Client
Oasis
Oasis
Overview
Music Packaging
The iconic original Oasis logo, designd by Microdot in 1994.
The very first hand rendered Oasis logo as applied to a mock up of the Supersonic single. An italicised version of the typeface used by Adidas, this version was rejected as from a distance it looked too much like ‘Oosis’.
Oasis debut release - Supersonic, sleeve image shot in Monnow Valley Studios during the aborted Definitely Maybe sessions.
Definitely Maybe front cover - shot in Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs house in Manchester.
The spinning inflatable globe, Burth Bacharach poster and photo of George Best were all obtained from long time Oasis associate Mark Coyle’s house.
The still on the TV is from ‘The Good The Bad & The Ugly’ Noels favourite film.
The caraffe and glasses contain Ribena, not red wine.
This cover was listed at number 14 in Q Magazines top 100 record sleeves of all time.
The spinning inflatable globe, Burth Bacharach poster and photo of George Best were all obtained from long time Oasis associate Mark Coyle’s house.
The still on the TV is from ‘The Good The Bad & The Ugly’ Noels favourite film.
The caraffe and glasses contain Ribena, not red wine.
This cover was listed at number 14 in Q Magazines top 100 record sleeves of all time.
Left - The original handwritten ‘Definitely Maybe’ logo artwork. The final result was a composite of four attempts. Unused versions can be seen surrounding the finished piece. Brian Cannon’s own hand.
The inspiration for the Definitely Maybe cover image came from rennaisance paintings such as The Arnolfini Portrait by Jan van Eyck -1434 pictured left.
In such paintings objects both animate and inanimate were strategically positioned to execute a narrative.
In such paintings objects both animate and inanimate were strategically positioned to execute a narrative.
Some Might Say cover image. Shot at Cromford Station near Matlock in Derbyshire.
The lyrics of the song are literally interpreted visually. Persons present are Brian Cannon Senior - with wheel barrow, Helen Cannon - with mop, Matthew Sankey - begging, Karla Knox - dirty dishes on the brain, Noel Gallagher - with watering can and Liam Gallagher - saluting from bridge.
The lyrics of the song are literally interpreted visually. Persons present are Brian Cannon Senior - with wheel barrow, Helen Cannon - with mop, Matthew Sankey - begging, Karla Knox - dirty dishes on the brain, Noel Gallagher - with watering can and Liam Gallagher - saluting from bridge.
Roll With It cover image, shot on Weston Super Mare beach in 1995.
Many potential locations were examined along the Somerset and Avon coastline (Oasis were playing Glastonbury that wekend, so a beach within striking distance of the festival site had to be found).
Many potential locations were examined along the Somerset and Avon coastline (Oasis were playing Glastonbury that wekend, so a beach within striking distance of the festival site had to be found).
Documentary shot taken by Brian Cannon during the shoot. Oasis producer Owen Morris and his wife can be seen in the background to the right - Owen wearing white sun hat.
Oasis break for a cigarette and a bite to eat.
Label image, the same shot was used on the flyposter campaign and press advertising.
Don’t Look Back In Anger cover image.
10,000 carnations were imported from Holland for this shoot, three thousand of which were dyed blue.
Based on a story told by Ringo Starr of how he quit The Beatles during a recording session returning later to find his drum kit smothered in flowers.
10,000 carnations were imported from Holland for this shoot, three thousand of which were dyed blue.
Based on a story told by Ringo Starr of how he quit The Beatles during a recording session returning later to find his drum kit smothered in flowers.
Documentary shot showing Noel’s gutars and amplifiers.
The set before application of the flowers. Shot through a gantry stand that formed a raised platform - some shots were taken from the elevated level but never used.
Thousands of flowers can be seen after the shoot was completed.
Label image depicting a close up of one of the dyed carnations.
(What’s The Story) Morning Glory? cover image, shot in Berwick Street, Soho, London.
The two figures passing in the road are, contrary to poular belief not Liam and Noel but DJ and TV presenter Sean Rowley with art director Brian Cannon.
The two figures passing in the road are, contrary to poular belief not Liam and Noel but DJ and TV presenter Sean Rowley with art director Brian Cannon.
One of the locations tested but not used, Charlotte Street, Shoreditch, London.
Documentary shot of Liam at the Copthorne Tara Hotel, London - being photographed for what would become his portrait depicted on the inner album packaging.
Below - Sugar jar identical to that used on the inner album, containing the lyrics to Champagne Supernova
Wonderwall cover image - shot on Primrose Hill, London.
Inspiration for the Wonderwall cover came from Belgian surrealist painter Rene Magritte and his image through a picture frame concept.
Left - cover stars, Anita Heryet who appears on the Wonderwall sleeve pictured with Jane Fisher who graced the cover of Cigarettes & Alcohol.
Below - The cover that never was, Liam pictured through the frame held by Owen Morris. Noel quite literally happened to be passing in a taxi and immediately scrapped the shoot, insisting a girl had to be depicted.
Below - The cover that never was, Liam pictured through the frame held by Owen Morris. Noel quite literally happened to be passing in a taxi and immediately scrapped the shoot, insisting a girl had to be depicted.
Designed and published by Microdot, Oasis - The Official Magazine was a band sanctioned response to the gutter press who at the time were far more interested in Oasis personal lives than anything music related.
Oasis - the first ever photo session, shot in Castlefield, Manchester by Peter Walsh.
Exclusive shots of the band in Cork, Ireland by Jill Furmanovsky.
The making of the cover art for Roll With It, an in depth account by Brian Cannon.
Noel pictured with Burt Bacharach after appearing together at London’s Royal Festival Hall in 1996. A poster depicting Mr. Bacharach was seen on the front cover of Definitely Maybe in 1994.
Be Here Now front cover image.
Shot at The Stocks Hotel, Hertforshire.
The Rolls Royce was actually placed in the pool by a huge crane and was not digitally added.
Shot at The Stocks Hotel, Hertforshire.
The Rolls Royce was actually placed in the pool by a huge crane and was not digitally added.
The initial idea was that each band member would chose a location, any where in the world and would be flown there and photographed. The four images would then be merged together with Liam to be superimposed across the centre of all four.
This intial mock up, presented to Noel shows stock images positioned to replicate the concept.
The sleeve was rejected purely on a logistical basis, there simply was not enough time in the band's schedule to organise four foreign location shoots and the idea was shelved.
This intial mock up, presented to Noel shows stock images positioned to replicate the concept.
The sleeve was rejected purely on a logistical basis, there simply was not enough time in the band's schedule to organise four foreign location shoots and the idea was shelved.
Below - inner album collage, assembled by Brian Cannon using photographic materials supplied by Jill Furmanovsky.
Record label - depicting clock from front sleeve image.
Microdot were responsible not only for Oasis sleeve imagery in the 1990’s but also a wide range of promotional and merchandise material.
Piictured left is the cover to the Knebworth shows official programme.
Piictured left is the cover to the Knebworth shows official programme.
Complete Oasis gigography from the Be Here Now tour programme.
Two shots of Liam, also from the Be Here Now programme by Jill Furmanovsky.
Credits page, showing the ernomous amount of personnel involved in an Oasis tour.
Liam & Noel by Jill Furmanovsky.
D’You Know What I Mean? Cover image.
Shot on location at Darlington Street, Wigan.
Some of the extras were duplicated digitally after the shoot, one male extra actually appears three times.
Shot on location at Darlington Street, Wigan.
Some of the extras were duplicated digitally after the shoot, one male extra actually appears three times.
Documentary shot by Brian Cannon of Liam photographing the set, a rare image of this session in colour.
The Masterplan - cover image.
The concept of role reversal sees a young ‘Noel’ giving his elders a music lesson.
The concept of role reversal sees a young ‘Noel’ giving his elders a music lesson.
The ‘classroom’ was in fact part of some disused riverside buildings near Greenwich, London. A false wall was constructed to the right of the shot and overhead beams can be seen toward the ceiling (cropped out of the sleeve image).
The classroom and Oasis crest were constructed by set builder extroadinaire Gary Hudson.
The musical notation on the blackboard is the correct score for The masterplan.
The classroom and Oasis crest were constructed by set builder extroadinaire Gary Hudson.
The musical notation on the blackboard is the correct score for The masterplan.
Below - 12” vinyl inner bag detail, continuing the school theme with ‘report’.
Three classroon elders, middle of which with cigarette behind ear is Brian Cannon senior. He appears on more Oasis records than anyone other than band members - he is seen on Some Might Say, D’You Know What I Mean and The masterplan.
View from the teachers desk showing lighting reflectors and raised platform.
Desk detail showing John Lennon shot and Star Wars promo photo.
Left - unused shot of teacher / schoolboy Adam Redmond smoking in the toilets.
Below - Adam has eyebrows applied by Noel’s hairdresser Peter Grey prior to fitting of wig which can be seen on mannequin to left. A school photo of Noel is positioned on the wall for reference.
Below - Adam has eyebrows applied by Noel’s hairdresser Peter Grey prior to fitting of wig which can be seen on mannequin to left. A school photo of Noel is positioned on the wall for reference.