Musical Thesis: Wilco "Being There"

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Written By Nathan Box

At the center of every album is a musical thesis. The thesis for "Being There" is about being present. For me, this is powerful. It is also a demonstration of rock in its purest form. Rock can be so much more than noise. At its richest, it can move you to analyze your own life. Wilco achieves this better than most. More often than not, they get us there with powerful stories that make you set up, turn up the stereo and pay attention. They remind us of those moments when you were listening attentively to your grandfather, because you knew and exchange was happening. Lucky for me, with a rewind, Wilco repeats the lesson. Music should move you. Like a good movie or a powerful conversation with someone you love, you should grow with each spin of a record. This is why I appreciate this band. There is always something new to learn. 

 

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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