We’re looking forward to introducing you to Nathaniel McCurley. Check out our conversation below.
Nathaniel, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
I am really proud of the work my band has been doing to establish our infrastructure. Over the past twelve months, we have been working extremely hard behind the scenes to align our operations with the desire to take our presence to the next level. We have overcome a lot of obstacles to get things in order, and it feels like we are getting close to being in a postition to start moving as a well-oiled unit.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi my name is Nathaniel, I am a 25 year old musician based out of Seattle, Washington. For the past four years I have been working relentlessly to pursue my dream of becoming a professional musician. My band Magenta Wave has been living together for the past three years doing everything we can to make this a reality as soon as possible. We are gearing up to independently release our new EP, ‘The Well” next Janurary, which will be an honest expression of our determination and growth to date.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
I was in a life altering car crash at the age of 17. I was rear-ended while waiting to take a left turn by a car going 60 mph – an incident that left me severely concussed and unable to play contact sports again. Not able to function like I used to, I quickly fell into a dark depression. I was both mentally and physically a fraction of my former self. This newfound vulernability led to me falling in love with music; with the beauty of emotional expression through sound. Seven years after the incident, I feel strongly that my life evolved exactly the way it was supposed to, just not the way I expected it.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
Almost two years after the crash I finally was in a place where I felt comfortable translating my pain through artistic and verbal expression. As the identity of the band began to take shape, we started exploring sounds that took root in our emotional outlook. Being able to articulate my feelings through sound has been a beautiful, and ever-rewarding journey.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
Since our fruition, my band Magenta Wave has held the claim as my life’s calling. We’ve been working hard for the last four years to get to our current position – a place where we finally have a small but growing audience of honest fans. Making music with my friends, sharing experiences in new environments, and connectiong with people on an emotional level, all bring me great joy.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel at peace when I am fully applying myself to serve my my life’s purpose. When I hold myself to a high standard – both as a human and as a professional, it is easy to give myself respect for the pursuit of my ambitions.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.magentawavemusic.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanielmccurley/?hl=en
Image Credits
Megan Bullard, Maria Kellerson.
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