration for every tue thinking designer.

HMK

]]> By: Derrick Schultz http://blog.iso50.com/2009/10/23/decca-records/#comment-160396 Derrick Schultz Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:13:42 +0000 http://blog.iso50.com/?p=11431#comment-160396 @ Jesse, I'll have to see if I can find the article, but in it Nitsche did discuss some of the background info behind the sleeve's designs. Most of them were somehow referencing the music—either visualizing their sounds or something culturally connected to the artist or songs. I do remember that the Schlusnus series uses images (the acorns) from a traditional set of German playing cards—this was meant to reference the fact that Schlusnus was singing traditional German folk songs for this particular series of records. I can't remember the name of the typeface the Schlusnus Signs is based upon, but its the same thing he used for the General Dynamics logo. @ Jesse,

I’ll have to see if I can find the article, but in it Nitsche did discuss some of the background info behind the sleeve’s designs. Most of them were somehow referencing the music—either visualizing their sounds or something culturally connected to the artist or songs. I do remember that the Schlusnus series uses images (the acorns) from a traditional set of German playing cards—this was meant to reference the fact that Schlusnus was singing traditional German folk songs for this particular series of records.

I can’t remember the name of the typeface the Schlusnus Signs is based upon, but its the same thing he used for the General Dynamics logo.

]]> By: Rent http://blog.iso50.com/2009/10/23/decca-records/#comment-160313 Rent Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:34:13 +0000 http://blog.iso50.com/?p=11431#comment-160313 It's a great book for sure. I wish there were more of the annual reports contents and posters in it, but still an awesome resource. glad to hear you snagged one. It’s a great book for sure. I wish there were more of the annual reports contents and posters in it, but still an awesome resource. glad to hear you snagged one.

]]> By: alex http://blog.iso50.com/2009/10/23/decca-records/#comment-160311 alex Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:06:59 +0000 http://blog.iso50.com/?p=11431#comment-160311 Rent -- Just bought that book from Amazon Used Books -- looking forward to getting that one in the mail! Rent — Just bought that book from Amazon Used Books — looking forward to getting that one in the mail!

]]> By: Rent http://blog.iso50.com/2009/10/23/decca-records/#comment-160308 Rent Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:22:27 +0000 http://blog.iso50.com/?p=11431#comment-160308 I've been a big fan of that top image for a while now and have since fallen in love with Nitsche's work. I was forced to buy a vintage copy of "Dynamic America" compiled by Nitsche, with mostly his work in it...still drooling on it as I type. I’ve been a big fan of that top image for a while now and have since fallen in love with Nitsche’s work.

I was forced to buy a vintage copy of “Dynamic America” compiled by Nitsche, with mostly his work in it…still drooling on it as I type.

]]> By: Jesse http://blog.iso50.com/2009/10/23/decca-records/#comment-160294 Jesse Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:54:05 +0000 http://blog.iso50.com/?p=11431#comment-160294 I would love to see a the thought process behind these. Great Post! I would love to see a the thought process behind these. Great Post!

]]> By: Kevin http://blog.iso50.com/2009/10/23/decca-records/#comment-160292 Kevin Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:11:07 +0000 http://blog.iso50.com/?p=11431#comment-160292 can we all just agree that Nitsche is the best? i saw a bunch of his 30x40 stone litho general dynamics prints at a poster show a while back. my wife had to drag me outta there....unbelievable in person. can we all just agree that Nitsche is the best? i saw a bunch of his 30×40 stone litho general dynamics prints at a poster show a while back. my wife had to drag me outta there….unbelievable in person.

]]> By: Raymond http://blog.iso50.com/2009/10/23/decca-records/#comment-160290 Raymond Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:03:20 +0000 http://blog.iso50.com/?p=11431#comment-160290 You have got to fucking be kidding me with the Debussy cover. It looks exactly like what happens in my head when I listen to Arabesque No.1 - beautiful perfection...beyond words... http://www.last.fm/music/Claude+Debussy/_/Arabesque+No.+1 You have got to fucking be kidding me with the Debussy cover.

It looks exactly like what happens in my head when I listen to Arabesque No.1 – beautiful perfection…beyond words…

http://www.la...besque+No.+1

]]> By: gerwin http://blog.iso50.com/2009/10/23/decca-records/#comment-160286 gerwin Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:47:48 +0000 http://blog.iso50.com/?p=11431#comment-160286 The Grieg cover is absolutely stunning. The Grieg cover is absolutely stunning.

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