2. Owl City’s first album was called Maybe I’m Dreaming. It was
released in 2008. The album cover matches the name of the
title, shown from the clouds and the use of bright soft colours
which link to dreaming. This album cover makes the
music/artist come across as artistic, dreamy and ethereal. The
album cover also makes the artist come across as optimistic
and light hearted from the clouds and colours – which are
bright. This album is linked to the lead singer’s (Adam Young)
insomnia.
Their second album was called Ocean Eyes and was
released in 2009. This album cover links again close to the
title of the album, by having a blue background and a picture
of the ocean. The album cover reminds me of freedom, and it
compels the audience letting their imagination go free. The
album cover makes the artist come across as creative and
carefree, as the image is very calming.
Their third album was called All Things Bright
and Beautiful and was released in 2011. The
album cover links to the title of the album,
showing a bright field. This album cover seems
quite down to earth, and to me it says that the
world is ‘bright and beautiful’. The scenery on
the cover looks like a relaxing place to be and
links in well with the songs as the songs are
invigorating.
3. Owl City’s fourth album was called the
midsummer station. It was released in. The
album cover looks like it’s been shot in the
summer which links to the title of the album.
It’s an abstract album cover which shows off
the creativity and imagination used to make it.
Their fifth (and last) album is a remake of the fourth one but
acoustic instead. They’ve used the same image but altered it
and made the ‘acoustic’ font stand out more – as it’s a white
font on a dark background. The image doesn’t look as bright
as the first one, it looks like it’s shot at night but still portrays
the same creative ideas as the one before.
This cover isn’t from an album but it’s a single
that came out this year. I thought the cover was
very interesting as it’s quite similar to his first
album – with the soft bright colours for the
clouds and background. This cover symbolises
creativity itself shown through the image used,
the way it’s been edited and how the colours
merge together, making it an outstanding piece
of work.
4. Owl City is known for playing the keyboard/piano. In most of his videos, he’s playing one.
Fireflies Beautiful Times Shooting Star
Vanilla Twilight
This shows that he’s down to earth and likes to sing about important things – people use the
keyboard to express their emotions and ideas. He does this through songs. Each of his music videos
have a different theme to theme, a different colour scheme however most of his songs relate to life or
him. It also seems like his music videos are based around buildings and have sky views. They take
care of lighting as seen in the vanilla twilight screenshot and shooting star – the lighting relates to
the song and their lyrics.
5. There are also quotes
from Owl City under
each topic. These are
inspirational quotes
which can help people
through struggles.
Their website has a picture of Adam Young at
the top of the page. This shows that he’s the one
who is of importance. There are arrows to
change what picture is shown at the top to add
more depth to the website.
When I scrolled
down the page
more the bio is
revealed. This is
important so
people who are new
to Owl City can get
an insight on what
he’s like and what
he does.
There is also a toolbar at the top linking to all
of the components of the website. If you scroll
down, the components are in the same order
as the toolbar from left to right. First up was
‘news’ so the fans can keep up to date with
Owl City.
Further down is
tour dates. This
is also
important as it’s
always better to
see an artist live
rather than on
the computer.
6. Music is up next. I’d
argue that this should
go above tour dates as
if someone is new to
Owl City, they need to
know what
songs/albums he
produces so they know
what genre of music
he is and if they like
him or not.
Next is photos. This is to keep the fans up
date on where he is through images. It also
keeps them connected with him.
Second last
is videos. It
shows 6 of
his videos
then there’s a
view more
option.
The final thing
is social. This is
important on
keeping the
fans up to date
on where he is
and what’s
happening. It
shows all of his
recent tweets
from Twitter
here.
7. Owl City has been compared to the postal service for
his combination of fuzzy synths, ironic lyrics and use
of female guest singers.
Postal service (American electronic band) Owl City
