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Signs and Symbols
Apr. 8th, 2012 11:27 amOne of the main things that both drew me in and freaked me out about Shriekback was their extensive use of lyrical and visual occult imagery. I think the most blatant use of this, other than Barry wearing a Crowley tee shirt for the Shrieks' reunion concert in Belgium, is the famous Crowleyan hand sign.
Now, watch the the beginning of the 'Hammerheads' performance as seen during the 'Jungle of the Senses' concert.
And don't even get me started on Dave Allen's World Domination label, pretty much the entire 'Big Night Music' album, the reference to Jack the Ripper (who had close ties to Aleister Crowley) in the penultimate 'Nemesis.' Oh, and that video for 'Nemesis?' The first thing I noticed about that video was the subtle signs and symbols that only an occultist would recognise, i.e. the Magickally correct snuffing of the candle. Very very subtle, but still there.
This is probably one major reason Cadmus Pariah's history is steeped in the workings of Magi, unmentionable acts of deviance, but also the blessed workings of the ancient teachers. Now that I've once again blown my own mind, I'm going back to the writing.
Now, watch the the beginning of the 'Hammerheads' performance as seen during the 'Jungle of the Senses' concert.
And don't even get me started on Dave Allen's World Domination label, pretty much the entire 'Big Night Music' album, the reference to Jack the Ripper (who had close ties to Aleister Crowley) in the penultimate 'Nemesis.' Oh, and that video for 'Nemesis?' The first thing I noticed about that video was the subtle signs and symbols that only an occultist would recognise, i.e. the Magickally correct snuffing of the candle. Very very subtle, but still there.
This is probably one major reason Cadmus Pariah's history is steeped in the workings of Magi, unmentionable acts of deviance, but also the blessed workings of the ancient teachers. Now that I've once again blown my own mind, I'm going back to the writing.
