conventions of a music act’s website
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A2 media research into conventions used of the website of an artist or music actTRANSCRIPT
Conventions of a music act’s website
There is a big picture of the band that matches the colour scheme while promoting their new album simultaneously. It matches the season and is a refreshing entrance for any new or old fans to the bands website.
There is a schedule to show fans the calendar of the band so they are aware of activities and can join events such as livestreams and talk on social media about the upcoming events, creating advertising for the band
SHINEE website
There is one continuous webpage with links to different points. The first section is where the music videos to their songs are hosted before an introduction of their albums then it moves onto a gallery of the WARRIOR promotions before leading onto a fanboard where their fans can have discussions.
Because they are under the label TS Entertainment their webpage is hosted on the main website of the label but is completely different in design and the user interface which properly separates the band from their label.
B.A.P’s website
David Guetta
http://www.davidguetta.com/en/gb#!
His website was the first I’ve seen with scrolling graphics that change and update. I thought this was a useful feature and it enabled him to fully showcase his image and concept to people investigating his website.
There are also updates to the side from his twitter and instagram, as well as an autoplay to the bottom of the webpage. I think, although slightly intrusive, it deepens the experience for those visiting his website and enables them to experience him as an artist through his music in collaboration with images of him.
David Guetta’s website
You are welcomed to the site by a big graphic of lady gaga in costume from her latest promotion of “Applause” which was promoted via all the screens in times square.
The typeface used for the title of the website is something akin to a signature she could sign on her CD’s so it feels as if she’s really branding the website and marking it as her own creation, in contrast to B.A.P’s website which came under the company label.
I would like to use a typeface that’s more organic to connect with lionel hampton’s audience and make my website seem more lighthearted.
Lady Gaga’s website
Daft punk
http://www.randomaccessmemories.com/
I found their website very hard to use because the transitions took a long time to load and it took over a minute to actually enter the site itself.
The URL changed, which was very confusing, and there were no tabs to navigate with, only one arrow which led to an embedded youtube video.
The graphics were low quality and there were only small icons linking to the social media they were available on. It wasn’t user friendly and was quiet alienating to be on.
Daft Punk’s website
http://www.uidaho.edu/jazzfest
Tribute to Lionel hampton
I could find no official site for lionel hampton so in essence I am free to create an image for him but I still want to work in accordance with his values and promotions during the time he was alive.
I understand that Hampton was a big influence on America and American culture so I want to consider this as much as possible, even if modern and foreign audiences aren’t very aware of him as an artist.
I would like to work with bright colours and a happy theme and encourage bright lighting and smiles in the photos/ graphics I display on my website. I also think the colours of the website should match the clothing of those featured in the music video.
Lionel Hampton
Bart and Baker
http://www.bartandbaker.com/#!/home
Their website focuses on the themes of red, white and black, and the contrast between the two men Bart and Baker.
They are different from most other music sites because of their use of red and graphics which aren’t really common of club remix producers. This unique style helps them stand out and have an original style, something I learned people like from my study of the history of music videos and my survey.
Bart and Baker’s website
High quality graphics are a must Must be fluid and change what is presented
on the website Usually have homepage, about section,
music/video section, gallery, schedule/ fanboard and merchandise section
Colour schemes are usually basic or striking and mix easily with the graphics used to illustrate the website
Usually are easy to use and navigate
Conclusion