#Stonesism
I was excited to move to London not because of finding a new job, a new house, a new life. I was excited to see the Rolling Stones ‘Exhibitionism’ exhibition at Saatchi Gallery before it ended on the 4th of September.
I saw The Rolling Stones in 2007, during their ‘A Bigger Bang’ World Tour. So an exhibition was the next step, right?
The exhibition space was exciting even before I bought my ticket! See for yourselves:
As soon as I entered, tears filled up in my eyes (yes, that happens to me when I'm attending something I love, usually during concerts). The huge light up sign with 'LADIES AND GENTLEMEN' was overwhelming.
There were countless amazing rooms. I really liked the reconstruction of their flat from their beginnings in Edith Grove, London, although it was so dirty! It reminded me of my life, renting here in the UK with very dirty people. But I digress.
(photo from KingsRoad.)
The reconstruction of the recording studio brought tears to my eyes. I would give anything to be able to go back in time and attend their recordings. And to see and hear Merry Clayton singing 'Gimme Shelter'.
(photo from Creative Review)
In the room adjacent to this we could mix and master songs. It was on a tablet, and we had the ability to change the levels for each instrument and the voice. It wasn't as 'the real deal', but it gave us a glimpse into the recording and audio mastering industry.
Another amazing room was the one with all the poster and album and logo designs - I will forever appreciate the amazing work graphic designers do.
But the most unexpected part of the exhibition was at the end - we were sent to a room and a live version of '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction' was on a huge screen in 3D. It was amazing - I felt as if I were in the first row. Tears streamed down my face because it was amazing. I felt as if I were in the first row at a Rolling Stones concert. It was perfect.
A trip to such an amazing exhibition wouldn't be complete without a trip to the gift shop:
This was one of the most amazing exhibitions I've ever been to. And I'm sad it ended.