#proto-goth

[kdo-three]

Conrad Veidt's unsettling look as Cesare in "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" (1920) is widely considered a cornerstone of proto-goth aesthetics due to its combination of stark, theatrical makeup, dark clothing, and melancholy demeanor. The silent German Expressionist film pioneered a visual style that would later influence the gothic subculture's emphasis on darkness, romanticism, and macabre themes. - Google AI

[ganrants]

Allison Reynolds (the basket case) is so beautiful, literally my fucking spirit animal! If I was a girl I'd be her.

[savage-kult-of-gorthaur]

BEFORE LYDIA DEETZ, THERE WAS DAVE VANIAN'S FIRST WIFE -- CLASS OF '77.

NOTE:^For those who have already seen "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice," Lydia was wearing something similar in the movie to what Laurie's wearing here. Except Lydia wore it to a funeral instead of a wedding! LOL!

PIC INFO: Spotlight on Dave Vanian of THE DAMNED with his first wife Laurie during their wedding at Acton Town Hall, High Street, Acton, London, UK, on September 7, 1977.

Source: www.picuki.com/media/3447358610776427408.

[kdo-three]

The Doors - Not to Touch the Earth (1968) Jim Morrison / John Densmore / Ray Manzarek / Robby Krieger from: "Waiting for the Sun" (LP) "People are Strange" / "Not to Touch the Earth" (1980 Single)

Art Rock | Avant-Rock | Proto-Goth

@Archive (left click = play) (320kbps)

Personnel: Jim Morrison: Vocals Ray Manzarek: Keyboards Robby Krieger: Guitar John Densmore: Drums

Doug Lubahn: Bass

Bruce Botnick: Engineer Produced by Paul A. Rothchild

Album Recorded: @ Sunset Sound Recorders @ TTG Studios in Hollywood, California USA February–May 1968

Album Released: on July 3, 1968 Elektra Records

[kdo-three]

The Doors - Riders on the Storm (1971) (Album Version | 2012 New Stereo Mix) Jim Morrison / John Densmore / Ray Manzarek / Robby Krieger from: "L.A. Woman" (LP) "L.A. Woman" (CD | 40th Anniversary Mixes) "Riders on the Storm" / "The Changeling" (Single)

Jazz Rock | Proto-Goth

JukeHostUK (left click = play) (320kbps)

Personnel: Jim Morrison: Vocals / Whispers Ray Manzarek: Fender Rhodes Electric Piano Robby Krieger: Electric Guitar with Ttremolo John Densmore: Drums

Jerry Scheff: Bass

Produced by The Doors and Bruce Botnick

Recorded: @ The Doors' Workshop in West Hollywood, California USA December, 1970 – January, 1971

Album Released: on April 19, 1971

Single Released June, 1971

Elektra Records

[kdo-three]

The Doors - When the Music’s Over (1967) Jim Morrison / Ray Manzarek / Robby Krieger / John Densmore from: "Strange Days" (LP)

Art Rock | Proto-Goth

JukeHostUK (left click = play) (320kbps) (26MB | 11:00+/-)

Personnel: Jim Morrison: Vocals Ray Manzarek: Keyboards: Vox Continental Organ Fender Rhodes Piano Keyboard Bass Robby Krieger: Guitar John Densmore: Drums

Produced by Paul A. Rothchild

Remastered by Bruce Botnick / Paul A. Rothchild / The Doors

Recorded: @ Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, California USA May–August 1967

Album Released: on September 25, 1967

Elektra Records

Rhino Records: 2007 CD Reissue

[thesunkenlanternswaltz]

Listen/purchase: Glory of the World (2025 Remastered version) by Gloria Mundi

Some criminally obscure stuff. It’s wild to me how much great music from the past is waiting to be re-discovered.

[gwydionmisha]

Sweet Dreams. Split Enz 1976