who would've thought Kyrgz music would be so cool? pause. wait a second. let's define cool here.

in music terms, i'm afraid that my "cool" usually translates into "folksy" for everyone else. folksy music is awesome because to me it is music in its truest form. i suppose all music is expression, and perhaps on a scale of depth folk music is pretty shallow and apparent - especially when compared to the more mystical electronica (should that be spelled with a "k"?). but isn't part of the goal of making music to connect with people? i'm not sure. i'm no musician. but i do know that fiddle and banjo type sounds just feel like life!

so as i was listening to a sampling of central asian music today, and enjoying most of it (save some of the really high-pitched tracks), i very quickly fell in love with the upbeat folksy style of kyrgz music. very cool.

enlightenment is the friction

longing for the shade of the tree of enlightenment,
we find sitting under the tree less romantic

the roots jut into the backside
leaning against the trunk, the marching ants quickly divert their route across the shoulders
the acorns of enlightenment crack on the head
at times the sun pierces through the branches and blind

enlightenment is not passive;
not mere osmosis of a spiritual locale
sufis seek the sweetness of faith through the itch of the wool
gibran says pain breaks the shell of our understanding

enlightenment is the friction
the constant wearing away
the annoyance of chiseling
slowly revealing the masterpiece