Friday, August 28, 2009
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Emos
Emo is short for "emotional" or "emotional hardcore." This type of music came about in D.C. in the 80's (before most self-proclaimed emos were even born.) The type of people who listened to this music had common tastes in fashion, and like many other fashion eras, they all began dressing the same way. Now the term Emo is associated more with behavior and style than it is with music. Simply don a pair Converse, a studded belt, head-to-toe black, and angled bangs, and voila--you're an Emo. Of course, there is the debate over real and wannabe Emos, but really they're all the same.
They purposely choose to dress a certain way, act a certain way, listen to (or pretend to listen to) certain music, despite what their motives are. Whether their motives are sincere or superficial, all Emos have chosen to conform to a group of people they feel safe with. They would rather be called "weird" than be themselves and think for themselves. The ones that call themselves real Emos look and act (on the surface) like wannabe Emos. The only difference may be that they are truly admirers of the music scene, or that they truly have difficult family lives. Either way, they are all just this generation's subculture. Just like the Grunge group of the 90s or the Hippies of the 60s, the Emos have found their stereotypical shoe, their theme song, their color, and their attitude, and they will fight for it until the death. If they do cut themselves, you will know it. The entire point of cutting is to garner sympathy and attention. Rarely will you find an Emo who secretly cuts him or herself. Emos are really just searching for a place to call home.
Punk Rock
nfs most wanted ost-rock-I am rock.mp3
Punk rock first came on the scene in the 1970's, and had a huge following in the US, UK and Australia. It developed mainly as a backlash against the way that rock had developed at the end of the 60's, which many people perceived had turned from wild and rebellious, into a tame, sentimental commercialism. Rock had always been youthful, wild and defiant but somewhere along in this had been lost. Punk brought it all screaming back with fast, hard instrumentations, stripped down lyrics and a political, anti-establishment vibe. Punk embraced self-publication and production, and with bands recording and distributing their own material, punk was able to evolve virtually uncensored, and blossomed into the spreading cultural phenomenon.
Punk rock was interlinked with a whole subculture, which rejected political idealism and commercialism and dared to rebel aggressively against constrictive and ineffective establishments. This involved distinctive, visual statements in the fashion and hairstyles, typically t-shirts with anti-establishment logos, unconventional jeans and spiked accessories, and short, aggressive hairstyles such as the Mohawk and the skinhead. Tattoos and piercing were also a major part of the style, as well as elements of bondage with leather and metal studded collars and wrist restraints being worn as accessories.
The 1980's saw the beginning of a darker side to punk rock, with more aggressive, hardcore subcultures coming to the forefront. The 'Oi!' subgenre was built up from working class routes, and the music revolved around street level issues such as unemployment, football, police harassment and alcohol. A small part of this group was also linked to both extreme right and left politics, but most members denounced racism and fascism and it is more likely that members were being confused with other hardcore subgenres around at this time like the Nazis Punk Groups.
Punk rock has undergone many evolutions over the years and the modern day punk has a decidedly 'mainstream' aspect. This could well be because people simply don't shock easily anymore, and are generally more informed about political and cultural issues. Bands like Greenday, Bad Religion and The Offspring have taken the fast, hard instrumentation and stripped down style of punk music and made it commercially successful, with million selling albums. Punk rock has always fought a losing battle against commercialisation, the fundamental point being that if you sell into the system you are trying to subvert than you loose all credibility. However although this may have been true in the early days of punk, commercial success no longer means the censorship that it used to, and so modern bands are still able to retain a major element of that youthful, rebellious edge that punk rock was always all about.
Emo Style
Mastodon - Blood and Thunder.mp3
The emo scene has a certain style associated with it, that is much more subtle in some cases than punk or goth, and incorporates a much broader fashion base. Emo styles do vary, some like to dress it up all the time and plan outfits, whereas others are happy being more casual and going with the flow. Here are some tips on how you can create a great emo style.
* Basically emos wear a lot of black, but unlike goths this is usually paired up with some bright and funky colours, for example if you were wearing dark jeans and a black shirt, you might wear a bright crimson red tie and white jacket, with matching or contrasting accessories. Band t-shirts are also popular, but make sure you buy a band you actually like and know a bit about, and not just some popular band like 'My Chemical Romance' just because you think they might be cool. For emos being clued up to music is a must, and you will look totally shallow and fake if you wear a band name that you don't know anything about. Hoodies are also a must, especially as jackets are not really in the emo fashion picture, so think about motifs such as skulls, stars and crosses. If you are very confident with your style you might also get away with some printed ironic catchphrases and logos, but you should stay away from anything that actually says 'emo' as you will look like a major wannabe. Layers are also a good emo look, such as a t-shirt over a long sleeve shirt, or a long sleeve stretch top under a vest top. Scarves are great for creating a layered look as well, and also brightening up dark outfits. You can get thin silk and linen scarves to wear in the summer, just loosely draped around the neck purely as an accessory. Those big long stripy winter scarves are very cool and you can also get cute matching mittens or even better fingerless gloves which are very much part of the emo look.
* Emos never wear sports logos such as Adidas or Nike - way too mainstream, but the odd article of designer clothing is acceptable, such as a really nice pair of tight jeans or a super stylish black shirt, as long as it doesn't have the label in a really obvious place. Jeans of course as mentioned should be tight for an emo look, and also well cut. The emo style usually stays well away from scruffy, so make sure all your trousers are the right length so they are not dragging on the ground and getting tatty, and also the right fit for your legs.
* Shoes should be flat, think funky pumps for girls and Converse or Vans trainers for girls and boys. Stay away from big chunky boots as this will look at little too punk, especially when teemed with skirts and tights for the girls. High heels are acceptable in some cases, especially if matched with an appropriate emo outfit, such as killer glossy red high heels matched with a black skirt and fitted sexy shirt, fishnet tights, and red accessories.
* Accessories are not vital, but they can help to jazz up a dark outfit. Layering accessories is a popular emo look, such as having lots of bangles on your wrists, or lots of necklaces. Cute tote bags and little backpacks are good too, but stay away from designer or leather handbags, as they look way to formal and showy for this emo style. Piercing and tattoos are also popular, but in moderation otherwise you are straying into punk/goth/metalhead territory.
* Makeup is a key part of the emo fashion. The emphasis is on the eyes, maybe because these are said to be the windows to the soul, and emos love to delve into the human psyche and express their emotions. Highlight the eyes with plenty of black eyeliner and smoky eye shadows. The odd bright colour is okay, but keep it simple and striking to avoid looking like a goth or eighties pop reject! Boys can wear a little eyeliner too, but they should keep it rough and ready and stay way from eye shadow, foundation or lip gloss to avoid looking too high maintenance. Nail polish should be dark and nails kept short, for boys and girls.
Emo Scence With Hair
celldweller - 15 - one good reason.mp3
The basics of emo scene haircuts are surprisingly uniformed, and follow these three key elements:
* Jet black - other colours can be added to create texture and style, but the underlying colour should always be the deepest black you can manage.
* Straight and Glossy - emo hair is straight and shiny, and always in good condition. You can have curly, kinky or backcombed sections but the main look is smooth and sleek.
* Sharp, choppy layers - a good, razor-sharp cut is essential, so before you style your hair at home make sure you get a professional cut first, with plenty of interesting choppy layers.
The inventive part of emo hair is what you do with the basics, like adding streaks of colours such as white blonde, electric blue or neon pink to provide interesting contrasts and texture. Also layers and asymmetrical cuts are popular in emo styles, and these too can be used to create texture and highlight key areas.
For a basic emo cut ask the hair stylist to leave the hair longer at the front, as it is common in most emo styles have the fringe sweeping down across the face. Also if you want an undercut get this done professionally, as they need to be sharp and well shaped otherwise they just look really messy and lank.
If you are dying your hair black then think about your current hair colour. Lighter hair can need a couple of home applications to achieve a good, deep colour and if you get it wrong black is one of the worst dye jobs to put right again. To get the best, glossiest colour it is probably a good idea to get it done professionally, especially if you want highlights/lowlights as well. Over dying at home can destroy the condition of your hair, especially if you are prone to dry or frizzy hair already, and it is essential for a good emo cut to have healthy, sleek hair that is in top condition.
If you have naturally curly hair then you may end up spending a huge amount of time and money on straightening your hair. Using straightening irons daily can also heavily damage hair, so it might be better if you get your hair chemically straightened at a salon before you get it cut and dyed.
Emo Punk, Punk Emo Music
Avenged Sevenfold - Almost Easy.mp3
There are many subcultures across society, which are often identified most easily by the related music and fashion, and these include punks, goths and emos. Because these subcultures often evolved from similar beginnings there are bound to be some crossovers, and that's why you can get smaller groups within each one, such as emo punks. To put the word punk to anything means literally to be louder, brasher and more aggressive about everything, so emo punk represents the more rebellious, hardcore side to the emo culture.
The emo culture originally sprang from punk roots, and in the beginning the term was used to describe a more emotionally charged subgenre of hardcore punk in 1980s, usually referred to as 'emocore' with bands like Rites of Spring, Embrace and Moss Icon. In the mid 1990s the term emo become more associated with Indie rock, with bands like Sunny Day Real Estate, which was more melodic and less frenzied than punk rock and emocore. As emo moved into the late 1990's it become more and more accessible to the mainstream, with bands like Weezer producing globally successful albums, and also Deep Elm Records releasing the first instalment in what was to be the defining emo compilation series in the world, the Emo Diaries. In the new millennium emo began to become more and more popular, and artists like Chris Carrabba led the new move towards emo punk pop, a mix of melodic, thought provoking pop and catchy, jangling modern rock tunes. Many people who supported the more independent and less mainstream emo music of the 1980's and 90's resented this new move towards popularity, resulting in a serious rift in the genre and it is generally thought by these purveyors of authentic emo that the new emo punk pop sounds are a commercial sell out, with copy cat bands generated purely to make money. Fall Out Boy and Blink 182 hover on the edge of this debate, with their roots firmly in their emocore, underground backgrounds, but with new worldwide commercial success no doubt putting pressure on their creative direction. Fall Out Boy's recent releases have followed the emo punk pop vibe firmly with thoughtful and catchy rock/pop tunes, but the wider variety of influences in their most recent work (such as collaborations with R&B stars like Kanye West) has led some to question the direction the band are heading in, which wasn't helped but a recent cover of the king of commercial music Michael Jackson's 'Beat It', that had many serious emo types frowning deeply under their stylish fringes.
So emo punk is in part a revival of the emocore vibe of the 1980s, and in general describes the more energetic and rebellious section of the youthful emo scene. Basically those emo punks are those who are not content just to sit and home and listen to records and talk about music, but who want to get out there and be an active part of culture and society.
