Considered a great honor, this is one of the most distinguished aspects of New Orleans culture. Its roots lie in the customs of the Dahomeans and Yoruba people, and is a celebration of both the person’s life and the beauty and solemnity of their death. The procession is lead by the Grand Marshal, resplendent in his black tuxedo, white gloves and black hat in hand; almost a vision of the great Baron Samedi himself. The music begins with solemn, tolling dirges, moves into hymns of sorrow, loss and redemption. When the burial site is reached, a two-note preparatory riff is sounded, and the drummers start the second-line beat, heralding the switch in music to joyous, upbeat songs, dancing, and the unfurling of richly decorated umbrellas by the ‘second line’ friends, family, loved ones and stray celebrants. Strutting, bouncing, and festive dance accompanies the upbeat ragtime music that sends the departed soul onto its next journey.
Didn’t he ramble
… he rambled
Rambled all around
… in and out of town
Didn’t he ramble
… didn’t he ramble
He rambled till the butcher cut him down.
His feet was in the market place
his head was in the street
Lady pass him by, said
look at the market meat
He grabbed her pocket book
and said I wish you well
She pulled out a forty-five
said I’m head of personnel.
Didn’t he ramble
… he rambled
Rambled all around
… in and out of town
Didn’t he ramble
… didn’t he ramble
He rambled till the butcher cut him down.
He slipped into the cat house
made love to the stable
Madam caught him cold
said I’ll pay you when I be able
Six months had passed
and she stood all she could stand
She said buddy when I’m through with you
Ole groundhog gonna be shakin yo’ hand.
Didn’t he ramble
… he rambled
Rambled all around
… in and out of town
Didn’t he ramble
… didn’t he ramble
He rambled till the butcher cut him down.
I said he rambled
lord
… ’till the butcher shot him down.
Bittersweet bay rum, bourbon, and a host of funeral flowers with a touch of graveyard dirt, magnolia and Spanish Moss.
fionnulaocahill –
Big Jasmine Bomb. Jasmine and Lavender can be medicinal, but with the Honeysuckle it can be a bit fruity on the top notes. On the dry down it softens and leaves a pleasant powdery floral scent. This fragrance will last all day. If you are looking for something fairly Victorian, this one is a good choice. In the imp there is almost an Ozonic quality to it, which I enjoy, but I don’t get that on the skin. My male bodied partner also tried this and finds cypress and incense cedar notes, which aren’t mentioned but with how long it lasts there definitely could be some oakmoss in there.
alisonmcewin –
This is a very white scent. The jasmine has a fecal quality on me when wet, the lavender is medicinal but the honeysuckle is saving it from going full scrub time. The jasmine settles down some with wear. Lavender stays medicinal and the honeysuckle move to the back.
amills –
A delightful bouquet that makes me think of a seaside flower garden. Long-lasting and heavy on the jasmine; I will be buying a full bottle for sure.
Ginnis Tonik –
Heavy on the jasmine for me (which I think my skin tends to amp anyway) with a touch of honeysuckle. I can barely detect any lavender which I was hoping to be more prominent. I only have an imp of this so I won’t be wearing it again, but I do recommend it if you like jasmines!
dementia_divine –
In the imp: Jasmine and lavender like whoa.
Wet: A blast of lavender is the first thing to greet my nose when this is freshly applied, but the jasmine takes care to flaunt its presence shortly afterward. I do get the honeysuckle, but it really is just a touch of it (much to my dismay – I really love the Lab’s honeysuckle note).
Then, as the scent begins to dry down, the honeysuckle note starts to emerge more. Huzzah!
Dry: Jasmine is the dominant note, followed by the lavender. I spoke too soon when I thought the honeysuckle was going to have a bigger role, because then the jasmine just decided to assert itself even more.
Verdict: I think this one would be a good sleep blend, as I find it rather relaxing, so I’ll keep my imp. However, I won’t need a bottle.
brian –
This is exactly like ivory or jergens soap. Look out the window at twiligjt while wearing this h&there you have it….soap. too much lavender. Ill try reselling it online
atherness –
The honeysuckle in this one is very strong at first (in a good way), but as it dries the smell becomes kind of powdery, and almost like a rose scent. I don’t think I could see myself wearing this very often, but it would be a good “I’m trying to be professional” smell.