Don't Believe The Truth Album Cover Analysis

The front cover from "Don't Believe The Truth" is probably one of the most abstract front covers in the bands previous history. The shot of a wall with the tile across it is shot in a fish eye lens. This gives a more abstract and dynamic angle/view of the title of the album. This suggests that the band are taking on a different angle on their song writing. The black and white is similar to that of the previous album "Heathen Chemistry", creating a slight synergy between this and the previous album. The Oasis logo features the same position as the previous album, creating a larger synergy across Oasis products. The bak cover of the album features the track list in big bold spray paint like font. This puts a major emphasis on the songs, letting them speak for themselves massively.

Heathen Chemistry Album Cover Analysis

The "Heathen Chemistry" album cover features a bizarre blurry shot of the band in a metallic grey complexion. The lack of clarity in the image possible suggests the changes the band is going through. The shot is taking from a low angle tilting up, this reinforces that they are at the top of the music business. This feeling was also created in the last album. The logo placed in the top left corner is a mix between the font used on their previous album "Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants" and the black box around the traditional logo. This is creating a new synergy across Oasis products. The radiating lights over the top remind the audience of strobe lights used in live shows. This is one of the most basic album covers in the bands history and is yet still effective! The back of the album is even more simplistic featuring the colour black fading into blue slightly. This is a very basic back cover, meaning that they are letting the songs speak for themselves.

Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants Album Cover Analysis

This album was released in 2000 and signifies a turning point for Oasis. This is when the whole of the band began to change with Gem Archer and Andy Bell joining and the band started to have families and fully grew up. They're sound completely changed for this album. As well as sound, the logo across the top of the album is different to the past four albums, not creating that synergy the band had with all its previous products, symbolising that the band is moving in a different direction to start the mark of a new century. The album cover features the skyline of New York City, with the Empire State Building in the foreground. This implies that the band are sitting at the top of the music business and reinforces the size of the bands popularity. This is also reinforced with the title of the album. The mystique blue look is quite distinctive and iconic and stretches outside the box as this is a colour Oasis haven't yet slapped on an album cover.  The same skyline is featured but from a different angle on the back cover of the album. This is a very simplistic album cover but also very effective!

The Masterplan Album Cover Analysis

"The Masterplan" by Oasis is a collection of chosen b-side tracks collaborated into an album. The album cover features a distinct green look. The front cover features a classroom with a bunch of mature students, possibly suggesting that the band is going back to basics or the drawing board if you like. The front cover also reflects the title of the album as the students in a classroom appear to be learning about "The Masterplan". The album features the bands logo at the top of the board in the classroom, implying that the band are at the top, this reflects their popularity as at this point in time (1998) they became one of the biggest bands in the world. This also reinforces the synergy created across Oasis' products and albums. On of the desks towards the bottom right corner features a poster of their debut album "Definitely Maybe". This suggests that he band have not forgotten their roots and to display how far they have come. The back cover of the album features a shot of a live performance by Oasis. This reinforces their live presence and they're a good live act.

Filming Tips and Processes

This video explained some of the concepts and ideas that I need to take into account whilst filming and editing my music video. This has caused me to think slightly differently about my filming session and that I need to plan further in preparation to utilise time!

Glide Camera

The Glide Camera is a piece of filming equipment i am going to use in the creation of my music video to obtain stable footage. I wish to obtain this to gain a professional and sleek look to my music video as it is going to represent the track and the band yo the audience. A glide camera also allows me to freely move with the camera whilst maintaining the stability of the footage. This will allow me to get a range of moving and panoramic shots for effect. This can be sped up or slowed down in the editing to create effect. The movement will allow me to get a range of shots in a smaller amount of time, utilising my filming time and decreasing room for error and time for re shoots. The range of shots I will be able to obtain through this piece of equipment can be quickly intercut into each other to create a fast, edgy effect. This video explains how to use the glide cam to maximise stability.

Be Here Now Album Cover Analysis

"Be Here Now" was the most anticipated album of the bands duration after the world wide phenomenon which was Morning Glory. As of the release of this album Oasis became one of the biggest band in the world at the height of fame. In many cases the album cover for this album is one of the most bizarre, featuring a rolls royce in a swimming pool. This obtains a very high significance as the number plate of the rolls royce is identical to that of the black car in the famous Beatles album "Abbey Road". This iconic symbol depicts the heavy influence The Beatles had on Oasis and their song writing.  The use of the colour red is symbolic as it is identical of that of a British telephone box which is iconic to our country. This became a large symbol of importance to the bands tour as they entered the stage in each show through a red telephone box. The bands logo is stamped in the top right of the album cover, creating synergy through Oasis media products and becoming known as a brand. Liam Gallagher is standing in a green parka, one of his most iconic looks of the decade. The randomness of the motorcycle and clock add to the busyness of the photo and replicates the chaotic sound and live performances the band performed. The globe in the background is similar to that of the one used in "Definitely Maybe". This is being viewed through a telescope, symbolising that the band have come such a long way from their first album as they have rose to fame and success and them times feel distant. The back of the album features a strange mix of object. The hourglass implies that time has passed since their first albums where as the dice symbolises chance. This is similar to the bands lack of care in their attitude to what people think.

(Whats The Story) Morning Glory? Album Cover Analysis

"(Whats The Story) Morning Glory?" is the second studio album from Oasis and went on to become one of the biggest selling albums in the UK of all time. The front and back cover feature snapshots taken in Berwick Street in London with men walking down. The faces of the men are not clearly visible to the audience, creating a monotone and mystique atmosphere. The album captures day to day life as such, connoting the bands background and disproving connotations of superiority. The name of the band is displayed in the bottom right hand corner marking their name out to the audience and branding the cover. A long shot is used for both the front and back cover of the album with the mans back to the camera walking down the street creating the iconic synergy which is well known to a generation shaped by this album. Additionally, the font of the title and the track list match creating further synergy across the album. The cover is also symbolic to the city life with industrial buildings as well as streets and clubs along with the night life. This simplistic album cover is massively affective and gives imagery to the amazing tracks features on this album. Simplicity is amazingly effective.

Definitely Maybe Album Cover Analysis

The Cover of "Definitely Maybe" the best debut album ever released by the band Oasis is one of the most iconic Album covers out there to this day. In the top left of the cover is the Oasis logo. This is a basic and simple logo but it definitely does its job in standing out and clearly branding the album. This is done by using opposite colours to the ones used in the cover. Moreover, the band member Noel Gallagher is on the left playing an acoustic guitar on the sofa. This reinforces the fact that he is the lead guitarist of the band and also the song writer (creator) of the album. This is indicated as he is the only one playing an instrument. The fact that he is second in the foreground reinforces that he is the second man to Liam Gallagher the front man who is lying down in the front centre of the cover. The traditional pack of Benson Cigarettes next to a glass of wine depicts the bands working class background, portraying a sense of originality and point to be proved atmosphere, adding to its iconic sound and feel. The album title "Definitely Maybe" is in a hand written style, creating a sense of urban creativity and a lack of need for technology as well as a careless feel.

Only Sun EP Digipak Analysis

This is the Digipak cover/sleeve for Only Sun's first self acclaimed EP. The front cover features the band's name in the centre This draws a lot of attention to the band's name intentionally as the Ep is self acclaimed. The artwork surrounding this features alternate facing "s"'s. This creates the illusion of the word sun being spelt all over the front cover, reinforcing the band's name. The use of different colours increases the amount of attention drawn. This same artwork is printed on top of thew disc to reinforce synergy across the product. Moreover, the back of the Ep features the track list along with the running times. as well as the name of the producer and the official band website, drawing more attention to the band over all. This is all marked off with a copyrights reservation stamp. This Digipak is an effective example in standing out and drawing abstract attention to the band! This is something I will take into account when crafting my own Digipak.

British Indie Music

This is an interview with current grime artist Big Narstie, talking about the music collection he has on his Ipod. He manages to perfectly explain my choice for the music genre I have chosen and also justifies how he uses it to help project his own genre of music (Grime which is regional to the UK especially London). I would strongly recommend watching this interview as he perfectly explains the strength of English indie Music.

Target Audience Research Questions

To gain an additional input and feedback for my music video, I am going to construct a series of questions to shape and alter my music video to the audience's preference and produce the best content I possibly can. I am going to make these questions very specific so I consequently don't gain vague feedback.

1) Do you think the band/artist of the track should be the main feature of the music video?

2) Do you think the 'Black and White' effect is successful in giving an edge to the video?

3) Do you think a music video gives  a good visualisation and image to the lyrics of the track?

4) Do you think that indie music is successful in projecting British music across the country?

5) Do you think the music/ track fits the video?

I am also going to create a table with a strengths and weaknesses side for the class to fill out after they have watched my music video to find out what I need to work on and re shoot.

Digipak Inspiration and Analysis

The Digipak from The Arctic Monkeys first album "Whatever people say I am, That is what I am not" from 2006 features very impressive imagery. The digipak features a reoccurrence of the black and white as well as grey throughout. The actual disk itself is portrayed as an overflowing ashtray with a large amount of cigarette ends in. This relates to the front cover which features a man smoking a cigarette. The back of the digipak features the same man on the cover but is leaning his head down instead. This may symbolise the stress the man is in, indicating the stress of adulthood and growing up. This creates a contrast between the two sides of he digipak, drawing more people to the front of the album. This may symbolise the change in emotions and focus throughout the songs of the album. The back of the album features information such as the track list and the record label.  The front of the album displays the Arctic Monkeys logo to create synergy across their products to make the band more recognisable.