{"id":6656,"date":"2023-05-28T01:24:25","date_gmt":"2023-05-28T01:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boredcity.co\/?p=6656"},"modified":"2023-05-28T01:24:25","modified_gmt":"2023-05-28T01:24:25","slug":"will-rainier-to-supreme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/28\/will-rainier-to-supreme\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Rainier &#8211; To Supreme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"To Supreme\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q9tXyZEClJc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seattle<\/strong>-based singer-songwriter <strong>Will Rainier <\/strong>has captivated listeners once again with his latest single, <strong><em>&#8220;To Supreme.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> Released on May 12, 2023, this mesmerizing track takes listeners on a nocturnal adventure through the bustling city streets. <strong>Rainier&#8217;s <\/strong>evocative lyrics, combined with his musical prowess and the creative visuals of the accompanying video, make <strong><em>&#8220;To Supreme&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> a captivating and immersive experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rainier&#8217;s <\/strong>lyrics in <strong><em>&#8220;To Supreme&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> paint a vivid picture of a protagonist seeking solace amidst the darkness. The opening lines, <em>&#8220;There were dark clouds, and I was in no mood, to step outside and face the gloom,&#8221;<\/em> set the introspective tone of the song. Encouraged by others, the protagonist embarks on a journey to a place called Supreme, venturing into the enigmatic allure of the night illuminated by neon lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chorus reveals the yearning for connection and a sense of belonging, as <strong>Rainier <\/strong>sings, <em>&#8220;We move through the night, looking for something, looking for someone, who will make it alright.&#8221;<\/em> This universal desire to find solace and meaning resonates with listeners, inviting them to join the protagonist in their quest for serenity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a multi-talented artist, <strong>Rainier <\/strong>showcases his skills as a songwriter, producer, and instrumentalist in<strong><em> &#8220;To Supreme.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> He expertly blends various elements to create a rich musical landscape. <strong>Rainier&#8217;s <\/strong>ethereal guitar chords, accompanied by his evocative vocals, set the song&#8217;s atmospheric tone. The addition of piano, keyboard, trumpet, and percussion adds depth and texture, creating a sonic tapestry that mirrors the protagonist&#8217;s journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rainier <\/strong>enlisted the talents of <strong>Raymond Richards <\/strong>for additional recording and mixing, adding layers of sonic nuances to <strong><em>&#8220;To Supreme.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> The pedal steel contributions from Richards lend an enchanting quality to the track, further enhancing its dreamlike ambiance. The collaboration between <strong>Rainier <\/strong>and <strong>Richards <\/strong>ensures a polished and cohesive sound that perfectly complements the song&#8217;s narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The accompanying video for <strong><em>&#8220;To Supreme,&#8221; <\/em><\/strong>directed by <strong>Chad Yenney <\/strong>and filmed in <strong>Seattle <\/strong>and <strong>Lopez Island<\/strong>, <strong>Washington <\/strong>by <strong>Jen Garrett <\/strong>and <strong>Rainier <\/strong>himself, enhances the song&#8217;s narrative. The visuals transport viewers to the very settings that inspired the track, immersing them in the captivating atmosphere of the <strong>Pacific Northwest<\/strong>. <strong>Rainier&#8217;s <\/strong>creative vision, combined with the stunning cinematography, brings the nocturnal essence of the lyrics to life, creating a mesmerizing visual journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Will Rainier&#8217;s <em>&#8220;To Supreme&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> is an exquisite blend of introspective lyrics, captivating melodies, and atmospheric soundscapes. Through his profound musicality and evocative storytelling, <strong>Rainier <\/strong>invites listeners on a nocturnal adventure where they can explore their own desires for connection and belonging. This single, accompanied by the enchanting visuals of the music video, solidifies <strong>Rainier&#8217;s <\/strong>position as a talented and innovative artist in the contemporary music scene. <strong><em>&#8220;To Supreme&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> is an experience that will leave listeners yearning for more from this talented musician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ABOUT THE ARTIST:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/boredcity.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Snapinsta.app_242562534_596475158038365_7737156809297533859_n_1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6658\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seattle-based singer\/songwriter Will Rainier makes music that consistently encourages the listener to dig deeper in order to explore those sounds and sentiments that reside just below the surface. Over the course of his recorded output \u2014 one that includes a previous solo album (Enough Blue To Go Around), another with his band, Will Rainier &amp; The Pines (Tethered to the World) and the nine he released with his wife Jen Garrett under the guise of the duo known as Stuporhero \u2014 he\u2019s shared both his prolific prowess and an ability to reveal and reflect on tender yet often tangled emotions that practically everyone\u2019s encountered during these recent times of doubt and divide.<br>\u201cWhen people ask me about my inspiration for writing songs, there\u2019s no magic to it,\u201d Will insists. \u201cI just plug away at it from day to day. I guess the secret, if there is one, is to show up and do the work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever the process, Will has made it happen. His new album, Wobble in the Moon, provides yet another astute example of his immense creativity and dedication to his delivery. Written, produced, and recorded in Seattle by Will himself \u2014 with additional recording contributions by Raymond Richards, Kevin Suggs, and Chad Yenney \u2014 it was mixed by Raymond Richards, mastered by Rachel Field at Resonant Mastering in Seattle, and given its captivating cover art by Vladimir Verano of Vertvolta Design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due for release June 30 on Basement Tape Records, the album features a stellar line-up of musicians \u2014with Will himself tackling the bulk of the instrumentation (drums, bass, guitars, vocals, piano, organ, trumpet, percussion, synth), along with Jen Garrett (vocals on \u201cThe Patio,\u201d \u201cAre You Waving Goodbye,\u201d \u201cDark Secret Heart,\u201d \u201cEndless\u201d and cello on \u201cDark Secret Heart\u201d), Christine Hager (piano on \u201cThe Patio,\u201d Are You Waving Goodbye,\u201d \u201cYour Machine,\u201d \u201cWobble in the Moon,\u201d \u201cSomewhere Tonight,\u201d \u201cInto the Dark\u201d), Raymond Richards (pedal steel on \u201cAre You Waving Goodbye,\u201d \u201cDark Secret Heart,\u201d \u201cWobble in the Moon,\u201d \u201cTo Supreme\u201d), Kevin Suggs (pedal steel on \u201cYour Machine\u201d and \u201cInto the Dark\u201d, baritone guitar on \u201cAre You Waving Goodbye\u201d) and Chad Yenney (bass on \u201cThe Patio\u201d and \u201cEndless\u201d, synth on \u201cThe Patio\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI started out thinking this would be a sparse acoustic album,\u201d Will reflects, \u201cbut then I just kept adding more parts to it. It\u2019s easy to get carried away, and I try to self-edit the best I can. I\u2019m very lucky to have some great musicians on the album and they all contributed some amazing parts that really helped make the songs come alive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s evident throughout, from the seductive sounds of \u201cAre You Waving Goodbye\u201d and the shimmer and glide of \u201cThe Patio\u201d and \u201cYour Machine,\u201d to the beautiful and beguiling \u201cMushroom Gnome &amp; Golden Boy,\u201d the mellow yet melodious \u201cEndless\u201d and the evocative \u201cInto the Dark,\u201d the swirling yet reflective title track, and ultimately, the mysterious and enigmatic \u201cDark Secret Heart.\u201d A magnificent combination of tones and textures, Wobble in the Moon is every bit as supple as it is satisfying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Will points to various tracks that were gleaned from special inspiration and intent. He describes the somewhat shadowy \u201cTo Supreme\u201d as an ode to the dark divey bars where he\u2019s found solace over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea for the winsome \u201cAre You Waving Goodbye\u201d came from the frequent visits he makes to Lopez Island in Washington State\u2019s San Juan Islands. \u201cIt\u2019s a small, remote island where drivers wave at each other in passing,\u201d Will says of the scene. \u201cI started to wonder, \u2018Are people waving hello or waving goodbye?\u2019 It seems we\u2019re all running to or from something these days.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea for the title track came from a news story shared with him by one of his bandmates. It related to the rising sea levels and the higher tides caused by fluctuations in the moon&#8217;s orbit and the lunar cycle of tide levels specifically known as moon wobbles. \u201cI thought the story was pretty interesting,\u201d Will recalls. \u201cFor me, that term \u2018moon wobbles\u2019 evokes an image of \u2018a tremor in the Force\u2019 or something to that effect. At any rate, it just stuck with me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a very real way, Will has always been a deep-thinking individual who carefully considers every aspect of the creative process. It\u2019s little wonder that his influences are decidedly diverse. His grandfather was a jazz drummer who introduced him to vintage jazz, Dixieland, and big band music early on. \u201cI starting playing trumpet when I was ten or eleven years old,\u201d Will remembers. \u201cI collected Al Hirt and Herb Alpert records, and then later got into Miles Davis and John Coltrane. At the same time, our house was well stocked with records by Kenny Rogers, Roy Clark, Johnny Cash, and John Denver.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The musical mix didn\u2019t end there. \u201cMy older brother worked at a local radio station when I was in junior high, and he turned me onto a lot of \u201880\u2019s pop and rock,\u201d Will recalls. \u201cHe got me into bands like Van Halen, Men at Work, The Clash, Talking Heads, Hall and Oates, and the early MTV type stuff.\u201d That led him to indie rock, punk, and post-punk \u2014 specifically, R.E.M., The Smithereens, The Smiths, Echo &amp; the Bunnymen, The Cure, Joy Division, Bauhaus, Husker Du, Black Flag, The Meat Puppets, The Replacements, The Minutemen, Guided by Voices, Swervedriver, and Crowded House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe list goes on and on, but more recently I\u2019ve found myself drawn to Kurt Vile, Courtney Barnett, Band of Horses, Alabama Shakes, Lucinda Williams, and Nick Cave.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to playing trumpet and singing in the school choir, Rainier taught himself to play drums on his brother\u2019s kit. From there, he went on to play guitar and contribute vocals for a number of indie bands and punk outfits that gained some local prominence \u2014 among them, Slugfest, Tourmaline, and BratForce. That in turn led him to the frenzied punk approach of Tarantulada, the lo-fi alt-country of Chucklin\u2019 Suzy, and the fuzz-pop sounds of the aforementioned Stuporhero.<br>Stuporhero gained a respectable following courtesy of several tours which found them playing stages at International Pop Overthrow, Toronto\u2019s NXNE Festival, and Vancouver\u2019s New Music West, while also developing a licensing deal for the popular Showtime series \u201cWeeds.\u201d Eventually, Will began splitting his time between playing drums for a folk-rock band known as Vigilante Santos and fronting his own outfit, Will Rainier &amp; The Pines. The latter\u2019s album, Tethered to the World, was released in April of 2020 \u2013 just as the pandemic was taking hold.<br>With Covid in full frenzy, Will eventually opted to go solo. \u201cI always thought I would make music in the context of a band,\u201d he says in retrospect. Nevertheless, forced into isolation by the pandemic, he managed to create a superior set of songs that put equal emphasis on both mood and melody. Recorded in his home studio, Enough Blue To Go Around found him playing the majority of the instruments himself, while occasionally enlisting other players to contribute to the recording remotely. The result was a set of songs that\u2019s both sweeping yet surreal, providing a further example of his ever-expressive output.<br>Now, with Wobble in the Moon, Will has elevated his efforts with a decidedly demonstrative approach that finds him operating creatively and convincingly all on his own. Will Rainier effectively soars towards an increasingly unique and remarkably profound sonic stratosphere. Even the moon is no limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/boredcity.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Snapinsta.app_249336778_1505093003204512_1078796953458743309_n_1080-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6657\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Follow Will Rainier:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCDQi4E_nO9i3vlGgqJnbJTA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube <\/a><\/strong>&#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/willrainierandthepines?_rdc=1&amp;_rdr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook <\/a><\/strong>&#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/willrainiermusic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/willrainier.com\/track\/to-supreme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seattle-based singer-songwriter Will Rainier has captivated listeners once again with his latest single, &#8220;To Supreme.&#8221; Released on May 12, 2023, this mesmerizing track takes listeners on a nocturnal adventure through the bustling city streets. 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