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Apr 18 2012, 04:17 PM
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Hey guys! I can say that I have paid attention to bands or albums because of a cool art work, a good logo and even because of a cool photo of the band. This happened much more in the past when internet didn't exist and I used to see lots of cds at the store that I didn't now how they sound... I just tried to imagine how it sound because of a pic or the art work. I first checked Iron Maiden because I loved their cover arts.
Is image important for you in music? How does it affects you? Are you fan of a band that you first checked because of a cool photo or art work? -------------------- My lessons
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Apr 18 2012, 04:38 PM
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People relate to image and branding of a band just as much as the music, it's a cohesive package. Especially nowadays where the music and artist has to be sucessfully marketed as a product.
I've bought many albums unheard in the past based on the Album art. Chris Whitley - Living With the Law was one that springs to mind by the way I the logo for your name on the Shred Neck Promo (I'm guessing that is something that prompted this) -------------------- My SoundCloud
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Apr 18 2012, 04:58 PM
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QUOTE (PosterBoy @ Apr 18 2012, 12:38 PM)  People relate to image and branding of a band just as much as the music, it's a cohesive package. Especially nowadays where the music and artist has to be sucessfully marketed as a product. I've bought many albums unheard in the past based on the Album art. Chris Whitley - Living With the Law was one that springs to mind by the way I the logo for your name on the Shred Neck Promo (I'm guessing that is something that prompted this) yeah, you know, that logo has been created by a guy that lives in Indonesia. I didn't know him. He added me and offered to do a logo with my name for free. That's what he created.  -------------------- My lessons
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Apr 18 2012, 05:12 PM
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I would never buy I CD because of its cover.
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Apr 18 2012, 05:20 PM
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QUOTE (Frankster @ Apr 18 2012, 01:12 PM) I would never buy I CD because of its cover. I remember that when I was young there wasn't a way to hear an album before you buy it, at least here in Argentina. That's why I bough Iron Maiden's Somewhere in time album because I loved the art cover, and some friends said me that they were a great metal band. Nowadays it's easier to check myspace or youtube before buying music. -------------------- My lessons
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Apr 18 2012, 05:31 PM
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That's how I came across Cannibal Corpse when I was young. Back when I just got my first job me and my friend would hit up music stores on Fridays since its when we got paid. You would see all the radio/MTV music on the ends and all over but I still browsed down the isles. I came across metal and I'm like whoa look at these crazy gore covers! Flip it over and seen the song titles I was pretty much like I need to hear this. Went to buy it and they are like, I'm sorry you must be 18 or older to buy due to the graphic content. So we left I found a store that sold used cds and they had one without the case and they sold it to me. I've been a fan ever since.
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Apr 18 2012, 08:09 PM
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QUOTE (SpaseMoonkey @ Apr 18 2012, 01:31 PM) That's how I came across Cannibal Corpse when I was young. Back when I just got my first job me and my friend would hit up music stores on Fridays since its when we got paid. You would see all the radio/MTV music on the ends and all over but I still browsed down the isles. I came across metal and I'm like whoa look at these crazy gore covers! Flip it over and seen the song titles I was pretty much like I need to hear this. Went to buy it and they are like, I'm sorry you must be 18 or older to buy due to the graphic content. So we left I found a store that sold used cds and they had one without the case and they sold it to me. I've been a fan ever since. QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Apr 18 2012, 03:22 PM) Art can help sell a CD and add to music. When I was younger I bought many albums based off of cover art (Iced Earth, Hammerfall, Nightwish). However. "image" in reference to the band should be further than last of the list. It's cool to know that it happened something similar to you guys. Cannibal Corpse, Iced Earth, Hammerfall and Nightwish has really cool art covers. I remember another band that made me decide because of a magazine review and it's art cover... Rhapsody with their first album "Legendary Tales". -------------------- My lessons
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Apr 18 2012, 08:39 PM
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In Rock Music ,SURE it is!
Heavy Metal or NO METAL At ALL!!! |
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Apr 18 2012, 10:56 PM
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Rhapsody had me sold with their album covers, there just so epic
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I've gotten in to several bands that way as has most folks. You come across an album cover and it's like WOW I gotta check that out!|
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Apr 20 2012, 11:10 AM
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I guess it is, and I'm not talking just about rock. Just look at all those female singers who seem to always be half naked while they sing. Not that I'm complaining though
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Apr 20 2012, 11:35 AM
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\ICED EARTH und Blind Guardian kick arses with their cover artsQ!!!
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Apr 20 2012, 11:44 PM
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QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Apr 18 2012, 06:56 PM) Rhapsody had me sold with their album covers, there just so epic I can't resist this cover art!  -------------------- My lessons
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Apr 21 2012, 08:56 PM
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A band is a package IMO, you need to "sell" what your music says, no matter the genre, marketing is everywhere
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Apr 23 2012, 05:14 PM
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QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Apr 21 2012, 08:48 AM) In my opinion, image and music should go hand in hand you have to offer your listener something more than just the music itself - create an experience! A story (the lyrics) the atmosphere (the music) the visuals (the art) these three will create an irresistible force if well fit together This is what I aim for with the ARIA EP, which we will release at the end of May. Cosmin Can't agree more! I want EP!
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