Experience Music Project aka: EMP

we visited over the past weekend, mostly because it is attached to the sfm. However, the sky opera was dedicated to Michael Jackson, and was playing his videos, displaying a jacket and glove of his, and letting you write your thoughts on huge sheets of paper. While I haven’t been interested in Michael Jackson since I was about 9, he was certainly a part of my childhood. We also visited the hendrix exhibit, and checked out some posters from the print shop in nashville (where I practically live, and which adorn the nashville airport I flew to seattle from)

I really really really really want to go here someday!!!!! :c)

Why don’t you come with me…?

i’ve heard nothing but bad things so while in seattle i opted for the aquarium and some extra time relaxing and am glad i did. i don’t feel like i missed out.

I was expecting to really like it, but I ended up LOVING IT. If you like music, doesn’t matter what kind, you’ll be fascinated at the ancient guitars, little tidbits about young Hip Hop artists or the amazing tower of instruments that plays itself. I went to see the Jimi Hendrix exhibit. I don’t much like him or his music, but I enjoyed learning about it because his dad is from where I’m from and it was just cool to see. I also saw the Disney exhibit which is a wonderful blend of older Disney shorts and displays videos from Disney shows in the past until now (including Mickey Mouse Club from a long time ago up until Britney’s days). They also talk about Raven, Hannah Montana and High School Musical for Disney fans of this generation as well.
I learned to play a guitar while I was there! The Jam Room is spectacular. You can play any instrument you want and a screen goes with you step-by-step to teach you to play a song. It’s super fun. There’s also separate rooms with a personal coach. There are: vocals, keyboard, drums, guitar, bass…more! It’s wonderful!! If you’re a fan of music, it will be a TON of fun for you!

GO SEE IT XD

For anyone into music of any kind, the EMP is an awesome place to go. Not only can you look at photos and read about musicians, but they have areas where you can play instruments and make real recordings! It is well worth the trip and well worth another visit!

EMP has an unbelievable collection of some of rock and roll’s finest memorabilia. I saw both the Art of Modern Rock poster exhibition, and DoubleTake (an unexpected way to see art displayed). The Revolution restaurant is a great way to take a break between exhibits, and their beer samplers are kickass. More than anything, though, pay the extra few bucks for the audio tour that accompanies all the exhibitions. Walking through the Jimi Hendrix exhibit while listening to full-length albums was an amazing experience that I’d love to do again. The whole experience was worth every penny.

Maybe it was because I was a little pressed for time, but it wasn’t nearly as exciting as I had expected it to be.

& she signed my copy of her book American Music. What a talent!
The EMP was worth seeing, but once is enough for me.

Fitting that Seattle should house such a place. I couldn’t get enough of the huge tower of guitars!!

I liked it, but I wouldn’t pay $30 to go. Fortunately it’s free admission on first Thursdays, so you too can go for free. I’m not all that interested in looking at instruments and clothes, but the interactive stuff like the fancy karaoke room was fun.