Some bands are chosen to be represented in a particular way
to influence the interest of, and to inject loyalty into their many fans. For
example, one direction is never shown with members of the opposite sex so as to
keep the fanbase involved and attracted to the band members as well as their
music. Some bands will be chosen to be represented for different reasons, or
just for different types of fans, such as KoRn, who are represented as very
expressive, loud and free to appeal to their fans. Different music types will
need different appearances in the form of company, camera angles, poses and
immediate appearance. Heavy Metal bands will choose to wear dark, rugged
clothing; have black, long or messy hair; tattoos in plain sight; and generally
come across as loud and disruptive. The representation of Metal bands in this
way, such as ‘Five finger death punch’ and their iconic images associated with
death and violence are chosen by the audience, themselves, their producers and
the photographers. Musicians such as Justin Bieber would possess very contrasting
actions and languages, and would wear clothes that fit the popular fashion
amongst his target audience, of which brings in opportunity to advertise and
flaunt newer trends for more money, as the fans would likely follow to some
extent. However, the artists themselves can and evidently do have a lot of
control over their appearance, as shown by Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber with
their sudden transition of image, though this could easily be down to the manager
wanting more interest/profit. The manager of the band would have a lot of
control over how the band is represented, as they are in charge of the
management of the band’s performances; artists will need to play with
supporting acts of a similar genre, and they are careful to ensure that the
other artists are not too contrasting in representation. Photographers may also
decide upon the way of which a band or artist is represented in a music
magazine, as they have so many options and routes of which can lead to very
different messages conveyed; someone showing a screaming or punching pose will
instantly convey feelings of anger and a generally expressive and free tone,
for example. Furthermore, the manager may decide that the artist or band is not
receiving enough attention or money, and so would decide to change or alter the
representation. Lastly, the audience may dictate the representation as they
change and grow older; a band may have the same fans for many years, and the
fans may see or want something new, and so the representation must be adapted
to fit their newer needs (having the same style/image/band personality for long
periods of time can become boring in some situations).
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