Musical Thesis: Monthly Album Digest (February 2020)

Reviews
Written By Nathan Box
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Musical Thesis: Sam Beam & Jesca Hoop “Love Letter for Fire”

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At the center of every album is a musical thesis. This thesis can be the driving force behind the album, a theme that interweaves songs together, or a feeling you are left with after the very last song plays. With some albums, the thesis is easy to find. On others, it is hidden and requires you to be more than a passive listener. These reviews aren’t about rating an album. Instead, it is about uncovering a musical thesis.

When we write, we write of love. When we create, we create out of love. When we sing, we sing about love. It may be the world’s favorite subject. Hidden in “Love Letter for Fire” is the reality of the work associated with this most complicated of human experiences. From building a life together to making a home, this album attempts to wrestle with it all. As it does, it offers an epiphany. Love doesn’t enter into the realm of possibility without some patience. If you think hard on all the relationships you hold dear, you will realize this is true.

Be good to each other,

Nathan 

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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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