Considering that our final piece is not just the music video; but a complete Digipak, this means we need to consider the complete package; and therefore, album artwork. This can not be done without acknowledging the original work of Storm Thorgerson. The creator/photographer of the album artwork Pink Floyd's following albums:
- The Dark Side of the Moon (1973)
- Wish You Were Here (1975)
- Animals (1977)
- A Momentary Lapse of Reason (1987)
- Delicate Sound of Thunder (1988)
- Shine On (1992)
- The Division Bell (1994)
- P*U*L*S*E (1995)
- Is There Anybody Out There? The Wall Live 1980-81 (2000)
- Echoes: The Best of Pink Floyd (2001)
- Oh, by the Way (2007)
The artwork for these vary hugely, and Storm uses a variety of locations and mediums to create these images. The album of which we are focusing on; due to our chosen song being included is The Dark Side of the Moon; his first piece for Pink Floyd. The design bored the dispersive prism, inspired to Storm whilst brainstorming with Aubrey Powell; also employed by Pink Floyd to design the cover. The design represents three elements; the band's stage lighting, the album's lyrics and Richard Wright's request for a "simple and bold" design. The cover itself had no writing or logos, much to the confusion of EMI who expected traditional designs.
Although it would be near impossible to create the complex and abstract designs that Storm is famous for, these designs need to be considered when designing our Digipak; particularly as the images and designs represent the zeitgeist of when Pink Floyd were in their prime.
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