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In my opinion, Emile's work with Lana on Born To Die was incredible. So im looking forward to hearing how this record came out.

In my opinion, Emile's work with Lana on Born To Die was incredible. So im looking forward to hearing how this record came out.

Lana has recorded a new song for the album of her producer Emile Haynie. The track is called "Wait For Life". It's coming this October...
 

After reading your entire post, i was about to say you had a very stronger argument LOL. Almost convinced me for a second. Thats is, until that troll face appeared lol. But who knows, Bey probably was inspired by her lol. You're probably right. Good analysis. And i really like the Beyonce album

And this is pretty much visualization of the song. No more, no less. You did an amazing job.

Too too awesome. Again amazing work. The direction and approach you take with your work is always refreshing and great.

gimme random songs to make 7" vinyls for
 

What an incredible song and opening track to Ultraviolence. The guitars, this "narco-swing" inspired this cover. They are very desert-y, I used this paparazzi photo of Lana filming the video for West Coast and retouched it a lot, then added these gradient effects which i think really represent the psychadellic sound of the song. I felt this photo of Lana is perfect because it looks like she's embarking on a journey, which I think the song really is.
 

A Paradise like EP for Ultraviolence would be pretty dope when i think about it. But even if one doesnt come, Ultraviolence is enough to stand on its own. With the extra music that comes with the deluxe version of the album.

Just as long it's not the "loon" sound, I am here for it. Although, I also don't want Dan Auerbach on it. I just want music with more layers than on UV sonically. I think that some of the sound of Paradise was actually a good move, it was just that some songs were not that strong. I think that songs like "American", "Ride" and "Bel Air" sound exceptional. I will however forever and ever hate "Gods and Monsters" and "Body Electric". 
 
But I'd rather take another great full lenght than an EP with half-baked songs. She needs to be careful with not running out of ideas for new music. I think she will keep on changing her sound. Thank God she has changed it for Ultraviolence, I honestly couldn't have handled another Haynie overproduction.
 
 
Maybe she should allow her music to be more playful, fun & upbeat   . No audience wants to listen to slow songs all the time, Lana   

http://www.complex.com/style/2014/07/neil-krug-interview
 
How did you and Lana get in touch to do the artwork for Ultraviolence?
It's something that has been in the air for the long time. Since 2012, Lana's fans have sent messages to me asking the two of us to collaborate.  (this literally being a shoutout to me)
I generally don't get mail from other musicians' fans, but her audience is dedicated and had me on blast even before we met. Strangely, Lana had picked up a copy of Pulp Art Book years ago but was told that I was dead from a friend of hers, so it came as a surprise when someone at her label suggested that we work together on Ultraviolence. This was the right one for us to do together, as well. It has all of the right elements, and I'm in a good phase to jump on her moving train.
The album cover is a striking, almost haunting image. How did you decide on this shot in the end? 
The cover photograph of her getting out of the car was always one of our top selects. The image was taken in her driveway on our first day of shooting and stood out from the beginning. When we met, we discussed the idea of the cover being the reverse of what you would expect from such a bold album name. When you hear the title Ultraviolence, you almost expect some sort of explosion happening or her shirt covered in blood.
We both agreed that the artwork should have all the undertones present without having to blast it in your face. Stylistically, I was going for something that felt like a lobby card from a bygone midnight movie. In my mind, the cover needed to feel like the last frame of a '60s Polanski film, where the audience has been properly traumatized, and this is the last thing they see before the credits roll.

How does the cover represent the album concept or the title, Ultraviolence?
For me, it says it all without saying anything. It's an easy read when you look at it from a marketing perspective, because it perfectly communicates Lana's vision and is a clear image of her to absorb. For the fans who sit and listen, I think the image will reveal itself like a magic eye pattern. The image is like a window into the narrative.
What do the other photos in the box set represent? The ripped jeans, Lana in the car, the flowers, the city, etc. Where did you shoot them?
All the images she chose are pieces of a bigger picture that work as devices to put you in the right mood or frame of mind—the same way an author can lead you down the rabbit hole with the situation in which he or she places you. We called the selections "in-between moments" when we did the edits in my studio. Everything you see is the moment or action before and after, but not "the moment," if that makes sense. The ripped jeans Polaroid was taken in my living room, and the car shots were taken in her driveway. The allegorical smoking in the hydrangea image is a favorite of mine and was taken at Frank Sinatra's house outside of Los Angeles.

You also shot Lana for our Complex cover. What was that experience like, and what were you going for having done her album photography?
For me, the magazine shoot and the album packaging are two completely separate ideas, so the creative shift is how she is styled and the location choice.  The overall vibe is similar, probably because it's the same guy behind the camera. All of my shoots with her were done so quickly that's it difficult for me to be objective right now, simply because there are so many photographs over such a short period of time.
How did your style as a photographer develop? Have you always been into colorful images, warm hues, Americana, psychedelia, and graininess?
Since the early days I've always tried to keep the work in this space between illustration and photography. Whether the unnatural vividness of the colors is the narrative device or whatever else might be going on, the style is a hodgepodge of many ingredients.
"Window Water Baby Moving" versus "Gantz Graf" if you like. I love making images but never thought I would make photography a career in any capacity. In fact, photography is the only class I ever completely failed in high school. I remember my teacher passing along advice in the vein of "find another outlet for creative ideas." 

Do you have any plans to make a third Pulp Art Book? Why or why not?
Right now I don't have any plans to make another Pulp Book. It's a slightly complicated story, but Joni and I parted ways in 2013, so I don't see any new work from that project happening anytime soon. That being said, we have a giant archive of unreleased work that may come out in some form, but it's hard to say. I could see us releasing a collection of unseen prints, but sitting down to make a new book together again would be difficult. I will forever be proud of that imagery, but it does feel like the old me in a lot of ways. I want the next monograph I do to be completely different.
Is the present ever as intriguing as the past?
The present is far more intriguing and unknown.
If you had unlimited money or resources, what types of projects would you do?
I don't think I would change much to be honest. I love what I do and feel blessed to be in a position to shoot the type of projects that interest me. With unlimited resources I would probably spend a little more time getting the look and narrative just right, or going to more exotic locations, but at the end of the day, you can make magic anywhere. For me, limiting yourself forces the creative side to find a solution which keeps the work more focused.

I edited the Ultraviolence cover because I don't like the way her hair frames her face, whereas in the rest of the shoot she looks so beautiful. You probably wouldn't notice any difference unless you compare it
 

 
Original cover in the spoiler
 
 
 
posting more UV songs this week 

First portrait of my favorite female artist. More to come. - P
 

Lana Del Rey feat. JAY Z - Florida Kilos [urban Noize Remix] (Single Artwork) (By Takahiro Yamagishi & Urban Noize)
 
https://www.flickr.com/photos/57148881@N03/14422984028/
 
Inspired by the 2001 autobiographical movie "Blow" about american cocaine smuggler smuggler George Jung, played by Johnny Depp. Directed by Ted Demme.
https://soundcloud.com/urbannoizeremixes/lana-del-rey-feat-jay-z-florida-kilos-urban-noize-remix

You got some really dope remixes. Your remix to Old Money is great !

Hi!
So, umm, I love art, I like drawing and painting a lot, especially portraits. I am a big fan of Lana's and I consider her to be my main muse so I usually do portraits of her most of the time.
I like posting my artwork on a blog I created over a year ago on Blogger. I would love to hear what you guys have to say about my artwork. I am okay wit criticism, so I would really appreciate your honesty.
 
The link to my blog is metodijajovanov.blogspot.com
 

 
Thank you!

please watch my vid and tell me what you think thannks!! 

Music To Watch Boys To. Very inspiring 
 

Florida Kilos is amazing! 

New interview and I already translated it for you.
Source
 
TRANSLATION:
 
 
 
 
 
I found two other short "interviews" with dpa. I'm not sure if they belong to the one I already posted but as all of them took place in Berlin and were made by dpa I guess that it's actually one interview and those questions that I've found now are just outtakes or idk.
I translated them for you too but I did it very quickly so there might be some tiny mistakes in it.  (Translation in spoilers)
 
Here's the first one where she talkes about past eras. Source
 
 
 
And the other one (about soccer/ football and a bullfight). Source
 
 

Thank you so much. I was literally sitting around waiting for someone do a cover. & I thought i about asking you, but i figured you were probably busy lol. Amazing job always. Beautiful color scheme and all