Music Magazine - Double Page Spread Analysis #1

Double Page Spread Analysis #1

This double page spread features a band called 'Echo and the Bunnymen'. On the right hand side is an image of the main band member which fills the whole A4 page. The main image is a medium shot, which reveals his facial features clearly. There is also a microphone in the photograph, which represents music and singing; this informs the audience of what the band member does. The photograph is in a sepia tone which usually represents something old or vintage; this is effective because it embodies their style of music and makes the audience more aware. The sepia tone also associates with his pose and feelings; he’s looking away from the camera as if he’s in a dream or fantasising about something. The sepia tone emphasizes his emotion and allows the audience to feel the atmosphere of it too. Additionally, the title of the article is “the killing moon.” The moon is often correlated with peace and heaven, so his emotion, pose and sepia-tone all connect with the theme of the article.

Similarly, the colour scheme of this double page spread is black and gold, which is often connoted as elegance and prosperity; this will have an impact on the audience, causing them to be impressed. As stated before, the main image has gold undertones as it is shot in a sepia tone, therefore it complements the gold and black theme, making it appear more professional and organized.

Moreover, on the far left of the page are headshots of other band members and contributors towards their song “The Killing Moon;” this consists of the bassist, vocalist, video director and guitarist. This is a good attribute to have on the double page spread because it highlights their dedication and hard work. It also shows the audience that the production of the song had a lot of support, which makes it emerge as superior and significant.

Lastly, the only other image included is a smaller one in the middle of the text on the left hand page. It’s in black and white so it isn’t as emphasized as the main image. However, as it is located in the depth of the text, it still accentuates as it provides the article with something to help explain it. It also makes it look less boring, so it’s not just a chunk of text to the audience.