Boars of Perception
Posted 1 year, 2 months ago at 7:01 pm. 4 comments
We met next to the buffet cart and got chatting about nothing in particular. I was looking forward to getting acquainted with my bacon roll as he mentioned he didn’t eat pig. I like to ask questions.Some people react well to being asked to explain their beliefs others get defensive. He laughed with indifference and said he’d never thought too much about it but definitely liked the smell. You don’t miss what you’ve never had right? I’m never sure where the line is with these things. Is it okay to covet (providing it’s not your neighbor’s wife) or a sin to be curious as long as you don’t indulge? Anyhow I removed the aforementioned temptation swiftly and heartily, before moving on to the wedding cake.
My train of thought was then swiftly derailed when he introduced his Jewish friend from Israel. Although I consider myself very liberal and open minded its difficult not to prejudge to a certain extent. (even subconsciously) How many of us have measured a person by race, age, appearance, occupation or colour of skin at a glance before meeting them. I’m not talking about any form or racism or ignorance just basic presumption. Things we grow up with, things we read and see everyday. It can be difficult to re-educate the thought process to contradict the stereotypes we’re force fed. Considering we were all attending the beautiful union of two mutual friends one Indian and the other from Scotland I shouldn’t have been so surprised.
I myself being the product of Portuguese love of Brazilian women and far later my Scottish Dad’s similar fascination. Then in turn getting married to the daughter of a Filipina and Dutch / Irish Essex geezer. I can’t help thinking things get a lot more interesting when you mix them up a bit. I know people are still terrified by the thought of loosing their national identities the world over but when it comes down to it were all descendents of Pangaea right?
For those in Dubai please come down and support a new live music night we’re calling the Soul Lounge. It takes place this next Wednesday the 24th of June at the Warehouse (A day after my 25th birthday) I’ll still accept belated birthday drinks though. The night will include a live acoustic performance by local soul singer Ash Hamman www.ash4ever.com See his recent video for “I’m Sorry” You’ve probably heard Ash recently on the Virgin Radio hot 20. Look out for his new album dropping soon featuring Akon and Sway. I’ll be on hand with the musical support dropping soul, 90’s rnb, funk and soulful-house. Did I mention the gigs free? For more info/tables call 055 329-3784.
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Almost forgot. Help yourself to a new commercial rnb mix I did recently.I’ll get tracklist and proper download link up on the media page asap but in the meantime you can get a copy here at z-share:
www.zshare.net/audio/6120437726612a7b/
I love your style of reflection, David; makes me wonder what music soothed that soul of yours growing up. Have you ever made a mix of your childhood influences? I’d dig listening to that…
You know that’s a great idea for the next mix although if I’m being honest some of the stuff is so far removed from cool it would probably be more of a laugh. Interesting thought though. We’ll discuss this one over a beer next time I see you.
When you get to the nether regions of the ‘non-cool’ end of the musical continuum, you invariably end up back on to the ‘cool’ end again.
For example, can you believe that there was actually a time when the Pet Shop Boys’ gem, ‘What Have I Done To Deserve This?’, featuring Dusty Springfield, just wasn’t considered cool?!
Incredible, I know.
Rather interesting. Has few times re-read for this purpose to remember. Thanks for interesting article. Waiting for trackback