Musical Thesis: Matt Kivel "Janus"

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Written By Nathan Box

At the center of every album is a musical thesis. The thesis for Matt Kivel's "Janus" is hard to capture in just three spins around the record player, but as you search you find something hauntingly beautiful. At times, this album feels like a canvas painted with only the darkest of colors. At other times, it feels bright and mellow to the core. This tug of war is odd for such a tranquil album. It is here that we begin to scratch the surface of the album's meaning. For me, it is meant to center and act as a point of reflection. Others will find a completely different meaning. This is the true power of music; that multiple people can listen to the same record and walk away with very different experiences. For this reason alone, I recommend giving this one a chance. 

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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