Musical Thesis: Ray LaMontagne "Supernova"

Written By Nathan Box

At the center of every album is a musical theis. Ray LaMontagne's "Supernova" is filled with the same somber music we all have come to appreciate. This time around though, there is an attitude which defines every track. For many, this is a departure album. Ray's sound at times has seemed depressed, but the thesis of this album is about a sense of hope. Each song reveals the sun on the other side of the rain clouds. In those moments, we find rebirth and maybe even reinvention. I don't necessarily think either of these things are a bad particularly when it comes to music. Art should be about the challenge and that task is found here. 

 

Thanks for entering my world, 

-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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