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I love this I’m sad theres only one part leftAnalysis: T*A*E*H*Y*U*N*G (part 2 of 3)
[Disclaimer: the following is pure speculation and a collection of observation. Do not take this as fact.]
In the first part I discussed three of the nine elements in the image from Ta3's Stigma performance. The last song I discussed was Singularity. I linked it to the written phrase "Spread Your Wings" and Ta3's multiple alters (represented by the masks in the music video that took the shape of spread wings behind him). I also find it interesting that that particular phrase was written in the same pane as the inverted "past pain". I'm sure everyone here has seen the fantastic posts made by other users about MK Ultra and their process of splitting the mind and creating different personas or alters in their victims. This is commonly done through mental abuse, physical torture and sexual ritual abuse -thus, these multiple personalities are birthed from pain. Torture = Alters, therefore Past pain = Spread Wings.
The Wings -Stigma
Firstly, I have to give props to whoever their creative team is, they planned these songs and music videos very cleverly with all the hints and references to future projects.
And the choreography just perfectly places Ta3 in center focus with the song's name in view. Such a coincidence.
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Anyway, Ta3's short story opens with him carving something into a wall. When the camera closes in, we see that he is indeed carving the name "Abraxas". Even though Ta3 has his dark hair and natural eyes that seem to indicate a human persona, the presence of the demon is still made known.
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Additionally, the knife he using to do this looks like the one he sported in the BST Japanese version in this scene where he goes up the stairs after beating J1n.
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Note the recurring strong green colour in the first scene of Stigma (Ta3's jacket, the lighting and graffiti), and the strong green lighting in the background of the scene from BST, as well as the green ceiling lights in the No More Dream MV. This will be important later on. Another important detail to remember for later is that Ta3 is wearing a Nirvana shirt in the MV for Stigma and a point is made to show it blatently to the camera before he gets arrested.
When Ta3 runs into the spotlight a bit later, he is wearing a white shirt. It's blank, no print. In the MV for Singularity, he also wears a white shirt in the scene where he manipulates the masks, or alters. I said in the first part that I think Ta3 in that MV was his core alter. He wears the exact same shirt in the spotlight scene in Stigma which is why I believe this is his core personality again. The one that looks distressed and sad and is beat up by some unseen force to the point of bruising and bleeding, perhaps indicating the pain his real self endured in order to induce the mind split (and later to welcome Abraxas).
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We then see two cutscenes, one of the injured Ta3 being visited by (a very adorable) white puppy, and another Ta3 who is seen with his abusive father. Note how the Ta3 playing with the puppy wears white, while the one in the other scene wears all-black. Ta3 is also seen cutting his hair. I think that the puppy represents not only innocence, but again his true self. The person he was before being exposed to whatever it is that goes on behind the scenes. After a while, a cage comes down. I think the cage is symbolic for mind control Note how Ta3 pulls the puppy close to his chest, as though he is trying to protect him. This could show how victims fight to hold on to themselves through the trauma.
Eventually the puppy leaves and Ta3 is alone in the cage -he has dissociated and lost his true self.
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Ta3 is also shown being interrogated. The set up of the scene is interesting, the balance of both characters makes it almost perfectly symmetrical . . . like a reflection. Like the lyrics of his song, Ta3 seems to regret something deeply as he reflects on something horrible he did or caused. He is forced to face the consequence of his actions, represented by his interrogator. As he faces his actions, he faces himself.
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Ta3 asks for his phone call which we can assume made to R*M. And what was the name of R*M's Wings solo? Reflection. Why did I include that under this section? The lyrics "I wish I could love myself" was also noticed to be on the image used in Ta3's performance in the same pane as the words "The Wings".
Definition of stigma:
plural stigmata
a) archaic: a scar left by a hot iron
b) a mark of shame or discredit
c) an identifying mark or characteristic ; specifically, a diagnostic sign of a disease or sickness (kind of important)
The first definition is relevant because Ta3 not only is beaten up to the point of injury in the MV, but also within the context of the lyrics:
Deeper, deeper, the wound just gets deeper
Like pieces of broken glass that I can’t reverse
Deeper, it’s just the heart that hurts every day
(You) who was punished in my stead,
You who were only delicate and fragile
The Ta3 in this MV is very different to the Ta3 in BST. This is where the second definition comes in. This one seems to regret something deeply and to feel shame to the point of despair. This is because his core alter can't reconcile the actions of his other alters -when he is himself, the guilt of what he did when under the influence of the other personas consumes him. A possible reason is that Mk Ultra victims are said to have alters that do not know each other. They may not remember what they did when their different personas were triggered, but in the case of the core alter breaking through, they need to be reprogrammed. Hence the blonde hair in BST.
Finally, the last definition is that of an identifying mark or characteristic. Ta3 seems to be made to stand out in many of their videos and concepts, he seems to be separated from the group and made to stand on his own as a single unit -a singularity.
Conclusion on Colour Usage: Why the Colour Green is Important
Remember that the colour green was used in the opening scene of Stigma, the knife scene in BST and the lighting scheme of No More Dream when Ta3 is at the center. Green seems to be associated with something ominous that causes Ta3's stigma, the reason for his wings.
"What’s fascinating is that as positive as most of our associations with green are, it carries particular potent negative connotations as well. Someone who feels sick might look “green around the gills,” and certain yellow-gray greens have a distinctly unpleasant, institutional feel to them. We link green with envy and with greed, and even the Mr. Yuck sticker intended to warn children away from potentially hazardous chemicals is a bright, eye-catching green.
Green is the color of the Heart Chakra, also known as Anahata. This chakra is located at the center of the chest area and is linked to the heart, lungs, circulatory system, cardiac plexus, and the complete chest area. The Heart Chakra bridges the gap between the physical and spiritual worlds."
Source: www.sensationalcolor.com/clor-meaning/color-meaning-symbolism-psychology/all-about-the-color-green-4309#.Wz_PUkxuLIU
So here we have a connection between the third definition of the word "stigma" and the colour green. Again, there is belief in certain circles about green representing the link between the spiritual and physical world -a concept explored thoroughly in BST. Ta3 however is not the only character who has a connection to the colour green. Note some of the others:
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Nevermind
So remember that "Nevermind" was also written on the board. This is the name of a Nirvana album (remember Ta3's shirt) and has been a recurring reference in several BT$ MVs.
"Nevermind is the second studio album by American rock band Nirvana, released on September 24, 1991. Produced by Butch Vig, Nevermind was Nirvana's first release on DGC Records and the first album to feature drummer Dave Grohl. Despite low commercial expectations, Nevermind became a surprise success, largely due to the popularity of its first single, "Smells Like Teen Spirit". By January 11, 1992, it had replaced Michael Jackson's album Dangerous at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album also produced three other successful singles: "Come As You Are", "Lithium", and "In Bloom"."
Source: Wikipedia
All four of the hit singles contain weird lyrics that seem linked to violence or decisions that would later cause regret. Some of the dark lyrics:
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Load up on guns, bring your friends
It's fun to lose and to pretend
She's overboard and self-assured
Oh no, I know a dirty word
Hello, hello, hello, hello
Hello, hello, hello,how low?
Hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello low low?
Hello, hello, hello
With the lights out it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now, entertain us
I'm worse at what I do best
And for this gift I feel blessed
Our little group has always been
And always will until the end
And I forget, just why I taste
Oh yeah, I guess it makes me smile
I found it hard, it's hard to find
Oh well, whatever, nevermind
(Chorus)
A denial (x4)
Come As You Are
Come as you are
As you were
As I want you to be
As a friend, as a friend
As an old enemy
Take your time
Hurry Up
The choice is yours
Don't be late
Take a rest
As a friend
As an old memoria (the word basically means "in memory of" someone usually who has passed into oblivion . . . the core alter?)
(chorus)
And I swear that I don't have a gun
No, I don't have a gun (x2)
Lithium
I'm so happy
Çause today I found my friends
They're in my head (different personalities due to MK Ultra)
I'm so ugly ("I wish I could love myself")
That's okay çause so are you
Broke our mirrors (reflection, shattering glass in Stigma lyrics)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm so lonely (Ta3 alone in the cage)
And I'm not sad and just maybe
I'm to blame for all I've heard (theme of Stigma)
I'm not sure, I'm so excited (stark contrast -again different alters, dissociation)
I like it, I'm not gonna crack
I miss you, I'm not gonna crack
I love you, I'm not gonna crack
I killed you, I'm not gonna crack
I like it, I'm not gonna crack
In Bloom
Sell the kids for food (were they sold into the industry?)
Weather changes moods
Spring is here again (green once again is representative of spring)
Reproductive glands
He's the one
Who likes all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing alone
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he
Knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
When I say "yeah"
We can have some more
Nature is a whore
Bruises on the fruit
Tender age in bloom
And that is basically all the lyrics, it just repeats itself again.
One last thing, compare the design of the character V@n from b*21 to a cover for a Nirvana album:
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Also thank you it seems like you’ve analysed the short film for T@3 so I don’t have to do his song and film maybe I will show my analysis on the song but you talked about everything so clearly and well put so there’s no point Thank you again I really enjoy reading these posts as much as they are so sad (he’s my bias )