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Steampunk – An Definition Of Steampunk Culture

The subculture of steampunk involves a revamp of the victorian age.  Within Steampunk there is clothing, art, literature, and music, among other things, and all are typically filled with machanics fuelled by steam, and extravagant dirigibles.  It truely is a classic age mixed with fantasy.

Steampunk can be found even in the fashion industry, and it’s becoming a major hit.  There’s lots of classic steampunk designs that integrate cogs and gears into the clothing lines of various designers.  More specifically, the cosplay scene has been taking in the steampunk trend and helping it grow!  There are many groups of steampunk cosplayers out there who design clothing that include modified victorian antiques.  They sometimes portray themselves as victorian socialites, but more often as adventurers, pirates, or explorers.  These cosplay outfits include steampunk goggles, decorated coats, and top hats, sometimes even ray guns!  Steampunk is highly supported by the do-it-yourself community since most steampunk accessories are hand made.  The rayguns are very popular because they are made from simple Nerf or Airsoft guns.  There are a few steampunks out there who have the skill to make things out of wood and metal, without modifying things that already exist. Check out http://steampunkguides.com for more information on this.

Steampunk elements within the music genre aren’t as popular as other styles; however it does encompasses all different styles of music, including rock, rap, . Steampunk rock has a particular sound to it, the beats are dark, and gritty, are mixed with a presence of folk, and can often have a shanty sound to them. Abney Park is an aptly named Steampunk band that is not only influenced by it in there music, but also in the instruments and personas they carry with them on stage Other, rap and hip-hop influenced music usually has a dark up-beat bass, with lyrics depicting a post-apocalyptic world, or even that of a mad scientists workshop. Dr. Steel is an example of this. His beats are catchy and heavy hitting, but his character resembles that of a mad scientist.

The art culture has embraced the steampunk culture with open arms.  Not only online, but in art galleries and local art shows.  The art includes dirigibles and flying machines in the sky, soaring above barren wastelands.  There is no particular art style, any artist can incorporate their own style.  What makes it different is the purpose and perspective. Many such paintings are dark and dreary, with violent oceans, labs that resemble dungeons scattered with frankenstein-esque tools, or a deslote and deadend landscape.  In a line, steampunk can always be picked out by it’s unique theme.

There has been a breakthrough in literature within the steampunk culture.  H.G. Wells is said to have birthed this trend, along with Jules Verne. The base of the modern steampunk community is based on their inventions, worlds, and knowledge that they depict in their works. First there’s the brass time machine in “The Time Machine”, and then the massive submarine in “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea,” which were both considered futuristic.  Presently, we would refer to them as retro, regardless of the fact that time machines don’t actually exist.  However, both machines seem out of place in such time periods. These ideas have been the driving force for many steampunk fans, and the basis of steampunk.

Steampunk is the coolest thing ever, and hopefully by now you think the same.  If you’re interested in seeing more steampunk stuff, you should check out http://steampunkguides.com!

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