This mojo cover shows a clear representation of Jamaican Reggae music and musicians as it has the colours of the Jamaican flag which usually is connected to Reggae music and life style. The green, yellow and red colours stand out very clearly. Bob Marley is shown smiling which is unusual for mojo as it is a more serious and mysterious magazine, this shows the representation of reggae as it is not a serious kind of music and is relaxed. There is a pull quote from Marley quoting 'from gang war to one love' this shows the peace that comes along with it. As well as the CD cover showing music speakers covered in Reggae stickers.
Mark 3 out of 5 It seems from the mark scheme (below) that we may get a covermount, after all, so do analyse the image and its connotations: you describe it but do not analyse it. Say a bit more about the central musician, always. You only say that he is smiling. All music should be taken seriously, so be careful in case you sound dismissive ( I know that you aren't but it is how you expressed it).
ReplyDeleteResponses should analyse representations of Jamaican Reggae music and musicians in the extract from MOJO Magazine, for example:
the image of Bob Marley has been shot and selected to connote his openness and friendliness – he directly addresses the camera with a smile, he is shot in natural light, he wears very ‘ordinary’ clothing, and his stance is very unaggressive.
the cover line ‘From gang war to one love’ connotes the violent social background of Jamaican Reggae music and anchors the meaning of the photograph, presenting Bob Marley as a man of peace
the crumpled monochrome photograph of Jamaican sound systems suggests that Jamaican Reggae comes out of poverty and has an authenticity due to these roots
the selection of a photograph of highly decorated sound systems suggests that Jamaican Reggae comes out of a folk tradition with a rich heritage of creativity