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