Two Door Cinema Club are 3 people with the help of technology and a thirst for anything quirky. If you were to pose the question, “Where do Two Door Cinema Club live?” and someone was to answer, “Why, Bangor!” That someone would only be 66.67% correct because Two Door Cinema Club are a Bangor/Donaghadee based electro pop band. An obvious absence in the rhythm department is humbly filled by an unadulterated Macintosh and the electronic thump from the fourth imperceptible member goes hand in hand with the electro/pop direction. Their music has been loosely compared to the likes of Death Cab for Cutie and Broken Social Scene but without a definitive capacity to be pigeon-holed. Melodic vocals, which hail from all three members of the outfit, infuse with guitar riffs that have been described as “oceanic” and rhythm described as “pulsing”. To get the symbolism out of the way, take your seats; it’s going to be a blockbuster!
This biography is still informative, but it is not entirely serious and indicates that it is more interested in displaying the complete quirkyness and fun side of the band. "Take your seats; it's going to be a blockbuster!" further enforces this and attracts the audience into listening to the band as it seems like it is preparing them for something spectacular. It is clear that the target audience for this biography is probably teenagers or young adults who don't take things so seriously, as conveyed by the informal mode of address.
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Biography and Analysis: One Night Only
One Night Only formed in summer 2003, consisting initially of Mark Hayton, Daniel “Pob” Parkin, Sam “Gunner” Ford and Kai "Kai" Smith. The band did not have a vocalist until George Craig, a friend of Ford's brother, joined in a practice. He was asked to be the vocalist, but insisted on playing guitar as well. Smith then left the band. Contrary to some reports, they did not start out as a Beatles cover band — they initially played songs by bands such as Blink-182, New Found Glory and The Beatles, as well as some of their own material.
The name, One Night Only, came about when asked to play a gig. They did not have a name at the time and so came up with One Night Only, intending the title to, literally, last for only one night, however the name stuck to this day. They performed their first gig on 12 December 2003 in Kirkbymoorside Memorial Hall, which became a popular venue in their early days. In 2005, keyboardist Jack "Fish" Sails joined the band. The band has appeared on The Friday Night Project, performing their third single “It's About Time”. George Craig also appeared on Hollyoaks, performing an acoustic version of the same song.
In 2007, the band toured with Milburn and The Pigeon Detectives. Their first headline tour started in January 2008, ending in March. Their biggest headline tour to date took place in Autumn 2008. They also played at several festivals, including Isle of Wight, Oxegen and Glastonbury. The band have done a subsequent tour, supported by Northern Irish rock trio General Fiasco, Onlookers and other bands, at venues such as the Lincoln Engine Shed and The Astoria.
They started their latest tour on 15 June 2010.
This biography is very informative, and focuses more about the origins of the band and their music rather than their personal lives. The mode of address is quite sophisticated, and it is clear that it is aimed at an older audience of perhaps young adults or older teens. Also, this biography would seem to have most likely a unisex readership as there are no references to the appearance of the band in a sexual manner. The biography additionally mentions festivals,"Isle of Wight", "Oxegen" and "Glastonbury" and this suggests that the reader is interested in festivals and is most likely a consistent festival-goer every year.
The name, One Night Only, came about when asked to play a gig. They did not have a name at the time and so came up with One Night Only, intending the title to, literally, last for only one night, however the name stuck to this day. They performed their first gig on 12 December 2003 in Kirkbymoorside Memorial Hall, which became a popular venue in their early days. In 2005, keyboardist Jack "Fish" Sails joined the band. The band has appeared on The Friday Night Project, performing their third single “It's About Time”. George Craig also appeared on Hollyoaks, performing an acoustic version of the same song.
In 2007, the band toured with Milburn and The Pigeon Detectives. Their first headline tour started in January 2008, ending in March. Their biggest headline tour to date took place in Autumn 2008. They also played at several festivals, including Isle of Wight, Oxegen and Glastonbury. The band have done a subsequent tour, supported by Northern Irish rock trio General Fiasco, Onlookers and other bands, at venues such as the Lincoln Engine Shed and The Astoria.
They started their latest tour on 15 June 2010.
This biography is very informative, and focuses more about the origins of the band and their music rather than their personal lives. The mode of address is quite sophisticated, and it is clear that it is aimed at an older audience of perhaps young adults or older teens. Also, this biography would seem to have most likely a unisex readership as there are no references to the appearance of the band in a sexual manner. The biography additionally mentions festivals,"Isle of Wight", "Oxegen" and "Glastonbury" and this suggests that the reader is interested in festivals and is most likely a consistent festival-goer every year.
Friday, 20 January 2012
Analysis of Album Covers: Myths of the Near Future - The Klaxons
- This album cover is quite attractive as it is brightly coloured and displays an eclectic mix of pictures, which could possibly represent the unique and eccentric tracks on this CD.
- This album cover would make the consumer curious about the artist.
- The Klaxons are more electro indie and new rave than rock indie, which is shown through this album cover as new rave can be associated with being eccentric and bright colours.
Analysis of Album Covers: Hot Fuss - The Killers
- Plain and simple light blue colour scheme, nothing eye catching and there are no pictures of the band. This is to indicate that for this band it is more about the music than the image.
- The Killers have a connection with Japan, as it is a place where they often tour and have set one of their videos. The Japanese symbols on the buildings emphasise this.
- The buildings displayed on the cover also look drab and unattractive, which shows that they are in the Indie genre which avoids representations of wealth and glamour.
Textual Analysis of Music Videos: Something Good Can Work - Two Door Cinema Club
Genre Characteristics
- The band performs constantly throughout the video.
- Fairly basic music video, nothing extravagant.
- Simple black and white colour scheme with an everchanging bright colour.
What is the relationship between lyrics and visuals?
- No relationship between lyrics and visuals.
What is the relationship between music and visuals?
- The coloured wall behind them changes with every beat throughout the song.
Are there any close-ups of the artist and star image motifs?
- The lead singer of the band comes closer to the screen every so often, so he is making a connection with the audience.
- There are no star image motifs.
Is there reference to the notion of looking?
- No reference to the notion of looking.
Are there intertextual references?
- No intertextual references.
Is it performance-based, narrative-based or concept-based? How much of each?
- It is completely performance based as the video is the band performing the whole time.
As this is my last analysis of an Indie music video, through this research I have learned that it is essential for there to be performance aspects in an Indie music video. Furthermore, it is not entirely necessary to have a clear narrative although most videos of this genre comply to that idea. There seems to be some connection to Goodwin's theories such as association with lyrics and visuals, however, it is not all that obvious. The association of music and visuals is more common and clearer to the viewer. In my video, I will aim to take on these guidelines and information and thus produce a video that will be similar to these and will successfully concur with the Indie genre.
- The band performs constantly throughout the video.
- Fairly basic music video, nothing extravagant.
- Simple black and white colour scheme with an everchanging bright colour.
What is the relationship between lyrics and visuals?
- No relationship between lyrics and visuals.
What is the relationship between music and visuals?
- The coloured wall behind them changes with every beat throughout the song.
Are there any close-ups of the artist and star image motifs?
- The lead singer of the band comes closer to the screen every so often, so he is making a connection with the audience.
- There are no star image motifs.
Is there reference to the notion of looking?
- No reference to the notion of looking.
Are there intertextual references?
- No intertextual references.
Is it performance-based, narrative-based or concept-based? How much of each?
- It is completely performance based as the video is the band performing the whole time.
As this is my last analysis of an Indie music video, through this research I have learned that it is essential for there to be performance aspects in an Indie music video. Furthermore, it is not entirely necessary to have a clear narrative although most videos of this genre comply to that idea. There seems to be some connection to Goodwin's theories such as association with lyrics and visuals, however, it is not all that obvious. The association of music and visuals is more common and clearer to the viewer. In my video, I will aim to take on these guidelines and information and thus produce a video that will be similar to these and will successfully concur with the Indie genre.
Textual Analysis of Music Videos: Ribena - Pegasus Bridge
Genre Characteristics
- Basic colour scheme
- Band performance is a main part of the video
What is the relationship between the lyrics and the visuals?
- “I drink coffee, not just Ribena and I like it” – this signifies growing up and coming of age. In this video, the characters are therefore shown as being rebellious and breaking the rules.
What is the relationship between music and visuals?
- During the instrumental section of the song, the band members and characters in the video start dancing.
- During the shot of the characters and band member’s feet running, there is the sound of the drums, which effectively amplifies the footsteps.
Are there close-ups of the artist and star image motifs?
- Close-ups of each band member but the camera pans around the frontman, Edward Turner, in order to highlight his significance.
- There are no star image motifs.
Is there reference to the notion of looking?
- Yes, the camera is behind the characters at one point, which can be associated with the aspect of voyeurism.
Are there intertextual references?
- The 1980’s film, ‘The Breakfast Club’
Is it performance-based, narrative-based or concept-based? How much of each?
- Performance and narrative based. The band is always being shot performing, but there is a narrative happening at the same time.
- Basic colour scheme
- Band performance is a main part of the video
What is the relationship between the lyrics and the visuals?
- “I drink coffee, not just Ribena and I like it” – this signifies growing up and coming of age. In this video, the characters are therefore shown as being rebellious and breaking the rules.
What is the relationship between music and visuals?
- During the instrumental section of the song, the band members and characters in the video start dancing.
- During the shot of the characters and band member’s feet running, there is the sound of the drums, which effectively amplifies the footsteps.
Are there close-ups of the artist and star image motifs?
- Close-ups of each band member but the camera pans around the frontman, Edward Turner, in order to highlight his significance.
- There are no star image motifs.
Is there reference to the notion of looking?
- Yes, the camera is behind the characters at one point, which can be associated with the aspect of voyeurism.
Are there intertextual references?
- The 1980’s film, ‘The Breakfast Club’
Is it performance-based, narrative-based or concept-based? How much of each?
- Performance and narrative based. The band is always being shot performing, but there is a narrative happening at the same time.
Textual Analysis of Music Videos: Say You Don’t Want It – One Night Only
Genre Characteristics
- Band performance is a main part of the video
- Low key lighting
- Grainy focus
- Band members and characters in the video wear vintage clothing
- Mise-en-scene of video avoids glamour and affluence
What is the relationship between lyrics and visuals?
- “Fake scenes, plastic-made dreams” – the music video takes place, in New York, known
to be associated with show business and the place where many dreamers go to.
What is the relationship between music and visuals?
- At the start of the music video, each beat shows a different establishing shot of
New York City.
- During the instrumental part of the song, there are shots of all the band performing
and the two main characters dance together.
Are there any close-ups of the artist and star image motifs?
- There are many close-ups of the lead vocalist and front man of the band, George
Craig, to emphasise his importance.
- There are no star image motifs.
Is there reference to the notion of looking?
- When Emma Watson is avoiding the camera and being viewed from a long shot, the
audience feel like they are looking at her from across the road.
Are there any intertextual references?
- The Lady and The Tramp, when at the end they are both revealed to be dogs, one who
is richer than the other.
Is it performance-based, narrative-based or concept-based? How much of each?
- It is half performance-based and half-narrative based. The video constantly cuts
between the band performance and the love story happening between the two main
characters.
- Band performance is a main part of the video
- Low key lighting
- Grainy focus
- Band members and characters in the video wear vintage clothing
- Mise-en-scene of video avoids glamour and affluence
What is the relationship between lyrics and visuals?
- “Fake scenes, plastic-made dreams” – the music video takes place, in New York, known
to be associated with show business and the place where many dreamers go to.
What is the relationship between music and visuals?
- At the start of the music video, each beat shows a different establishing shot of
New York City.
- During the instrumental part of the song, there are shots of all the band performing
and the two main characters dance together.
Are there any close-ups of the artist and star image motifs?
- There are many close-ups of the lead vocalist and front man of the band, George
Craig, to emphasise his importance.
- There are no star image motifs.
Is there reference to the notion of looking?
- When Emma Watson is avoiding the camera and being viewed from a long shot, the
audience feel like they are looking at her from across the road.
Are there any intertextual references?
- The Lady and The Tramp, when at the end they are both revealed to be dogs, one who
is richer than the other.
Is it performance-based, narrative-based or concept-based? How much of each?
- It is half performance-based and half-narrative based. The video constantly cuts
between the band performance and the love story happening between the two main
characters.
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