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Experience Music Project
The buzz is over.... The EMP had such a buzz about it prior to and for a short while after it was built. Paul Allen's great concept and Frank Gehry's "visionary" architectural design had people talking about what a project this was going to develop into. Well, it developed into an expensive museum that I'd say hardly justifies the admissions fees. I'm a musician who was VERY interested in the whole idea during the creation of it. Once I finally did visit, I was very underwhelmed at the material inside. There is a decent amount of showcases and information inside, but it just feels like it is lacking. The electronic "walking tourguide" that you carry with you is pretty interesting but all in all, it just doesn't seem up to par. The interactive hands-on area where you can play instruments and such was probably the most interesting part and we definitely spent the majority of our time "jamming" in the rooms together. I wouldn't necessarily recommend this as a must-see unless visitors just wanted to check out museums/music or didn't know what to do around town. I haven't been inside of the Sci-Fi area that's been added to the EMP.…
Beethovens Moonlight Sonata on Guitar!.
Emp is excellent, as a starving artist it allowed me to feel more connected to Jimi and I swear I felt his spirit the day I played there... To hear a sample of Beethovens Moonlight Sonata on Guitar
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Happy listening!…
Even non-music lovers love it. I reluctantly visited with some friends as I am not a music lover and know little about the history here in Seattle. I was pleasantly surprised at how much fun I had. I even learned a bit about some local bands I had never heard of before (even though everyone else knew who they were). While it was expensive and I probably wont go back, I do recommend this to everyone at least once.…
well worth it, especially if you join. as a meber as they have a package wher eyou can get two free guest passes with a one year membership....i happen to like this place a lot for the variety of music as well as the detailed exhibits such with jimi and bob dylan. there are a lot of fun activities here…
Are you experienced? You will be, after visiting this museum that spotlights Jimi Hendrix and lets guests play rock star..
The Appeal
The Frank Gehry-designed building may be stealing some thunder from the nearby Space Needle, but a rock-and-roll shrine deserves an outrageous look. Inside, you'll find an
all-ages crowd, many playing--or learning to play--guitars, keyboards and drums in the Sound Lab. Museumgoers can record a mini-CD live, and the less musically inclined can karaoke to pre-programmed tracks.
The Experience
More Hendrix history than you can shake a burning guitar at is on display in a newly expanded exhibit, featuring clothes, gear, film clips and memorabilia from his Seattle youth. To learn more about other local legends, stroll through the Northwest Passage, which covers everything from "Louie, Louie" to Nirvana to more current notables. For guitar aficionados, there's a gallery whose offerings range from a 1770s Italian instrument to beautiful Les Pauls, Gibsons and Fenders.…
