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Photographs and Music
Introduction


  I'm often asked if a photograph can give you an insight into music. It's difficult to generalise. If you look at a series of pictures of a particular genre, they might. For example, when you are on the road with a band you are making a documentary which will reveal different aspects of the band.   David Byrne, Contact Strip - © copyright Peter Williams.


 
The series of photographs will give you more insights


  David Byrne, Contact Strip - © copyright Peter Williams.


  Annie Leibovitz's work with the Rolling Stones in the 70s and more recently Jill Furmonovsky on the road with Oasis are good examples. A single still might well give you an atmosphere, but the series of photographs will give you more insights and, of course, more information. That can include shocking and disturbing images.



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Photographs and Music




Photographs on this page (left to right, descending):
David Byrne, Contact Strips - © copyright Peter Williams.



Photograph of Jacqueline du Pré & Daniel Barenboim, is © copyright Clive Barda. All other photographs in this article are © copyright Peter Williams. The images used in this article may not be copied or reproduced without the express permission of the copyright holder.
Introduction Peter Williams The Setting What comes first? Revelations Partnerships What does it take?