Anis Hamadeh: A Standard and a Drone

A Standard and a Drone

A standard is a standard,
and a drone is a drone.
Well, why not throw a bomb on ...
No, no!

Listen to the King of the Jungle!
He's a bastard, but he is our bastard,
and we are
too big to fail.

We are
cowards. We
play choo-choo in the jungle.

You there on the street! Is that
Latin you are reading?
I beg your pardon?
No, the 21st. It is
something new.
With new names.

Holy tradition, save us from the
deviant! To Thee we pray, Thou art our
reference. Can't there be silence
in the mountains?

Drip drop, drop drop, what is this
sensation? Is that
you? There are voices of peace
in the jungle:
Chick-a-dee-chack, chick-a-dee-chack, and:
Cocori ho! Cocori ho!
I think it means good.

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Alan Dershowitz vs. Gilad Atzmon – A Talmudic Deliberation

By Gilad Atzmon

Ethnic cleansing advocate Alan Dershowitz is campaigning today for the release of arch spy Jonathan Pollard. In a commentary published on the repulsive Jewish media outlet The Algemeiner, Dershowitz argues “the time has come…for the United States to do the right thing with regard to Jonathan Pollard.”

Dershowitz’ argument is amusing as usual.  “Pollard poses no continuing danger to America, since he has not had access to our secrets for nearly 30 years.”

Dershowitz, a Harvard law professor, should know that people occasionally remain locked behind bars for the crime they committed in the past rather than the crime they may not commit in the future.

For some peculiar reason Dershowitz also equates between Pollard and the Palestinian freedom fighters (whom he calls ‘murderers’), due to be released by Israel.  “Unlike the Palestinian prisoners who are to be released, he (Pollard) has expressed regret over his actions and has sought forgiveness.”  Dershowitz obviously fails to realise that freedom fighters and political prisoners don’t tend to ask for forgiveness. Their action is the outcome of a legitimate struggle against oppression.  However, Pollard, who was involved in an act of treason, falls into a different category altogether. Dershowitz and Pollard should accept that the act of asking for forgiveness doesn’t necessarily lead to a pardon. 

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No Reference to J*W allowed

The Daily Mail reported today:

  "Newspaper forced to apologize over anti-Semitic clue in crossword puzzle

• Tribune Media Services newspapers printed a crossword clue where the three-letter answer for Shakespeare's 'Shylock' was 'Jew'
• In response the Anti-Defamation League asked the paper to print an apology and refrain from using clues that perpetuate negative Jewish stereotypes
• The paper issued an apology and promised not to print the clue again"

I would suggest to remove the word Jew from the English language in order to avoid future conflict with the powerful ADL. I would also recommend to avoid using the words:  chosen, occupier, colonialist, Zionist, oppressor, Israel, Dershowitz, Madoff, capital, money, communism, socialism, Talmud, Neocon, Palestine, moral intervention, justice, peace and Iraq.

These words are clearly offensive to some and surely we do not want to hurt anyone.

And here is Shylock in Yiddish, this is the kosher version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3shnAKUd_q8

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A Great Album - Norman Watt-Roy's “Faith & Grace” is out

I am very proud of this record. I think that sonically, this is probably my best production ever. 

If you love Jazz, if you are a Blockhead,  if you love Norman, R&B and Jaco (Pastorius).. this is your album..

Buy it on Amazon.co.uk

Norman Watt-Roy releases his first ever solo album “Faith and Grace” on 22 July 2013 through Cadiz Music.

Norman, the legendary rock cult figure, is in fact an avid jazz enthusiast, his greatest musical heroes are Charlie Parker, Jaco Pastorius, Duke Ellington and John Coltrane. Norman's legendary bass lines were always an attempt to combine rock simplicity and jazz walking bass patterns (Rhythm Stick).   When Norman was asked by Gilad to define the Blockheads many years ago, Norman answer was “we are basically a Jazz band with audience”.  Norman surrounded himself by the leading British Jazz musicians Gilad Atzmon, Frank Harrison, Dylan Howe, Asaf Sirkis, Enzo Zirrili.  Atzmon built a new musical content around Norman’s most famous bass lines: ‘Save It’ is structured over Blockheads' ‘Rhythm Stick’, ‘Norman Norman’ is based on the Clash’s ‘Magnificent 7’ and  Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s ‘Relax’.  The album pays sonic tribute to Weather Report (John & Mary), Victor Young (‘My Foolish Heart’). But it also schleps ‘Billericay Dickie’ to the Smokey Jazz club.  

Next Monday, a very interesting concert - The Spirit of Coltrane

Soho Interpretations: The Spirit of Coltrane with Gilad Atzmon

Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho London

Mon-05-Aug (7:00pm) - £15.00

Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm

To book on line:  http://pizzaexpresslive.co.uk

 To book by phone: 0845 6027 017 

Gilad Atzmon – tenor Saxophone

Frank Harrison – piano

Ernesto Simpson – drums

Tim Thornton – bass

John Coltrane is the most influential tenor saxophonist in jazz history. Whether it's his patented "sheets of sound," his rapid-fire improvisations or his bold cathartic wails, no aspiring jazz saxophonist can afford to neglect the music of Coltrane. Tonight, the great saxophonist Gilad Atzmon will take to the stage for the ultimate interpretation of one of the greatest jazz musicians! A celebration of the great man’s music.

"A formidable improvisational array...a local jazz giant steadily drawing himself up to his full height..." – John Fordham (The Guardian).

Soho Interpretations: Pizza Express is delighted to announce a regular series of Monday night shows featuring the Jazz Clubs greats interpreting the music of Jazz Legends. Artists will come together for concerts that lovingly pay homage to their heroes. The legends in question have created some of the most innovative and expressive music in Jazz history and these shows will show case their music by some the current crop of leading Jazz artists.

Roger Waters, The Pig & The Star of David

By Gilad Atzmon

Once again a pig-shaped balloon with Star of David alongside other ‘horrid’ symbols was integrated into Roger Water’s concert.

Some Jews are very upset.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb3Jb3txATY

Former Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters’ is accused of anti-Semitism following a concert in Belgium this past weekend. Waters included imagery in his show that even the staunchest Jewish critic of Israel would refrain from using.

On a black balloon, a Star of David was accompanied by Nazi symbols. Water’s Jewish detractors insist that “the Star of David is regarded as a fundamentally important symbol in the Jewish faith.” This is actually a debatable statement, some scholars argue that the Star of David is not a Judaic symbol.  However, Jews and Zionists in particular better bear in mind that the Star of David certainly decorates Israeli warplanes and tanks that carry war crimes against civilians.  As such, the Star of David deserves to be presented along other symbols of oppression and this is not going to change even when Israel disappears.

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The Jewish Question - Attack Iran, yes/no

This is a “debate” between two Jews.  One insisting that Iran must be bombed and invaded, the other, a “reasonable” rabbi, says right now he is not so sure but next week, or next month it might be a good idea.

This is debate is a great opportunity to witness the depth of Jewish PRE Traumatic Stress.

source: http://www.boldfacenews.com/attack-iran-the-jewish-obsession/

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Say Hello To The Jewish world lobby

By Gilad Atzmon

Ynet reports today that the Knesset is about to form a “Jewish world lobby”

PM Netanyahu and Opposition Chairwoman Yachimovich join forces to launch a world lobby for strengthening Jewish people, connection between Israel and Diaspora, forming a Jewish identity among the young.

I am happy to send the Knesset 120 signed copies of my latest book The Wandering Who for each MK, just to make sure they all know what Jewish identity is all about.

Tzipi and The Guardian

By Gilad Atzmon

The interventionist EU, that together with the USA inflicts terror on every piece of land rich with oil and other minerals decided yesterday that a Lebanese resistance to occupation is terror. It designated the Shia movement as a terror organisation.

How pathetic.

The Guardian, once a respected paper, was brave enough to tackle the issue; but rather than presenting a so-called humanist or intellectual and critical approach, it pretended to present an ‘impartial position’. Yesterday it published a debate between war criminal Tzipi Livni and Sami Ramadani.

One may wonder, why is Tzipi Livni, an Israeli politician, a side in this debate? Israel is not part of the EU.  Israel is clearly the element that pushes for the EU to brand the Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. Yet, it is far from being clear why The Guardian asked Livini for her opinion in that particular debate? Maybe time is ripe for The Guardian to decide whether it is the guardian of the truth or the guardian of Israel,

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Farewell to Helen Thomas

By Gilad Atzmon

 

Helen Thomas, one of the last truth tellers, died last Saturday. Thomas was the longest serving White House correspondent, she grilled 10 USA presidents in an astonishing career that started in 1943. She was 92. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQcQdWBqt14

The heroic lady survived 10 American presidents but was cornered by a single Rabbi who videotaped her suggesting that Israelis should "get out of Palestine" and "go home" to Poland, Germany and America. This truthful comment brought down widespread condemnation that ended Thomas’ White House career. The way in which Thomas was treated was just another indication of the power of the Jewish Lobby and the manner in which it interferes with freedom of speech and other elementary freedoms.

I met Thomas last year in Washington DC, she attended an event with Norton Mezvinsky and myself that was organised by The Washington Report. Thomas was very weak but her brightness and humanism were shining. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaAvhG7yf7E&feature=youtu.be

Thomas will be remembered as a brave and unique voice of truth. I can’t wait to meet her in heaven.

The Wandering Who? A Study Of Jewish Identity Politics, available on    Amazon.com  & Amazon.co.uk