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blueotter
Colonial Settler

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Posted - November 09 2004 : 2:36:07 PM

Dear Board,
I'm working on my graphic portfolio and have 2 samples of work for my son's CD cover. I thought I'd upload my samples and get some reaction... but it must be completely honest. If you don't like it, or love it completely, or anything in between, let me know. His music is not my cup of tea. It's sort of heavy, semi-grunge, almost mellow rock. I need to see if it will appeal to his target audience - late teen/young adults +. Even if you aren't in that category, take a look!

merci beaucoup,
Rose

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Rose Dupre
AKA/Órelindë Tinehtelë
AKA/Polly Gamwich
Gordon's 60th Royal Americans
Detroit French Marines

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SgtMunro
Soldier of the King

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Posted - November 09 2004 : 7:08:55 PM

I would think that the top cover-art works for music described as 'mellow-grunge', the bottom would be fantastic for a more 'upbeat' style. Just my thoughts...

Your Most Humble Servant,

Serjeant-Major Duncan Munro
Capt. Thos. Graham's Coy.
42nd Royal Highland Regiment of Foote
(The Black Sheep of the Black Watch)

"Nemo Me Impune Lacessit"
-Or-
"Recruit locally, fight globally."

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blueotter
Colonial Settler

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Posted - November 09 2004 : 8:39:58 PM

Thanks, Sarge! I can see your point. Mellow-Grunge is a good term for his music. I listened to his demo, which he recorded and mixed himself, and I was honestly impressed with the sound, not just because I'm his Momma! They've gotten a couple of Paying gigs around campus (U of Ill) and seem to be well received. Haven't most great bands started out in the garage? If anyone remembers Cheap Trick (from my childhood home town in Illinois) and REO Speedwagon from Urbana-Champaign where Cody lives, they did pretty well for themselves! I believe Cheap Trick might even still be working out there somewhere, no?

It's what he loves to do, and I'm glad he's pursuing it!

Rose Dupre
AKA/Órelindë Tinehtelë
AKA/Polly Gamwich
Gordon's 60th Royal Americans
Detroit French Marines

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richfed
Sachem

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Posted - November 10 2004 : 05:27:56 AM

Nice work, Rose ... I particularly like the top one.

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Christina
Deerslayer

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Posted - November 10 2004 : 4:33:57 PM

I agree with Rich. Both are really nice, but I like the top one best.
Does your son have any stuff on mp3, Rose? I'd love to hear some of it. My prior incarnation was as a pop music writer.
And Cheap Trick IS still alive and well and touring occasionally. They hit the House of Blues in North Myrtle Beach at least once a year...

Christina

See this face? This is the face of a woman on the edge.
Whoopi Goldberg, "Jumping Jack Flash"

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blueotter
Colonial Settler

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Posted - November 10 2004 : 6:35:58 PM

Thanks Rich and Christina!

I like the top one myself.

I've done a few more, and I feel pretty good about them. I can almost guess which one he'll pick! I had to design a variety as part of the usual design process. It's always good to have feedback, so please feel free!

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