“ANTHEM FOR THE FORGOTTEN” BY PAUL MAROTTO: A RESILIENT JOURNEY THROUGH OPIATE ADDICTION
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Life can be cruel sometimes, but sometimes too it’s our choices and decisions that creates havoc and impedes our progress. Addiction can ruin our life and make it hell, but the decision to stop is what even make it worse. Well in the heart of Philadelphia, a musical maestro by name Paul Marotto orchestrates a one-man band, who puts together tales of resilience and introspection through his soulful compositions. Paul being a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, creates music that deeply explores life’s struggles and triumphs from his personal experiences in his latest single dubbed “Anthem For The Forgotten.”
Paul’s music has a diverse range of influences from classical composers like Rachmaninoff and Chopin to alternative bands like The Pixies and Pavement, all adding depth and connection to hie rich musical creations. And what’s beautiful is how his admiration for Rachmaninoff’s emotional depth stands out and lay bare the impact music can have on one’s soul. Even though Paul does it all, but he’s actually on the look for artist and other acts to for a band with. Now what’s beautiful about Paul’s compositions are how they lay emphasis on the cruelty of life and the choices we make. Sometimes we make decisions thinking oh this a small decision without thinking of the impact it can have on our lives. It all start with little beginings, which grows and sprout out to become an impediment in our life.
“Anthem for the Forgotten” is a song that talks about the personal revelation of Paul’s journey through drug addiction. The song lay emphasis on how sometimes the people that love you might not even be around, you’d be searching for someone to talk to, someone to be there for you, but all you find is yourself lost and confused. Now you are left alone to battle this out and that sh** becomes really difficult. Those years spent on trying to find your way and life together, could have been another progress in your life. The raw emotional depth of the song makes it soo relatable and strikes your emotions soo hard. Look at the years those addiction has taken away from your life, now all is lost, you can’t recover those years lost, man it’s painful and sad, especially doing it all alone. Crazy crazy sh** to deal with, but it all started with a little decision you made. The piano chords creates this evocative atmosphere that evolves into a soul-baring confession, making it a compelling and relatable piece for those who have faced similar battles. This song becomes a must-listen, as soon as you hit the play button, you’re hooked on those piano chords, then those raw emotional lyrics and vocals keeps you glued and propels you to the feels of the artist. Wow, it’s a masterpiece of creativity and emotional-driven content. A solid 10/10 project that deserves your attention.
Now something Soo unique and beautiful about the song’s cover art is how it holds a significant personal meaning for Paul. That wire-formed fox becomes a nocturnal companion to Paul during all those sleepless nights, struggles and fights with your inner demons. The lone fox becomes the comfort and connection Paul found when creating “Anthem for the Forgotten.” According to Paul, never let this moments pass you by… it’s a messed up world. Life ain’t easy, but you gotta fight through with determination to conquer that addiction, struggle and uneasiness with hope that everything will be better. So why don’t you go ahead and give this song a maad listen and embrace the courage, will and resilience to make better decisions. ENJOY!! Make sure to check him out on the links below for more;
https://www.instagram.com/paul.marotto/?hl=en
https://m.youtube.com/@Hallowseve_Pyro
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