Musical Thesis: The National “High Violet”

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Written By Nathan Box

At the center of every album is a musical thesis. “High Violet” moves with a steady pulse, as if mimicking blood through your heart. Which is a fitting description, because these songs feel like the things weighing on my mind. Each song is a representation of what I am thinking and wish I could convey properly to the ones I love. Each word seems intentional, as if carefully selected in an effort to best make the most meaningful point in a conversation.  The National is often dismissed for their depressive lyrics and delivery, but I have fallen in love with this band for precisely that reason. This album is something we can relate to our own thinking. We can feel its meaning in our hearts, on our minds, and in those conversations we wish we were brave enough to have.


Be good to each other,

-Nathan 

Nathan Box
Hello! My name is Nathan. I've always believed I would meet that special someone in one of two places; either a record store or a book store. Maybe I need to amend? I moved to Seattle in February of 2011 from Oklahoma City (Try and not hold the Sonics/Thunder thing against me). I knew I wanted to work for a nonprofit and go to grad school. Within a couple of months, I was doing both. During the day, I work as a Fund Developer and Community Relations Manager for a nonprofit in Kent and at night I try to stay as busy as possible volunteering, trying new restaurants, finding hidden bars and exploring Seattle. The past few years has been both terrifying and exhilarating. I have done things on my own I didn’t think were within my capability. I love being outdoors. On any given weekend, I can be found hiking, on a road trip, volunteering, at a museum, seeing a movie (I see a lot of them). I am passionate about nonprofit work. I feel called to leave a mark on this world. Nothing against those who enjoy making tons of money, I just need to know I am making a difference.
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