Friday 18 December 2009

Music Magazine Double Page Spread Analysis #2


The second double page spread features the band 'Traffic'. The majority of the double page spread being taken up by a low-angle, long shot of the band giving them an image of empowerment connoting importance and strength. The shot is placed down on the ground making grass visible close to the lens. This, and the fact the band are also appearing through trees compliment each other and give a sense of mystery, showing that there are private elements to the band.

The title of the double page spread is 'Getting it together in the country' which links with the image as the band are surrounded by trees and wildlife, complimenting the idea of countryside and nature. The band are also dressed in a hippy style, linking further with the idea of nature and giving the band a recognisable image. The font of the title is also printed in a font style links with the idea of the countryside and nature. It is written in a way that looks like tree stumps and wood joined together, making each individual letter/word. This also links with the main image as the band are emerging from trees.

On this double page spread there is no article; only the introduction to it. The introductory paragraph ends with "so much for the hippy ideals..." which gives connotations of a rebellion and a further side to the story, making the reader want to know more and read on. Complimenting this fact is the rest of the paragraph which mentions a 'power struggle' between two band members that 'rumble on to the day'. As the magazine investigates this point, along with others about the band, it makes the content seem exclusive grabbing the readers attention immediately.

The colour scheme of the double page spread also compliments the nature element running throughout the double page spread. The colours are very neautral such as cream, brown and, running predominantly through the image, green. These are all the colours you would find in a countryside landscape and therefore compliment the idea of the double page spread well.

Compared with the previous double page spread analysed this is very different. The previous one was very harsh and used darker colours, whereas this one with 'Traffic' include a much more neautral and peacful theme therefore aiming at different people.

Similarly to the previous double page spread analysed, this one features the band name in a bold font both at the top of the page and within the intorduction paragraph making the audience recognise what band is features in the article.

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