Thursday 2 February 2017

Strings of Desire - #9

GIBSON ES-175 (ES75)

A big old jazz semi, the Gibson ES-175 (ES75) is such a beautiful looking guitar that some of the crimes against music committed on it can only be forgiven.

Originally aimed squarely at the decidedly hip jazz noodlers, it was co-opted by the more progressive end of the musical spectrum and forced into service to augment tales of druids, dragons and oceanic space mysteries late 60's early 70's.

However, those crimes have fallen under the statute of limitations and we can now all luxuriate in it's beauty and thrilling tone. Just check out 'High Land, Hard Rain' to hear Roddy Frame reclaim the 175 for us all!

Hornsey Lane Bridge


Smoke thick destinations
 
Smoke thick destinations
cradled in the hollow depths
she lay pristine and permanent
gazing at the high up in the sky
wrapped in the warmth of release
a delicate radiance softly absorbed
hushed whispers evaporating
into the diesel inflamed tumult

blue tinge to snow white skin
the early morning view
from the other side of the road

 underneath Suicide Bridge.