Members brassic Posted September 18, 2005 Members Posted September 18, 2005 I'd like to get some feedback on some band photos we had done the other night. Our sound is punky glamrock style. I have the sneaking feeling that the others are going to pick the one I don't like simply because they think the arrangement looks like a New York Dolls album cover. (Not to mention I've got a stupid Billy Idol sneer in it but whatever.) Anyway, any comments appreciated: Original shot:http://www.titsofdeath.com/images/photoshoot/tod001csmall.jpg With a bit of a "halo" around the singer:http://www.titsofdeath.com/images/photoshoot/tod001bsmall.jpg My personal pick:http://www.titsofdeath.com/images/photoshoot/tod001d.jpg The one I fear the others will go for with me doing a dumb sneer:http://www.titsofdeath.com/images/photoshoot/tod002csmall.jpg
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted September 18, 2005 Members Posted September 18, 2005 I like this one best:http://www.titsofdeath.com/images/p...oot/tod001d.jpg
Members Tedster Posted September 18, 2005 Members Posted September 18, 2005 I think the third one down... Cool pics, Brassic! How's your Cyclone?
Members brassic Posted September 18, 2005 Author Members Posted September 18, 2005 Thanks for the feedback guys. Great minds think alike! My other half is a pro photographer which is very handy. I'm just hoping the other girls agree - they're really stuck on this idea of recreating some New York Dolls album cover which I think is a bit contrived. The cyclone is doing fine , the the guy must not have hit it as squarely as I'd thought (I'm assuming you saw my thread about the band we played with last weekend). The promoter of the night found out about the whole thing (not from me, I prefer to handle stuff myself without tattling) and says he's never booking the other band again.
Members Tedster Posted September 18, 2005 Members Posted September 18, 2005 Yeah, I read about those jerks. My wife and I were just in your fair city a couple of months ago. I ended up doing a fair amount of hanging out on Denmark St. We went to the 12 Bar Club one night (did a bunch of other stuff like the Symphony as well)...but, it takes awhile in London for out of towners to know where the cool live music venues are. I take it most of 'em are around the Soho area. I would like to go back...what are the best venues for live music (any type)?
Members brassic Posted September 18, 2005 Author Members Posted September 18, 2005 Aw too bad I wasn't posting much then, we'd have taken you out for a drink. I like the 12 Bar, the cafe out front is really nice during the day too. The Barbican has really good stuff on, a lot of it tends towards the artsy end of the spectrum but I had tickets for Herbie Hancock there recently. Unfortunately I got food poisoning the night of the show and couldn't go (long story) but the others who went said it was incredible. The toilet circuit venues vary, but if you're looking for new guitar bands you can get lucky with places like the Barfly and Dublin Castle in Camden, as well as places near Old Street like Cargo, 93 Feet East, 333 etc. However, a lot of those places tend towards the style-over-substance end of the spectrum. I'd always check what's on beforehand rather than just turning up. Ronnie Scotts in Soho is good, which I'm sure you've heard of - it's mainly jazz, but you do get some variety. The Jazz Cafe in Camden is also great though the name is deceptive - I've seen Erykah Badu there, as well as Nick Cave, so it isn't strictly jazz. The 100 Club also used to do similar stuff but recently it's become a bit of a trendy stop on the gig circuit so you kind of need to check what's on first these days. It's a bit of a legendary place - everyone from John Lee Hooker to Hendrix to the Sex Pistols have played there. There used to be a Northern Soul night there (not live music but DJs and crazy dancing) but I'm not sure if it's still on. I don't know if I could keep up with some of those guys though. The Boogaloo in Archway has some great soul stuff happening - the owners are completely mad for 60's funk and Motown. There's also a place nearby whose name escapes me that has a jam session on a Sunday night but I can't think of the name. Sunday nights in Camden there's the Fiddler's Elbow - there's a free night called Come Down and Meet The Folks which hosts some great country/bluegrass and with a bit of dirty blues. I like that one and might head over there later this evening in fact. The Spitz near Liverpool Street has some good nights, but again, it's one of those places where you should check what's on first. They've been hosting a night called Punk Rock Blues recently which is going down well. There's some great guitarists on there but I think the emphasis is more on stuff like ZZ Top than Robert Johnson. I guess I'd describe it as plugged-in delta blues. I could go on all day...
Members Guitar Centaur Posted September 18, 2005 Members Posted September 18, 2005 The halo shot is my favorite. One thing is for sure.....You ladies are ALL very photogenic!
Members BubbaSheniqua Posted September 18, 2005 Members Posted September 18, 2005 They all look pretty good to me. Don't worry. The sneer is hot.
Members Locke Posted September 18, 2005 Members Posted September 18, 2005 They're all good. My fave's are the third and the fourth, both are cool.
Members lastcall Posted September 18, 2005 Members Posted September 18, 2005 I like the first and third. That last one with the snear, you look like the photographer said something you didn't hear and you're about to say "huh? what? What did you say?"
Members brassic Posted September 18, 2005 Author Members Posted September 18, 2005 Originally posted by lastcall you look like the photographer said something you didn't hear and you're about to say "huh? what? What did you say?" :D I think that might actually close to the truth. Thanks for the feedback everyone. I'm not used to being photographed so it's hard to tell what works and what doesn't.
Members SpacedCowboy Posted September 18, 2005 Members Posted September 18, 2005 Originally posted by brassic My personal pick: http://www.titsofdeath.com/images/photoshoot/tod001d.jpg The one I fear the others will go for with me doing a dumb sneer: http://www.titsofdeath.com/images/photoshoot/tod002csmall.jpg I concur on your personal pick. That's the one I would have chosen. Although the "sneer" pic would be great on the insert of a CD jacket!
Members doubleR Posted September 18, 2005 Members Posted September 18, 2005 The first one's the best. The last one's horrible--don't let your bandmates use it.
Members mstreck Posted September 19, 2005 Members Posted September 19, 2005 brassic: I think you've picked the best one. It's perfect. The first one(s) seem to focus on the singer, with the rest of you in the "background". In the one that you picked, you collectively look like a band. Mike
Members richardson Posted September 19, 2005 Members Posted September 19, 2005 I honestly think that they're all amazing
Members jonmy7 Posted September 19, 2005 Members Posted September 19, 2005 Too much pouting in the 3rd one (your pick). I like the second one for a cover, and as someone else already said, the last one for the inset shot.
Members Tesseract Posted September 19, 2005 Members Posted September 19, 2005 Originally posted by brassic The Barbican has really good stuff on, a lot of it tends towards the artsy end of the spectrum but I had tickets for Herbie Hancock there recently. Unfortunately I got food poisoning the night of the show and couldn't go (long story) but the others who went said it was incredible. FAWWWWKKK! Herbie hancock :'( i had no idea...i'd LOVE to see his stuff live! I really wanna move to london dam it
Members zookie Posted September 19, 2005 Members Posted September 19, 2005 I liked the third one. Didn't like "the sneer". It looks like you either just smelled something bad or you're trying to do math in your head.
Members brassic Posted September 19, 2005 Author Members Posted September 19, 2005 Originally posted by Tesseract FAWWWWKKK! Herbie hancock :'( i had no idea...i'd LOVE to see his stuff live! I really wanna move to london dam it He did three nights in a row in August. And I wasted
Members brassic Posted September 19, 2005 Author Members Posted September 19, 2005 Originally posted by zookie you're trying to do math in your head. I stick the tip of my tongue out of the side of my mouth when I do that.
Members Matter-Eater Lad Posted September 19, 2005 Members Posted September 19, 2005 It looks #1 & #3 just have the singers head switched with photoshop. The other chicks are exactly the same.
Members rhythmonly Posted September 19, 2005 Members Posted September 19, 2005 #2. No brick wall.No train tracks. Me likey.
Members brassic Posted September 19, 2005 Author Members Posted September 19, 2005 Originally posted by Matter-Eater Lad It looks #1 & #3 just have the singers head switched with photoshop. The other chicks are exactly the same. They have. We wouldn't use both for obvious reasons. #1 is the original shot, but we switched heads in #3 because she wasn't too sure about her face in #1. It's a real excercise in diplomacy, this photo thing. You're dealing with five egos, and everyone's going to have their own insecurities but we don't want anyone to be unhappy with how they've been presented. That's why I posted on here - none of you really knows us personally so you're not afraid to be brutally honest. We showed these to some of our friends and most of them were like "Yeah, you all look gorgeous" which is nice. However, it's more helpful to get feedback like "Don't use that one - you look like you've just smelled a fart". Our mates would never have the courage to say that, so feedback like what we've got here is very much appreciated.
Members cherri Posted September 19, 2005 Members Posted September 19, 2005 I agree that the sneer photo isn't the best. I favor #3 also, of the different shots. Is the red background a necessity? It's vibrant, but clashes with your redheaded musicians' hair. It's a good publicity shot and all of you look ready to kick ass. Just a personal preference thing ..... it's very static. No movement, solid color background, very posed. From the gig photos you've posted you're high energy on stage, but I don't sense the same high energy coming from the photo. JMHO.
Members brassic Posted September 19, 2005 Author Members Posted September 19, 2005 Great, I was waiting for a female opinion! We did the photos in my living room so the red b/g is colorama - our rental house wall ain't the most attractive. Luckily the others have finally accepted that I don't make a very good Johnny Rotten so I think we're going with the first photo. I still favour the third but the singer is almost as neurotic about being photographed as I am so we want everyone to be happy. I see your point about the static nature of the photos - we've got a few more dynamic ones so those are the next to get worked on. This photo is kind of a stopgap because we needed something quick for an event we;re playing next month. The photo we really want to do involves a chariot, flaming torches and well-oiled nubile young men but we didn't have time or space (I'm not joking by the way)
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