Radiohead
Radiohead are an English alt-rock band formed in 1985. Radiohead have sold more than 30 million albums worldwide with their work being praised by critics and fans alike. In 2005 they were rated 73 in the Rolling Stones Magazine’s greatest artists of all time.
The main focus of this image is the band, with the central focus being Thom Yorke, the lead singer of Radiohead. There is direct mode of address as the band is facing towards the audience. The band is against a white background, therefore the setting is artificial. There is a large depth to the photograph due to the fact the band seems spaced out and positioned next to each other. This creates the impression that each member of the band is equal to one another and re-enforces the relationship between them.
The main focus of the image is the band, with the central focus being Thom Yorke, the singer of the band and arguably the most famous, facing the audience. This is an example of direct mode of address. The background image is reminiscent of a rainbow, which contrasts with the band as they are all wearing black clothing. This could be symbolic of how Radiohead tend to stray away from the happier, upbeat sound that is in the music industry and tend to write more melancholy, unique songs – they don’t conform to the modern songs we hear on the radio today. The most highlighted area of the image is the band members’ faces, however a lot of the members are covered in shadow, re-enforcing the bands image. A lot of thick black lines are repeated on the image, “covering up” the rainbow in the background and creating a vertical pattern.
The focus of this image the band, with the central focus being Thom Yorke, the lead singer. Ironically, despite being the lead singer, Thom is the only person in the image not participating in direct mode of address. Additionally, he is wearing sunglasses, further re-enforcing the “disinterest” he appears to have at the audience. This creates the impression that Radiohead do not care about the fame that comes with being recognisable musicians. The setting is real as the picture has been taken in a forest, creating a more atmospheric environment that invokes nature and peace. The band is wearing casual clothing which helps the audience relate to them, as opposed to the more exaggerated pop star costumes and fashion as seen by Lady Gaga or Katy Perry.
The main focus of this image is the band, with the central focus being Thom Yorke, the lead singer. Much like in the previous photo, Thom Yorke is facing away from the audience, further re-enforcing his stance on popularity and stardom. This photo has been taken from a low vantage point, making the subject seem dominant. The image contains a lot of shadows, creating a feeling of uneasiness, re-enforced by the bands dark clothing. The image appears to have been edited, as there is a slight blue tint on everything, creating a cold environment despite the natural location the photo has been taken.
The main focus is the band, unlike the other pictures there is no central focus, the band has been positioned next to each other to create a feeling of equal importance. Some band members show direct mode of address, particularly Thom who is pointing at the audience. This helps the audience feel involved with the band. The image has dark colours and lighting, blacks and blues are used prominently creating a cold atmosphere.
Muse
Muse is an English space rock/metal band formed in 1994. They have been nominated for 5 Grammy awards, of which they won best rock album for The Resistance. As of June 2012, Muse has sold over 15 million copies worldwide.
The main focus point in this picture is the band with the central focus being Mathew Bellamy, the lead singer. The image is monochrome, creating a cold and unemotional atmosphere. The shadows used help to create contrast and bring the viewers focus to the band, who are in light. The angle the picture was taken is a low angle, making the subject look dominant. There is direct mode of address in this image.
The main focus point of this image is the band. The central focus point is created by having the band members at Mathew’s side wearing black clothes where as Mathew is wearing white, this creates contrast and brings the viewers attention to him. There is direct mode of address featured as each band member looks toward the viewer, this is further re-enforced by Matthew pointing towards the viewer, which makes them feel involved with the band. The band members are positioned next to each other, re-enforcing the fact that they are good friends.
The main focus of this image is the band. There is direct mode of address in this image as the band members look at the audience. The clothes the band is wearing are not what are typically worn by most people, creating an impression of uniqueness. The image has shadows on the left and right sides, creating contrast and bringing the viewers attention to the band. The band is positioned together, re-enforcing the unity of the group.
The main focus of this image is the band. There is no direct mode of address. The image is monochrome, creating a cold and serious impression. The band is wearing all black, re-enforcing the coldness while also creating contrast – they “pop” out more and so the viewer’s attention is brought to them. The angle this image has been taken is low, creating the impression of dominance. The location is a grey and drab building, the weather is cloudy. This creates melancholy.
With their un-kept ties and messy hair the band evokes teenage rebellion, aiming at a potential target audience. The lead singer, Matt, is wearing a black suit, contrasting with the other band members and bringing the viewers focus towards him – he is the central focus. Again, the band is positioned next to each other and with the addition of school attire I can infer that the band is made up of close friends.
Interpol
Interpol is an American rock/post-punk revival band that was formed in 1997 in New York City. The band’s debut album Turn on the Bright Lights was critically acclaimed, making it to 10th position on the NME‘s list of top albums in 2002. Later records have turned them into a commercial and critical success
The main focus of this image is the band, the image uses dark lighting and shadows to contrast with the white and gray shirts the majority of the band are wearing, making the band “pop” out. The business suits the members are wearing suggest professionalism and seriousness, much the like the international police the band’s name references. Direct mode of address is featured in this image, involving the viewer.
The white background contrasts with the black business suits the band are wearing, making them stand out more. This tells the viewer that they are important. Direct mode of address is used in this image. The band uses a color scheme of blacks and grays to create a serious impression, they are unlike the bright and colorful pop stars that are featured prominently in the pop music industry. The band are positioned next to each other to imply a strong relationship between them.
The sunglasses that some of the band members are wearing invoke images of the FBI and Men in Black, fitting for a name such as Interpol. Again, dark backgrounds contrast with the white shirts some of the members are wearing, making them stand out more and seem more important than the others. Direct mode of address has been used.
The main focus of this image is the band. The un-kept shirt and graffiti imply that the band caters to the rebellious, teenage audience, which re-enforces one of the types of genre of music they play: Punk. Our attention is brought towards the band member in the middle, as he is positioned further in front of the other members; this suggests importance. Direct mode of address has been used.
The band has been positioned close together to imply a strong relationship between them. The audience can infer that these people are good friends. Interestingly, the lead singer, Paul Banks, is positioned behind the other bands member, and looks the most secluded. This could imply that there is no “face” of the band, each member is equal, further re-enforcing their friendship. The marble wall creates the impression of seriousness and coldness. Direct mode of address has been used.
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