Music
performer
posters
The genre of music for Coldplay is
alternative and this genre is portrayed in their music poster that can be seen
on the left. The reason that they have portrayed the alternative genre is
because of the use of vibrant and mixes of colours. The conventions of
alternative are things such as vibrant colours, different and hipster and I
think the poster Coldplay created adheres these conventions. The typography
used for the main titles subverts stereotypes about band posters because the
typography that is usually used is small but that is usually accompanied by
pictures of the band members. The use of large typography has been used for the
simple fact for the audience to know who the poster is about as the visuals
used aren’t associated with Coldplay in a specific way. In my opinion the
poster isn’t the most effective for Coldplay but certainly adheres the
alternative stereotypes.
(Similar to genre)
The AC/DC poster that can be seen
on the left is an example of a rock music performer poster. This is because of
the good use of colours. Rock bands are known for their bad boy looks and are
always providing poor behaviour. The colours that are usually associated with
incorrect actions are the reds and blacks because they are seen as the devil
colours and the use of the red colours is effective because in recent years
AC/DC have used the devil in posters and this creates messages about the band,
being a bit of a naughty band, creating that enigma around them. The use of
these colours is also effective because it links to their single and album
‘Highway to Hell’ and hell has very strong connotations with these colours
which makes the colours used so effective because that is what we are used to
with rock bands. The visual image of the band member is also effective because
we can get an idea about the band and helps the audience familiarize and also
the facial expression helps us as an audience understand the bands
characteristics and the facial expression of the band member follows
conventions of rock bands being unusual and a bit crazy. (Similar to genre)
The genre of music for the band 5 seconds of summer is pop and the
music performer poster fits the conventions linked with a pop band. This is
because pop bands are associated with ‘candyfloss colours’ which is present
here with the use of bright yellow. The use of a bright yellow background helps
the audience create messages, for a start it helps make the band members who
are central (another convention) stand out and makes the audience notice them
more. The main attention is to be on the band members because pop is usually
stereotypes as a female genre and this poster has taken that stereotype into
consideration by making the band the main attention to attract young females. (Different to genre)
This music poster is used to
represent the genre of hip-hop and rap. This isn’t a stereotypical hip-hop/rap
poster because the usual conventions seen on a hip-hop/rap poster would be a
reference to violence, drugs or tattoos. This Jay-Z poster subverts the
stereotype and has done in an effective way to maybe broaden his music and gain
a bigger audience for him. Although money is a big motive for rappers and the
use of the dollar sign uses this stereotype to show Jay-Z motive. The use of
imagery is very effective in this poster and reflects how rappers see
themselves in contrast to other people. The shot of Jay-Z is a low angled shot
to portray his power and dominance, another motive for rappers that they
portray in their lyrics from time to time. This dominance and power is backed
up with the typography, Jay-Z’s name isn’t seen fully and that reflects his
worldwide recognition and backs up his sense of dominance/power. (Different to genre)
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