Evergreen, Colorado-bred, Los Angeles, California-based singer/songwriter Anthony Starble sounds angelic on his emotional, radiant ballad, “Paperweight.”

Anthony Starble is a singer/songwriter from Evergreen, Colorado, based in Los Angeles, California.  For Starble, music could be likened to his ‘saving grace’ from a young age.  It served as his escape from being the bullied outsider. How shameful and totally uncool is that? Give him credit for overcoming the adversity and focusing on something he’s totally excellent at. His magnificent musicianship and artistic prowess – piano, singing, composition, and theatre arts – has definitely opened doors for this supremely talented CalArts music graduate. Beyond his skills as a solo artist, he’s also involved in electro-pop duo Starhook and the hip, indie choir, The Silver Lake Chorus.  Starble shines on his single at hand, the radiant, thoughtful ballad, “Paperweight.”

“Paperweight” puts Starble’s accomplished musicianship on display.  First and foremost, his voice is absolutely, positively gorgeous to the nth degree.  He sings with great clarity, and his tone is stunning.  Honestly, it wouldn’t be far-fetched to say Anthony sounds angelic. Adding to the impressiveness is his execution.  He sings with incredible ease; nothing feels forced.  Even as he is more assertive on the second verse, he never overdoes it, maintaining balance.

Beyond the focal point of “Paperweight,” there are other attributes. The production work is lovely, led by his beloved piano, yet also incorporating strings.  Naturally, voice and the backdrop help to shape the mesmerizing quality about this ballad, which captivates from the start. Also notable is the pacing on this ballad.  The first verse is more restrained, while there’s more presence overall on the second. Higher heights are reached on the second chorus, while the bridge ‘brings it down,’ building with a gradual crescendo.  It’s deceptive however, as the chorus that follows is softer.  All that is to say that Starble brilliantly teases the listener, taking them on quite an emotional, incredibly stimulating ride.

Final Thoughts

“He will make you cry, but you just might like it.” No truer line has ever been spoken about Anthony Starble, particularly considering “Paperweight.”  This is an authentic, emotional record that wows from start to finish in just about every category.  The musicianship is ‘off the charts’: Awesome songwriting, angelic vocals, and terrific production.  Wonder what those mean, insensitive bullies are saying now about this truly special human being?

Anthony Starble • Paperweight – Single • Anthony Starble • Release: 7.20.18

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