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Of Monsters and Men
| Fandom | |
|---|---|
| Name(s): | Of Monsters and Men |
| Abbreviation(s): | OMAM |
| Scope/Focus: | Music, Bandom |
| Date(s): | 2010–present |
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Of Monsters and Men are an Icelandic folk/indie band. Though there are many who enjoy their music, as far as transformative works go, it would likely be seen as a microfandom. Fanworks related to the band are often influenced by a specific song or music video, and fanvids for various fandoms will sometimes use their songs.
Fandom
Reception
Their first album is generally considered to be their best. To some, this first album in particular seems to occupy a similiar place in the fandom sphere as Hozier and Florence + The Machine in terms of a nature-based, or even fae-based, aesthetic.
Fandom Connections
The band appeared in two episodes of Game of Thrones as musicians.[1]
Fanworks
Fanworks are relatively sparse, though fanvids, fanart, aesthetic moodboards and the occasional fanfic have arisen. Most fanworks involving OMAM in some way seem to focus on either:
- The narratives, themes or aesthetics within the songs themselves
- The narratives, themes or aesthetics within the music videos
- A source of inspiration for fanworks of other fandoms.[2]
...rather than RPF of the band members.
Fanart
Gallery
Wild roses (August 2019) by fishboneart, based on their song Wild Roses
Resources & External Links
- of monsters and men tag - Tumblr
- Of Monsters and Men (Additional) tag - Ao3
- Of Monsters and Men (Fandom) tag - Ao3
References
- ^ 'Music on TV: Inside Of Monsters and Men’s Cameo on ‘Game of Thrones’' (May 2016) - The Wall Street Journal
- ^ Curious Archer - OMAM (Yellow Light) - Edit (May 2019) by of-monsters-and-werewolves