Blackwing Vol. 192 - Behind the Design
Blackwing Volume 192, behind the design
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Blackwing 192 is a tribute to John Lennon and Paul McCartney and the estimated 192 songs they wrote together. The color prism design depicts the convergence of two powerful creative forces.
John Lennon and Paul McCartney are widely regarded as two of the most dynamic and influential songwriters in history. Having sold over 600 million records worldwide, they are also considered the most successful creative collaboration of all time. Their lyrics and melodies are memorized in the hearts and minds of young and old all over the world, generation through generation.
One of the aspects that made this duo great was their powerful contrasting styles that complimented each other perfectly. Paul McCartney brought a sense of optimism and lightness to their music while John Lennon often favored a more brooding and dejected affectation.
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The Color Prism/Venn Diagram design depicted on the Blackwing Vol. 192 is a visual representation of these two disparate, but interdependent voices and how they come together to create something beautiful. It was noted during their collaborative years, that Lennon and McCartney held each other as both rivals and inspirations, pushing one another to be better and continue to innovate.
The result of their songwriting partnership was approximately 192 original songs credited to the duo. A famous Lennon-McCartney lyric is foil stamped on each Vol. 192 pencil, for a total of twelve different lyrics in the set.