03/27/07

The buzz is over...

by sione

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.

• Pros: Interesting if you are into music
• Cons: Not that interesting, even if you are into music. Seems expensive for what's there. Near Parking is pay-lots.

02/22/07

Beethovens Moonlight Sonata on Guitar!

by paul02

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 go to cdbaby /cd/maditalian

Happy listening!

11/21/06

Even non-music lovers love it

by shoebug

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.

• Pros: Interesting history and interactive areas. Fun to see the costumes worn onstage
• Cons: expensive