The day we took Oasis to the beach.

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In this episode from the Microdot KZbin channel, Brian Cannon, Microdot Creative Director - creator of all Oasis record sleeve artwork in the 90s and designer of the iconic Oasis logo - details the history of the artwork for Oasis 'Roll With It'.
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[@mushismad]

How oasis changed direction from microdot still baffles me. What a mistake that was. The logo is poor and all the sleeves. Microdot smashed it 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@tcaudiobooks737]

At least there's some visual differentiation between Oasis' hit years (94-99), and Oasis' shit years (00-09), I'm glad Microdot defined the look of the bands stuff for the former.

[@syberian18]

After Microdot, artwork was very poor indeed...

[@paninovevo1162]

I really can't stand the font they used from Standing on the Shoulder

[@peterwalsh5068]

Not just your point (though I thoroughly agree) but it all changed when Bonehead and Guigsy left. I was so gutted when Blur 🤮 beat Roll with it to number 1! I think the only ( and there were many) single that beat this was whatever in terms of B- Sides but the album sleeve to Roll with it was bloody marvellous as was all Brian’s work. What a time! ❤️❤️❤️🎸🎸🎸🎸🌞

[@WHITEYBHOY2]

I quite like some of Simon Halfon’s work.

[@eatvietnam2682]

Love the meaningful easter eggs Brian added to his work. Such depth, such care. Brilliant

[@sharonduffey]

Really liking your videos. People have no idea all the work involved in covers back then. True art.

[@m67scott]

Can't believe it's been 27 years. Wish a could go back.

[@GT380man]

Me too. I’d like to stay there!

[@sanfrancity100]

This is awesome. My best mate (we were 17 at the time and from Weston) walked past on the promenade and told me about it that night. I didn’t believe him, until the album came out. Great recount, thank you.

[@TheAndrewmcnelis]

Noel was my neighbour back in 1994/1995 he lived in a basement flat on Albert street.. I found those shades he's wearing on this cover at the market and put him on to them after we met in the Delhi on Delancy Street one Saturday morning. He was well chuffed with them. Happy days!

[@Microdot]

I moved into that flat 83A? if I remember rightly, when he moved out and bought Supernova Heights!!

[@BB.halo_heir]

Love these stories! So jealous of you both haha! ♡

[@BB.halo_heir]

The crazy thing is, every time I watch the Cigarettes and Alcohol video, I always think "Noel likes himself in those shades". Now I feel I was right!! Love Noel ❤ 😎

[@craigsanderson4330]

Noel wanted himself, brilliant. I absolutely love these videos, true creativity. As a teenager I used to stare at these sleeves and drift away into oblivion with my headphones on. Thank you

[@Microdot]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BB.halo_heir]

I caught that too, ha Noel! When he said it, i instantly thought probably from cigarettes and alcohol, looked at the screen and there it was, I knew it! Love Noel, love these videos! ♡♡

[@richardwhittle2721]

Sandwiches 🥪

[@richardwhittle2721]

Sanderch

[@richardwhittle2721]

I'm really glad 😊. 😊 I don't want you played with!

[@hermanchristoffersson]

Great stories as always! Of course the Chief wanted himself on the screen :D

[@robsol123]

Found this all fascinating cheers for upload! X

[@DeepInSound75]

Love your posts Brian and all the stories and detail you go into. Can’t wait for the next one

[@mancdave123]

Another fantastic video Brian, absolutely adore these, the insight. Thank you for doing them.

[@braham1178]

Absolutely love these Videos, Thanks Brian keep them coming!

[@pressf4896]

Love this channel! Hope you keep making these

[@Destiny93134]

This brings back so many memories.i miss the 90s so much ! Great video mate 👍

[@sabecarles]

This series of videos are pure gold, thanks Brian for telling us these stories.

[@alxdregomes]

another great video. keem them coming, fascinating stuff

[@warbwarb]

Cracking stuff as always. Absolutely loving these videos.

[@liam2971]

Great video. I love hearing behind the scenes stories like this. Especially when they're so detailed! Want more like this :)

[@jamma10]

I went to the gig at Bath Pavillion on the day of this shoot (aged 14). First time they played Morning Glory, Roll With It and Hello live. It was a secret gig and I still feel incredibly thankful to the friend who tipped me off about it. Still got the ticket.

[@tylerhawks8376]

Many thanks Brian! Exceptional as usual!

[@OddoLuque]

I love all the stories and the actual process of creating the sleeves, I hope to see a video on the verve sleeves.

[@BeerLover25]

Good to see/hear the rest of this story, I was lucky enough to get a couple of bits of this from you when I visited in July, was good to meet you. Keep the videos coming man, nice one.

[@syberian18]

Always great Brian!

[@mrwhite6717]

What a brilliant story and told so well - loved it, thanks.

[@jefflikeusual20]

I used to gaze at this cover and whatever’s cover more than any of the other ones. Love the summer colours and how the band looked. Thank you for this video!

[@balke7935]

This is brilliant! What a great video, so interesting to get the design approach and process right from the first person perspective. Awesome.

[@GB1980.]

Another great insight Brian!

[@jakehope6811]

Great stuff Brian mate great video will look forward to be here now vid next week, love those sleeves, the whatever One was my favourite

[@BittersweetHome]

My 4th watch of this particular video now. Each one gets better and better. Amazingly informative mate

[@Declangarlandacoustic]

Excellent Brian mate just catching this..

[@GT380man]

I enjoyed learning about Owen’s appearances on Oasis sleeves.

[@huttonnick]

Really enjoying this series of videos on the artwork for Oasis. I had all the CDs including the two cigarette packet cases so this brings back such fond memories. Would be keen to hear about the Be Here Now Cover, considering the detail on the image it looks like it will have an interesting backstory! Thanks Brian.

[@ianbyrne5298]

Brilliant Video!

[@strappaplank6017]

really enjoyed this, cheers mate

[@davidfisher5507]

One of the best sleeves and so simple. Great video, looking forward to the next one.

[@Microdot]

More to come!

[@ThePercyGreen]

Great stuff Brian as always mate

[@davefilms345]

Absolutely fantastic this video is. I live 40 mins away from Weston beach, been to Weston more times than I can remember. I took the roll with it cd with me and created a then and now shot going back in lock down. It was funny you should say about the weather, when I went there it was also hot and not a cloud in the sky when I took the picture. What I didn't know( now I do) is that you all stayed in the big hotel across from the beach how amazing is that. You learn something new everyday. The Beatles stayed in one of the hotels near the old berbeck pier unfortunately the hotel burned down many many many yrs ago. Love this channel

[@rommfilms]

I'll be visiting Manchester in July and will definitely maybe go to Sifters and Microdot. Man these videos are getting me seriously excited!

[@davidfletcher6308]

Another great video microdot

[@babyshambler]

Great video! Thanks. you don't ramble, you're concise and interesting. Appreciate it! I first got into the band around this single. I was 11. Did my homework, skipping back between As and Bs. Heroes!

[@richardcoles9985]

Great video, Brian. Thank you. For your interest the pier that is behind the band burned down in the late noughties. The one that you show in the modern pictures was finished in 2010. I remember when it burnt down - I come from Somerset I’ve lived here all my life apart from a brief spell at Manchester University! - and was gutted to see a piece of Oasis history be lost like that. Keep up the good work and take care.

[@jojo72194]

Hiya,thanks for this. I watched this from start to finish with a smile on my face. Really nice hearing the story behind this.. thanks alot xx

[@Microdot]

My pleasure 😊

[@kiercronin1442]

Great work Brian!

[@stanleylumb6952]

Honestly a really interesting video. Love this content. Keep it up

[@malpreece5008]

Fascinating stuff! This is my favourite artwork from Oasis’ singles. Whenever I drive along the Weston Seafront I always give a nod to Oasis and The Beatles. Btw, the picture you showed of Weston Pier was of the new pier. The old grand pier, featured in the background of the Oasis shot, burnt down in 2008. The picture you showed of the Beatles on the beach was taken at Brean beach, but they also did a shoot on Weston beach where they rode on donkeys. 👍🏻

[@lewiswilson8011]

"Roll with it" My favourite Oasis song of all time for what it means to me. Great hearing about the fantastic early Oasis sleeve artwork. Magic.

[@noeladams4841]

Could watch these videos all day. Will one day make the pilgrimage from Melbourne Australia to Kendal. Thank you

[@Surv1ve_Thrive]

🇬🇧👍🇦🇺

[@dmc9487]

I remember H P &Plumbs Wigan well from my younger days. Standishgate if I recall. You make your videos so interesting Brian. Cheers!

[@thomuk2006]

Good God I love this!

[@1980alsful]

This was brilliant 👍🏻

[@benjaminguitarofficial]

Happy Anniversary Roll With It! It's so funny because Weston-super-Mare is a regular stop for me and I didn't notice it was Weston for years..

[@crockettobaggio]

Fuckin brilliant! Love hearing these tales! As a fan back the the cover if roll with it certainly meant something, especially Liams telly with the great Alex Higgins on it but hearing now at 47 how this was all put together is amazing! Love your videos mate thanks for doing this greatly appreciated 👍!

[@Lucasrainford]

Another captivating vid m8! Lovely stuff. Digging the Pistols/punk iconography in the background there

[@KanariasLibre7]

Cheers!

[@stuartcarswell2815]

This is great Brian...love all your work and your recollections of the shoots...met you at a bunnymen gig years ago here in lpool and I think I told you my favourite cover was the new fast automatic daffodils one you did

[@Microdot]

Much appreciated!

[@robtallentire1051]

Love watching these videos! Oasis have been a huge part of my life and will continue to be 🫶🏻

[@Microdot]

Cheers Rob - hope to see you soon!

[@robtallentire1051]

@@Microdot I’ve got a week off in 2 weeks so hoping I can persuade the wife we come up 🤞🏻

[@chicharito229]

The great thing was with the cd single cover was it always stood out in cd rack because of the colours, so always really easy to find, that makes me feel old writing that.

[@benjaminguitarofficial]

Yeah same, I have a shelf for Oasis CD's from the 90's and 00's, I'm on the other side of the room and a can see the Roll With It spine from here

[@michaeldavidwilliams9776]

Splendid Bri!

[@paulburkhart2619]

Thanks, Brian and Microdot! Would love to see photos of the guys eating ice cream in duffel coats.

[@Surv1ve_Thrive]

@8:40 that story about getting hold of 5 TVs by renting them and Sony not lending you them is truly 'radio rental'!

[@integrowsalessolutions]

Awesome. I remember when it came out and as a Weston resident, a lot of people dined out on it for a while. Not sure where I was, probably still studying in Manchester. I heard rumours that they spent a little time at the local and now defunct club Hobbits. Anyway, it's great to get a little insight into how these things come about.

[@andrewbenson4439]

I had this poster at the time and I even had the exact same make and model of portable TV in the bedroom. Panasonic if I remember rightly.

[@bendanielsmusicnow4533]

Fascinating stuff from a golden time - but one request is to hear about how you used to create the washes of colour etc as this is such an essential part of the sleeve x

[@Microdot]

That wasn't done in post production - it was in the processing of the film, it was 'cross processed' that is to say, negative film was sent through the chemicals used for transparencies - this then distorted the colours.

[@RobLawson1982]

Thanks. I was going to ask the same thing. I also hoped you’d mention on Some Might Say that it was a black and white photo that was hand coloured. Again an essential point in a great cover. I love hearing these tales.

[@richardpblaikie]

@@Microdot Was that what was also done for the 'Whatever' sleeve? That one looked particularly saturated/luminescant?

[@richardpblaikie]

Brilliant insight, thanks!

[@Microdot]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mattlyons2070]

Brilliant sleeve, my oasis shirt has that image screen printed on it.

[@shredder9536]

I remember being about 14 and watching oasis on channel 4 in the UK headlining Glastonbury with Noel wearing that coat. And it was a scorching summer

[@paulcheshire7794]

I only ever seen those type of proofs in a repo house in Birmingham called James Uptons back in 1993 when I did work experience @Rover group in the promotions dept.Christ takes me back man...Great video n love the sleeve now as I did then.

[@81Albertine]

Thanks for another great video. They add so much to the collective history of Oasis. But would you please consider making a coffee table book with your stories 😅

[@clouseaux]

Cannon you're a damn legend.

[@bigbrotherdiaryofanaddict]

As a 10 year old me and my friends mimed roll with it as a tribute oasis band in front of the whole school in 1996... I was liam and drew a beard on my face.. Oasis were my life even at that early age. They were huge and reached all ages.

[@habeascorpus1]

All done pre digital age - old school. The physical preparation and hard work put into your projects have allowed them to stand the test of time! I wonder if the same results would have been achieved with the convenience of doing it all on a computer.

[@GT380man]

Regardless, I doubt we’d regard that stone aged art as so valuable!

[@habeascorpus1]

@@GT380man 'stone age art"???? are you 10 years old?? I suppose you'd call The Beatles stone age artists that recorded on 'stone age equipment' that is highly sort after these days as well as their 'stone age' recording techniques and style that have been repeatedly copied for decades. Despite this 'stone age' style they are still the most influential band in the world. But if you personally prefer to use photoshop or Garageband when recording music because you can't draw or play an instrument then you are actually the unsophisticated primate living in the stone age. Not Microdot.

[@carrie4148]

Another great video, Brian. It's amazing learning about all the details that went into this shoot. I love all the choices each band member picked for what they were going to watch on the telly. Liam's choice is so telling about himself as well as Noel's. lol. My favorite detail, though, is that the shoot was actually done on June 22nd which is my birthday. Love it! Did you get any pictures of the band eating their ice creams? I would love to see that. I hope to make it to Microdot one day. Do you let fans try on Liam's duffel coat? Does it still smell like Liam after all these years? 🥰🥰🥰

[@astromanicdave]

You are a national treasure mate.

[@MidosujiSen]

Hope to see one for the Be Here Now cover

[@SuperfireNinety]

Haha the lad with the pound wanting to watch tele!

[@JoeBlow-fp5ng]

All the effort for a single cover. Pretty wild.

[@jimbryan2271]

Really interesting. Also the usual quality b side (Live Forever Glasto 95) my favourite version.

[@jakehope6811]

Am back live forevaaaaa

[@jimbryan2271]

And Noel wearing his Duffel for the gig 😂

[@andrewbutler9533]

Bloody hell Brian, that intro music nearly blew my ears off! 😅 Really enjoyed the video, feels like yesterday when I bought the single in 95, always wondered why they had Alex Higgins and the rest on there. Great cover, and to echo what a lot of people have said already on here, your logo was(is) way better than the Oasis phase 2 logo.👍

[@luke_r1782]

I bought one of those magazines a bit ago they're good

[@sambutton]

With the 25th anniversary approaching, can we expect a Be Here Now video, Brian? Would love to hear how that sleeve came about?!

[@Microdot]

Be Here Now video out next wek.

[@shanetaylor8000]

Bring back the 90’s where life was so much easier.

[@markfleming.4334]

God, I miss those days.

[@jonnygatenby6333]

Hey Brian. Great video! Looking at the outtake shots it looks like the final sleeve was given an orange coloured wash in post production. Could you give us some information on why you did this? Just wondered it it was to give it even more of a 'Beatles for sale' vibe?

[@Microdot]

That wasn't done in post production - it was in the processing of the film, it was 'cross processed' that is to say, negative film was sent through the chemicals used for transparencies - this then distorted the colours.

[@paulcheshire7794]

The 16th June was my Father's bday n start the coarse fishing season starts ...How mads that man

[@steveojames5695]

Absolutely amzing do u have any bootleg from the bath gig wud be nice to hear Alan whites debut

[@titep1329]

Nice video, Roll with it is my favourite sleeve. Is that the same coat Noel wore during the glasto’95 show?

[@gerardwallace9513]

Great video, enjoying all of them. Just curious, where members of the public are visible (like presumably on the back cover?) Do you need their permission to be included? Or if it is in a public place like a beach is it not required?

[@sambutton]

Another great video, keep it going please! One question - why the orange filter? (Not against it, you just didn’t use this effect in other sleeves)?

[@sambutton]

Ok I’ve seen your reply about this below

[@Lee-jj8nt]

You should do some concept designs for liams new sleeves for a bit of fun. I'd love to see what you would do with diamond in the dark or everything's electric

[@johncannon7209]

So Noel hadn’t any ideas and said you could run with it…..or you could say he let you roll with it…..🤦😂…I’ll get my coat

[@hislatestflame7861]

Is it a duffel coat?😉

[@user-qw1tr1bn3h]

Typical noel !! Love it !! Didn't know liam was Higgins fan , thought he would of had lennon !!

[@53Dmac]

Would have been interesting if it had of rained, sat in deck chairs on the beach in the rain, coudn't be more like a British seaside resort

[@oasisinthesun08]

Superb video Brian as always. I'd never spotted that water bottle either! I think the warmth of the orange sand and sky is the memorable part of this sleeve, in 95 were you using Photoshop or was it done with a more formative DTP bit of kit? (I'll buy that printer's proof if you ever come to sell :) As a side note, the set they played at Glastonbury was off-the-scale but had heard the MG songs yet so the crowd were a little flat and the gig never gets the credit it deserves. When you watch it back now, the sheer force of the transition from It's Good To Be Free into the opening drums of Morning Glory and the absolute treat it must have been to hear DLBIA for the first time is spellbinding.

[@Microdot]

The colour was a result of 'cross processing' that is to say sending the negative film through chemicals used to develop transparencies - that distorted the colours to the effect you see. So nothing digital - a totally analogue process!

[@maratonlegendelenemirei3352]

Are you not the geezer who did all the sleeve designs for The Verve? If so would be great if you did a video covering this.

[@Microdot]

I am and I will be doing Verve videos soon!

[@maratonlegendelenemirei3352]

@@Microdot I can not wait, I enjoy your work, subscribed!!!

[@UnrealGamer099]

@@Microdot I’m so excited for this!!

[@hotrodjones74]

These album covers are pure genius. I've always loved them. I didn't know why, but always knew there was something more to them. Sadly, the art of the album cover is lost in this age of digital music. Honestly, I'd enjoy building up a record collection for home listening and have my digital albums to-go for driving and whatnot.

[@bendonnelly690]

Was it a crowded Beach in Spain??

[@hindenpeter2.04]

Better than country H sleevewise. Just looking up penny morris whom was transferred to Pontypandy in between Series 4 and 5 of Fireman Sam.

[@mrkipling2201]

It was a shoot before the battle of the bands nonsense and the release of Morning Glory. So Oasis weren't as huge at that time. If the photo shoot took place a year later, it would have been very different!!

[@sangsoro1786]

Tf the bumper sound!

[@Surv1ve_Thrive]

17:20 they'd have to make those seats wider now.