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Formed in 1989, Das Ich are one of the founders of the early
1990s movement called Neue Deutsche Todeskunst (New
German Death Art). They are celebrated as the starting spark
of a new post Kraftwerk, post Neubauten era.
Das Ich majestically combines elements of Gothic, Electronic
and early Industrial culture with poetry and theater. One
of the first acts to revive German language in the genre,
Das Ich’s art transcends music: their creative works
meld theatre, poetry and makeup with Wagnerian grandeur and
English romanticism. During live performances, apocalyptic
visions (such as Gottes Tod/God is Dead) are expressed
visually - and viciously.
With an intense vision and brilliant layering of haunting
music and lyrics, Das Ich has managed to retain a thriving
cult status throughout their long history. Bruno Kramm draws
his lyrical influences from writers like George Trakl and
Baudelaire. Stefan’s stage performance and costume are
inspired by expressionist films such as Das Cabinet des
Doktor Caligari and theater. The name Das
Ich is a reference to Freudian psychology
-- the fight of the primal, unconscious Es (Id) against the
moral, conscious Ich (Ego).
Das Ich has grown into one of the most apocalyptic musical
experiences known to man. Das Ich remain one the few truly
unique bands in the vast pantheon of industrial/gothic German
artists.
Visit
the offical Das Ich site (mostly in German). |
