Hanson's "Shout It Out" Tour Diary: Part IV
As I write, we're rolling down the road now headed to the final
show of the Shout It Out Tour's first leg, coming back to our home town
Tulsa, Oklahoma. I often wind up as the last one awake in our traveling
troupe during long drives. I guess I enjoy catching the last glimpse of
the long winding road, with some classic rock jams playing and
shooting the breeze with the rock 'n' roll chariot (bus) driver.This leg of the tour may be winding to a close, but the touring will carry on very soon with dates picking up heading westward toward California, and we just announced another run of shows that takes us right up to the end of November! A lot of shows, a lot of long winding roads, more journeys ahead with the traveling rock 'n' roll circus.
In the selection of shots this week, I tried to capture a bit more imagery featuring humans -- not quite as much scenery -- but there's still plenty of still life observation going on. Some of my favorites are the shots of Chicago's beautiful Midwestern skyline, and a couple shots from the historic Carnegie Library theatre in Pittsburgh with its ornate molding and deep red curtains. I grabbed a few more self portraits as well, and caught candid moments leading up to the show with Isaac and Zac, and in my most ambitious shots, I attempted to capture a self portrait during the show while in action jumping around on stage. Of course there are some pics from on and around the stage, trying to capture the amazing fans and the excitement of the shows...since that is after all what we are out here doing...in between taking pictures.
I hope you enjoy this week's installment. Our roadshow carries on westward soon, complete with iconic desert landscape as we head down the road. In the words of Willie Nelson, "Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway, on the road again, insisting that the world keeps turning our way."
The journey goes on -Taylor H
PREVIOUSLY:
Hanson's "Shout it Out" Tour Diary: Part I
Hanson's "Shout it Out" Tour Diary: Part II
Hanson's "Shout it Out" Tour Diary: Part III
Your Comment
Posted at 3:40 on Sep 02, 2010
Great pics. I love the Willie Nelson quote. Looking forward to your 3rd leg of east coast shows come November!
Posted at 5:07 on Sep 02, 2010
I like these pictures because they are incredibly artsy (that's the kind I like to take). My favorites are the ones that seem to be reflecting your face...especially the side angle. I also like the one of Zac with the brick wall behind him, the spiral staircase, and the packed concert. These are really neat....take more and display soon! I love photography! You should sell the pics...I would buy!
Posted at 6:17 on Sep 02, 2010
I love these shots! They truly capture the beauty and insanity of being on the road.
Posted at 6:23 on Sep 02, 2010
:) california!!!! see you there...in l.a. san diego and san francisco ....by car.
italian rules!!!!
Posted at 7:25 on Sep 02, 2010
Ok... where do i get one of those small cameras?
Posted at 7:26 on Sep 02, 2010
Love the photos, Tay!
Posted at 7:33 on Sep 02, 2010
Ok... where do i get one of those small cameras?
Posted at 7:41 on Sep 02, 2010
How did Zac jump so high in the one photo of you all on stage?? So neat looking!! Also, where do we go to watch video footage from certain concerts that were filmed (including the walk?)
Posted at 8:19 on Sep 02, 2010
Your photos are simply amazing.
Posted at 8:30 on Sep 02, 2010
I like the scenery pictures! Chicago is an amazing city! Scenery, culture, education, all in one city. So much to see and learn. Also loved the stage pics.. my favorite was the one of all three of you in the air. Crazy! Thats why we love the shows!
Posted at 8:49 on Sep 02, 2010
luv this pics !
Posted at 9:12 on Sep 02, 2010
I liked a number of these pictures. You do have an eye, however self portrait doesn't require an eye, just acute knowledge of your own facial expressions. I think I liked the shot of Zac and Isaac, the shot of Zac by the brick wall, the shot of the people doing a Walk, maybe one of Isaac solo, and the black and white self portrait the best. You're good at taking pictures of your brothers, because you're so comfortable together, the candidness is what really makes them special.
Um, hi... I do photography too.
Posted at 9:33 on Sep 02, 2010
love how you're channeling christian bale circa newsies in your suspenders with the bandana around your neck.
Posted at 10:33 on Sep 02, 2010
Great photos and the piece is written beautifully.
Posted at 10:50 on Sep 02, 2010
The Gypsies from Tulsa!
HAHAHA
Great shots, keep doing them =]
I really like you guys, although it will take too long to go for your show!
Do you have a flickr or some website to show your photographies you make?
=]
Posted at 11:29 on Sep 02, 2010
Great shots! Hmmm maybe you'll have a second career as a photogragher? ; )
Posted at 12:16 on Sep 03, 2010
YOU ARE MY FAVORITE PERSON! EVER! YOU'RE SMART, CREATIVE, FUNNY, A BRILLIANT MUSICIAN, AND DAMNED IF YOU'RE NOT THE HANDSOMIST MOFO ON THE BLOCK.
Posted at 3:32 on Sep 03, 2010
Hi Tay, these are really good pics. By the way, what kind of camera do you take your photos with?
Posted at 6:42 on Sep 03, 2010
Thanks Tay for the tour diary. A message for those out there who may not yet been converted to fans. "Come on friends that are still thinking of MMMBop when they hear the name Hanson. Is anyone out there feeling what I've been talking about since '97', indeed "Where's the love" You gotta give it up for the boys!I will never quit trying to educate people about real music and undeniable talent".
Posted at 8:32 on Sep 03, 2010
Have you ever heard the Carpenters 'Road Ode'?
Posted at 12:29 on Sep 03, 2010
I wonder if I'll ever stop being madly in love with them.
Posted at 12:51 on Sep 04, 2010
Wow! Nice photos there Tay! You can switch your career now! Hahaa!
Posted at 2:33 on Sep 04, 2010
te amo taylor ... eternamente
Posted at 2:37 on Sep 04, 2010
te amo taylor... vou te amar para sempre...
Posted at 10:59 on Sep 06, 2010
So glad you got some pics to show off the beauty of the Carnegie Music Hall! You've made it look just fabulous! And a fantastic show too.
Posted at 11:59 on Sep 07, 2010
I love these photos. Being a current photography major I've become a little obsessive about photography like this. ttv, lomography, and macro are my serious favorites and I've got to know what kind of cameras you've used for these shots?! They are amazing.
Oh and the Pittsburgh show was great! Best concert I've been to thus far and I was also very glad I could join the walk this year!
Posted at 12:06 on Sep 07, 2010
I love these photos. Being a current photography major I've become a little obsessive about photography like this. ttv, lomography, and macro are my serious favorites and I've got to know what kind of cameras you've used for these shots?! They are amazing.
Oh and the Pittsburgh show was great! Best concert I've been to thus far and I was also very glad I could join the walk this year!
Posted at 10:26 on Sep 07, 2010
Great shots, what camera you've been using to create such great effects?
Posted at 10:16 on Sep 09, 2010
Thanx 4 sharing ur wonderful piccies. Like them all .
Posted at 3:40 on Sep 12, 2010
Great work...! I love ! A real artist...you are!
Posted at 5:10 on Sep 14, 2010
Great Pics! I guess the artsy side of you ...continues!
To go from Salt Lake City, UT to Boulder, CO....you should come through STEAMBOAT! We know how to Rock! I would cry though- to miss you! I'll be on my way to Boulder too!Hmmmm wonder why!?
Posted at 9:55 on Sep 21, 2010
Your jump shot is AWESOME.
Posted at 8:55 on Sep 23, 2010
Love love LOVE all of your pics, especially the pictures of HOB and Carnegie Library :) Can't wait until Toronto!!
Posted at 6:08 on Oct 02, 2010
Went to the show last night in Boulder; after all these years, still amazing. :)
Posted at 3:35 on Oct 03, 2010
very profound words Taylor. Love the pics they do have a very artsy feel,and you seem to have a raw talent in taking pictures. Rock on Peace and Love!