Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Lovers Call It Love, Beggars Charity
Early work by Jacques Brel showing the influence of the Catholic youth group he belonged. The freedom of Montmartre in the '60's and its appreciation of art in its streets is celebrated in this video. Yes,there once was a world that celebrated differences and creativity. Are we to be led into complacency and homogenization? You merchants on St. George Street..... Do you feel hostage to your landlord? Are you in business for the money alone? Does a beggar threaten you only by his presence? Was there a time in your life when you didn't think about the almighty dollar? Was there a time that you didn't look around for blame when your P&L is in the red? Leave your prejudices behind. The street artist is not your enemy. Are you so close to your commerce that you do not see the greatness of this small city? Take your eyes off the cash register and look around. Celebrate this City!
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Homogenization is the "American Way". From our milk to our skin color, it seems to be our nation is really trying to make this a "melting pot". No individuialization, you must melt into the background of our government. For it is the "higher power". Conform or get out! Ahhh, the land of the FREE...
ReplyDeleteSt. Augustine is once again showing itself to be an artist unfriendly community. This has nothing to do with the number of galleries or the number of artists.
ReplyDeleteThe atmosphere of intolerance pervades the city.
AMEN!
ReplyDeleteAnd speaking of human kindness and French chanson, you may also like this one by George Brassens:
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Thank you Thelma, I recognize the tune from the 1974 American version by Terry Jacks with a translation by Rod McKuen.
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