@unidentifman1514

8 years ago

I’m a man who’s 44 years old. I’ve seen the development and changes in the scene. Yes, it all started with Punk, there’s no doubt about that! But Punk was socially and politically related and was all based on anarchy. The most bands in the beginning brought aggressive and rebellious music. They were almost against everything in this world, couldn’t stand each other and brought chaos. The next episode, which is more the foundation of now days Gothic music, where very dark but at the same time more realistic and stood with they’re both feet on the ground. There were still some sparks of rebellion, anti-commercial and a bit anti-politic parts left in the music but with a complete different view and expression. More and more bands made music about social conflicts and actual problems (like, for example the cold war and the upcoming atomic energy and weapons). But, even the music was dark and for many people depressive and negative, the only statement was to confront the world with the reality in the eighty’s. On the other hand, aggression disappeared in the music, between the bands and also the fans of this culture. This culture had different names all over the world, from post-punk, new wave, dark wave and also for the first time, some bands used the name Gothic! I don’t want to upset anyone, but you could called it also soft-punk for hippies. Sorry for my words but I use these terms, trying to explain the difference. The music made statements about what was going on in the world but in a more “mature” way without any form of aggression. The first Goths where born! And I remember them as a non violent, respectful, peaceful but well informed kind of people. Freedom of speech, respect for expression and respect for each other’s choice of preferred bands and music. Respect for expression was also for the way they represented themselves , with make-up, without make-up, hairstyle and clothing’s. One thing we shared was our favorite color, namely black (sometimes combined with a touch of another color). And, actually, since then, not much is changed! Of course there are a lot off new bands, each with their own sound. But the basics are still very much comparable with what I’ve seen through the years. I myself never used make-up, I do restyle my hair when I go to a party and I’m still dressed in black. I don’t follow the mainstream basics like fashion, hairstyles, home decoration, or whatever you see in popular magazines, the internet and television commercials. I do speak about my interpretation of all day’s things, but if I see and hear other’s don’t agree with me and find my way of thinking and living as not social, mainstream, crazy, weird or whatever, I remain silent. I’m will never fight against others opinions but if it those not fit in my life, I will not follow. And if they blame me for that, then they have a problem, not me, because I don’t care. Manly all Goth’s I know have an equal point of view and act more or less the same way. And in my opinion, that’s what being a Goth stands for. Fact is that younger Goth’s more often dress up and use make-up the way we know it. And I have only respect for them! It’s beautiful and sometimes I also wear clothes or accessories from the Gothic store. And I try also, from time to time, the more impressive pieces but if they don’t fit me, I don’t buy them. And after all, I’m respected by other Goth’s, even the “real dressed up”! And that is why this culture is so beautiful too me since years! I probably am and shall die like a true Goth! It’s in my heart and veins! Sorry for the errors I’ve made in this text. I’m from Belgium and only trying to do my best in English. Make love, enjoy the darkness and live your own life! Greetings! Unidentif (aka Don D. Nivaro) X

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