I hadn’t heard these sirens and announcements for twenty six years until a friend sent this video to me. Enough time and memories have transpired that they supersede the anxiety I felt as a kid when such announcements came on during the Iran-Iraq war. But watching this video from Abjeez (you have to know Persian to understand) confirms that there are bad memories in the making for Iraqis – that is, for those who survive – and that sometimes you just need to bury your head in your hands and cry.

vicente to ponnie: turn it up and try to not watch the video…

ponnie to vicente: that cut has serious soul, man. serious soul. and smoooooth unlike any other. makes me crave a night on the town circa 1979.