by M. Scott Vogel
Concept / Director / Photographer
M. Scott Vogel
Producer
Dmitry Saltykovsky
DEVELOPMENT
SIGN OF THE TIMES
Circa 1975 - 1985
ARCHETYPES / DRIVING FORCE
REAL PEOPLE CASTING INTRODUCTION
There are three driving forces of the SELF, the view from inside each of us that is preoccupied with what we want out life and others. For instance: EGO; to be separate from and or better than others. SELF; fulfill a private experience, and SOUL; enlightenment which persist after death. Within each there are four archetypes such as The Hero (ego), The Explorer (soul), and The Ruler (self) who live by an unwritten code that transcend conscious acts.
I will refer to these characters by their respective archetypes and offer a possible present day occupation and when possible potential names. The intention here is to present candidates who all answered a common call based in part on real world situations (politics, family, and economics), but for different personal reasons in an effort to satisfy some uncontrollable force that still guides them to this day. Using this framework may help to limit redundant personality types which only serve to reenforce stereotypes and prepare better questions for the subject to answer.
In place of occupational descriptions such as Actor, Author/ Writer, Policeman, Athlete, Designer, Teacher, Doctor, Scientist (Rocket, Geology, etc), Architect, Astronaut, Journalist, Politician, C Suite Executive, Public Personality, Inventor, Clergy, Philosopher, Architect, Military Brass, Humanitarian, Publisher/Editor, Economist, Royal, Public Servent, Law Maker, Retired, et al. I am taking what I believe is a more meaningful approach by seeking character archtypes which already lend themselves to a specific occupation.
The Hero
Policeman, Athlete, Astronaut, Journalist, Public Personality, Military Brass,...
Driving Force:
To be separate from and or better than others (EGO),
Motto:
Where there is a will there is a way,
Core Desire:
To proves ones worth through courageous acts,
Goal:
Expert mastery in a way that improves the world,
Greatest Fear:
Weakness, vulnerability, cowardice,
Strategy:
To be as strong and competent as possible,
Weakness:
Arrogance, always needing another battle to fight,
Talent:
Competence and courage,
A.K.A.:
The warrior, crusader, rescuer, superhero, the soldier, dragon slayer, the winner and the team player.
Occupations:
1st Responders, Police Officer, Solider, Fireman, Rescue Worker, Fireman, Athlete
Examples:
Jon “The Wrecking Machine” - THEN: CBGB’s Stage Guard , NOW: Cop -NYPD / Helicopter Pilot
Steve Ignorant - THEN: Lead Singer - Crass, NOW: Lifeboatman (london)
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The Creator
Actor, Filmmaker, Photographer, Musician, Painter, Author/ Writer, Designer, Architect, Innovator...
Driving Force:
Enlightenment which persist after death (SOUL)
Motto:
If you can Imagine it it can be done
Core Desire:
To create things of enduring value
Goal:
To realize a vision
Greatest Fear:
Mediocre vision or execution
Strategy:
Develop artistic control and skill
Weakness:
Perfectionism, bad solutions
Talent:
creativity and imagination
A.K.A.:
The artist, innovator, musician, writer or dreamer.
Occupations:
Photographer, Writer, Actor, Inventor, Artist, Musician
Examples:
Nick Knight - THEN: London Punk Scene photographer, NOW: Famous Fashion Photographer
Josh Brolin - THEN: Drummer - Rich Kids on LSD (founding member), NOW: Actor
Matt Dillon - THEN: CBGB’s Matine, NOW: Actor
Viva Hamnell - THEN: Vocalist - The Bricks, NOW: Brtians oldest rocker - 82 Grandmother (London Scene)
John Doe - THEN: Co-founder- X, NOW: Actor, Author Under The Big Black Sun: A personal History of LA Punk, Musician and Father
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The Ruler
Politician, C Suite Executive, Publisher/Editor, Royal, Public Servent, Law Maker...
Driving Force:
Fulfill a private experience (SELF)
Motto:
Power isn't everything, it's the only thing
Core Desire:
Control
Goal:
Create a prosperous, successful family or community
Greatest Fear:
Chaos, being overthrown
Strategy:
Exercise power
Weakness:
Being authoritarian, unable to delegate
Talent:
Responsibility, leadership
A.K.A.:
The boss, leader, aristocrat, king, queen, politician, role model, manager or administrator
Occupations:
CEO, Investment Banker, Lawyer, Politician
Examples:
JP Lund - THEN: CBGB’s Matine, NOW: Lawyer - Governmental Relations
Leslie Woods - THEN: Singer/Guitarist - Au Paris, NOW: Barrister
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ALTERNATES
The Caregiver
Doctor, Humanitarian, Parent...
A.K.A.:
The saint, altruist, parent, helper, supporter.
Occupations:
Doctor, Veterinarian, Nurse, Therapist
Examples:
Terry Chimes THEN: drummer - The Clash, NOW: Chiropractor
NYer: THEN: CBGB’s Matinee scene, NOW: Veterinarian
Jordan: THEN: Punk Style Icon, NOW: Veterinary Nurse (London)
* board below will be continuously updated *
The Magician
Scientist (Rocket, Geology, etc), Public Personality, Inventor, Philosopher, Elder, Retired...
A.K.A.:
The visionary, catalyst, inventor, charismatic leader, shaman, healer, medicine man
Occupations:
Priest, Vicar
Examples:
David O’Brian - THEN: Manchester Punk Scene, NOW: Vicar (priest)
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*Disclaimer: this is a framework for for the purpose of this episode, to be clear an occupation does not necessarily represent a true driving force, but it works to explain one. For this purpose we will seek candidates who align with a particular archetype to guide questions and discover personal stories that are different from the others.
COMMENTATORS & EXPERTS
(Anthropological Experts & Credible Eye Witnesses)
' WORK IN PROGRESS '
Eye Witness (1975-1985) / Experts / Followers
The Hidden side of society - The Science and Rise of Punk / Freakonomics - Authors; Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner
The CBGB’s Scene / Lana Chupenko - NY Hardcore Punk Scene
CBGB’s All Ages Matinee / Drew Carolan - Photographer
New York Photo History freak / Bobby Grossman - Photographer
Contemporary Counter-Culture Artist / Banksy - Artist
Anarchy Today - Attitudes / Tom Morello - Prophets of Rage
Following The Scene / John Vervatos CBGBs Store
Punk & Skinhead Scene (london) / Nick Kight - Photographer
Expert / Vernon Reid - Cult of Personality -Guitarist Vocalist
On The Lyrics / Henry Rollins
On The DYI Fashion / Vivian Westwood & Malcom
Fashion / Andrew Richardson
Attitudes & People / Terry Richardson
With the Band -Rich Kids on LSD / Josh Brolin - Actor
The CBGB's Matinee / Matt Dillon - Actor
ART / TRIBUTES / EVENTS
Sex Pistols Bonfire - Nov 26th, 2016 / London
Matinee Book Release & Party - TBD
John Vervatoss Store
Album Art
Graffitti / Street Art
ARCHTYPES
Full List
EGO
The Innocent, The Orphan, The Hero, The Caregiver
In this Group...
The Utopian, traditionalist, naive, mystic, saint, romantic, dreamer, The good old boy, everyman, the person next door, the realist, the working stiff, the solid citizen, the good neighbor, the silent majority, warrior, crusader, rescuer, superhero, the soldier, dragon slayer, the winner and the team player, saint, altruist, parent, helper, supporter.
SOUL
The Explorer, The Rebel, The Lover, The Creator
In this group...
The seeker, iconoclast, wanderer, individualist, pilgrim, rebel, revolutionary, wild man, the misfit, or iconoclast, partner, friend, intimate, enthusiast, sensualist, spouse, team-builde, artist, inventor, innovator, musician, writer or dreamer.
SELF
The Jester, The Sage, The Magician, The Ruler
In this group...
The fool, trickster, joker, practical joker, comedian, expert, scholar, detective, advisor, thinker, philosopher, academic, researcher, thinker, planner, professional, mentor, teacher, contemplative, visionary, catalyst, inventor, charismatic leader, shaman, healer, medicine man, boss, leader, aristocrat, king, queen, politician, role model, manager or administrator