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#Research into the Goth subculture. Research is one of the most important things you could ever do while trying to learn about something. Contrary to belief, Goth has a defined meaning. Goth being "anything you want it to be" is a too vague definition and almost makes it have no meaning. Some basic facts of the subculture are: | #Research into the Goth subculture. Research is one of the most important things you could ever do while trying to learn about something. Contrary to belief, Goth has a defined meaning. Goth being "anything you want it to be" is a too vague definition and almost makes it have no meaning. Some basic facts of the subculture are: | ||
| − | #*Goth is a music based subculture that was born of the post-punk genre in the early 80s. Some real goth bands are Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees and The Sisters of Mercy.<ref>http://www.gothicsubculture.com/origin.php</ref> | + | #*Goth is a music based subculture that was born of the post-punk genre in the early 80s. Some real goth bands are Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees and The Sisters of Mercy.<ref name="rf1">http://www.gothicsubculture.com/origin.php</ref> |
| − | #*The goth term came about because a member of UK Decay (tongue in cheek) referred to their music as "gothic rock" and Ian Astbury jokingly called Andi Sex Gang a "gothic goblin" because he was small, like macabre music and lived in a building called "Visigoth towers" in Brixton, making their fans "goths".<ref>http://www.umbraum.com/original_undead.htm</ref> | + | #*The goth term came about because a member of UK Decay (tongue in cheek) referred to their music as "gothic rock" and Ian Astbury jokingly called Andi Sex Gang a "gothic goblin" because he was small, like macabre music and lived in a building called "Visigoth towers" in Brixton, making their fans "goths".<ref name="rf2">http://www.umbraum.com/original_undead.htm</ref> |
#*The Goth subculture includes music, fashion and aesthetic. They are the only three things that goths, in general, have in common. The music is the most important because a goth is a fan of goth rock/post-punk. The fashion usually refers to traditional goth fashion which the original goth musicians wore in the 80s and the aesthetic refers to the dark and macabre way of thinking that goths have. | #*The Goth subculture includes music, fashion and aesthetic. They are the only three things that goths, in general, have in common. The music is the most important because a goth is a fan of goth rock/post-punk. The fashion usually refers to traditional goth fashion which the original goth musicians wore in the 80s and the aesthetic refers to the dark and macabre way of thinking that goths have. | ||
| − | #Look up Goth bands. Listening to Goth rock or deathrock is the most important part of the subculture, and the thing that makes you goth. Goth rock was born out of post-punk in the early 80s with Bauhaus' song ''Bela Lugosi's Dead''.<ref | + | #Look up Goth bands. Listening to Goth rock or deathrock is the most important part of the subculture, and the thing that makes you goth. Goth rock was born out of post-punk in the early 80s with Bauhaus' song ''Bela Lugosi's Dead''.<ref name="rf2" /> Some other goth bands are: |
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| − | # Teaching others about the subculture. During the original scene, when an elder spoke, it wasn't out of respect, it was because you were genuinely interested.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIcHD-cV9T0</ref> These days, people have started to throw goth aspects, customs, traditions and characteristics that make goth goth out the window.<ref>http://thegothicalice.tumblr.com/post/148950458874/the-problem-with-some-young-goths-and-the</ref> People are losing the sight of the backgrounds, roots and history that make the subculture what it is, so preserving the important of the music and creativity that goes into the subculture is important because without it, new bands and artists can't tour and make new albums. They are not getting the support from new members like they deserve. The reason why other subcultures like the metal subculture is doing so well is because people understand that it's about listening to metal, and that it's not just an aesthetic. So if you see a baby bat, someone who is new to the subculture, teach them (if they are willing to learn). Show them music, fashion and what the subculture really has to offer. | + | # Teaching others about the subculture. During the original scene, when an elder spoke, it wasn't out of respect, it was because you were genuinely interested.<ref name="rf3">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIcHD-cV9T0</ref> These days, people have started to throw goth aspects, customs, traditions and characteristics that make goth goth out the window.<ref name="rf4">http://thegothicalice.tumblr.com/post/148950458874/the-problem-with-some-young-goths-and-the</ref> People are losing the sight of the backgrounds, roots and history that make the subculture what it is, so preserving the important of the music and creativity that goes into the subculture is important because without it, new bands and artists can't tour and make new albums. They are not getting the support from new members like they deserve. The reason why other subcultures like the metal subculture is doing so well is because people understand that it's about listening to metal, and that it's not just an aesthetic. So if you see a baby bat, someone who is new to the subculture, teach them (if they are willing to learn). Show them music, fashion and what the subculture really has to offer. |
# Be yourself. If you have suddenly just gained inspiration because you've seen something that you like, it doesn't mean that you should become part of an entire subculture. Goth is something you grow into, not out of. | # Be yourself. If you have suddenly just gained inspiration because you've seen something that you like, it doesn't mean that you should become part of an entire subculture. Goth is something you grow into, not out of. | ||
#* Goth as a whole is (also) a Germanic tribe, type of architecture, a genre of literature, a movie genre, a fashion style, an art form, music genre and mindset. World Goth Day is on the 22nd of May and there are several large festivals/weekends to do with Goth and alternative music around the world each year. There are also Goth/alternative bars you can visit if you are of 18 years of age or up. | #* Goth as a whole is (also) a Germanic tribe, type of architecture, a genre of literature, a movie genre, a fashion style, an art form, music genre and mindset. World Goth Day is on the 22nd of May and there are several large festivals/weekends to do with Goth and alternative music around the world each year. There are also Goth/alternative bars you can visit if you are of 18 years of age or up. | ||
