Song of the Moment (December 2024)

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Written By Nathan Box

Artist: Band of Horses / Song: The General Specific  

I’ve been listening to Band of Horses for nearly fifteen years now. It isn’t hyperbole to say that their album, Infinite Arms, changed my life.

I’ve been lucky enough to see them play live four times. The absolute highlight of my fandom was in 2013 when I watched them play an all-acoustic show at the Moore Theatre here in Seattle. As I listen to this song from Acoustic at the Ryman Volume 2, I am instantly transported back to that show.  

On that cold and rainy night in February, I was enamored and in awe of their sound. With nothing to hide behind, but acoustic guitars and a drum set, they sounded raw and unguarded. The music also felt purer and more authentic. To me, this level of vulnerability makes an audience lean in and pay attention. It also forces them to be more forgiving and focused; the atmosphere feels more engaging. The General Specific featured on Acoustic at the Ryman Volume 2 gives me these same feelings. It also makes me hungry to see this band play live again.  

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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