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Ekphrastic writing on 'Moon bow’ from More Guitar Stories by Jim West

Posted on: 2021-04-22

Categories - Music

The Grammy Ceremony concluded recently. Ricky Key won his third Grammy in the category of New age music. And yet I am reminded of the Album that bagged the Grammy award for new age music - More guitar stories in 2020.

I live in a small city. There is one mall where Marshall Speakers and sound systems are displayed. Once in a while I go to the mall, only to listen to Moonbow by Jim West from the album More Guitar Stories.

There are many tracks that touch the way this one does. Reviving the unsaid words and untold stories. The sadness that happiness holds in its heart. Hiding deep somewhere. Revealed to be healed by the vehicle of joy. Oomph of touching the most sensitive part in the being, like a swollen tenderness of the blossom.

A part of self is offered in return to the all of self that resides in the eyes of the lover. Like the moon has stolen the light from the sun to make its own Moon bow. 

If you ever get a chance listen to this album, especially the Moon bow. It has helped me find the lost grief and heal the wounds inflicted by growing up. Someday, listen to Moon bow.