Foretelling the Arrival Of Change

The seasonal changes are often foretold by subtle visible shifts in our most immediate environmental patterns. Upon close scrutiny, it is possible to read the vocabulary of change and become adept at recognising this cyclical language. However, many mystics and prophets have confined themselves over time to the study of minutiae in the natural world, casting yarrow sticks, reading bird-droppings or tasting the blood of a freshly sacrificed okapi.

But cycles, by there very nature are not static and consequently one has an obligation to update ones toolbox, sharpen ones axe, or download the latest version - so to speak.

One such audible clue is the subtle tonal change in bird song, or the sudden presence on our streets of imbeciles driving quad-bikes along pedestrianised paths. Another - somewhat more pleasant clue - is the presence on the air waves and digital platforms of other cultural sounds - in particular the sudden presence of Brazilian Samba fused with American Jazz - the ultimate and immortalised representation being The Girl from Ipanema by Getz and Gilberto in 1964. Summer is here.

The Video is from the now - rather comically titled film from the same year - Get Yourself a College Girl. Worth watching for no other reason than to marvel at the sheer variety of cardigans present, and the blue hair style of the woman 1 minute in.

Thanks to Kisco for the inspiration for this post.