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talking to yourself probably kept the other nuts away - lol
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Sooooo cool videos. Love them
nice Brasi! You were actually sounding pretty sober and sensical considering a late night drinking. Crazy how dark it was--so no one hailed you up?
Thanks all! I had fun making these LOL.
...I was kind of mis-speaking btw...I knew I could get a cab for $100J or so from the roundabout...or beg a guy to give me a ride and pay him tomorrow...
But what fun is that? So I walked and walked and walked...the beach walk, from Alfred's...is pretty hefty stroll late at night, boozed up...LOL...I THINK I got a ride from around the German Bar to Sunset...
...and I stopped off near American Pie to watch the show from the road and smoke a cigaratte with a guy I knew who was chilling on the sea wall...LOL.
Here's BRASI: Lost in Negril Part 4:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r74Wb-pbbsc
And Part 5:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPPuhX5Mq5E
Once more: I did not walk all the way to Sunset on the Cliffs...but I knew I had to get to the roundabout or West End...to get a ride...
TOMORROW: Pics of the BUS CRAWL on 1/11/12
SOON COME: Pictures of Sunset on the Cliffs and my afternoon in the sea, the ALL NEW music video for a song I wrote called "Jamaica," the story of Black Champagne and Red Ground, and chilling with my friend "T"!
GREAT report!
January 2012 Brasi Trip Report # 14
A Lunch Break Conversation/Interlude with a Bartender in Negril
One of the most obvious differences between Jamaica and where I live is the blatant sexuality and interplay between men and women in Jamaica, both foreign and yardis alike. A lot of this, in my opinion, is due to the benefits "hooking up" represent for both sides. But also, I believe that in Jamaica things are much more open and honest. From hookers to regular women looking for some companionship...it seems what is said is what is meant. There is not a lot of beating around the bush.
The following conversation only represents one opinion, but it is a discussion I had with a young Jamaican woman, age 28, who just so happens to be married to a guy that lives near me here in the States and who is 42 years old.
After discovering this coincidence, I asked her how she met her husband (she was working at Riu. She is in Jamaica to care for her mother but will be returning to the US soon, she says). She said a few things that I think may be part of the social structure in Jamaica...she seemed to be pretty convicted. Again, not my words, and only one person's opinion...
On dating Jamaican men:
"Jamaican women would often rather be single. We call some of the guys "dirty 5$^^&'s" becuase they will call, tell you to call back so they don't use their minutes. They will ***** and chew about paying for this or that. Many women would much rather be single than date a Jamaican man. And many would rather wait and hope to find a guy from the US or England, maybe Canada, whateer the case, to date because it is seen as a much better situation. Jamaican women want to be independent, or have help in life. They don't want to support a man."
On kissing and public displays of affection:
"There is a thing. Jamaican women often assume that men will have bad breath. So, many prefer not to kiss."
On living in Jamaica, then the US:
"Oh, it was so much faster than here. I was lost a little bit. I came back here and was telling all my friends about how fast it was and they really didn't believe me."
On assumptions when a white man and a black woman are seen together in Jamaica:
"Most of the time it is no problem, unless a girl is known. If she is known then maybe the men on the street will make fun. But lots of times people will be glad, glad that maybe she has a chance at a better life. When I met my husband we took it slow and courted for two years on the phone and during his visits. Soon everyone I knew saw him as the person he was and not the American guy with a lot of money."
#30#
I was eating my lunch at work and remembered this talk. Cool stuff IMHO.
Thank you for your reporting Brasi. I have enjoyed it very much.
The videos were great and it was so nice to be able to put a voice with your face.
Looking forward to more!
Thanks Brasi! I've follow whole report. Very interesting insight into the Jamaican Women's view on tings.
I've been enjoying your whole trip report. I really liked the entry about the Jamaican woman's perspective and enjoyed the videos:)
I'm Looking forward to your music video!
P.S. So wait ...it's "Bras-eye" and not "Bras-ee" ?- I always imagined it being pronounced the other way around. haha - good to know!:D
HA! That is Exactly what I said when I heard him say it in the video....I was like hmmmmm oh! When I have read it or said it in my head I had always said brasee, so I too, am glad I now have the correct pronunciation!Quote:
Originally Posted by Clarity
Does it mean something? Brasi?
I found he answers to Bra ZEE ....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSkz5eCJE30&feature=youtu.be
Brasi Chillin' in Belmond (I find it spelled two different ways...)
Turn the sound up. Woooosh...woooshh...wooosh...
My nickname comes from Livingston "Rasi" Bramble...pron. "Raz-eye"... a Haitian boxer...AND Luca Brasi..."Bra-see"...of the Godfather.
Depends on where ya met me, I guess. Longtime screen name, and a band nickname...as one of my bands was named after the boxer. The band I am in now is named Flakjacket, which according to legend Luca was wearing when his throat was slit...that Flakjacket didn't do him much good. LOL
Long story, see? But either pronunciation works for me...thanks for checking these vids out!
I LOVE my iPhone.
Great videos! I had to laugh reading the conversation you had with the girl. I didn't realize the kissing thing was an issue :D
:cool: Good job BRASI , I love the videos ..you should be a reporter ....;)
...in my past life I was a reporter, then the Managing Editor for a five newspaper "newsgroup." Rarely saw my sons. Money sucked. Then I decided I like to eat every day, and work a somewhat normal schedule, so I switched over to public relations.
My latest opportunity has me working as a graphic artist---using "skills" (if you call them that) I learned by doing band stuff over the years--- for the state government. Mweh. As a single full-time Dad, it pays the bills.
These reports put my favorite "skills" (again, if you call them that) to use... maybe helping others enjoy Jamaica ... or learn a little by watching me do stupid things or talk to people that know. I'm by no means any kind of expert on anything Jamaican.
I appreciate all your comments and I'm glad you dig the report!
...within a few years I hope to be "reporting" MUCH more often with my feet on the ground in Jamaica.
great stuff Brasi...needed that whoosh whoosh for sure...thanks mon
All good Brasi.. Thanks.
Thanks for a fun report!
Brasi Trip Report #15
West End Cliff Spot
As it turns out, due to last minute issues I'm still dealing with, I wouldn't stay at Sunset on the Cliffs again, and I'll leave it at that. That said, it IS a beautiful property, and I had a lot of fun with the staff and a great time hanging around the ocean on my last couple days there. The best day there, by far, was the half day I spent chilling with my friend "T" who I was introduced to through a Jamaican friend.
T lives in Negril but doesn't work in the tourist area. In fact she's had a a hard time making ends meet because the little bar she was working at closed just a little while back.
After lunch we sat and talked about Vybz Kartel---she's !!!Gaza!!!---I found out that I really liked her as a person. What i thought would be just a quick blind date set up by a "meddling" Jamaican friend turned into a cool new friendship...and in fact, at least on my end, there was a tinge of romance...I wished I met her earlier in my vacation!
I'm glad we chilled. She took a few pictures of me I wouldn't have otherwise. She had to do some family stuff the whole night and took off around 2 pm on my third-to-last day; I ended up napping, then getting dinner at my hotel. It ROCKED. Curry shrimp. Sooooo great. I took a picture of the chef, BIG, after because the meal rocked...and bought him a Dragon.
After dinner I sat at the bar wondering what I was going to do on this wide open night...hoping that I mite get a chance to meet up with T again on the next day...she said she'd text...but I was quite honestly feeling lucky that I was able to meet someone so down-to-earth and cool even for a one time hang out...a lady with similar tastes in music...I was also feeling a little guilty because it was the first time in MONTHS I'd "felt" anything physical going deeper, one-on-one...like...if T had just looked up at me that one time...I would have kissed her and hoped she was into it...and taken the slap if not. LOL.
Ah. Stop being a wimp Brasi. Better to not think at all than to think about this stuff. Another Red Stripe please?! And then I met the bartender who had seen me with T...and had the convo about kissing...LOL...and Jamaican women's views on white dudes like me...:o...the convo I posted above.
Then at around 10...T texted...could we meet up late night for a Q somewhere?...later?....life has a funny way of making me smile just when I think there aren't any smiles left.
(Note: The pic is of T. But her face is not included because I am not privy to all the details of her life. She said it was ok to post her pic but I'm the last person who wants to make it difficult for her to find employment, or otherwise make her life more challenging than it is already).
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Looking forward to it!Quote:
Originally Posted by brasi
(Note: The pic is of T. But her face is not included because I am not privy to all the details of her life. She said it was ok to post her pic but I'm the last person who wants to make it difficult for her to find employment, or otherwise make her life more challenging than it is already).
Now that is Respect.
I tell you "He Is just a class act !!!!!!:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by countryman
^^^^^^Agreed!!!!!-Brasi found light at the end of the tunnel!!!!!:D-Congrads on the freindship!!!!~Much Respect to ya~!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWRBhzxdlBo&feature=youtu.be
Here is the video for the recording of a song I wrote with my band SEVEN....it's called JAMAICA. I wote the lyrics on the beach in Negril a few trips back. It's rock reggae, backbeat...kind of a fusion style.
All the video was shot during my trip in January 2012 on my iPhone. I edited it with Windows Live Movie Maker. You almost surely have it have it on your PC. Try it. It's fun. (:
I feel it necessary to say that although I mention Roots Bamboo, I never took footage there. I set out to do so but was drunk and accidentally got dropped off at Alfred's. hahahahaah
The other live band footage is from the Jam Can Bar in the West End and Seastar.
The video is random, it does not tell a story, but...it tells the story of my trip...Negril, Belmond...and it is original. Some shots are too long, but hey....it is a reflection of my trip...LOOSEY GOOSEY...fun.
ENJOY!
(This band is currently on hiatus...this song is from our first album, we did a few years ago...but we hope to record more songs someday.)
Very cool Braz Eye ... A neat way to create a lifelong memory indeed .. soon come !!
Nice video Brasi! You had me laughing, intrigued by the sights, and reminded of a bar I stopped at somewhere on the way back from the Pelican Bar. It was the one behind the gates right around 2:05. Where is this place? I was feeling pretty good by the time we got there, so I can't remember for the life of me where it's at. Also, I dug the ending with the people talking and the shots you closed it out with. Great work for an Iphone and a little editing.
LOVE the Dr. Hook ending of your song. ♥
Booger: it's Leroy's...I had a couple Stripes there...nice bartenders LOL It is in Belmond a short walk from where I stayed!
We had a couple beers there too and I liked the vibe of the place. Bathrooms were clean too and the view is bad ass. thank for sharing.Quote:
Originally Posted by brasi
Brasi thanks for sharing. So when does your show air on the travel channel? lol Great story telling.....
RESPECT!! RESPECT!!!!! I love your song, 'Jamaica'. I hope I get to meet you one day and no I do not give you permission to post my pic. LOL! :eek:Quote:
(Note: The pic is of T. But her face is not included because I am not privy to all the details of her life. She said it was ok to post her pic but I'm the last person who wants to make it difficult for her to find employment, or otherwise make her life more challenging than it is already).
Loved it!
Loved the song, loved the video, excellent job
My favorite was also the ending and the talking and the sites zooming by out the window
and that one beach shot towards the end where you showed your feet in the water and then circled around, that view was beautiful!
Perfect!
Very nice Brasi...
The only thing I don't like about this report is that you aren't going to be around Negril when we roll into town. Super Read and the music video was awesome.
perfect video!!!!!!!-Glad everything turned out better for ya!!!~You went down for a while and you leaped back up with a "T":D~Perfect report!!~Much Respect to ya Brasi!!!!!:cool:
great video Brazzzz
EXCELLENT song/video, Brasi!