Red as Grace

No time for blogging, really. But I can spare a little time to share new discoveries. I came across Woven Hand this very evening by way of a new friend. (Seeing as they've been around for a while, including an earlier 90's incarnation as 16 Horsepower, I haven't a clue why I didn't stumble upon them sooner.) Filled with religious overtones without detracting, their music is a little moody, a little funky, a little Gothic roots blend and, overall, heavily textured, rich and gorgeous. Yes, gorgeous. I like. I like very much. Two more Woven Hand songs top out my player over in the yonder side bar: "Dirty Blue," the first to play, is immediately followed by the super funky "Truly Golden." Have a listen.

It's not about the vid comprised of two static photos, it's about the music. Close your eyes if you must.

Story and Pictures

shook out my salvation
in all four corners of my room
lowly is the dust
trustworthy the broom

white lady
growlin on a chain
peacock caw the sound of my lover's name
the tone was pure and played on gut
from your birdhouse aflame

your fire burns for me
red as grace
the blush came easily to your face
your fire burns for me
red as grace
and she says that none would have her

as a boy I too drew near
to the love of dust
toughskin blue light cowboy
idle hands they rust
I could hear the daylight coming
I could hear the darkness go
out of sight and out of mimd
if only it were so

let us allow the character to build
wise as serpents and harmless as doves
let's allow the emptiness to fill
rich mercy and brotherly love

Until...