Analysis of Music Analysis of Music Magazines Double Page Magazines Double Page

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Q: Mainstream

Q : Further AnalysisAt stand first is a full page poster image of the band. The lead singer is positioned central in the image, the ‘hard man’ expressions give the impression the band is more like a gang and not to be messed with. This continues the rock and roll image portrayed in the cover image, and also helps the reader to understand what this band is like without having read the article

The second page starts with a large ‘M’ this is to draw the reader in to the first line of the article and to make them want to read on. The central image gives the impression your are getting an exclusive look into these rock stars lives, as it is taken from when they first started the band. The black and white effect also enhances the fact that this picture was taken a long time ago.

The pull quote that goes along with this image is also used to pull the reader in. ‘it can’t be coincidence we’re all a band of misfits’ Which again links to the disturbed rock and roll image of the band. This pull quote is from Matt Bellamy – the lead of the band, who is also used in the main image on the cover.

The journalist uses pull quotes throughout which allows the reader to understand who these artists really are, they are portrayed as crazy rock stars who have worked hard to get where they are today. Therefore I think that the band would be satisfied with the article.

I like the black and white image effects, I could create this effect to images using Photoshop. It creates a feel that these images are behind the scenes and taken from before the band were well known.

ATM: Drum & Bass, Dub step

ATM: Further Analysis

At stand first the first image you come across is the double page poster style image of dizzee rascal, maintaining the serious bad boy image presented on the cover, these images also give the impression that he hasn’t let the fame go to his head as the settings used aren’t glamorous locations, rather they are street locations which link with the Hip’Hop style of Dizzee’s music. This DPS is mainly image lead and only contains one page of writing. The article is presented in two straight columns unlike Q which has writing wrapped around the images. This also contributes to the stylish tidy house style of the magazine.

The main headline ‘Dizzee Heights’ also uses a direct quote ‘for me there's no grime without drum and bass’ the text used resembles that of spotlights, which then links to ‘Dizzee heights’, as in he as come so far he doesn’t realise how high he has gotten in the music industry, and that he is still ‘down to earth’ which the readers will relate to.

Like the DPS in Q a black and white effect has been added to the double page image. However while in Q it was used to create a old fashioned image, here it is used to emphasise the green headline and to make Dizzee look more serious and ‘bad’. The green continues in the images on the forth page with the colours of Dizzee’s hat and shirt.

I think that Dizzee would be happy with this article as it shows that he is still appreciative of Drum and Bass and other music genres and that he hasn’t let the stardom go to his head. Which is the image he portrays.

Mixmag: Dance

Mixmag: Further Analysis

The style used on the contents page is also used on this DPS the font styles and colour pallet (pink, black and yellow) also is continued. These colours create a party theme as they are bright and lively. Which will draw the readers of mixmag in as they are interested in partying which has a bright lively atmosphere.

The different sections are clearly organised as they all have sub-headings which will help to orientate the reader to their desired section.

This DPS is mainly picture lead like Q and ATM the lively images of people out clubbing will relate to readers as each image could be any one of them when they are on a night out.

The headline ‘The Big 3’ links to the rest of the article as the same colour pallet is used which helps the article to flow better. The pink on the three also then orientates the reader to the sections labelled 1,2,3 as the numbers are also in pink.

The image on the bottom right of the second page has a blurred effect used on it, I think that I could achieve this neon glow on Photoshop, it makes the image look more fun and as if the person is still in motion having a really good time.

I feel that this DPS is very relative to the target reader as typical mixmag readers are interested in looking good and partying which is what these images portray.