cltattooing Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I love this series so much. That was such an honest window into the life and work of Horiyoshi III and Shige. I could listen to H3 talk all day long, so much wisdom and honesty in connection to anything I've ever heard, seen or read from/about him. I kept pausing the video at every frame in the tattoo museum to get a good look at it all. Hanky Panky's hair, hahaha! I can't wait for part 2... I feel like every episode of this show really helps me put things into perspective in terms of my art, life and tattooing. It's really motivating and humbling, I dunno, I'm just really grateful for this effort. Iwar, MadeIndelible, chrisnoluck and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hospitelli Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 How did I completely miss this thread? I just watched Episode 7 and what a treat it was. Apart from being very well done it's great to hear from Horiyoshi III and Shige as their approach to life and to their art is nothing short of inspiring. Seeing those Shige pieces on video is also something else. Looks like I got some catching up to do as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun1105 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Just finished watching. Such a great episode. Amazing tattoos showcased of course, but also so many incredible quotes from Horiyoshi III and Shige both. This one will require a re-watching or two I am sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatB Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 watched it last night and loved it. i love hearing Horiyoshi III speak (even though I don't understand Japanese) because he has a very calm, soothing voice. guitguy and cltattooing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Varty Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I actually had some tears in my eyes a few times during this episode. I feel so honored to have even the tiniest fraction of a place in the tattoo world. Absolutely humbled. chrisnoluck, Graeme, Shaun1105 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugilist Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 We watched this last night! It was awesome and gave me so much food for thought. Wise dudes. Brock Varty and tatB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleadco Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Was awesome hearing about Horiyoshi's early inspiration and really brought to mind how everything is interconnected. The zen philosophy on tattooing and life was mind blowing. I could listen to hours of him speaking. (smiles for days) Graeme and tatB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 that was such an amazing episode, my favorite by far! Marcus is going to be guesting here starting this weekend, I can't wait to talk to him about it..... guitguy, Brock Varty, Pleadco and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Was awesome hearing about Horiyoshi's early inspiration and really brought to mind how everything is interconnected. The zen philosophy on tattooing and life was mind blowing. I could listen to hours of him speaking. (smiles for days) Have you watched the Vice Horiyoshi 3 video that's been posted here in another thread? It's in a similar vein and also really mind-blowing. I'd also love more of this, this is the sort of thing that makes me proud to be tattooed and to have a connection, however small and tenuous, to all of this. cltattooing, guitguy and Pleadco 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diehardonvhs Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Amazing episode. I have met Shige a few times, he is an absolutely lovely bloke, very humble and quiet. Seems so strange meeting him that someone fairly small and quiet could be such a powerful force! I dont know, he is just a such a huge figure in my mind, seeing him in person reminds me is still human like the rest of us! cltattooing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStu Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Shige is truly a warrior of life. He makes me feel inadequate at a human. I love his analogy of how tattoos are like fireworks. Thank you, Marcus - wherever you are!! (snif) cltattooing, ironchef, Shaun1105 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironchef Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Shige's family is amazing as well. It was his wife, Chisato, that got the calf piece from Marcus in the video clip. I noticed earlier in the year, she got a piece from Jeff Gogue on her other calf when Gogue was visiting Yellow Blaze. cltattooing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joakim urma Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 This has been my favorite episode so far. Some of those back pieces were just to much to take in! Slowly I think I am starting to get and appreciate japanese style. I've seen that Vice part about Horiyoshi III earlier and it was interesting to get more words and insight from this fascinating man. As I was watching I was trying to grasp that this was the same person who liked (on instagram) one of the tattoos I have on me, just a month or so back. This modern world sure is strange. SStu and guitguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delicious Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I really liked the video... I noticed that Shige's tattoos look great in pictures, but then they actually showed some of the tattoos on film, with moving, breathing people... So dynamic, it's hard to explain. It's better than the pictures. And I was astounded by the colors more so than I was when I saw the pictures. Also, I saw the hanya backpeice that has been copied so many times... all those copies suck, the original was just beautiful el twe and guitguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Endless Days Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 As others mentioned, this episode was phenomenal. Shige and Horiyoshi were both awesome interviewees, also both were inspiring. Was talking to the woman about the fact that no matter the craft or trade, dedication is that one thing that usually sets the greats apart from the rest, and I really appreciated that both mentioned how they've dedicated their lives fully to tattooing and that it's their lives. Shige was getting existential on our ass as well. Can't wait for part two. Also, I'd like to have a beer with Marcus. Dude seems like such a cool guy. el twe and Brock Varty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitguy Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Second viewing starting now. Probably the second of many ;) ......and yes, I caught a lot more the second time around (Hanky Panky's hair LOL! thanks @cltattooing ) There is so much to take in, especially visually. Aside from posts here on LST in the past few months, this is my first major exposure to the work of Shige. My mind is officially blown! If I had to make one criticism, it would be that Marcus needs to make his questions more concise and much less wordy. I felt really bad for the interpreter lol :) cltattooing and tatB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Endless Days Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Second viewing starting now. Probably the second of many ;)......and yes, I caught a lot more the second time around (Hanky Panky's hair LOL! thanks @cltattooing ) There is so much to take in, especially visually. Aside from posts here on LST in the past few months, this is my first major exposure to the work of Shige. My mind is officially blown! If I had to make one criticism, it would be that Marcus needs to make his questions more concise and much less wordy. I felt really bad for the interpreter lol :) i agree with you about the questions, but i wouldn't be surprised if that was edited in after the interview was done. if not, i completely agree. however, the dude should be cut some slack. he's a tattooer, not a journalist. guitguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suburbanxcore Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Well worth the wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petri Aspvik Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Cool, two new episodes I havent seen! Brock Varty and Iwar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatB Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Any news on Japan Part II? CultExciter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suburbanxcore Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Funny to see this bumped. I actually rewatched Japan and Austin last night. tatB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadeIndelible Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Watching Paris and Japan. Marcus is one helluva a guy for making these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStu Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Per instagram he's been travelling and guesting a lot in Europe lately . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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