A Showcase of Musically Inspired Logos
Music has always been a big industry. Today we’ve decided to give you some graphic design motivation by showcasing some highlights from music themed logos.
One of the trends that you’ll notice from the group below is the repeated use of notes to further convey an association to music. Negative space is used very well in many, especially with distinct elements like piano keys and guitar silhouettes.
I don’t know if using notes as a design element has reached a cliche status yet, but after looking at some of the creative takes below, it doesn’t look like there will be a shortage of fresh ideas anytime soon.
Many of these were scavenged from across the internet, so you can find their original homes by clicking on the image.
Music Themed Logos
Branding and identity with some melodic undertones. Was that even a pun? In any case, here’s a selection of 22 logos based around music:
Keep the Graphical Beat
Now that you’ve seen a sample of music related branding, do you have any favorites? Personally, I’m a big fan of the Flamingo-as-a-musical-note idea. How about you?
Also! If you know of a logo that fits into this musical theme, please share your findings (or creations) in the comments below. We’d love to see more.
Discussion
July 29th, 2009 at 11:52 PM
These are wonderful. My favorites are Infinite Records, Beat Love, and Piano Forest.
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July 30th, 2009 at 4:40 AM
Loving the Audiotorium logo, wish I designed it.
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July 30th, 2009 at 9:28 AM
Love Audiotorium and Piano Forest, very clever indeed.
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July 30th, 2009 at 12:22 PM
I love the Audiotorium and Beat Love. Excellent logos. Thanks!
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July 30th, 2009 at 1:30 PM
These are really creative logos. Wish I was that talented!
July 30th, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Swan note has great movement and piano forest is very cool.
August 1st, 2009 at 6:50 PM
Great stuff Elyse! Weisinger Music has to be my favorite here with Beat Love a close second.
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August 3rd, 2009 at 8:06 AM
hey maybe you’ll like this too:
http://img.skitch.com/20090803-bugieymi2q3b46ddwpf2iw62ep.png
August 23rd, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Weisinger Music’s logo is strong and intelligent. I love it. Corporate and creative at the same time. Beatlove gets the “2″.
August 26th, 2009 at 4:55 AM
Inspiring. All very creative and well thought out. Hopefully in the future I’ll create something as great as these.
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September 7th, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Quick question. What are the names of the fonts used in the logo for Digital Music Directory and Wiesinger Music?
Thanx!
September 13th, 2009 at 5:51 AM
Metro FM, a South African Radio station also has a nice one. http://www.metrofm.co.za/
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