Study Task 4

Study Task 4:
Recreate  a piece of music in Illustrator. 

Figure 1

In order to respond to study task 4 I've based by designs on the song Shine by Years & Years. Throughout these designs I've considered both the lyrics and sheet music of the song (see figure 1) as well as the occurrence of light within the music video. In combining both the lyrics and the sheet music in figure one I've considered the dependance of each element on the other as both are need for an impact to be made on the audience. I feel this experimentation had worked well due to the exploration of the relationship between the sheet music and the lyrics as well as the abstract use of the sheet music within the design due to the ability to image trace the music within Illustrator. 

Figure 2

In order to further explore the use of sheet music within my designs I've incorporated a more complete version of the sheet music (see figure 2). The variations in opacity highlight the overlapping nature of the music due to the repetition within the song. Furthermore the use of variations in opacity allows for the creation of a shadow like effect reflecting the underlying theme of light within the song. 

Figure 3

In order to further my experimentations I've explored the use of sheet music more whilst incorporating colours featured within the music video (see figure 3). I've taken inspiration from the use of illuminating light within the music video which has allowed for the creation of a blurred effect due to the layers and colours used within figure 3. I feel this experimentation has worked well due to the incorporation of colour to highlight the links to light within the song.

Figure 4

To develop my experimentation further figure 4 uses repeated lines of sheet music in corporation with the use of the pathfinder feature within Illustrator to create an interesting pattern highlighted through the use of red which is a strong feature within the music video for Years & Years. The connections created by overlapping the sheet music highlight the repetition of the music throughout the song as well as the sequence in which the lights appear within the music video. I've further developed this idea (see figure 5) by creating a shadow effect based on the use of pulses of light throughout the music video for Shine. As a result of this experimentation a more interesting pattern as there is less negative space within the middle of the design  creating a more intricate and interesting design. 

Figure 5