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Sound in Color: Unkle – Psyence Fiction

29 Tuesday Oct 2013

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Since 1994, James Lavelle and Tim Goldsworthy have been creating unique and diverse tracks as Unkle, which once included DJ Shadow, who has always been favorite of mine. This British collaboration has had a series of guest artists on their albums, the first being Psyence Fiction in 1998. I fell in love the first time I heard it.

Since then, they have released four other albums and continue to showcase their talent for mixing different styles of music but keeping a certain sound that is only owned by them. The album art for Psyence Fiction has a collage and grafitti-esque feel expressed through various tones of brown and texture. A nice palette to look to for a neutral foundation.

Sound in Color: Unkle - Psyence Fiction

Sound in Color: The Cure – Galore

23 Wednesday Oct 2013

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album art, baby, color palette, Friday I'm in Love, Galore, hues, Just Like Heaven, music, saturated hues, The Cure

Who doesn’t know The Cure? I mean, they’re one of the biggest bands in the world and still create amazing music. Galore is an awesome compilation of their singles that were recorded from 1989 to 1997 and a must have for any fan. With songs like Just Like Heaven and Friday I’m in Love, you can’t go wrong.

The album cover is a photo of a baby holding an ice cream cone taken from an interesting perspective, making it seem larger than life. The saturated hues bounce off the page and frame the yellow skin toned child nicely. Lots of energy through color is expressed through this cover. Just like their music. There is nothing like a Cure song to make you smile.

The color palette would work nicely for a children’s party and even for a space in your home. It’s fun and has a unique contrast.

Sound in Color: The Cure - Galore

 

Say Goodbye to Color in Films

09 Wednesday Oct 2013

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This month I have decided to put Color in Films to rest. It has been a great year exploring my favorite films in this way and I am happy my readers have enjoyed the color palettes. They have certainly paved the way for more ideas I know you will all love. Thanks again for your support!

You can continue to view all the palettes I’ve created on the Color in Films page.

Sound in Color: Nirvana – In Utero

08 Tuesday Oct 2013

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album art, anatomy, color, color pallete, generation x, grunge, human body, in utero, kurt cobain, music, nirvana, warm hues

Who doesn’t know Nirvana? Growing up in the 90s, I was highly attracted to grunge rock and the lifestyle that it came with. Among that scene were a handful of bands that helped paved the way for young kids everywhere to speak their minds and to do it loudly. Nirvana was one of those bands, for sure.

Their third album, In Utero, came out in 1993. It was slightly different in style from their recent, Nevermind, with a more intellectual sound. The album art was clever and nicely done, as it featured a woman with clear skin adorned with a set of wings. The insides of her body is reminiscent of a medical drawing. The colors are what you would expect considering the anatomy of the human body. Warm hues such as orange and red stand out among lighter creams and yellows.

Sadly, this was Nirvana’s last album with the death of Kurt Cobain. I will never forget the day it was announced on TV. My friends and I just couldn’t believe it. Always in our hearts Kurt ♥

Sound in Color: Nirvana - In Utero

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