# Desolate Musician Photography Gabriel Michel's Eerie ‘Trombone' Series By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-05-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabriel-michel-trombone References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Trombone/219801) & [gabrielmichel](http://www.gabrielmichel.com/index.php?/project/trombone/) Gabriel Michel’s ‘Trombone’ series feels a bit desolate. Each photo depicts a single musician and his trombone in a variety of urban and suburban settings. While much of the [photo series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) is shot in black and white, the few color pictures that do exist contain muted, neutral tones that add to the perceptible feeling of aloneness. **Implications** - A musician's life is often romanticized, with rockstar visions of sold-out crowds, stacks of cash and epic backstage partying; however, real life doesn't always live up to this ideal. By capturing gritty "behind-the-scenes" snapshots of a single musician practicing his craft, the photographer shows the loneliness, isolation and dedication that [making music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-folklore) requires. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Musicians' Loneliness:** Capturing the lonely and isolated side of musicians through photography can reveal the dedication and sacrifices required to make music. - **Urban Music Scenes:** Exploring the urban and suburban settings where musicians practice and perform can provide insight into the diverse music scenes that exist. - **Eerie Music Photography:** Using desolate and haunting visuals in music photography can create a unique and captivating atmosphere. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music:** The music industry can benefit from understanding and supporting the mental and emotional well-being of musicians, addressing the challenges they face. - **Photography:** Photographers specializing in capturing musicians and music scenes can find opportunities to showcase the raw and authentic side of music-making. - **Urban Development:** Urban planners and developers can collaborate with musicians and music communities to create vibrant and conducive spaces for music practice and performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brass Instrument Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-trumpet.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [VR Trombone Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-trombone.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Instrument-Inspired Wall Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-collection-by-sara-schoenberger.md) - [Instrument-Resembling Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trumpet-coffee.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Street Performer Livestream Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburb-street-performance-recorder.md) - [Futuristic Abstract Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-electric-guitar.md)