Gilad Atzmon's Blog, page 84
August 1, 2013
Gilad Atzmon on HardTalk BBC Persia (very interesting)
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The debate (in English) starts around 59 sec' in
By Gilad Atzmon
Last week I was invited by BBC Persia to guest on HardTalk. We all know what BBC Persia stands for so I expected to be thoroughly grilled. Now, I just love to be grilled but the problem is I just don't cook very well. Truth is, it ain’t all that easy to knock me down, so if BBC had such a plan, it obviously failed.
After the recording I was pretty sure the BBC would shelve it and never air the debate, but I was wrong. Yesterday the BBC broadcasted the Persian version and today on, Youtube, it released the English subtitled version. I really do congratulate those British broadcasters for their courage and their commitment to journalism.
Of course, the Zionist cyber universe was outraged with the notoriously Islamophobic Harry’s Place predictably announcing “If BBC Persian keeps broadcasting stuff like this, the Iranian regime won’t even bother to jam them anymore.” Needless to say I’d love to play Cupid to any budding romance between the BBC and the Iranian regime.
Adam Holland, an avid San Francisco Sayan, believed he could pressure the British broadcasters from his home in California. After all, is not Zionism now a global movement dedicated to the notion of the ‘promised planet’?
Holland, using the hardcore Zionist BBCWatch wrote: “It is bad enough that the BBC promotes Atzmon in English language broadcasts, especially given that anti-racists in Britain are trying to oppose the spread of his hate speech. But it is even more reprehensible and irresponsible on the part of the BBC to go to the trouble of translating his racist opinions into Persian for promotion..” In short, those enthusiast Zionists really believe that it is down to Israel and its messengers to decide who is kosher and who fits to contribute to world culture and intellectual exchange.”
Gilad Atzmon Plays Everything Happens To Me, Genova Italy
11 may 2013 ,Count Basie , Genova, Italy.
July 31, 2013
Anis Hamadeh: 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.
Alan Dershowitz vs. Gilad Atzmon – A Talmudic Deliberation
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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.
July 30, 2013
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 and Iraq
These words are clearly offensive to some and surely we do not want to offend anyone.
And here is
Shylock
in Yiddish, the kosher version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3shnAKUd_q8
July 29, 2013
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.
July 25, 2013
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.
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/
The Wandering Who? A Study Of Jewish Identity Politics, available on Amazon.com & Amazon.co.uk
July 23, 2013
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.
