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ThisName

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Posted: June 09 2006, 07:16

Hi all, I am after another tattoo and wanted to have something Oldfield related (Am I sad to do that?)

Any ideas for things I could have and where to have it?

I don't really want the tubular bells logo as i think its too obvious. One thing I'm quite keen on at the moment is to have Amarok put on my body, as it is on the album cover. I think its nice because the word does not have a literal meaning and its really quite ornate. Not sure where I would have it though, possibly my arm or forearm. Amarok is my fave MO album too so I'm thinking that would be the ideal choice but would be happy to hear some other suggestions!

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Posted: June 09 2006, 15:25

I think the Egg and Doves from Heaven's Open would make an interesting image for a tattoo...

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Posted: June 09 2006, 15:45

the Airborn logo!
here's the picture

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Posted: June 09 2006, 16:03

I never liked the Airborn logo much - it always seemed too much to me like someone messing around with the "Bell". In fact the whole cover feels like it was a bit of a rush job...:(

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Posted: June 09 2006, 16:11

Quote (ImAFoolAndImLaughing @ June 09 2006, 22:03)

I never liked the Airborn logo much - it always seemed too much to me like someone messing around with the "Bell". In fact the whole cover feels like it was a bit of a rush job...:(

that's fun, that's what I love in it!

and what's wrong with rush? :laugh:

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Posted: June 09 2006, 19:06

Quote (ThisName @ June 09 2006, 12:16)

No I don't think your'e sad. How about the "fish eye" view of Hergest Ridge

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Posted: June 10 2006, 06:24

I'd say the crossed guitars of the Elements cover. That would look awesome. I'd take a picture of you if i'd met you in the streets!! :laugh:

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Posted: June 10 2006, 14:14

I'd go for the pink Fender, infact I think I might.

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Posted: June 10 2006, 14:22

Quote (Piltdownboy on horseback 22 @ June 10 2006, 08:24)

I'd say the crossed guitars of the Elements cover. That would look awesome. I'd take a picture of you if i'd met you in the streets!! :laugh:

+1 vote for that

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Posted: June 12 2006, 04:36

why not just get one of each? lol

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Posted: June 12 2006, 15:55

Tatoo.....well it has to be a picture of the scots dragoon guards playing tattoo at edinburgh castle - but I think there would not be much of you left to see.

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Posted: June 12 2006, 16:02

Hahahha... got me laughing out loud here... :laugh:

My next thought was 'hahaha then he might as well tattoo the whole exposed choir on his body'

don't think his mum will be too happy

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Posted: June 13 2006, 20:45

get "Ryan The Lion"

i know thats not MO related i just thought it would be cool

Im all for Amarok or the elemenst cover!

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Posted: June 14 2006, 07:53

There are some fabulous designs in the Gallery that could inspire you. If it was me I'd have to go for the TB logo but the Gaelic looking word Amarok as it appears on the album cover is very ornate, or you could have it around your arm like an arm band. Maybe Amarok and Ommadawn linked together somehow.

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Posted: July 13 2006, 11:58

hi ive got 3 tattoos already and have been wanting a tubular bell for ages. i was going to get the bell in front of a scotland flag on my ankle. need to draw it properly tho. good luck.

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Posted: July 18 2006, 06:58

I don't think you are sad at all because I had the Tubular Bells tattooed on my upper left leg yesterday. The Tattoo artist said it had to be quite large to get all the shading done properly, but he was so pleased with the outcome he wanted to take a picture of it.

And I am really pleased with it too! It is still healing at the moment but I think it is very cool.

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Posted: July 18 2006, 10:36

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The Tattoo artist said it had to be quite large

Did he charge you extra?

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Posted: July 18 2006, 10:53

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And I am really pleased with it too! It is still healing at the moment but I think it is very cool.

Can we see a picture if all the paint has dried etc. ???

I think it's awesome... Maybe I'll get me one day too... I kept thinking about it for a while now...
But I'm quite thin, so my upper arm would make room for a lousy little bell

I'll have to grow a bit
*runs downstairs to get 4 hamburgers*

:laugh:

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Posted: July 18 2006, 12:45

Hi Guys,

ImAFoolAndImLaughing: well, did he charge me extra? Not sure to be honest but it wasn't cheap. He was very helpful. Although I gave him a picture, he found a better copy on the internet and scaled it up. Whole thing is about 12cm square.

Piltdownboy on horseback 22: Happy to show you a picture. Not sure how to post a pic, but I can always e-mail it. Let me know if you are interested.

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Posted: July 18 2006, 20:44

Quote (MrKeith @ July 18 2006, 17:45)

Piltdownboy on horseback 22: Happy to show you a picture. Not sure how to post a pic, but I can always e-mail it. Let me know if you are interested.

May I have a picture too please

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I think to post a pic, you'll need to register an account with ImageShack or Photobucket or another picturehosting service, they should offer free accounts, or premium ones that you'll need to pay for . I've just posted some pics using ImageShack, it's really a bit trial and error at first.

It's a matter of browsing your pictures from your PC, pressing the "Upload it" key, the next page should contain a series of links, it's the direct link at the bottom of the page you'll need ,write this address down and type this into your post using the http:// key.

Here's one I posted earlier

http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/7281/mikeommadawn4as6.jpg
To do this I hit the"http://" key when making a post , typed the complete URL, "http:// (enter page here) "and repeated it, starting "http://when asked for "my webpage". Hope this helps.

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.... but the Gaelic looking word Amarok as it appears on the album cover is very ornate, or you could have it around your arm like an arm band. Maybe Amarok and Ommadawn linked together somehow.

I'm thinking about a Tubular tattoo myself, quite possibly the cover artwork for Tubular Bells. I can't draw my own Mike themed one as my drawings look more like a 5 year old's than someone of 35

. A design that includes the word Ommadawn would be a great choice if I could draw, as Ommadawn is my favourite album

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