Nate Reuss Demonstrates Why He's Nothing But a Force of Nature

Many music lovers know Nate Reuss from his role as the hipster dude in Fun., the group that made its ode to the wonders of being young, aptly titled, "We Are Young" the high flying success it turned out to be. In the present he's giving solo stardom a shot via "Nothing Without Love". Production values are impressive throughout. The accompanying video reveals how committed to his subject matter Nate is. We could easily be hearing the song during evening hours, a barrage of patriotism motivated fireworks jostling the quiet from its resting spot. Celebration fills the air. Nate's pipes are extra powerful. He's lost none of the electricity that made "We Are Young" supremely memorable. Worth noting in the video is the theme of starting out floating in the water and ending up there. Do I detect some kind of baptismal cleanliness at work. Many have sung volumes on love's recuperative properties. Nate comes on strong, a wind-up toy waiting for someone to pull his string and let him soar to uncharted heights in the universe he's part of. Nate's soon joined by a truly imposing orchestra. The drummer heaps on gravitas in generous servings. Before long keyboards and piano join up to ignite the fireworks I drew reference to. You have to understand that if Nate weren't belting his message out like his life depended on it "Nothing Without Love" wouldn't have a match beneath it to ignite any sparks whatsoever. As it stands the vapor trail this plane leaves behind could guide any and every lost soul to salvation. Can anybody bottle those top of the range notes he executes with such effortless flair? Love pops in song repeatedly so it's what each new person brings to the interpretation that counts. In Nate's case he spells out that he'd be a ship stuck in the sand. Very literature-oriented. Where's the wind to carry him home? How come his darling hasn't stepped up to give him a sign? Weighty queries for a gentleman young in mind and body. Love isn't viewed in flattering terms later in the song. Nate's at sea, three years later, on the sinking ship love put him on. He's got a love hate relationship with love at times. He's nothing without it yet here it's put him in rough waters. As Shakespearean times would contend love's course never did run smooth. I suspect that uncomplicated plan's not forthcoming either. Storm having moved on we learn Nate wants to rest in love's light. In others darkness departed, lightness took its place and Nate can't get enough of it. In the video, as streams of people get on with their day Nate's jubilant expressions are on display for anybody having time or inclination to simply shut up and listen. Think of Nate as the oxygen supply you need when your mood is flagging. The vigor of life bursts from his eyes, his mouth wide open to share the goodness love has bestowed upon him. If I'm on life support let Nate's unbridled glee inject some untapped life in me. In video presentation placement means everything. The people walk to and fro. Nate cuts through the pervasive monotony like a seasoned pro. "Nothing Without Love" isn't nothing at all. It is in fact one man's praiseworthy ability to cut through the fog to tell us love prevails as a sustaining diamond in the rough. Walking through the morphing configurations of instrument with him proves worth every drop of effort. Nate continues to have fun without the bandmates proceeding under that umbrella. His energy level makes you want to care about love, one of the biggest been there, heard that topics in all of music.