Re: Graphics in relation to the music

From: Eric Abdullateef (EAbdulla@dbedt.hawaii.gov)
Date: Wed Feb 20 2002 - 03:59:18 CET

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    As a chronic music consumer I have long used the graphics as a means to
    weed out or zero in on otherwise risky buys. It's not a foolproof method,
    but in an age of endless choices and cash crunches, you gotta do what you
    gotta do. I agree that of late it is rare that I do a double take on or
    give props to a cover. The graphic of late that I found myself foundling
    lovingly for its freshness was Prince's Rainbow Children. Check it out!
    It's slick.

    Eric

                                                                                            
                        "John C.
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                        02/19/02 11:18
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    As a "graphic designer" I've always been susceptible to visuals, be they
    projections, flyers or sleeves. I used to buy music strictly by the design
    of a sleeve, which still applies to some degree. Who could deny the
    visceral
    impact of Mo Wax' graf/street style or the increbile handmade type
    experiments of Swifty with "Straight No Chaser" mag.

    These days, though, it seems design has slipped into a styling sameness
    that
    is easy for marketing purposes but doesn't carry much meaning. It's either
    the 90 degree-corner box/info-graphics style or the high-contrast
    xerox/silohouette style or retro '70s illustration art.

    What are your opinions on the current state of graphics within Acid Jazz et
    al? Is there a visual equivalent to the music you listen to or is it a
    separate entity?

    Hope this is appropriate subject matter for this board.



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