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Sound in Color: Depeche Mode – Black Celebration

01 Tuesday Oct 2013

Posted by melissaoconnor in Color Inspiration, Sound in Color

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80s, 80s music, A Question of Time, album art, Black Celebration, building, collage, color, color palette, cover art, Dave Gahan, Depeche Mode, light, music, New Dress, palette, Question of Lust, shadow, Stripped

I have liked Depeche Mode for many years now. Although they formed a year after I was born I connected with their music and listened to it throughout my life. Vocalist, Dave Gahan, possesses such an interesting and unique voice that nobody can match and even though they are considered an electronic band, they incorporate so many other beautiful elements in their sound.

Their 1986 album, Black Celebration, was a slightly different tune than their previous music. With somewhat of a darker spin, this fifth album consisted of fantasy driven sounds with an edge that carries a bit of sadness we can all connect with. On the other hand, the somewhat gloomy lyrics are paired with bright pops of synth genius which really helps the songs to shine. I can remember listening to this album while I was a teenager. My favorite tracks are Black Celebration, Question of Lust, A Question of Time, Stripped, and New Dress. Today when I listen to it, boy does it take me back.

The album art is a good fit for the sound of this album. It’s dark and unusual with pops of color and of course has an 80s feel to it. The image of a city building is used as a backdrop to showcase part of their logo, upside down M, and projected tulips. I like how the whole piece has a collage styled look while also highlighting shadow and light in the imagery. All in all, a good representation of the music on the album.

{ This post is dedicated to my best friend Heather who is the biggest Depeche Mode fan I know. One can say she is a little obsessed ♥ }

Sound in Color: Depeche Mode - Black Celebration

Inspiration Photo Friday: Reflection

26 Friday Oct 2012

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art, building, city, creativity, dark, design, explore, inspiration photo friday, light, manhatten, mind, modern art, MOMA, museum, new york, new york city, perspective, photography, Reflection

This will always be one of my favorite photos I’ve taken. It was captured about 5 years ago while I was visiting the MOMA in the city. I turned around to look out the window and was fascinated by my reflection and how the light perfectly lit up a scene outside where people were gathered. The street seemed bare and quiet except for that one entrance area. And I just happened to be standing right above it.

The dichotomy of this photo will always amaze me. On one side, the dark city. On the other, a moment captured through my lens showing the lighter side. Here my reflection acts as a shadow allowing the darkness to come through while the light that surrounds me, brings attention to the subjects outside. Two worlds coming together. What do you think the main subject is here? Outside the window or in?

Sometimes if you step outside yourself for a moment, you can see a much different perspective than before. Reflections don’t always show you what everyone else sees. They can offer a glimpse into a new realm where the mind can wander and explore.

Inspiration Photo Friday -  © 2012 Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Inspiration Photo Friday

29 Friday Jun 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Inspiration Photo Friday

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branches, bricks, building, door, friday, grass, Inspiration, nature, overgrowth, photo, photography, trees

Hey Everyone! This is a new series I am starting today called Inspiration Photo Friday. Every week I will post a photo that I hope will bring some inspiration your way. Even if it brings forth an emotion or helps to remember a memory that may have been buried, my job is done. All the subjects have obviously been of interest to me or I wouldn’t have taken a photo of them.

I hope you all enjoy this new series! Please feel free to comment about it and share your inspiration with all of us. I am looking forward to reading what you all think.

Inspiration Photo Friday: Overgrowth - Copyright 2012 Melissa O'Connor

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