Monday 3 October 2011

Influence Of Style

Each music artist has their own style, this mainly includes the style of music and fashion. The first style they choose to portray themselves when coming into the music industry is usually the style they stick to throughout their music career. Some artists are known for their style in fashion which they stick to throughout their career and are known for their extravagant outfits and original creativity of style.

Music is also a key aspect when thinking about influence of style. Each artist has their own individual influence when it comes to writing their own music. Most artists have the influence of music styles that have 'gone out of fashion' or 'forgotten about' such as artists from the late 60's and early 70's which is also the influence of many fashions that can be seen on many celebrities these days.

Artists that fit into this category include; Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Madonna, Cher, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Jessie J.

It is known to the whole world that Lady Gaga has her own style, some people might not understand it but there is no way this stops her from expressing her creativity in her outfits. Gaga works closely with designers explaining her creations to them so that they can become reality. Her very famous and influential 'meat dress' from the 2010 MTV Awards Video Music Awards was made by Franc Fernandez however it evoked fury from animal rights organisations PETA. However, Gaga denied intention of causing disrespect and wished for the dress to be interpreted as a statement of human rights with focus upon those in the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender) community.

-Lady Gaga Information-

Katy Perry is known for her unconventional style of dress. It includes brightly coloured, humorous and unusual shaped accessories such as fruits and cakes etc. Some also call it 'very colourful and vintage'. Quoting Katy herself ' Inspired by American actress Dominique Swain's portrayal in the 1977 film adaptation of Lolita.'

-Katy Perry Information-

Elvis Presley specialised in bringing fashion back to men of the 1950's. He wore loud trends such as yellow suits pink sports coats, and white shoes. He also loved high collars as he liked to feel like his childhood hero, Captain Marvel.

-Elvis Presley Information-

I could use the idea of using a certain influence of fashion when creating the image of the artist I will use in my music video. When doing this, I really need to think about who the target audience is for both the artist, the song and the video. When thinking about the influence of style when it comes to music, I need to research existing artists who are presently in the music industry, making music in the top 10, selling lots of albums, fully selling out tours and also artists who are starting to sell albums and tours multi-nationally.


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