BLONDIE - icon

Blondie is an American rock band, founded by lead singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. The band was a pioneer in the early American New Wave and punks scenes of the mid 1970s. Their first two albums contained strong elements of these genres however, became noted for its eclectic mix of musical styles incoporating elements of disco, pop, rap and reggae whilst retaining a basic style as a new wave band.



1980 - JUNO AWARDS - BEST SELLING INTERNATIONAL SINGLE -

HEART OF GLASS......

This video is quite simplistic, simply focusing on the band performing. I noticed quite a lot of close up shots of the lead singer Debbie and individual meduim/long shots of the other members performing in the band. Although though this video seems simplsitic I think it is quite effective as it is creates a band persona and an intimate performance with the viewer and band. Thus meeting the Star's theory of NAME. What's more the lead singer Debbie is a very attractive woman therefore the use of the red lipstick and pan out of the singer creates a slight hint of sexual voyerism for the audience. The genre suits very well as it is a rock band therefore there is no bright vibrant pop effects like you would see in a video in a contemporary band/artist such as Lady Gaga- the only effects are the stage lighting as they are performing, this creates realism as if they were actually performing- much like Kings of Leon video charmer. - this idea I will consider for my music video!

LP- very vintage! -Well I did some digging and stumbled upon Blondie- parallel lines LP!- love it!- I took some photographs as I think this is an excellent example of not only band image and persona but also is very individual and represents the album name as the back ground is "parallel lines!" I also like how Debbie (the lead singer) is the main focus of the band image- something to consider when doing the photoshoot for my digipak!

Paramore : analysis of lyrics

Lyrics to That's What You Get :

No sir, well I don't wanna be the blame, not anymore.
It's your turn, so take a seat we're settling the final score.
And why do we like to hurt so much?

I can't decide
You have made it harder just to go on
And why, all the possibilities where I was wrong

That's what you get when you let your heart win, whoa.
That's what you get when you let your heart win, whoa.
I drowned out all my sense with the sound of its beating.
And that's what you get when you let your heart win, whoa.

I wonder, how am I supposed to feel when you're not here.
'Cause I burned every bridge I ever built when you were here.
I still try holding onto silly things, I never learn.
Oh why, all the possibilities I'm sure you've heard.

That's what you get when you let your heart win, whoa.
That's what you get when you let your heart win, whoa.
I drowned out all my sense with the sound of its beating (beating)
And that's what you get when you let your heart win, whoa.

Pain make your way to me, to me.
And I'll always be just so inviting.
If I ever start to think straight,
This heart will start a riot in me,
Let's start, start, hey!

Why do we like to hurt so much?
Oh why do we like to hurt so much?

That's what you get when you let your heart win!
Whoa.

That's what you get when you let your heart win, whoa.
That's what you get when you let your heart win, whoa.

Now I can't trust myself with anything but this,
And that's what you get when you let your heart win, whoa

The lyrics present a girl who has had her heart broken by a boy (typical of a teenage girl) and how she used her heart instead of her brain. And in the end she is left with nothing. The repetition of the chorus emphasises the theme of the song. Although the lyrics are quite emotive and negative, the song is still upbeat and passionate.

Similiar Artists- Paramore

Paramore: That's what you get

I decided to use this video to anaylse as Paramore is a similiar band to my choosen unsigned band. Hayley Williams, the lead vocalist is the main focus in the video, however the band also is included. I partically like the use of part band and part narrative video. Thus presenting the band, however also emphasising the lyrics and the song. What's more the video seems more intimate with the audience through the use of the mise en scene; the band performing in an living room.
Furthermore, the band also plays as part of the narrative, thus connecting with the song and presenting Paramore.
Effectively, there are several different camera angles and editing. The use of closeups focus on the main singer Hayley, displaying passion and emotion into the song, again connecting to the audience in an intimate way.
What's more the use of split screen emphasises the narrative of the song, thus presenting creativity and a different style.

Indie rock Origins...

Contact with the band...

I received a reply from the REDMANRED:

"Hi Hayley, Yes that's fine! Please keep updated with your progress!"

Redmanred...about the band

I found this band on Totally Unsigned. I was intruiged due to the female vocals backed with a male musicians.

Band Image....

The Band image is a typical indie rock band, the girl is in the main focus of the photograph as she is the main singer and image. What's more the reference to the band title REDMANRED there is emphasis on the RED with the colour contrasting with the black and white colour scheme. This idea I will consider when creating my digi pack for my band image.

Choosen Band: Redmanred

VISIT
redmanred

Hopefully they will agree!