Work and Appearance
From the beginning, Umbra et Imago have been a concept band picking up Sigmund Freud's idea that sexuality was the center of our being. They processed sadomasochistic fantasies through their cynic lyrics. According to the band, this theme was chosen because it reprensents the most intellectual form of sexuality.
The lyrics by Umbra et Imago are dominated by a warped, subliminal humour, criticism of human society's flaws and cynical self-irony. The clichees dealt with thereby and their exaggerated depicting polarize the meanings about the band. Sexuality is major component of the concept but is no longer dominating.
Their stage shows are still infamous, incorporating BDSM acts and complex pyrotechnics into their live shows
Lutz Demler has eventually become the producer of Umbra et Imago and other bands.
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Famous quotes containing the words work and/or appearance:
“In a world where women work three times as hard for half as much, our achievement has been denigrated, both marriage and divorce have turned against us, our motherhood has been used as an obstacle to our success, our passion as a trap, our empathy for others as an excuse to underpay us.”
—Erica Jong (20th century)
“I think I am one of those who can manage not to take on a completely different appearance under their own glance.”
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