An Eye For Music

Bob Iddon
The Kif Gallery, 23a Parr Street
18th November - 16th December 2005

Reviewed by Kenn Taylor

Having already played host to a selection of Liverpool photographer Bob Iddon’s collection of pictures of protest and direct action around the UK, the Kif now has an exhibition of Bob’s other great photographic passion - music.

It is a selection of around thirty images - from the heaviest of metal to harpists and everything in-between. Covering performers from the famous like Stiff Little Fingers to tribute acts, local bands and seemingly every type of music.

The pictures are as varied as their subjects; from the classic rock pose portrait, lit-up in full colour to more intimate pictures focusing on the details of individual instruments and facial features, plus more abstract shots with the colour drained from them.

This is a show that captures the visual impact of music well in a variety of styles.