(composed 7/24/23 - sadly still relevant - but I guess there is an overall message that there is hope for all asses) THE ASS SAW THE ANGEL
Rushing into Balaam’s error the rising tide of intolerance misunderstanding and hatred
in the name of righteousness the self-righteous persecute, shut-out and prosecute those who are different
sameness is celebrated difference ridiculed summary judgement executed
and the ass saw the angel
migrants who seek a better life are pushed down, pushed out or just pushed
whipped for the color of their skin their country of origin their beliefs and lifestyle
and the ass saw the angel
blind to the flaming sword in front of them the ignorant beat the drums of war waving banners of injustice and fear
fools asleep in the light loving the sounds of their own voices drowning out the voice of angels
and the ass saw the angel
killing dreams killing hope killing difference
values killing beliefs killing love killing
and the ass saw the angel
* “the spirit of the Lord is on me he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor he has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners recovery of sight for the blind release the oppressed to proclaim the year of the Lords favor”
One of the wonderful things about YouTube is how different fashion houses have embraced the shared video format as an opportunity to create and share some amazing video content. This video I'm posting today in an amazing example.
This film created to celebrate International Dance Day 2022. Dance has always been about the creative tension between control and release and even explores movement through sounds that are created through movement. The setting is the Palazzo Farnese in Rome. Built for the Farnese family and was greatly expanded when Alessandro Farnese became Pope Paul III. Famous for it's sculptures and artwork (most which resides currently Museums in Naples) it is currently the home of the French Embassy in Italy. The dancers represent sculptures come to life as the the dance tells the story of Nox, goddess of night, adding darkness and mystery to this place of power.
The costumes are designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri, designer and creative director for famous fashion house, Christian Dior and highlight the sculptural elements of the dancers bodies. Music is by various composers including (but not limited to) Ligeti, Bach and Vivaldi.
The camerawork and lighting are also quite amazing. seamlessing weaving in and out between real time, slow motion and reverse slow motion.
Enjoy.
... on being and becoming ... 