1. The font that Oasis has become one of the most iconic things of Oasis. The font is very important. It is very simplistic as it is black and white and an average font is used. The font with the rectangle around it makes it look like it is a tabloid news paper which is signifies their working class background.
2. The other font of the album name "Definitely Maybe" this is made to look like it is personally written. This is to make it more personal to the reader and the writing is very posh and looks like it maybe written from a quill. This is a jux to position from the tabloid looking bands name.
3. The world clearly signifies that Oasis want to take it over and be the biggest band in the world. This shows the arrogance that the band have. It is on a same level as The Beatles with arrogance.
4. The television is code for the bands unity as they are meant all to be watching the television like a family would do. A key convention of a band is that they got on well together and have almost family relationship.
5. The photo in the frame is of a Manchester City player. Manchester City are associated with real working class, real manchester men. This is very important as many famous and influential bands have come from urban manchester such as Joy Division, The smiths, The blur etc.
6. The wine glass is interesting as although it is a code for alcohol and therefore symbolizes there rock and roll aspect. However Red Wine is a code for sophistication i believe that this signifies the ability of Oasis as red wine is associated with writers and literature. Oasis are trying to say that they are writers and that there songs contain sophisticated and thought provoking lyrics.
7. Liam Gallagher is the man lying down at the front of the cover. He is the singer often named the "front man", this is why he is at the front as well as the fact he considers himself the most important member of the band. Because he is lying this signifies that he is different from the majority of people and that he can do whatever he wants as no one is going to tell him to do anything else, no one else is lying down this is a code for Liam not being able to fit in with normal society as he is to creative.
8. The mise en scene of the house is very middle class. The sanded wooden floor, posh chair and nice fireplace are associated with the middle class. Oasis are not from this type of class however they could be using this as becoming middle class is one of the small steps needed to becoming famous.
9. The pack of cigarettes in the picture are benson and hedges Gold. These are very strong cigarettes and is code for them doing things only to the full. They would associate cigarettes such as marlboro light with the upper class living in london, however strong cigarettes are code for manchester people.
10. Is Noel Gallagher. He is the man who writes the lyrics to the songs. He is clearly important to the band he also is the only one with a musical instrument this symbolizes his love for music. The other two are no where near the photo and just at the back showing they are irrelevant and the band would last without them.
Oasis' album Be here now, was one Oasis' most famous albums and was made when they were already famous. This is reflected by the way they project their selves and the expensive things used in their album cover.
1. These are objects used in the first album they used making a clear connection showing that they are still the same people, however in this the things are modern more expensive or extravagant. For example the television is now futuristic whilst before it was an old one. The globe is now there but instead one of the artist is looking through a microscope to see it, this is a code for the world being so far away from them that they have almost gone on to bigger and better things in the world.
2. The antique Rolls Royce in the pool suggests that it has been recklessy driven into the pool by the man who is climbing up the steps, this is code for them having so much money that they can do what ever they want with expensive items as they will just be able to buy another one. The fact that it is an antique Rolls Royce signifies that The Oasis re trying to get ride of the new and replace it with a fresher new music genre which the scooter could be a metaphor for.
3. The blue sky signifies that it is all gonig well for Oasis as it is a pathetic fallacy. This is their 3rd album and their music had been very successful and were starting to conquer the world.
4. The font that Oasis use is one of the most iconic logos. The font is very important. It is very simplistic as it is black and white and an average font is used. The font with the rectangle around it makes it look like it is a tabloid news paper which is signifies their working class background.
5. The mansion in the mise en scene once again symbolises the wealth of the band. The fact that it is one big place they they live in suggests that there is a unity in the band which is a convetion of most successful bands.
6. The scooter is code for Mods, this was a popular type of fashion and lifestyle which was symbolic of people such as Oasis.
7. The Gramaphone symbolises the history that is involved in Oasis and that they have got influences from different periods of musical history.
8. The calenders date August 21st was the release date of the album.
9. The clock has no hands, which is a code for their music being timeless and never getting old as it is so good. This shows the arrogance of the band.
10. Liam Gallagher is at the front again once again showing that he is the front man and also the lead man of the group. His outfit once again represents the Mod's. The fact that Liam has put himself at the front once again shows his confidence.
11. We can also see Noel Gallagher in the picture, but not as near to the camera as Liam. This shows that the two brothers are the most important people in the band and that the rest are easily replaceable
Oasis' album Be here now, was one Oasis' most famous albums and was made when they were already famous. This is reflected by the way they project their selves and the expensive things used in their album cover.
1. These are objects used in the first album they used making a clear connection showing that they are still the same people, however in this the things are modern more expensive or extravagant. For example the television is now futuristic whilst before it was an old one. The globe is now there but instead one of the artist is looking through a microscope to see it, this is a code for the world being so far away from them that they have almost gone on to bigger and better things in the world.
2. The antique Rolls Royce in the pool suggests that it has been recklessy driven into the pool by the man who is climbing up the steps, this is code for them having so much money that they can do what ever they want with expensive items as they will just be able to buy another one. The fact that it is an antique Rolls Royce signifies that The Oasis re trying to get ride of the new and replace it with a fresher new music genre which the scooter could be a metaphor for.
3. The blue sky signifies that it is all gonig well for Oasis as it is a pathetic fallacy. This is their 3rd album and their music had been very successful and were starting to conquer the world.
4. The font that Oasis use is one of the most iconic logos. The font is very important. It is very simplistic as it is black and white and an average font is used. The font with the rectangle around it makes it look like it is a tabloid news paper which is signifies their working class background.
5. The mansion in the mise en scene once again symbolises the wealth of the band. The fact that it is one big place they they live in suggests that there is a unity in the band which is a convetion of most successful bands.
6. The scooter is code for Mods, this was a popular type of fashion and lifestyle which was symbolic of people such as Oasis.
7. The Gramaphone symbolises the history that is involved in Oasis and that they have got influences from different periods of musical history.
8. The calenders date August 21st was the release date of the album.
9. The clock has no hands, which is a code for their music being timeless and never getting old as it is so good. This shows the arrogance of the band.
10. Liam Gallagher is at the front again once again showing that he is the front man and also the lead man of the group. His outfit once again represents the Mod's. The fact that Liam has put himself at the front once again shows his confidence.
11. We can also see Noel Gallagher in the picture, but not as near to the camera as Liam. This shows that the two brothers are the most important people in the band and that the rest are easily replaceable
Very interesting analysis, thank you.
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