“HOLY NIGHT” BY KETE BOWERS: A DEEP REFLECTION ON THE COLLIDING REALITIES OF WAR AND CHRISTMAS

See it’s the new year and man I can’t believe how many good songs that came out for the Christmas holidays, well you probably missed them and that’s why we are here to keep you refreshed hahaha. Well I have here Kete Bowers, a music genius who comes from Birkenhead, Merseyside, who is not just a singer-songwriter but also a very blessed storyteller weaving tales that resonate deep within the listener’s soul. Throughout his musical journey, Bowers recently unveiled two compelling songs, “BlackWater” and the beautiful song that we gonna explore “Holy Night.” His critically acclaimed album, “Paper Ships,” produced in Toronto, Canada, sings glory to his ability as a songwriter and vocalist. The album, released in 2019, made waves for its profound lyrics and soul-stirring melodies. Oh man no rush here haha, relax and let’s dive together into Holy Night.

“Holy Night,” Bowers’ latest project is a beautiful song that takes listeners and propel us into a realm where war’s harsh realities collided with the beautiful moments of Christmas. The song’s lyrics lay clear emphasis on a beautiful town covered in the silence of a holy night, while there’s conflict ongoing, you dig? Haha see I told he’s a genius, imagine enjoying your beautiful moments and at the same time dealing with issues that bothers you and hampers your joy. Like a bittersweet realities, there’s war and then there’s Christmas, how are we gonna feel? Sometimes that’s our life, when everything is moving so well but we can’t even enjoy our life because everyone is depending on us for survival that’s when you realize the harsh realities Kete Bowers is talking about in this beauty of a track Holy Night.

Imagine being a soldier in a war and Christmas is approaching and you really wanna be home, to be with your family and then you’re covered in war. I don’t wanna think about the unthinkable here but just imagine, lives are lost during war, homes, families, let’s do better and make the world a beautiful place for everyone. This song was beautifully made and really a masterpiece that deserves everyone’s ears. What’s crazy about Bowers, is his ability to blend personal experience into his songs, making it soo relatable and captivating that leaves listeners in awe and wanting more. His rich vocals, coupled with Michael Timmins’ crisp production, creates a a beautiful song experience that gets listeners glued and attentive making them enjoy every word and every chord in there, making his compositions out ot this world.

“Holy Night” paints this picture where a melancholic Christmas choir voices carry on the breeze, seeking solace amid the chaos. Now an imagined imagery of gunfire, shrapnel, and stained snow, just like in the movies, with this imagination laying emphasis on the harsh realities of war colliding with such a beautiful moment. Many may not be regular with Bowers but man his music is something that really captures listeners attention and resonates really well with them. Even big Dawgs like Stephen Fearing and Ralph McTell, talks about how this song Holy Night possess this unique blend that leaves a lasting impression on every listener.

“Holy Night” ain’t just a song, it’s a beautiful track that everyone can relate to not just for Christmas but every thing in there, speaks of our daily lives. The moment we wanna have a beautiful moment then there’s chaos. The lyrics, delivery and production are solid and man, I can’t fathom how good of a song it is. Go ahead and give this song a good listen and enjoy some good music this week. Make sure to check him out on the links below for more;

https://ketebowers.bandcamp.com

https://www.youtube.com/user/ketebowers

https://www.instagram.com/bowerskete/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/ketebowers/