HOME | DD
relg — Pigs and Natives
Published: 2007-04-11 22:16:03 +0000 UTC; Views: 2553; Favourites: 65; Downloads: 33
Redirect to original
Description
Fucking cops, telling these guys they can't preform. i makes me so sad, to see the expression in his face.they guys were real nice, i got a chance to talk with this guy for a bit.
this scenario is so cliche....
please full view
reason for the cops hassling them:
its because someone complained, yet, the thing about downtown is, there are people preforming all the time, its very common. and these guys were being very polite, they asked other people around them(that were performing also), when they could play, to not interrupt them. yet, one store owner( from a store quite a ways off) complains, saying they're taking away his business. but the problem with that, is that people/tourist come here for this kind of stuff.... its retarded to try and shut down something that attracts more people, without these performers the tourist flow would suffer, this being a tourist town, its not the best idea.
but, they did perform, it was preatty amazing. they got thru about 2 "song/dances" before the cops came and bothered them, but the kept on playing. They Had a huge drum, and the 2 dancers took turns drumming and dancing. the drums started up, you could feel the vibration going thru you. and the dancer started his dance to the rhythm, jumps flow and movement. it was really cool. heres from them dancing: [link]
Related content
Comments: 47
This is an incredible photograph. You captured his defiance and his passion and to me, looking into his face I see all his ancestors staring back, alive and represented by him proudly carrying on their traditions.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
That is a very powerful photo... Amazing, I'll have to check out your gallery.
I'm writing a novel on a Native American tribe right now that I might post, this could help me with the mood and the look of my characters.
Wonderful photo and I love his headdress.
---
"We gotta get some musicians! They're more fun than Earth people."
"I'm looking for corny in my life."
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
The dancers are invoking culture. MEANING thinking outside the box and the norm, thus upsetting the government run status quo. So they sent in the Gestapo to haul them away. To keep the masses docile, artless, and ignorant.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
This is a great shot. The look in his eyes just really captures you. Shows so much: the disgust and sorrow of the situation. Funny, isn't it, that we're entitled to 'free speech' but yet those who attempt express it, are harrassed. Hell, I probably would have stood up next to him for their case, ha. Natives truly have a beautiful culture and on the whole are a beautiful people, I think. I give them credit for continuing to play.
(Sorry for the long comment, btw)
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
I agree, really.
quite sad, but ironic also.
don't worry about comment length XD. thanks.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
It is. The American system, to say the very least, is whacked [and that's putting it very ligtly, lol]. Have you ever read "Prison Writings: My Life Is My Sundance" by Leonard Peltier by chance?
No prob. ^^
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Very handsome savage warrior, and I wish for a full length shot. Just my fantasies revolve around naTIVE WARRIORS, AND HE IS VERY mALE .. THANKS
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
haha, I believe I have a full length shot somewhere... lemme check right now
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Yeah, how do he express his heritage in his native land? f*cking pigs make me sad
Great pic btw
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
that is so mean we are free to express our selfs. The fuz is so worngtelling these guys they can't preform!
LET THEM PREFORM!!!!!!!!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I like this! So beautiful! It's a shame, I was not here
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
thank you for the kind words, im sure you would have loved their performance.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
The great-grandmother was my mother's native American. I would like to make a journey into origins ^_^
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
It gives me a lump in my throat I can feel his anger it is a very powerfull shot..
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
absolutely awesome.
I wonder why on earth anyone would stop them. It would generate business, not drive it away. It attracts an audience.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
thats the part that bothered me too...
but thx for your coment ^^
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
whoa. What a nice outfit he got! I really like the expression on his face!
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
I gotta comment on this. Making it a fav wasn't enough.
You can get so much out of this pic it's just...when you see it you have to stop and really look. You have to take note of his look. And he's staring right at you. If he stared at me like that...hehe. Well I wouldn't have taken the photo.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
heh, ya, this did make me sad, and really angry. im really glad i took the photo though, im really glad i can share it with people. thx for your coment, im glad you get the feeling, that means alot
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
awww. what a waste, i bet their show would have been really good. i would have askes if you could give me details if they'd been able to follow through. it sucks even more that they were so patient and polite and then they get kicked off.
a very nice picture though.
👍: 0 ⏩: 2
they did perform, it was preatty amazing. they got thru about 2 "song/dances" before the cops came and bothered them, but the kept on playing. They Had a huge drum, and the 2 dancers took turns drumming and dancing. the drums started up, you could feel the vibration going thru you. and the dancer started his dance to the rhythm, jumps flow and movement. it was really cool. heres from him dancing: [link]
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
BTW, what did he say? (if you don't mind telling)
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
its because someone complained, yet, the thing about downtown is, there are people preforming all the time, its very common. and these guys were being very polite, they asked other people around them(that were performing also), when they could play, to not interrupt them. yet, one store owner( from a store quite a ways off) complains, saying they're taking away his business. but the problem with that, is that people/tourist come here for this kind of stuff.... its retarded to try and shut down something that attracts more people, without these performers the tourist flow would suffer, this being a tourist town, its not the best idea. ....... ima add this to the description
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Very nice picture! He's an Aztec, they are my favourites! It's really sad that they were rude to him.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
ya, they were really nice too =/
thx though ^^
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
What a fitting tittle, you made my random feature check my journal...
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
what an honor!, ill check that out right now.
thanks <3
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
I notice that your are just over the hill from me! I am in a twon called mountain view.... Perhaps in the futrue after you have post more pieces you can have a exclusive feature!?!
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
o sweet bay area. that would be very nice, thank you
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Nothing pleases me more than to help out a fellow
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
